15 h. ago Hong Kong forests can store over 7 million tonnes of carbon, study finds

Conservancy Association releases findings of three-year study on carbon storage capacity of more than 100 tree species native to Hong Kong.

Politics

19 h. ago Hong Kong to standardise A&E walkout refunds at 88% amid healthcare reforms

From next year, patients who leave emergency rooms before receiving treatment will be offered the new rate instead of a full refund.

Politics

26 h. ago Hongkongers with spinal cord injuries may regain mobility with help of new lab

New laboratory at Polytechnic University to start clinical trials for advanced therapy products after facility is fully licensed.

Events

67 h. ago Large crowds bask in blistering conditions across Hong Kong’s beaches

Observatory says warm weather is set to continue for the next few days before becoming unsettled in the latter part of the week.

Politics

67 h. ago Crowds bask in sunshine as temperatures exceed 33 degrees in Hong Kong

Observatory says warm weather set to continue for next few days before becoming unsettled in latter part of week.

Politics

4 d. ago Hong Kong temperatures set to reach 30 degrees Celsius on Monday

Observatory says humid conditions and a few showers expected over the weekend.

Politics

6 d. ago ‘Seriously rotten’ finless porpoise carcass found on Hong Kong outlying island

Discovery of 162cm-long sea mammal on Tuesday raises tally of beached cetaceans in the city this year to 15.

Politics

7 d. ago Hong Kong hits 31.1 degrees Celsius, haze to last till later this week: Observatory

Forecaster says temperature is highest in the year so far, while doctor warns residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

Events

7 d. ago Hong Kong hits 31.1 degrees Celsius, haze set to last until later this week

Forecaster says temperatures are highest this year so far, while a doctor has warned residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

Events

7 d. ago Hong Kong hits 33 degrees Celsius, haze set to last until later this week

Forecaster says temperatures are highest so far this year, while doctor warns residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

Events

8 d. ago Hong Kong hit by highest air pollution risk levels in more than 10 areas of city

Central, Mong Kok and Tai Po among areas reaching ‘serious’ levels as dusty northerly airstream brings pollutants to city for second day.

Events

8 d. ago Air pollution hits highest risk level in at least 10 Hong Kong areas

Central, Mong Kok and Tai Po among areas reaching ‘serious’ levels as dusty northerly airstream brings pollutants to city for second day.

Events

8 d. ago Air pollution hits highest health risk level in at least 10 Hong Kong areas

Central, Mong Kok and Tai Po among areas reaching ‘serious’ levels as dusty northerly airstream brings pollutants to city for second day.

Events

8 d. ago Hong Kong lawmakers urge clarity on fee waivers under new healthcare charges

Many elderly residents are unclear about their inclusion under the new policy’s safety net, Kitson Yang says.

Politics

9 d. ago Why is Hong Kong suddenly blanketed in haze and how much longer will it last?

The Post breaks down what’s behind the dusty, dry weather that triggered a health warning.

Politics

1 week ago Health warning as hazy Hong Kong chokes under serious air pollution

Observatory says Hong Kong experienced its driest April morning since 1984.

Events

1 week ago Hong Kong lawmakers query need to spend HK$200 million on border health checks

But Director of Health Dr Ronald Lam defends annual expenditure as necessary for early warning system and to ‘safeguard the southern gateway of China’.

Economics

1 week ago Improve transport services at Hong Kong geopark to support tourism: lawmakers

Call to action from lawmakers follows minister brushing aside similar suggestions and stressing importance of conservation over development.

Society

1 week ago Hong Kong public hospitals record rise in doctors, nurses being disciplined

Health Bureau’s reply to lawmaker shows 33 instances of disciplinary action against doctors in 2023-24, up from 21 and 14 for two previous years.

Science

1 week ago What’s behind the rising number of Hong Kong doctors, nurses being disciplined?

Health Bureau’s reply to lawmaker shows 33 instances of disciplinary action against doctors in 2023-24, up from 21 and 14 for two previous years.

Politics