Hong Kong has raised its T8 typhoon signal as Tropical Cyclone Toraji neared, bringing squally showers and strong winds to the city. The Gale or Strom Signal, No. 8 was issued at 11.10 pm on Wednesday ...
Hong Kong judge slams officials for tardiness over legal challenge against tech hub expansion
Legal Aid Department left applicant of judicial review ‘in the dark’ and was too slow in deciding whether it would cover latter’s legal fees.
University town in Hong Kong to start welcoming 32,000 from 2034, with biggest hospital
First residents able to move to Ngau Tam Mei development in 2034, as government unveils details after Beijing’s meeting with developers.
Hong Kong treasury chief vows swift response to complaints over new e-pension system
Hong Kong’s treasury chief has pledged to prioritise addressing ... when updating contribution records or struggled to withdraw their funds. Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau ...
‘HK plays pivotal role in advancing green finance’
The head of a green group said on Wednesday that it is important to further promote Hong Kong's status as a leading green financing hub on the ...
Hong Kong man arrested over throwing corrosive liquid at kindergarten gate
Hong Kong police have arrested a man for allegedly splashing a corrosive liquid at a kindergarten gate after he became angry over the noise coming from the place. No one was hurt in the incident, but ...
Hong Kong Observatory to issue T8 as Tropical Cyclone Toraji edges closer
Update on November 13: The Hong Kong Observatory announced on November 13 at 8.15pm that the Gale or Storm Signal, No. 8 will be issued from 11.10pm and will remain in force at least until 10am the ...
Penalties for industrial accidents ‘too lenient’ to have deterrent effect, Hong Kong labour rights concern group says
Hong Kong authorities should file appeals against “lenient penalties” in cases of occupational safety violations, a labour rights group has said after the city saw three fatal industrial incidents in ...
Hong Kong judge criticises gov’t over delay in legal aid for activist’s challenge against San Tin tech hub
A Hong Kong judge has criticised the government over its delay in processing a legal aid application relating to a challenge over a planned tech hub. After rejecting activist Eddie Tse’s application ...
Hong Kong politician Bunny Chan swoops down on Tin Hau’s Whitfield Hotel at 30% discount
Bunny Chan, who is a deputy to the National People’s Congress, and Paggy Chan, are the new owners of Twenty One Whitfield.
Hong Kong tourism industry eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors
Recruiting more employees from Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups can help the city better cater to Muslim travellers from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, a tourism leader has said, even as ...
Hong Kong Is ‘Thriving,’ Financial Secretary Chan Says
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan discusses the state of the city, and the financial hub's efforts to diversify the economy. He speaks on the sidelines of the APIC World Pension Summit on ...
Why is Beijing prodding Hong Kong developers to go for reforms and megaprojects?
“Believing that the local government of Hong Kong has been traditionally weak, [Beijing] is trying to turn it into a stronger administration, but still it is unable to mobilise the business community ...
Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat’s sister dismisses financial neglect rumors after seen sleeping in park
Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat’s sister, Chow Chung Ling, has denied rumors of being mistreated by her brother after photos of her sleeping on a park bench began circulating online.