City expected to have shortfall of 1,570 doctors and 180 dentists in 2030, but manpower gap projected to narrow gradually.
Hong Kong to consider more high-speed sleeper trains to Beijing, Shanghai: transport chief
Transport minister Lam Sai-hung says city will discuss increasing train frequency with mainland Chinese operator if there is demand.
Hong Kong to propose ban on vaping and add new curbs on public smoking
The Hong Kong government is seeking to ban vaping and the use of other alternative smoking products in order to reduce smoking in the finance hub.
US training centre for Hong Kong’s Cathay halts cadet solo flights after serious blunders
A US training centre for Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has halted solo flights for cadet pilots after an “alarming” rise in serious blunders in which students were involved in a ...
Xiaohongshu’s impact on travel trends: how the Chinese app is reshaping Hong Kong tourism
Chinese social media platform is blazing a trail for mandarin-speaking visitors to find hidden gems and off-the-beaten-path ideas.
Paris Olympics: meet the 73kg, 1.76m Hong Kong rower aiming to surprise European giants
Hong Kong rower Chiu Hin-chun has billed his second Olympic appearance at this year’s Paris Games as a David-versus-Goliath affair. The 29-year-old will compete in the open weight class, instead of ...
‘Rugged’ Hong Kong actor Daniel Wu employs humour to scold copycats who use his Chinese name
American-born Hong Kong actor Daniel Wu Neh-tsu has released his first video on social media in China in which he playfully urges people to stop using his Chinese name for online clout. Wu is renowned for his rugged looks and outstanding acting skills.
Two More Prominent Judges Step Down From Hong Kong’s Top Court
Two British judges serving on Hong Kong’s highest court have resigned, days after the conviction of 14 former pro-democracy activists and lawmakers in a prominent case involving the city’s national security law. In a statement on Thursday June 6 ...
Bomb plotter faces life imprisonment for conspiring to attack Hong Kong police in 2019
Prosecutors say Kwan Ka-yiu, 32, helped source the necessary equipment and identified venues for testing explosives.
Fired Hong Kong prosecutor accuses disciplinary hearing of ‘bias’ towards civil service
Prosecutor lost job and pension entitlement after he accused police of lying and asked colleagues to mark anniversary of Tiananmen Square crackdown in emails.
Hong Kong arrests three people in intensifying crackdown on dissent
Two men and one woman were accused of disrespecting the Chinese national anthem during a soccer World Cup qualifier.
Live news: Hong Kong football fans arrested for ‘insulting’ China’s national anthem
Three football fans were arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of “insulting” the Chinese national anthem at a 2026 World Cup qualifier match. The spectators, aged 18 to 31, were
Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to launch direct flights to Saudi Arabia’s Riyadh on October 28
Transport minister Lam Sai-hung hails ‘significant milestone’ as agreement between carrier and Saudi Air Connectivity Programme is signed.
Where to find the best ice cream and gelato in Hong Kong
Summer is back, and we’re coping with the heat with scoopfuls of ice cream. Here’s our guide to the best spots for ice cream in Hong Kong.