Sam Wong’s photos of Cantopop and film and pop stars like Anita Mui, Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong helped immortalise them and other stars of the ‘golden age’ of Hong Kong film and music.
Number of students in Hong Kong international schools rises 18% to highest level since 2013
The number of students in Hong Kong’s international schools has reached an 11-year high, but the proportion of those in local institutions dropped to a record low amid a shrinking pupil population, ...
How Hong Kong Made History at the 2024 Olympics
Hong Kong made history at the 2024 Paris Olympics when Vivian Kong became the first woman from Hong Kong to win a gold medal in fencing—but that's not the only reason that the territory has tongues ...
Hong Kong wants a whale-watching ban after finding a fast-moving vessel killed the mammal
Last July, a Bryde’s whale was found dead in Hong Kong’s waters. A recent autopsy report has revealed that the whale was killed by a large, fast-moving vessel that fatally injured its back and spine.
Hong Kong poised for greater role in shipping insurance to support China’s cargo fleet
The recently concluded third plenum highlighted Beijing’s aim to enhance Hong Kong’s status as an international shipping and trading centre, a veteran insurer and Executive Council member says.
Olympics-Fencing-Hong Kong’s Kong says farewell to fencing after winning Olympic gold
Hong Kong's newly crowned Olympic champion Vivian Kong announced on Sunday she would say goodbye to her fencing career. "After competing in my third Olympics, I have decided to take a break and say ...
Number of serious Hong Kong traffic accidents down 42%, but cyclist deaths triple
Death of seven cyclists in traffic accidents in first half of the year exceeds figure for whole of 2023, police say.
Hong Kong police ‘Flying Tigers’ unit vows to keep claws sharp after 50 years of missions
Hong Kong’s Special Duties Unit looks back on era of shoot-outs with armed criminals, but pledges to stay in top form to face new threats.
Hong Kong Olympic champion Vivian Kong to ‘take a break’ from fencing after 20-year career
Vivian Kong posts message to Instagram announcing decision to focus on other things, thanks ‘fencing family’ for support.
Hong Kong can not only survive, but thrive in the US-China rivalry
As a research hub, buffer zone and link between mainland China and the world, Hong Kong’s strengths can help it avoid being “kicked around”.
Hong Kong landlords bristle at proposed subdivided housing rules over redesign costs
Landlords of tiny living spaces say they’ll quit the business if new rules mean having to pay too much to fix defects.
Erasing Hong Kong
Paul French explores how Hong Kong's history is being revised and erased.
Why for Hong Kong’s depressed Gen Z, overcoming stigma and talking about emotions can help
With Hong Kong’s alarming rates of depression among young people, experts explain what’s fuelling the problem, and why verbalising emotions in therapy or just to family and friends, is important.
Hong Kong marine life under threat as scientists warn of more frequent coral bleaching
City records bleaching among local reefs, with one site seeing water temperatures rising to 30.7 degrees, higher than safe level for animals.