Grace Lau Mo-sheung has won Hong Kong’s first medal at the World Games in Chengdu, after she beat Japan’s Maho Ono in the karate kata final on Friday. The world No 1 Hongkonger won with an impressive ...
Eleven domestic workers arrested over illegal abortions in Hong Kong
Eleven domestic workers have been arrested in Hong Kong on suspicion of "child destruction" and illegal abortions, police have said. The women, in their 30s and 40s, were rounded up after one was ...
Hong Kong police arrest 11 domestic helpers in connection with illegal abortion
Saga came to light on June 2 when 39-year-old domestic helper collapsed at her employer’s home after suspected illegal abortion.
Standard Chartered forms joint venture to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong
Standard Chartered said on Friday that it has formed a joint venture with strategic partners to apply for a license to issue stablecoins in Hong Kong, days after the city's stablecoin legislation came ...
Hong Kong Observatory to enhance AI models after record-breaking downpours
Forecaster pledges to invest in improving artificial intelligence models which predicted development of torrential rainband a week in advance.
HKTDC to Release Report on Hong Kong Businesses Navigating Mainland China E-commerce Retail Market – Consumer Survey Results
Mainland Consumers Favour Online Shopping for Hong Kong Products, View Brands as High-quality, Reputable and Authentic - 78% of respondents had bought Hong Kong products online in the past year ...
Hong Kong sees broad-based economic resilience under “One Country, Two Systems”
HONG KONG SAR - Media OutReach Newswire - 8 August 2025 - Last week, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government published a comprehensive report on the city's business environment, ...
Hong Kong public urged to avoid hiking as experts cite risks of landslides, floods
Authorities, outdoor organisations and rescue groups point out soil instability on trails in the wake of recent black rainstorm in the city.
Hong Kong stablecoin bill’s client identity rules spark industry concern
The strict customer identification rules mandated in Hong Kong’s new stablecoin law could hinder adoption of the digital currency and the city's competitiveness in global digital finance markets, ...
Chikungunya fever in Hong Kong: What you need to know about this mosquito-borne illness
Last week, Hong Kong recorded its first case of chikungunya fever since 2019, swiftly followed by three more confirmed cases by Wednesday, August 6. The unfamiliar nature of the virus, more commonly seen in South and Southeast Asia, is giving rise to a lot of questions and concerns among Hong Kong residents fearful of an ...
Is Hong Kong beating Singapore, Taiwan in attracting foreign domestic helpers?
Employers in Hong Kong, in general, pay higher than in other places and workers enjoy better legal protection, overseas employment centre head says.
Hong Kong ranks No 8 in global smart cities index, beating Seoul and Singapore
Hong Kong second-highest performing Asian city in ranking, with Tokyo only location on the continent to outperform it in fifth place.
Man jailed for 2 months in Hong Kong ride-hailing case, banned from driving for a year
Mainland Chinese visitor offered paid rides after entering city on two-way permit and was caught in police sting against illegal hire car services.
Hong Kong road damaged in landslide may fully reopen next week, 100 residents affected
Authorities arrange minibus service connecting Fanling to Wu Kau Tang after Bride’s Pool Road closed on Tuesday.