5 h. ago Hong Kong authorities concerned over alleged secret filming of pupil in Shenzhen

Classmates allegedly filmed boy, 13, while he was showering and circulated clip among pupils and on social media.

Culture

21 h. ago Has the number of street sleepers in Hong Kong really dropped?

Government reports 795 registered homeless people in 2023-24 financial year, but frontline workers say actual figure likely to be higher.

Politics

33 h. ago Hong Kong authorities seek ban on certain mini konjac jelly cups

Proposal follows coroner’s suggestion that government regulate thickening agent’s use in such products in response to child’s death in 2021.

Politics

1 week ago Why decision on a Northern Metropolis authority can’t be rushed

It all hinges on execution. Detailed public consultations will ensure any such authority serves both economic and society’s needs.

Politics

1 week ago Standard Chartered hosts SME seminar to explore new opportunities in supply chain diversification and digitalisation

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“Standard Chartered Hong Kong”) today hosted a seminar for small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) on “Embracing Global Dynamics through Supply Chain Diversification and Digitalisation”. The event brought together over 200 SMEs from Hong Kong and Mainland China to explore opportunities arising from the transformation of cross-border business and digitalisation. The opening ceremony of the seminar was officiated by Mary Huen, CEO, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia, Standard Chartered; Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA); Stephen Man, Head of Wealth Management and Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Hong Kong; and Winne Tung, Head of SME Banking, Standard Chartered Hong Kong. Mary Huen, CEO, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia, Standard Chartered, said, "Amidst uncertainties in the global trade market, Standard Cha...

Politics

2 w. ago Stiffer Hong Kong penalties helping to fight illegal wildlife trade: authorities

Number of smuggling cases involving ivory, pangolin scales and rhino horn has ‘dropped significantly’ since 2021, government says.

Events

2 w. ago Hong Kong authorities ‘very concerned’ after 2 students caught smoking, vaping

First post shows a girl smoking a cigarette in a stairwell, with a bottle of alcoholic drink placed next to her.

Events

3 w. ago US sanctions 6 Beijing, Hong Kong authorities for 'undermining' the island region's autonomy

US sanctions 6 Beijing, Hong Kong authorities for 'undermining' the island region's autonomy  Fox News

Politics

3 w. ago Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority to adopt 6 measures to reduce human error

Database of patients’ wounds, smart medicine cabinets and tracking wristbands among measures to be implemented at all hospitals following string of blunders.

Politics

3 w. ago Hong Kong health authorities declare winter flu season over but warn of summer peak

City records 488 cases of severe cases in adults over winter, with 330 deaths – lower than the last flu season before Covid-19 pandemic.

Events