“I think war has the most profound impact on children … they have lost their future,” Hong Kong nurse Krystal So told reporters after returning from Gaza. A Hong Kong nurse who has just returned from ...
Tropical storm Toraji shuts schools, some businesses in Hong Kong
Schools and many businesses shut in Hong Kong on Thursday morning after authorities issued the third highest typhoon warning overnight as tropical storm Toraji skirted about 150 km (93 miles) south of ...
$154,000 for a Truffle? Hong Kong Auction Sets New Record for White Alba Truffle
A 908-gram white truffle fetched $154,000 at the 25th Alba White Truffle World Auction in Hong Kong, raising $385,000 total.
Hong Kong issues T8 typhoon warning as Tropical Cyclone Toraji nears
Hong Kong has raised its T8 typhoon signal as Tropical Cyclone Toraji neared, bringing squally showers and strong winds to the city. The Gale or Strom Signal, No. 8 was issued at 11.10 pm on Wednesday ...
Hong Kong judge slams officials for tardiness over legal challenge against tech hub expansion
Legal Aid Department left applicant of judicial review ‘in the dark’ and was too slow in deciding whether it would cover latter’s legal fees.
University town in Hong Kong to start welcoming 32,000 from 2034, with biggest hospital
First residents able to move to Ngau Tam Mei development in 2034, as government unveils details after Beijing’s meeting with developers.
Hong Kong man arrested over throwing corrosive liquid at kindergarten gate
Hong Kong police have arrested a man for allegedly splashing a corrosive liquid at a kindergarten gate after he became angry over the noise coming from the place. No one was hurt in the incident, but ...
Hong Kong Observatory to issue T8 as Tropical Cyclone Toraji edges closer
Update on November 13: The Hong Kong Observatory announced on November 13 at 8.15pm that the Gale or Storm Signal, No. 8 will be issued from 11.10pm and will remain in force at least until 10am the ...
Penalties for industrial accidents ‘too lenient’ to have deterrent effect, Hong Kong labour rights concern group says
Hong Kong authorities should file appeals against “lenient penalties” in cases of occupational safety violations, a labour rights group has said after the city saw three fatal industrial incidents in ...
Hong Kong judge criticises gov’t over delay in legal aid for activist’s challenge against San Tin tech hub
A Hong Kong judge has criticised the government over its delay in processing a legal aid application relating to a challenge over a planned tech hub. After rejecting activist Eddie Tse’s application ...
Hong Kong tourism industry eyes ethnic minority recruits to welcome Muslim visitors
Recruiting more employees from Hong Kong’s ethnic minority groups can help the city better cater to Muslim travellers from the Middle East and Southeast Asia, a tourism leader has said, even as ...
Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat’s sister dismisses financial neglect rumors after seen sleeping in park
Hong Kong actor Chow Yun Fat’s sister, Chow Chung Ling, has denied rumors of being mistreated by her brother after photos of her sleeping on a park bench began circulating online.
Hong Kong Observatory will issue T3 as Tropical Cyclone Toraji sweeps closer
As of 10am this morning, this storm is about 300 kilometres southeast of Hong Kong. According to the HKO, Toraji has adopted a more northerly track so its outer rain bands are affecting the Guangdong ...
Hong Kong can woo South American companies with sourcing expertise, tech support: experts
City leader departs for Peru to join Apec summit, says there is ‘significant room’ for Hong Kong and South America to develop trade ties.