In 1959, a Spanish crew hoping to follow the example of mariners during the days of ancient China set sail in a junk boat from Hong Kong to Barcelona Thousands of supporters cheered their arrival ...
Belt-tightening Hong Kong needs to learn to avoid white elephant projects
With a large budget deficit, the city should re-evaluate projects such as the Kau Yi Chau artificial islands to avoid costly but underused infrastructure like the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and Hong Kong ...
Male nurse at Hong Kong mental hospital suspended after allegedly slapping and punching patient
Male nurse, 61, said to have shouted at patient, 22, before slapping and punching him on face and hitting his upper body with his fist.
Rent rises required to build more Hong Kong housing
The Housing Authority will need more money if the Hong Kong government is to meet its accommodation targets for the less well-off From public rental leases to subsidised home purchases, the Housing ...
John Lee appeals to Hong Kong’s media to promote need for national security and combat ‘smears and attacks’ from Western news organisations
City’s leader tells Hong Kong Federation of Journalists they should deepen public understanding of Chinese history, culture and current affairs.
Hong Kong stage engineering contractor fined HK$420,000 over Mirror concert accidents in 2022
Hip Hing Loong Stage Engineering Company was one of three firms being held accountable after giant video screen fell onto stage and platform failed to rise properly.
2 men plead guilty to drug offences after prosecutors drop manslaughter charge over Hong Kong hotel room death
US national and Hong Kong resident pleaded guilty to possessing and trafficking in illegal drugs at Eastern Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday.
Hong Kong rebounds in expat liveability rankings but Singapore keeps crown as No 1 spot
The city last year recovered to 77th spot out of 500 locations polled from 92nd in 2022, but was still behind its 17th place in the rankings in 2013, human resources consulting firm ECA International ...
First prosecution witness testifies against Jimmy Lai in Hong Kong
The first prosecution witness to testify in a landmark national security case against Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai said on Wednesday he had been instructed by Lai to call people to join protests ...
China’s Economy Spooks Markets, and Hong Kong Stocks Sink 4 Percent
Pessimism among investors was most pronounced in Hong Kong, where stocks have plunged by nearly 10 percent so far this year.
Hong Kong’s Highways Department replaces 60 street signs in select districts, sparking complaints about new font
Nameplates have been replaced in areas with high pedestrian flow in Central, Tai Wai and Tsuen Wan, but some have raised concerns over legibility and user-friendliness.
Hong Kong No Longer Has the World’s Longest Life Expectancy
Hong Kong residents no longer have the world’s longest life expectancies, with the city relinquishing its crown to Japan as Covid and overall stress weighs on local lifespans.
Hong Kong airline Cathay Pacific targets recruits from mainland China as 100 new flight attendants come aboard
Over 100 flight attendants from mainland China have joined Cathay Pacific’s cabin crew, as the Hong Kong airline steps up hiring across the border. Cathay Pacific’s director of service delivery Mandy ...
Time to showcase the real Hong Kong to draw tourists back
As the success of other destinations shows, Hong Kong does not need to reinvent the wheel to attract mainland and foreign visitors The combined efforts of Cathay Pacific and the MTR Corporation can ...