2 hours ago Hong Kong launches facial recognition tech for entry to street in border town

Chung Ying Street is inside restricted border town, with revamped checkpoint aimed at speeding up clearance for workers and residents.

Politics

2 hours ago More than 1.12 million Hongkongers leave city during weekend before Christmas

Between Saturday and Monday at 4pm, 2.07 million people left Hong Kong while 1.26 million entered the city, a net outflow of 811,727.

Politics

4 hours ago Hong Kong tutoring centre owner slapped with 240 hours of community service

Court orders director of Brilliant Education to compensate eight parents who paid fees for programmes shortly before business’ abrupt closure.

Politics

5 hours ago Seek empathy over revenge, Hong Kong cardinal says in Christmas message

City’s top Catholic priest Stephen Chow says renewed hope needed despite Hong Kong’s sluggish economy and rise in mental health cases.

Politics

5 hours ago Hong Kong fans of Jay Chou swindled out of HK$180,000 from fake concert tickets

‘King of Mandopop’ will perform at Kai Tak Sports Park next year, as police warn fans to only purchase through official channels.

Sport

6 hours ago Nearly 400,000 Hongkongers leave city on December 22, up 15% from last year

Travel industry developing packages to new mainland Chinese destinations ahead of direct high-speed rail access in early January.

Politics

7 hours ago Hong Kong court jails businessman for 49 months over 2019 Yuen Long MTR riot

Tang Ka-man, 46, was sentenced for taking part in a riot with white-clad mob that attacked protesters and commuters.

Events

7 hours ago Hong Kong businessman jailed for 49 months over 2019 Yuen Long MTR riot

Tang Ka-man, 46, was sentenced for taking part in a riot with white-clad mob that attacked protesters and commuters.

Events

7 hours ago Hongkongers find the lure of Greater Bay Area’s attractions hard to resist: survey

Hong Kong residents are flocking to the Greater Bay Area for shopping, hot springs and more, attracted by cheaper prices and new experiences.

Politics

8 hours ago Hong Kong plumber dies in workplace accident, allegedly struck by large water pipe

Incident happened while man was offloading water pipes from a crane truck at a Sheung Shui construction site, investigation shows.

Events