2 hours ago Fire engulfs and destroys part of large noise barrier on busy Hong Kong road

Fierce flames rapidly spread to a 20-metre-long stretch of barrier on Cheung Pei Shan Road.

Events

2 hours ago Residents in elderly care homes in Hong Kong overcharged under voucher scheme

Audit Commission finds that in one instance, care home charged elderly resident HK$2,086 a month for nasal feeding products, instead of HK$1,900 shown on price list.

Politics

2 hours ago Hong Kong auditor urges PolyU to relax security to allow public visits

Audit Commission says university should ease restrictions on public access after using HK$230 million to repair damage from 2019 protests.

Events

3 hours ago Pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing to meet public on December 8: John Lee

Pandas gifted to Hong Kong by Beijing to meet public on December 8: John Lee  South China Morning Post

Politics

3 hours ago Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong to head up the University of Hong Kong council

Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong will succeed barrister Priscilla Wong as chairman of governing council.

Politics

3 hours ago Hong Kong’s advanced materials institute falls short in income, projects undertaken: auditor

Nano and Advanced Materials Institute’s contribution to city’s economic growth has dropped by almost a third, Audit Commission finds.

Politics

3 hours ago ICC prosecutor seeks arrest warrant for Myanmar junta chief over crimes against humanity

This is the first application for an arrest warrant against a high-level Myanmar government official, and ‘more will follow’.

Events

4 hours ago Philippine crackdown on Pogos sparks fears of underground scams and espionage

The crackdown on scams and human trafficking may push the industry underground, fostering more sophisticated crimes like espionage and disinformation.

Politics

4 hours ago Hong Kong’s jobs market dims as 46% of workers are less confident about opportunities

Only 55 per cent of employers expect to give pay increases ranging from 1 to 5 per cent, a Robert Walters survey shows.

Economics

4 hours ago 7 arrested, including Hong Kong primary school teacher, in crackdown on drug ‘space oil’

Customs also seized anaesthetic that could produce HK$17 million worth of the narcotic.

Events