80 minutes ago Poor reclamation work in Hong Kong project caused HK$1 billion in extra costs: auditor

Audit Commission says work on Tuen-Mun Chek Lap Kok link was of poor quality from the start, causing delays and blowout in costs.

Economics

2 hours ago 3 Americans, jailed for years in China, are released in apparent prisoner swap

The US also lowers its travel warning for Americans heading to mainland China and Hong Kong.

Events

2 hours ago Jimmy Lai says he may have asked US official to sanction Beijing and Hong Kong

Lai also tries to distance himself from ‘Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong’ lobbying group, but admits he had multiple meetings with key members.

Politics

4 hours ago Hong Kong tycoons not obliged to invest in Northern Metropolis, Eric Chan says

Chief Secretary Eric Chan heads delegation with tycoons to Guangdong cities, says trip “purely an introduction and opportunity for exchange”.

Politics

5 hours ago Philippines detains 13 undocumented Chinese nationals on ship, raising security fears

An agent of the dredging vessel off Bataan has tried to stop Philippine coastguard personnel from boarding and inspecting.

Events

5 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

6 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

6 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

6 hours ago Why some experts say China urgently needs a crisis system to stop ‘lone wolf’ killings

After recent deadly attacks, country’s public security system needs ‘clear legal bases’ to identify high-risk individuals, experts say.

Events