59 m. ago Fire at Hong Kong kindergarten forces 270 pupils and teachers to evacuate

Police say blaze at Yuen Long Lutheran Life Kindergarten was linked to air-conditioning unit.

Events

5 h. ago Hong Kong radio DJ arrested for alleged voyeurism after filming nurse

Suspect ‘was arrested last night and admitted to recording the video for his fantasies’, insider says.

Events

8 h. ago Hong Kong police to use drones for urban patrols later this year, source says

Drones will patrol areas with concentration of old tenement buildings, where scaffolding is common, in bid to prevent burglaries, insider says.

Events

8 h. ago Hongkonger conned out of HK$2 million trying to recover HK$5,000 lost in scam

The fraudster claimed to have known a ‘team’ who could help recover funds lost in scams, but told the woman, 37, she had to pay a deposit first, police say.

Economics

9 h. ago 4 former Hong Kong lawmakers freed after years in prison under a Beijing

4 former Hong Kong lawmakers freed after years in prison under a Beijing-imposed security law  ajc.com

Events

10 h. ago Hong Kong 47: first 4 subversion offenders walk out of prison

Gary Fan, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Claudia Mo served four years and two months behind bars.

Events

11 h. ago ‘Funding cuts won’t hurt Chinese University of Hong Kong’s innovation push’

CUHK head also says university to seek resources to pursue other areas, such as talent recruitment, but non-urgent projects may be delayed.

Politics

11 h. ago Hong Kong Activists Released After Years in Prison Under Beijing

Hong Kong Activists Released After Years in Prison Under Beijing-Imposed Law  Bloomberg.com

Events

11 h. ago 4 Hong Kong activists released after years in prison under Beijing

4 Hong Kong activists released after years in prison under Beijing-imposed law  Toronto Star

Events

19 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

20 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

21 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

22 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

23 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

24 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

24 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

25 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

25 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

25 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

28 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