3 h. ago Hong Kong sculpture with yellow raincoats won’t return outside Cultural Centre

Art commentator says decision will not look good to overseas audience amid city’s push to be hub for cultural exchange.

Culture

4 h. ago Pope Francis cared deeply for ‘church in China’, Hong Kong mourners hear

About 1,000 people flocked to Hong Kong’s main Catholic cathedral for late pope’s requiem mass, including former leaders and current officials.

Politics

5 h. ago Hutchison ports deal: China’s foreign ministry tells parties to ‘act prudently’

Spokesman weighs in on reports that Panama Canal ports may be separated from controversial US$23 billion deal.

Politics

6 h. ago Seres, Huawei’s carmaking partner, plans Hong Kong listing to fund global expansion

Chongqing-based Seres joins state-owned Chery Automobile and EV battery maker CATL in seeking to raise funds in Hong Kong.

Politics

8 h. ago How to apply for a new Hong Kong smart ID – and the penalties for not doing so

Old versions of smart ID cards will become invalid in phases from May 12, authorities remind public to update their documents as soon as possible.

Politics

8 h. ago Hong Kong bars urge regulation rather than ban on flavoured shisha products

Industry representatives say customers only enjoy shisha because of flavours and already struggling bars will suffer if blanket ban goes ahead.

Politics

8 h. ago Hong Kong transgender activist mounts new legal challenge over ID card rules

Henry Edward Tse seeks to challenge allegedly unlawful requirements for transgender residents using their preferred gender on ID cards.

Politics

9 h. ago Beijing, Manila trade barbs over disputed South China Sea reef

Beijing, Manila trade barbs over disputed South China Sea reef  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

9 h. ago Scientists in Hong Kong offer new hope into treatment of Huntington’s Disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication.

Politics

9 h. ago Hong Kong team says discovery offers new hope for treating Huntington’s disease

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication, researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong say.

Politics

12 h. ago Hong Kong authorities to audit the MTR Corp after 2 engineering train glitches

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has ‘grave concern’ over malfunctions that caused disruptions twice in three months.

Politics

12 h. ago Hong Kong authorities to audit MTR Corp after 2 engineering train glitches

Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has ‘grave concern’ over malfunctions that caused disruptions twice in three months.

Politics

12 h. ago China’s Unitree open to Hong Kong IPO as Auntea Jenny, tech firms move ahead with listings

Surge in listing plans augurs well for city’s effort to claw way back to top of global ranking of fundraising destinations.

Economics

13 h. ago Hong Kong police hunt for burglar who abandoned safe with HK$200,000 of jewellery

A neighbour saw the burglar abandoning the safe near a children’s playground on Stubb’s Road before fleeing the scene, force says.

Events

14 h. ago Hongkongers reminded to brace for heavy showers and thunderstorms

‘The weather will improve over the region. With the easterly airstream moderating in the middle and later parts of this week,’ forecaster says.

Events

14 h. ago Hongkongers should brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms: Observatory

‘The weather will improve over the region. With the easterly airstream moderating in the middle and later parts of this week,’ forecaster says.

Events

14 h. ago Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms

But sunny periods expected in next couple of days with hot weather and isolated showers, Observatory says.

Events

15 h. ago Hong Kong police asked to investigate after flat catches fire twice in 2 days

‘Suspicious’ people were captured on CCTV inside Wah Shun House, where the flat is located, fire department spokesman says.

Events

15 h. ago Beijing says handled Philippine ‘infringement’ at disputed reef in South China Sea

Beijing says handled Philippine ‘infringement’ at disputed reef in South China Sea  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

15 h. ago Keith Yip promoted to deputy commissioner of police in Hong Kong

The appointment was made weeks after Joe Chow, who previously held the post, was named the new commissioner of police.

Events