Researchers from the University of Hong Kong’s (HKU) department of emergency medicine also warned that the use of hallucinogenic ketamine rose, despite a drop in the use of other drugs during ...
Beijing’s top man for Hong Kong ‘says central authorities confident in West Kowloon arts hub’s ability to drive growth’
District board chairman Henry Tang has revealed that Xia Baolong, head of Beijing’s top office overseeing local affairs, had offered the assurance during a duty visit to the capital by executives.
Alibaba Trading at Half Hong Kong Utility’s Valuation After Drop
The years-long rout in shares of Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. amid regulatory crackdowns and weak consumption has left the Chinese e-commerce giant trading at just half the valuation of venerable ...
CEO of Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific apologises for wave of flight cancellations, promises no new service disruptions
This incident affected the travel arrangements of many travellers and brought a lot of inconveniences, our entire team including myself, feels really sorry,’ Ronald Lam says ...
Hong Kong, mainland China in talks over bringing back multiple-entry visas for Shenzhen residents before Lunar New Year: government source
Government insider says resumption of scheme possible before Lunar New Year, but final decision has yet to be made.
Hong Kong’s winter flu season has started, health authorities warn, with number of outbreaks doubling in week
Centre for Health Protection says flu activity expected to further increase in coming weeks, and urging residents to ‘heighten their vigilance’.
Taiwan spotlights China crackdown on Hong Kong ahead of key poll
As Taiwan prepares to hold a closely watched election on Saturday, the main political parties have highlighted China's crackdown in Hong Kong and rejected Beijing's model of governance there being ...
Hong Kong Stocks Break 2024 Losing Streak
Hong Kong's stock market just logged a 2024 milestone: its first up day of the year. The Hang Seng Index closed 1.3% higher on Thursday, breaking a long daily losing streak. The market has fallen for ...
Hong Kong’s Cash-Loving Taxis to Accept Chinese E-Payment Apps
Hong Kong’s notoriously cash-loving taxis will soon be able to accept some Chinese e-payment methods as the financial hub looks to boost sluggish visitor numbers.Octopus Holdings Ltd., which manages ...
Hong Kong customs arrests man suspected of laundering HK$7.4 million generated from illegal wildlife trade
Suspect, 35, handled the illegal funds in about 6,700 transactions in 2½ years, involving about 700 third-party accounts, authorities say.
Hong Kong’s health minister is confident the city can handle a high rate of Covid-19 and flu cases
Hong Kong’s health minister is confident that the city’s high rate of vaccination against Covid-19 and the flu will be able to aid healthcare workers in fending off a hospital crisis like the one ...
Developer of Hong Kong micro flats Jiayuan gets closer to liquidation after buyers shunned parking-space-sized homes
The company got buzz with the launch of flats as small as 131 sq ft in 2019, but poor sales and record high interest rates weighed on its debts.
Over 4,600 Hong Kong families with newborns to receive HK$20,000
One-off cash incentive to be distributed in late February if the Legislative Council gives the green light to the funding proposal on Friday.
KCON Expands to Hong Kong in 2024
Pop and K-culture festival, including its first ever stop in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong date will kick off the festival series, taking place at AsiaWorld-Expo on March 30 and 31. The 10,000-capacity ...