98 m. ago Hong Kong urged to offer rich tenants priority ‘carrot’ to buy subsidised flats

Call made after authorities announce plan to raise rent and evict well-off tenants from public rental flats.

Politics

4 h. ago Hong Kong landlords may take 7 to 15 years to end office glut, market experts say

The city has 15 million square feet of excess office space, more than all the current space in the main business district.

Politics

4 h. ago Hong Kong may need 7 to 15 years to digest city’s glut of commercial space, experts say

The city has 15 million square feet of excess office space, more than all the current space in the main business district.

Politics

4 h. ago Kai Tak venue fiasco must not be repeated at Hong Kong Sevens

If Kai Tak Sports Park’s early days are any indication, the government must be hands-on to ensure Hong Kong avoids further embarrassment.

Politics

5 h. ago Ping An eyes life insurance expansion in Hong Kong for retirement services: CEO

The insurer is weighing different entry strategies that include applying for a new licence, partnerships and acquisitions.

Politics

6 h. ago Standard Chartered plans Hong Kong wealth centres to tap US$200 billion of ‘new money’

The next wealth management centre will open in Central later this year, while the bank scouts for new locations in the city.

Economics

8 h. ago Hong Kong’s vision of becoming AI hub demands clear road map

Success requires strong leadership, a clear development path, community buy-in and bold, forward-thinking policies from the government.

Politics

14 h. ago Hong Kong’s security chief attacks Guardian newspaper over Jimmy Lai claim

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says article used ‘misleading’ language in criticising top court’s rejection of Lai’s appeal over foreign lawyer.

Events

15 h. ago Hong Kong should have system to pause labour import scheme, workers’ union says

Federation of Trade Unions says sectors facing rising unemployment need relief, citing impact of arrival of 75,000 workers in past two years.

Politics

16 h. ago 8 members of Hong Kong study tour to mainland China infected with norovirus

Another 13 from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College who went on exchange tour to Zhaoqing displaying symptoms of virus.

Science

17 h. ago Investigation launched into hacking of student’s records at elite Hong Kong school

Unauthorised individual accessed and modified a Queen’s College student’s violation records under different teachers’ names.

Events

17 h. ago Thousands gather for ComplexCon Hong Kong’s final day, as fans await headliner NJZ

Anticipation building ahead of performance at AsiaWorld-Expo by group formerly known as NewJeans amid legal complications surrounding band.

Sport

17 h. ago Thousands gather for ComplexCon Hong Kong’s final day, as fans pack in to see NJZ

Group formerly known as NewJeans takes the stage at AsiaWorld-Expo amid legal complications surrounding band.

Sport

17 h. ago Water leak during eye surgery at Hong Kong teaching hospital prompts probe

Doctors and medical staff had to prevent patient from getting wet during at the CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin.

Politics

18 h. ago Beijing is upset, but why is it limiting criticism of Hutchison’s pull

Closer look at Beijing’s mixed ‘semi-official’ approach to voicing disapproval shows what is at stake in saga involving Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate.

Politics

19 h. ago Hong Kong to change laws to allow for passenger drone flights

Transport minister Mable Chan also addresses possibility of cross-border or Victoria Harbour routes.

Events

22 h. ago ‘Gift of life’: Hong Kong breast milk bank collects over 300 litres

More donations needed to reach aim of collecting 1,000 litres annually to help 450 to 600 premature and critically ill newborns.

Politics

22 h. ago Record high 400,000 Hong Kong residents join organ donation register

However, the city still has as one of the lowest organ donation rates globally.

Politics

22 h. ago Record high 400,000 Hong Kong residents listed on organ donation register

Health minister hails ‘selfless’ and ‘mighty’ acts, while advocate notes city still has as one of the lowest organ donation rates globally.

Politics

22 h. ago Coldplay ticketing errors: number of complaints to Hong Kong watchdog reaches 25

Consumer Council to urge ticket seller Cityline to arrange exchange service as soon as possible to ‘protect the rights and interests’ of customers.

Politics