Hong Kong police were called to a cryptocurrency exchange store in Mong Kong on Saturday after a woman said she had been scammed out of about HK$93,000 (US$11,970) worth of virtual currency by a man she met online. A source said the 26-year-old woman had ...
Hong Kong’s new pandas An An and Ke Ke explore Ocean Park home after finishing quarantine
An An and Ke Ke still need at least another 30 days to adapt to enclosure, but Ocean Park says bears in good health and ‘eager’ to explore.
Weekend Trip: Hidden finds in Hong Kong – islands, speakeasies and local food
Hong Kong is striving to regain travellers’ mindshare with lesser-known attractions such as islands and craft workshops. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Moving children to Hong Kong schools is main draw for top talent from mainland China
Thea Tong Haoxiang arrived in Hong Kong from Shenyang in February 2023 with her teenage daughter for a long-awaited holiday, their first trip outside mainland China since the Covi
Hong Kong cyclists call for public education to promote helmets but divided on proposed law
Authorities earlier revealed they were drafting legislative amendments to require practice and will introduce them to Legco in near future.
Hong Kong to review local university student definition amid claims of talent visa abuses
Some mainland Chinese people are accused of exploiting various talent schemes for their children to enjoy cheaper tuition fees
Why Hong Kong is ideal for open water swimming, a sport which does the mind and body good
Two open water swimmers describe how group open water swimming is great for improving health, and why Hong Kong is the perfect place for it.
Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open: Lulu Sun explains her Chinese heritage before city debut
Inside the energetic, young body of 23-year-old Lulu Sun probably lives a soul far beyond her age – so said the New Zealand tennis player as she explained her Chinese heritage before her professional ...
Dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong for the first time
Dinosaur fossils have been discovered for the first time in Hong Kong, on a remote island in the financial capital’s countryside.
Hong Kong police arrest 11 for allegedly conducting fraud scheme for early MPF withdrawals
Hong Kong police have arrested 11 people from a fraud syndicate that allegedly helped more than 800 residents withdraw HK$145 million (US$18.7 million) from their Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) savings prematurely using fake documents.
Hong Kong police arrest 5, seize HK$1.1 million of illegal drugs including ‘space oil’
Officers confiscated cannabis buds, ketamine, cocaine, crystal meth and e-cigarette capsules containing ‘space oil’, police reveal.
Ex-nursing student at top Hong Kong hospital remanded for alleged theft of over HK$100,000
Leung Ho-fung, 27, also stands accused of stealing credit cards and an iPhone 15 at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital in Happy Valley.
Two men appear in court accused of assisting Hong Kong intelligence service
Two men have appeared in court accused of assisting the Hong Kong intelligence service. Chi Leung (Peter) Wai, 39, and Chung Biu Yuen, 64, who are also accused of foreign interference, appeared at a hearing at the Old Bailey on Friday wearing suits.
5 must-see shows and arts events this weekend in Hong Kong, October 25-27
From a major jazz festival and an adaptation of an off-Broadway musical to niche art exhibitions and a Chinese painting masterclass, here are five of the best shows to catch this weekend in Hong Kong. This weekend sees the largest and most international ...