Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan raised his 2025 economic growth forecast to 3.2% on Sunday, saying the city would bolster its role as a financial centre, innovation hub and trade centre to ...
Hong Kong Lacrosse Sixes a ‘chance to test strategies’ for 2028 Olympics
With qualification for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles soon to begin, this three-day tournament at Hong Kong Football Club was “a good chance to test strategies under the sixes format”, according to ...
Hong Kong to deploy 1,000 hospital staff to guide patients through fee reform
Public hospital systems, including billing and dispensing, have been updated to reflect adjusted fees aimed at addressing structural challenges, official says.
What Went Wrong Before Hong Kong’s Apartment Inferno
Records show how government departments played down residents’ warnings about corrupt practices and substandard materials that fueled the deadly blaze.
Old Hong Kong police station gets new role hosting film-related show
Hong Kong’s old Yau Ma Tei police station, a century-old building and popular selfie spot among mainland Chinese tourists, will host a new film-related exhibition, with tickets going on sale from ...
Hong Kong tightens control as people mark one month since deadly high-rise fire
People in Hong Kong on Friday remembered the victims of a massive high-rise fire one month ago that left 161 people dead. But authorities are tightening control amid growing calls for accountability ...
Hong Kong’s shipping industry warns of growing talent shortage
Companies that rely on skilled workers to keep global trade moving are increasingly worried about the impact on long-term operations.
Hong Kong probes mainland Chinese driver for using banned autopilot mode in the city
Transport Department says driver under the southbound scheme may lose eligibility after filming himself using adaptive cruise control.
Hong Kong could take ‘lead in supporting Greater Bay Area children with autism’
Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year.
Hong Kong firefighter unions slam Ip Man producer Checkley Sin over blaze remarks
Producer of Ip Man film series took to social media on Monday to claim internal messages accuse fire service director of mismanaging blaze.
‘Holding on to hope’: Hong Kong fire survivors make New Year wish for a home
Fire-hit residents wish for long-term resettlement, saying they ‘are more concerned about having a roof over their head’.
Helper who survived Hong Kong fire recovers in Philippines for Christmas
Rhodora Alcaraz earlier lauded by Philippine president as hero for her role in helping save three-month-old baby during last month’s fire.
Hong Kong police make another arrest over deadly Tai Po blaze
Hong Kong police have made their 16th arrest in connection with last month’s deadly Tai Po blaze, detaining a man on suspicion of manslaughter. Police earlier arrested 15 people in connection with the ...
Hong Kong proceeds with licensing regimes for virtual asset dealers and custodians
Hong Kong is rolling out new licensing requirements for virtual asset dealing and custody firms as part of the city’s policy push.