62 h. ago Hong Kong should ban AI tools posing threats to human safety: policy office

City’s digital policy office rolls out guidelines on generative AI tools, calls for software to be classified under four-tier system.

Events

7 d. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep power bank ban for aircrew, but vows layover option

Carrier says it is working with hotels to offer power banks, as there is no ‘feasible way’ to let aircrew bring them on board amid safety concerns.

Politics

1 week ago Bottle ban at Kai Tak Stadium reversed ahead of Coldplay shows, signs still no go

Empty 600ml or less plastic or silicone reusable bottles and cups will be allowed inside the venue, but handheld signs are still prohibited, organiser says.

Politics

1 week ago Certain bottles allowed for Coldplay concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Empty 600ml plastic or silicone reusable bottles and cups will be allowed inside venue, but handheld signs still prohibited, organiser says.

Politics

2 w. ago Proposed Hong Kong smoking ban could lead to billions lost in tax revenues: lawmaker

Legislator Edward Leung argues tax earnings could be lost as smokers shift to illicit cigarettes, with no major reduction in smoking rate.

Economics

2 w. ago Proposed Hong Kong smoking ban could lead to billions lost in tax revenue: lawmaker

Legislator Edward Leung argues tax earnings could be lost as smokers shift to illicit cigarettes, with no major reduction in smoking rate.

Economics

2 w. ago Hong Kong may lose billions in tax revenue over smoking restrictions: lawmaker

Legislator Edward Leung argues tax earnings could be lost as smokers shift to illicit cigarettes, with no major reduction in smoking rate.

Economics

2 w. ago Hong Kong aims to ban flavoured smoking items next year, starting with non

Authorities will also propose banning smoking within three metres of entrances of sites such as schools and hospitals, source says.

Politics

2 w. ago Hong Kong aims to ban nearly all flavoured smoking products next year

Authorities will also propose banning smoking within three metres of entrances of sites such as schools and hospitals, source says.

Politics

3 w. ago Malaysia’s AirAsia restricts power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban

Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.

Politics

3 w. ago Malaysia’s AirAsia to restrict power bank usage on flights amid Hong Kong ban

Move by budget carrier follows announcement from Hong Kong aviation regulator that devices will be restricted on local airlines from April 7.

Politics