Hong Kong is keen to position itself as a regional hub for precious metals trading, as well as to further deepen its economic and financial ties with mainland China.
Hong Kong flags 1,600 at-risk elderly households, but experts say figure tip of iceberg
This figure does not fully reflect the risk status of over 500,000 elderly people living alone or in couples across Hong Kong,’ lawmaker says.
Hong Kong public hospital pricing reform slashes less urgent A&E visits by 24%
Health minister says new system, in place since January 1, offers ‘guiding role’ steering patients with mild conditions away from emergency services.
Hong Kong revises apartment complex fire death toll to 168
Hong Kong police confirmed that 168 people died in the massive fire that tore through an apartment complex in the city last November, bringing the identification process to a close.
Man shot dead in Tuen Mun had suspected illegal drugs, triad affiliations: Hong Kong police
A 34-year-old man who died after being shot by Hong Kong police officers on Thursday (Jan 16) night was found with suspected drugs and had triad affiliations, along with criminal records. He is ...
Police: Final death toll in Hong Kong Tai Po fire reaches 168
The death toll from November's Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire stands at 168, according to Hong Kong officials who said the identification and forensic examinations of the remains has been completed.
Hong Kong finalises Wang Fuk Court death toll at 168 as authorities mull demolishing blocks
Hong Kong authorities have finalised the death toll from the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze at 168. The figure had risen from 161 to 168 after the remains of more victims were identified following ...
Death toll in Hong Kong fire rises to 168 after more remains are identified
The Nov. 26 fire at a high-rise housing estate in the Chinese territory killed 110 women and 58 men ages 6 months to 98 years old, Hong Kong police said.
Final death toll from Hong Kong fire placed at 168
More than 30 people have been arrested in connection to the fire, on suspicions of manslaughter, fraud or corruption, city leader John Lee said on Wednesday. Announcing that officials had completed ...
Hong Kong police hunt trio after HK$838,000 watch disappears from hotel room
Woman claims luxury watch went missing from her Peninsula hotel room after inviting three men in for drinks in the early hours of Thursday.
Hong Kong wants to expand oversight of building maintenance after deadly fire
HONG KONG -- Hong Kong officials on Wednesday proposed expanding oversight of building maintenance projects and stronger fire safety steps after a blaze in November killed at least 161 people and ...
Hong Kong officials want to expand oversight of building maintenance after deadly fire
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong officials on Wednesday proposed expanding oversight of building maintenance projects and stronger fire safety steps after a blaze in November killed at least 161 people and ...
Hong Kong activist investor David Webb dies
David Webb, an activist investor and advocate for corporate governance reform in Hong Kong that made him a gadfly to the city’s financial establishment, has died. His death, from prostate cancer, was ...
David Webb, Investor Who Took on Hong Kong Tycoons, Dies at 60
From his internet platform, he became a tenacious watchdog fighting financial regulators for minority shareholders and exposing shady business dealings.