Megaproject near border with mainland is a measure of city’s governance capability in Beijing’s eyes, analyst says.
One-third of Hong Kong IB candidates attain near-perfect or full marks
A third of Hong Kong pupils taking this year’s International Baccalaureate (IB) examinations have attained near-perfect or full marks, representing nearly 10 per cent of the top achievers globally, ...
Hong Kong scam losses down 25% in first five months of 2025, but number of cases up
Police chief reveals overall dip in crime, with 35,888 cases during the period marking 2.8 per cent year-on-year decrease despite rise in scams.
Hong Kong bomb that caused scare turns out to be British cannon barrel
A suspected bomb unearthed at a construction site in Hong Kong triggered a brief evacuation and police cordon on Tuesday but was later identified as a British cannon barrel, not an explosive device.
Hong Kong developer Grand Ming’s debt crisis deepens with US$611 million loan default
Company says it is in talks with lenders for waivers and has not received any demands for immediate repayment.
China fashion retailer Shein files for Hong Kong IPO to save London listing, FT reports
China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein has filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong to speed up the prolonged listing process and push the UK regulator to approve a London listing, the ...
Hong Kong key in linking world with China’s growth: CE
Hong Kong is a dependable link that connects the world with opportunities emerging from China's growth and certainty, Chief Executive John Lee said ...
Japan’s R&I Helps Hong Kong Funds by Reaffirming Top US Credit Rating
For Hong Kong’s pension fund managers fretting over the risk of forced divestments of US Treasuries, Japan’s Rating and Investment Information Inc. has some words of reassurance.
East Asian Football Championship: do Hong Kong really have no chance?
Coach Ashley Westwood plays up size of task against Japan, hosts South Korea and China, but city’s team are unbeaten in 10 games.
Survey records more than 1,400 newts killed on Hong Kong roads in two months
The Hong Kong newt (Paramesotriton hongkongensis), which has an orange-spotted belly and is typically 15 centimeters in length, is Hong Kong's only native salamander species. The newt, listed as ...
Hong Kong children in cramped flats have poorer mental health: survey
Feelings of depression, anxiety and stress worse for those who say they lack play and study areas at home, while academic performance also affected.
Hong Kong Seeks to Tighten Prison Visit Rules on National Security Grounds
In a government paper submitted to the legislature, the Security Bureau said there had been instances of prison visits being abused under the pretext of "humanitarian relief" in an attempt to ...
Hong Kong tenants endure 40 degree heat in substandard housing
Study by concern group SoCO urges subsidies for air conditioners and fans as new housing regulations loom in 2030.
Where the feral buffalo roam in Hong Kong
Most people associate Hong Kong with skyscrapers and shopping malls, but a small population of feral water buffalo calls the marshlands of South Lantau Island home. And they're sparking a mix of ...