4 hours ago 100 Hongkongers evacuated after fire breaks out during ceremony for good luck

Police believe blaze caused by 62-year-old female resident’s burning of joss papers for a ritual for peace and protection.

Events

4 hours ago Hong Kong property outlook clouded by Trump, rate uncertainty despite November price rise

Lived-in home prices rose slightly in November for a second straight month, while rents fell, according to official data.

Politics

4 hours ago Hong Kong’s November home prices and rents diverge as cheaper loans drove tenants to buy

Lived-in home prices rose slightly in November for a second straight month, while rents fell, according to official data.

Society

6 hours ago Union Hospital leads collaborative effort to advance liver cancer management in Asia

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Union Hospital recently hosted an international pre-conference event for LEAD APAC 2024, held on October 26, convening experts from across the Asia-Pacific to address the escalating challenge of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in the region.   As part of a tour to Union Hospital organised for international HCC experts, a sharing session was held to focus on the potential of advanced technologies, integrated healthcare models and public awareness campaigns in improving liver cancer outcomes.  Key contributions came from Prof. Henry Chan Lik-yuen, Deputy Chief Hospital Manager at Union Hospital of Hong Kong, and Prof. Xie Qing of Ruijin Hospital, Shanghai. Their insights reinforced the value of cross-institutional collaboration in tackling this critical healthcare issue. The Asia-Pacific region carries a substantial share of the global liver cancer burden, with China alone representing nearly half of all cases ...

Science

9 hours ago Against US nepotism and transparency concerns, Hong Kong’s integrity shines

US missteps like Biden pardoning his son are a reminder to uphold the high standards Hong Kong and the ICAC have diligently worked to establish.

Politics

10 hours ago Travellers can take driverless cars from major Hong Kong bridge by end of 2025

Airport Authority says journey from local checkpoint at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to 11 Skies complex could take only three minutes.

Transport

10 hours ago Hong Kong’s IPO boom awaits in 2025 as regulatory boost, interest rates align, bankers say

Deloitte forecasts Hong Kong IPO volume to surge 71 per cent to US$19.3 billion in 2025.

Economics

11 hours ago Hong Kong career scheme aims to give disadvantaged youth employment footing

Scheme, run by NGO SideBySide, has so far helped 2,200 people aged 16 to 30.

Politics

17 hours ago Avión C919 de fabricación nacional de China comenzará vuelos regulares Shanghai

Avión C919 de fabricación nacional de China comenzará vuelos regulares Shanghai-Hong Kong  Diario Digital Nuestro País

Politics

22 hours ago Help urged for construction workers reportedly facing axe at Hong Kong firm

Hip Seng Construction, which is working on several projects, is said to be struggling financially and will lay off employees.

Economics

22 hours ago Hong Kong logs 3 deaths from 4 severe flu cases, low Covid activity uptick

The Centre for Health Protection also reveals Covid outbreak at care home for elderly involving four people from December 15 to 21.

Events

24 hours ago Sanctions extension will hurt US business interests, Hong Kong warns Washington

City government slams US President Joe Biden’s signing of bill extending sanctions under 2019 Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.

Events

24 hours ago Man, 61, dies after being found unconscious along Sai Kung trail in Hong Kong

Police received report at 10.36am from two hikers who stumbled upon man lying next to a tent on the Biu Tsim Kok trail.

Events

25 hours ago From gym closures to rotten tofu, Hong Kong consumers faced a year of scams

Residents were beset by shoddy deals and blatant cons in 2024, including rogue beauty parlours and a furore over Lionel Messi.

Politics

25 hours ago Probe launched after 2 dead puppies found on Hong Kong shopping centre roof

Case has been classified as animal cruelty and no arrests have been made yet, police say.

Economics

25 hours ago Hong Kong police investigate dead puppies found on shopping centre rooftop

Case has been classified as one of animal cruelty and no arrests have been made yet, force says.

Events

30 hours ago Hong Kong MPF on course for best return in 4 years this year; outlook ‘positive’ for 2025

MPF Ratings says ‘members may be tempted to have a US bias in their portfolio, but diversification is important’.

Politics

30 hours ago More Hongkongers consider RVs as popularity of road camping on mainland grows

Adopting a Japanese trend, residents are modifying vehicles or buying purpose-built ones for camping trips on mainland they say shatters stereotypes.

Politics

30 hours ago More Hongkongers consider RVs as popularity of road camping in mainland China grows

Adopting a Japanese trend, residents are modifying vehicles or buying purpose-built ones for camping trips on mainland they say shatters stereotypes.

Politics