Observatory says north winds expected to intensify after Sunday and bring temperatures to lows of 10 degrees on Monday and 7 degrees on Tuesday.
Talks with Guangdong province on permanent cross-border checks system as Hong Kong cracks down on public housing tenants who own homes elsewhere
A system to check if Hong Kong public housing tenants own properties in Guangdong province is operational and people found to own homes across the border may be evicted from their city flats, the city ...
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan aims for ‘balanced measures’ in budget to boost public confidence, economic vitality
Finance chief also describes world economy as ‘fragmented and more fragile’ amid a period of complex geopolitics, after returning from World Economic Forum in Davos.
Hong Kong marathon back in full stride post-Covid as 74,000 runners race through city streets
Hong Kong’s annual marathon has returned to its full capacity since the Covid-19 pandemic, as tens of thousands of runners raced through the city streets, praising the cool weather and positive ...
It’s time for Hong Kong to recognise same-sex marriage for the sake of a more harmonious society
Significant strides have been made in recent years in terms of equality and inclusion in Hong Kong. Since 2018, our courts have handed down seven rulings that denounced discrimination on the grounds ...
African runners dominate Hong Kong Marathon
HONG KONG, Jan. 21 (Xinhua) -- About 74,000 runners competed in the 2024 Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon on Sunday, with African athletes dominating the podium. The annual event featuring ...
Face Off: Should Hong Kong require wearing masks during flu season?
Even though the Covid-19 pandemic is largely behind us, Hong Kong is dealing with a harsh influenza season; last October, the city recorded 21 deaths from 37 severe flu cases in just seven days.
Hong Kong’s subsidised public university fees lagging behind rising bachelor’s degree costs, but hike unlikely to be implemented soon
Tuition fees at Hong Kong’s public universities have not kept up with the rising costs of bachelor's degree programmes over the past decade, the Post has found. Fees paid by students are expected to ...
Hong Kong police ‘HKSOS’ app for hikers downloaded 4,000 times before official launch, with 1 rescue mission also completed
Police chief urges people to download app, noting the number of search and rescue cases in country parks has risen steadily in recent years.
Hong Kong authorities to probe 42-storey hotel development after site found to have used steel bars meant for separate project
Hong Kong authorities will investigate a 42-storey hotel development in Tsim Sha Tsui after the site was found to have used steel bars intended for a separate project. The Buildings Department ...
Hong Kong officials urged to change tactics on promoting waste-charging scheme to convince anxious public about benefits
Pay-as-you-throw scheme is now set to begin on August 1 rather than April 1 following a surprise postponement on Friday Cleaning firm owner says the message on the use of waste-disposal labels is ...
Hong Kong district council election: authorities say 1.5 billion posters, leaflets printed for publicity blitz, but shy away from sharing price tag
More than 1.5 million posters and leaflets were printed and nearly 99,000 bunting rows were hung up in a publicity drive for Hong Kong’s revamped district council poll last month, authorities have ...
Hong Kong-bound China Airlines plane makes U-turn, returns to Taipei airport after issuing emergency signal
Taiwanese media report flight CI919 left Taipei Taoyuan International Airport on Saturday evening before issuing an ‘emergency situation’ code.
Hong Kong braces for cooler weather at 8 degrees early next week
Mercury on Saturday reaches 18 to 25 degrees, but Observatory says conditions will become ‘appreciably cooler’ on Sunday as runners hit the streets for annual marathon.