HONG KONG - A Hong Kong court on Monday convicted pro-democracy activist Owen Chow and his solicitor Phyllis Woo of getting a complaint form meant for the ombudsman out of prison without authorisation ...
Hong Kong gets first ever community care teams for ethnic minority groups
Hong Kong has rolled out its first community care teams dedicated to ethnic minority groups, with an operating budget of HK$110 million (US$14.1 million) a year. The city’s No 2 official, Eric Chan ...
Hong Kong engineer, 43, arrested after allegedly strangling girlfriend to death
Case comes to light after suspect tells his girlfriend’s boss that she had been out of contact since last week.
Outback shuts 9 Hong Kong steak houses, lays off 300 staff, as diners head to mainland
American restaurant Outback Steakhouse will close nearly half its branches in Hong Kong, as high rents and weak sales took their toll.
Exhibition showcases art from the ‘margins’ of Hong Kong
Show highlighted work from the city’s migrant communities and minority groups, building connections and telling their stories.
Hong Kong activist: “The price of freedom is eternal vigilance”
Five years after Hong Kong saw what's believed to be the biggest pro-democracy, anti-China protests in its history, Beijing and Hong Kong have enacted laws that make any action or word critical of the ...
Hong Kong’s ‘Sword Queen’ Vivian cuts an Olympic dash after overcoming two career-threatening injuries
Vivian Kong is known in fencing as the "Sword Queen" and the tears that flowed after a memorable fightback on Saturday secured Hong Kong's third Olympic title were understandable after overcoming two career-threatening injuries.
Stiff competition for new Hong Kong volunteer tourist adviser roles as charm offensive starts
The board said on Sunday that it had received a record 440 applications for the Hong Kong Pals volunteer programme, which started in 2009, and that only 48 were picked. The new vo
Hong Kong legislator eyes Bitcoin for fiscal reserves
Hong Kong legislator Wu Jiezhuang plans to engage stakeholders on incorporating Bitcoin into financial reserves, aiming to enhance Hong Kong's economic framework and accelerate Web3 development.
Hong Kong leader to promote people-to-people exchanges on trip to Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam
Hong Kong’s leader has said he will promote people-to-people exchanges on his six-day official trip to Laos, Cambodia and Vietnam, while highlighting the city’s strengths as a connector. Chief ...
Key to Hong Kong’s success is to stay as China’s international city
Three of Hong Kong’s highest-scoring students in the recent Diploma of Secondary Education examinations attended the RTHK studio last Monday to discuss their results and aspirations. The young men, ...
Hong Kong economy pressed on with growth in second quarter, finance chief Paul Chan says
Hong Kong’s economy pressed on with growth in the second quarter, the finance minister said on Sunday, noting the city would seek further expansion through upgrades and transformation. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the expected cut in interest ...
Hong Kong police probe money lending scheme offering ‘cash vouchers’ to domestic helpers
Hong Kong resident Sarah Jackson* woke up to a series of threatening messages from a debt collector who demanded about HK$3,000 (US$410) to repay a loan her helper was said to have taken out with a phone store. The sender, who claimed to have Jackson’s ...
Early birds head to Hong Kong rail stations to avoid delays amid upgrade works at 4 stops
Some Hong Kong commuters started travelling early on Sunday to avoid potential delays as the MTR Corporation raced to complete unprecedented equipment upgrades at four rail stations within a 28-hour window. The tunnel upgrade works mean services will be ...