7 hours ago Hong Kong project housing up to 484,000 will take ‘20 years or more’ to finish

Development Bureau paper outlines land use plan for ‘New Territories North New Town’ under Northern Metropolis mega project.

Politics

15 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

21 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

15 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

17 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

21 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

9 hours ago Hongkongers in UK stuck in jobs far below their abilities, study finds

Think tank and non-profit group warn of ‘key barriers’ preventing Hongkongers from finding suitable work, such as qualification recognition.

Politics

32 hours ago China’s economy gains new growth and deep scars over past 5 years: NBS census

Since 2018, industrial and services sectors have withstood external pressures but there is cause for concern, statistics head Kang Yi says.

Economics

16 hours ago Beijing hits back at US over condemnation of Hong Kong’s bounties on activists

US Department of State earlier rejected Hong Kong government efforts to ‘intimidate and silence’ individuals after HK$1 million bounties placed on six activists.

Events

34 hours ago Chinese legal experts condemn police for sending blogger to psychiatric hospital

Influencer who once accused officer of sexual assault is forced to undergo treatment a second time, raising concerns about abuse of power.

Science

10 hours ago Hong Kong schools to receive HK$400,000 to boost English and Mandarin learning

Funds aimed at improving students’ self-learning and will cover academic years to 2027.

Politics

33 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

17 hours ago Hong Kong box office gets Christmas boost, but industry warns of bleak outlook

Holiday earnings coincide with Golden Harvest’s announcement that it is temporarily closing its GH V Walk cinema in Nam Cheong.

Events

11 hours ago Hong Kong to extend open times at 2 border crossings for New Year countdown

Shenzhen Bay checkpoint to operate around the clock amid celebrations on New Year’s Eve, with Lo Wu crossing to remain open until 2am next day.

Politics

37 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 US says it pushed retraction of famine warning for north Gaza; aid groups are concerned

Declaration of famine would be an embarrassment for Israel, which insists its war in Gaza is aimed against Hamas, not against its civilians.

Events

11 hours ago Mango vuelve a apostar por China con tienda en Hong Kong gracias a la caída de rentas

Mango vuelve a apostar por China con tienda en Hong Kong gracias a la caída de rentas  Modaes

Politics

41 hours ago 3 held for allegedly smuggling HK$10 million of cocaine, ketamine to Hong Kong

Customs found alleged drugs hidden in suspects’ bodies, stuffed toys and checked baggage in separate crackdowns over Christmas.

Economics

34 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

15 hours ago Zarpa el primer buque de investigación científica integral de China diseñado para la exploración global de aguas profundas con capacidades tripuladas de buceo profundo en áreas de hielo

Zarpa el primer buque de investigación científica integral de China diseñado para la exploración global de aguas profundas con capacidades tripuladas de buceo profundo en áreas de hielo  Pueblo en linea

Politics

45 hours ago Hong Kong’s Community Chest feels the pinch as cracks in economy, markets hit donations

HSBC, Cigna are among companies pledging to raise their contributions to social welfare causes next year.

Economics

35 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

15 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

36 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

37 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

21 hours ago In India, call for more babies sparks debate on future of 1.43 billion

A Hindu nationalist leader has urged couples to have more children in the world’s most populous nation, calling it ‘a matter of concern’.

Politics

45 hours ago More military technologies targeted for civilian sector to boost economy

China will strengthen innovation by developing high-tech industries with military technologies to boost military-civil integration, a move that aims to cultivate new growth drivers and boost the economy, said a recent State Council guideline.

Events

22 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

28 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

36 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

41 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

41 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

41 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

42 hours ago As stablecoin bill advances in Hong Kong legislature, advocates trumpet its many uses

Stablecoins have the ability to expand their usage in the real financial economy, according to industry experts.

Politics

42 hours ago Más de 4.400 delegados de la parte continental de China y las RAE de Hong Kong y Macao participan en el jamboree esta semana

Más de 4.400 delegados de la parte continental de China y las RAE de Hong Kong y Macao participan en el jamboree esta semana  CGTN

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