Hong Kong recorded a rainy July with monthly rainfall hitting 56 per cent “above the normal” levels following a “very dry” first half of the year, according to the city’s forecaster.
Hong Kong taxi fleet, HKU roll out city’s first AI-powered dispatch system
Smart dispatch decision system processes real-time data, including road traffic status, weather and EV battery levels to assign bookings.
Hong Kong cancels passports and bans financial support for 16 overseas activists
Hong Kong authorities have strengthened a crackdown on 16 overseas-based activists who were previously targeted by bounties on suspicion of endangering national security. Authorities on ...
Hong Kong reports first chikungunya case in four years: learn how to protect yourself
Hong Kong has confirmed its first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019. The case involves a 12-year-old boy and has prompted health authorities to urge residents to be more vigilant against ...
‘Mosquito control key to preventing chikungunya in Hong Kong as vaccine not yet approved’
Dr Wong Hoi-kei says World Health Organization and experts are still conducting research on safety and efficacy of chikungunya fever vaccine.
Hong Kong sees first mosquito-borne illness from China outbreak
The imported case is the city’s first chikungunya infection since 2019. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong may see surplus in current financial year, defying previous forecasts of continuing deficit
HK may see a surplus in the current financial year, the city's finance chief has said, defying previous forecasts of recording a deficit for the fourth straight year.
Hong Kong Eases Listing Rules for One of World’s Hottest Markets
Hong Kong eased some of its rules to list in the city, potentially bolstering what’s already been one of the hottest markets in the world for initial public offerings this year.
Could Hong Kong Football Festival rival city’s rugby sevens as its crown jewel?
About 160,000 fans attended festival involving Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs and AC Milan, with the clubs voicing interest in coming back.
Hong Kong Court Freezes $1.8 Billion In Wahaha Inheritance Battle
The Hong Kong High Court has frozen a $1.8 billion bank account at the center of a legal battle over the inheritance of Chinese beverage billionaire Zong Qinghou’s fortune, the government-published ...
Hong Kong’s Aaron Kwok named honorary narcotics commissioner in anti-drugs push
Cantopop star Aaron Kwok Fu-shing has been appointed as an honorary narcotics commissioner as part of the Hong Kong government’s latest campaign to stamp out the increasingly popular novel drug ...
2 Hong Kong men arrested after HK$10 million of suspected ketamine found in raid
Police say its narcotics bureau launched anti-drug operation in Ngau Tau Kok and Tai Po on Friday after conducting an in-depth investigation.
Hong Kong may return to operating account surplus in 2025-26: Paul Chan
Finance chief says growth in second half of financial year will be more moderate with tapering of ‘rush shipments’ prompted by US trade tariffs.
How can you protect yourself if Hong Kong has a chikungunya fever outbreak?
Hong Kong has confirmed its first imported case of chikungunya fever since 2019, so should you worry about a local outbreak?