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The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 8 storm signal at 8.40am on Sunday as typhoon Khanun edged closer, and said the warning would likely remain in force for most of the day. The looming storm disrupted flights, ferries and public events across Hong Kong. ( read original story ...)

A documentary on Islamic State militancy is screening this weekend in Hong Kong and Macau as part of the Indonesian consulate’s heightened efforts to prevent domestic helpers from being radicalised. Noor Huda Ismail, a researcher on radicalism and ... ( read original story ...)

The Hong Kong Observatory issued the No 8 storm signal at 8.40am on Sunday as typhoon Khanun edged closer to the region – disrupting flights, ferries and public events across Hong Kong. At 8am, Khanun was about 280km south-southeast of the city and ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong was expected to see strong winds and rain on Sunday with the approach of severe tropical storm Khanun, prompting authorities to issue the typhoon warning signal No 3 on Saturday night. The Observatory issued the strong wind signal at 7.10pm ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong residents can expect to be issued with a new “electronic identification” within the next two years as part of plans to build a “smart city” and boost data security, according to the government’s technology chief. Secretary for ... ( read original story ...)

The first male swimwear brand founded in Hong Kong is to splash a percentage of its profits helping those it gains inspiration from – the city’s native pink dolphins, whose numbers are dwindling. Adam Raby, who set up Mazu resortwear in 2014 ... ( read original story ...)

HONG KONG (AP) — A Hong Kong court on Friday convicted 20 activists, including prominent student leader Joshua Wong, for defying authorities trying to clear a protest site during massive 2014 pro-democracy demonstrations in the Chinese-controlled city. ( read original story ...)

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has said he is "very concerned" after a British human rights activist was denied entry to Hong Kong. Benedict Rogers has been a vocal critic of Chinese-ruled Hong Kong's human rights record. Mr Johnson said he would seek an ... ( read original story ...)

Jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong will mark his 21st birthday in court Friday to face more charges over his role in pro-democracy protests as his parents say they are standing by him. Wong and two other student leaders were jailed in August for six to ... ( read original story ...)

“Poverty in Hong Kong is still a very serious issue ... Explain This takes a closer look at topical issues or news of the moment and presents it in easy-to-understand summaries ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong’s securities watchdog banned a brokerage employee from the industry for four months for the manner in which he used his mobile phone and Tencent Holdings Ltd.’s WeChat to take orders from clients. Xu Tao, a former investment consultant of ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong must be more aggressive in adopting the latest technology for its construction sector for the city to retain its competitive edge, according to one of the world’s biggest engineering firms. While other cities, such as Singapore, have made ... ( read original story ...)

Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson has demanded an “urgent explanation” from China after a British activist who has voiced concerns over eroding freedoms in Hong Kong was barred from entering the city on Wednesday. Benedict Rogers, the deputy chairman of ... ( read original story ...)

Hong Kong customs officers arrested 331 suspects in a crackdown against cross-border smuggling during the National Day “Golden Week” holiday period. The 282 men and 49 women, aged from 18 to 84, were rounded up as customs officers stepped up ... ( read original story ...)