51 m. ago Boat involved in Hong Kong ferry disaster ‘was sailing at high speed’ before crash

Coroner’s Court hears Sea Smooth could have been travelling as fast as 20 knots, or about 37km/h, before the collision with Lamma IV in 2012.

Events

2 h. ago Hong Kong may require private hospitals to give price estimates to patients

Government says residents need clarity on fees in private sector, otherwise healthcare system will ‘fall into a vicious cycle’.

Economics

2 h. ago Hong Kong customs arrests 2 over medical group’s abrupt closure

Company director and secretary of Alliance Medical Group detained, source says.

Events

2 h. ago Hong Kong contractor ‘promises to settle HK$9 million in unpaid wages next week’

Union reveals another HK$4 million owed to workers, after 250 labourers went unpaid for work between January and April.

Economics

2 h. ago Brisk Hong Kong home sales continue at Sun Hung Kai Properties’ Sierra Sea

Buyer confidence ‘will significantly strengthen’ and first-hand transactions this month are ‘bound to increase’, Centaline CEO says.

Society

2 h. ago Brisk Hong Kong home buying continues with third sellout at SHKP’s Sierra Sea

Buyer confidence ‘will significantly strengthen’ and first-hand transactions this month are ‘bound to increase’, Centaline CEO says.

Events

3 h. ago 172 voyeurism cases reported in Hong Kong in 2024, up 24% from previous year

Most cases occurred in crowded places, city’s security chief tells lawmakers, saying regulating devices would undermine legitimate uses.

Politics

3 h. ago Chinese actress Zhao Wei’s former Hong Kong home fails to sell at an auction

Zhao and her husband bought a 3,494 sq ft duplex at The Westminster Terrace in Tsuen Wan in 2012 for HK$72 million.

Events

5 h. ago Hong Kong police open investigation after skeletal remains found in public flat

Force received report at around 11am from Housing Department employee who found man’s remains in flat’s bathroom.

Events

5 h. ago Students in elite Hong Kong secondary school caught cheating in uniform test

Principal of Queen’s College, city’s first government school, says there will be no re-test and results won’t count for those in offenders’ class.

Society

7 h. ago Hong Kong duo accused of aiding Abby Choi’s ex had ‘no intention to get involved’

Kowloon City Court heard closing submissions from the defence lawyers of Lam Shun and Irene Pun, with verdict to be learned on June 16.

Politics

7 h. ago Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm signal, warns of possible floods

An amber rainstorm warning means heavy rain exceeding 30mm has fallen or is expected to fall in an hour.

Events

7 h. ago Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal on Wednesday afternoon

An amber rainstorm warning means heavy rain exceeding 30mm has fallen or is expected to fall in an hour.

Events

8 h. ago Hongkongers rush to snag HK$30 movie tickets ahead of Cinema Day

Over 10,000 people are also queuing online to get their hands on tickets for Saturday on the Broadway Circuit website, according to a check by the Post.

Culture

8 h. ago Hongkongers rush to snap up HK$30 movie tickets ahead of Cinema Day

More than 10,000 people also queuing online to get hands on tickets for Saturday on Broadway Circuit website, according to check by Post.

Culture

8 h. ago Hongkongers rush to snap up HK$30 film tickets ahead of Cinema Day

More than 10,000 people also queuing online to get hands on tickets for Saturday on Broadway Circuit website, according to check by Post.

Culture

9 h. ago Hong Kong stocks rise as Beijing moves to ease key monetary policy tools

Hong Kong stocks rise as Beijing moves to ease key monetary policy tools  The Standard (HK)

Events

11 h. ago Cathay crew member mistakenly gives boy, 3, wine on Hong Kong

Mother says the flag carrier apologised and offered a refund for the boy’s ticket but claims it never gave a proper explanation.

Politics

12 h. ago How can Hong Kong help connect mainland Chinese firms with Qatar and Kuwait?

Trade Development Council urges Hong Kong to leverage professional services, international experience ahead of delegation trip to Gulf nations.

Politics

12 h. ago Ageing Hong Kong needs a more accountable public healthcare system

While revising the public hospital fee structure was a much-needed move, more can be done to improve efficiency and resource allocation.

Politics