4 m. ago Hong Kong A&E wards aim to cut wait times for urgent patients with fee change

Hospital Authority says it hopes to meet its service target of treating 90 per cent of urgent patients in A&E within 30 minutes.

Events

5 h. ago Ontario Teachers’ Set to Shut Hong Kong Office in China Retreat

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Society

6 h. ago What Levers Do China and Hong Kong Have Over CK Hutchison’s Port Deal?

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Politics

7 h. ago Hong Kong Jockey Club partners with China Travel Service to boost racing tourism

Partnership aims to promote the city as the ‘events capital of Asia’ and highlight equestrian sport in the Greater Bay Area.

Society

8 h. ago Hong Kong passes its first cybersecurity bill covering critical infrastructure

Operators of critical infrastructure in eight sectors will face fines of up to HK$5 million for failing to keep their computer systems up to date.

Events

10 h. ago 172% surge of dependent enrolments into Hong Kong universities in past 2 years

Influx of children of non-local professionals admitted by the eight public universities has prompted angry backlash from local parents.

Politics

10 h. ago 172% surge of dependant enrolments into Hong Kong universities in past 2 years

Influx of children of non-local professionals admitted by the eight public universities has prompted angry backlash from local parents.

Politics

11 h. ago Hong Kong to extend grace period to 3 years to fix subdivided flats: sources

Insiders say landlords will also need to pay a registration fee of between HK$1,000 and HK$3,000 for landlords to operate legally.

Politics

11 h. ago Hong Kong may extend grace period to 3 years to fix subdivided flats: sources

Insiders say landlords will also need to pay a registration fee of between HK$1,000 and HK$3,000 for landlords to operate legally.

Politics

12 h. ago Hong Kong doctors to face HK$50,000 fine if they repeatedly ignore data

Penalty for repeatedly failing to input patient data into eHealth system among proposals listed in amendment to be read by lawmakers next week.

Politics

13 h. ago Chinese Estates CEO, sister sell retail shops in Hong Kong amid market stress

Chan Hoi-wan and her sister lowered their asking price by 7 per cent to close the deal for the Hong Kong retail shops on March 18.

Economics

13 h. ago Raging Sea Horse threatens to sue Hong Kong watchdog over low mattress score

Hong Kong bedding company gives Consumer Council hard time over score in ‘unfair’ mattress testing.

Events

13 h. ago PolyU can bear initial costs of Hong Kong’s third medical school, chief says

Council chairman Lam Tai-fai says the institution can cover costs if needed, until the school moves into the Ngai Tam Mei campus.

Politics

13 h. ago 66 Hong Kong taxi drivers hit with demerit points since penalty system introduction

While no drivers have been disqualified for accumulating 15 demerit points, 49 had incurred 10 within the first 6 months.

Events

15 h. ago Bus crash on Hong Kong highway leaves driver, 11 passengers injured

Police say they received report of the crash in Tai Po at 12.15pm on Wednesday.

Events

15 h. ago Woman critically injured, 10 others hurt in Hong Kong bus crash

Double-decker bus smashes into a road barrier on a highway in Tai Po.

Events

15 h. ago 30% of Hong Kong companies expect to hire more staff in second quarter: survey

ManpowerGroup Greater China also finds city’s net employment outlook index for second quarter is 11 per cent, compared with 25 per cent globally.

Politics

16 h. ago Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines to launch routes to Zhangjiajie, Guilin

Carrier’s expansion, bringing mainland destinations to five, follows setback earlier this year when more than 100 flights were cancelled.

Politics

17 h. ago Hong Kong’s Ocean Park closes upper park after signal failure suspends cable car

‘As the Ocean Express is undergoing an annual inspection, transport services between the Summit and Waterfront will be suspended until further notice,’ park says.

Events

17 h. ago Hong Kong’s Ocean Park closes upper section after cable car suspension

‘As the Ocean Express is undergoing an annual inspection, transport services between the Summit and Waterfront will be suspended until further notice,’ park says.

Politics