Smaller caterers opt for alternatives such as rice husk-based containers as first stage of ban on throwaway plastics kicks in.
As Dubai prince saga shows, Hong Kong’s Middle East campaign needs work
Hong Kong cannot hope to successfully engage with the Middle East if it does not thoroughly understand its economy, culture and politics.
Hong Kong lawmaker Paul Tse adds disclaimer to Facebook account saying ‘criticisms’ meant to improve government policies, not create hatred
Lawmaker says he added disclaimer as ‘precaution’ and out of ‘prudence’ in light of the new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance enacted last month.
Hong Kong man hospitalised after knife attack by 3 suspects in early hours
Police say preliminary investigation has found the victim did not know three suspects and the cause of attack remains unknown.
Beijing and Hong Kong authorities condemn G7 and EU statement over Article 23 legislation, national security law
Commissioner’s office of China’s Foreign Ministry in Hong Kong says ‘double standards’ over security laws ‘are extremely hypocritical’.
Hong Kong exams authority says test centres now required to return all unused university entrance papers
Arrangement will allow for ‘more effective management’ of exam material, lowers risk of copyright infringement, spokesman says.
Hong Kong head coach Willis says side cannot afford passengers in bid to compete with best, after Oman semi-final loss
Head coach Simon Willis says all players must pull their weight if Hong Kong are to become regular tournament contenders.
The dystopian reality of Hong Kong’s new National Security Law
Hong Kong has enacted a new national security law, immediately raising international concern about worsening prospects of human rights. Critics fear the new law, which is called Article 23 and came ...
Viral Hong Kong video of woman standing up through car sunroof on highway prompts warning
Incredible, this is incredible, it is like a sightseeing vehicle,’ says a person in the background of the 23-second-long video clip.
Hong Kong should step up training and support for carers of elderly, advisory body says after spate of murder-suicide attempts
Dr Donald Li, chairman of Hong Kong Elderly Commission, also says promotion efforts must be ramped up to combat taboo against carers seeking outside help.
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban will saddle hotels with extra costs, may deter patrons: industry chiefs
Some major hotel operators say impact of adopting eco-friendly alternatives still manageable, despite some options costing 70 per cent more than plastic.
Cyclist at Hong Kong Disneyland suffers head injuries after being trapped underneath tour bus
Woman was cycling on Magic Road inside the resort at around midday when she lost balance and fell, colliding with a tour bus.
Hong Kong children at greater risk of flu due to low vaccination rate, expert warns as world pays ‘immunity debt’
HKU expert in paediatrics and adolescent medicine calls for vaccination push amid growing trend in local flu cases.
Hong Kong accounting watchdog initiates probe into PwC audits of bankrupt developer Evergrande
Hong Kong’s accounting watchdog will investigate PwC for alleged auditing fraud related to bankrupt Chinese developer China Evergrande Group, vowing enforcement action.