74 minutes ago Hong Kong’s third medical school to work closely with Northern Metropolis partners

Task group unveils framework for proposals to set up school, as health minister stresses need for ‘quality and quantity’ of medical professionals.

Politics

1 hour ago Hong Kong offers grants to boost tokenised bond issuance in goal to become crypto hub

The city’s de facto central bank is handing out up to HK$2.5 million in subsidies per issuance to qualified tokenised-bond issuers.

Politics

2 hours ago Hongkongers visiting Japan to face new rules for claiming back consumption tax

Change applying to all foreign visitors seen as response to series of abuses involving tourists suspected of illegally trading duty-free goods before departure.

Politics

3 hours ago Hong Kong’s ‘Emperor’s Home’ penthouse sold at steep discount as distressed tycoons divest

‘We will continue seeing financially pressured owners offloading assets until interest rates come down substantially,’ analyst says.

Society

4 hours ago Hong Kong’s John Lee urges international collaboration to combat rise in technology crimes

Criminals are increasingly turning to the use of cryptocurrencies, virtual assets and technology to commit crime, city leader warns.

Events

5 hours ago Hong Kong police arrest 3 suspects in crackdown on pickpocketing syndicate

Trio made up of two men and a woman worked as a team and stole HK$70,000 from elderly man and 200,000 Japanese yen from 63-year-old woman.

Events

5 hours ago Beijing says 3 nationals 'wrongfully imprisoned' in US now back in China

Beijing says 3 nationals 'wrongfully imprisoned' in US now back in China  Hong Kong Standard

Events

5 hours ago Plan to wipe out substandard flats in Hong Kong may eliminate cheaper homes: operator

Concern group also says tenants affected by the plan will need help relocating as they may be left with few affordable options.

Politics

6 hours ago Historic moment: first planes take off and land in sync at all 3 Hong Kong airport runways

Project has been hailed as a ‘game-changer’ for the city to enhance its status as an international aviation hub.

Politics