39 m. ago Hong Kong police arrest 139 linked to fraud syndicates, ‘mule accounts’

Latest crackdown targets those linked to criminal groups believed to have duped victims out of more than HK$130 million using various scams.

Events

52 m. ago Severe squally thunderstorms expected in Hong Kong this weekend

Temperatures will drop to as low as 18 degrees on Saturday and 17 degrees on Sunday.

Events

73 m. ago Hong Kong stocks reverse early losses as Beijing ramps up support

Hong Kong stocks reverse early losses as Beijing ramps up support  The Standard 英文虎報

Politics

4 h. ago Dumping cargo at sea to avoid tariffs ‘irrational’ move, Hong Kong shippers say

Industry experts issue warning over ‘lose-lose’ move after Chinese exporter abandoned goods at sea on way to US.

Transport

5 h. ago Trump further raises tariffs to 120% on small parcels from mainland, Hong Kong

Per postal item fee will be increased to US$100 from the earlier US$75 after May 2 and US$200 from the planned US$150 after June 1.

Politics

5 h. ago Hong Kong prepares for the worst as city’s 3 trade offices in US may close

‘We will work harder to extend our international trade network, sign more trade deals with different economies and deepen our e-commerce development,’ commerce chief says.

Politics

6 h. 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

6 h. 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

6 h. ago Investors dump Hong Kong properties at 20% loss as tariff war dents recovery hopes

Patrick Kwok Ho-chuen’s QF Capital is selling a residential site on Hong Kong Island at 24 per cent below its acquisition cost.

Economics

7 h. ago Hong Kong ramps up skatepark offerings with new venue in Fanling

New park’s skate bowl has been certified by international governing body World Skate as ‘Competition Class 1 star’ for holding events.

Sport

15 h. ago Hong Kong police officer charged with indecent assault, set to appear in court

Officer accused of indecently assaulting woman on footbridge while off duty in early hours of February 4.

Events

17 h. 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

18 h. ago Tenancy details for only 52,700 subdivided flats filed in Hong Kong

Authorities must do more to enforce law covering city’s 108,000 subdivided flats, legislators say.

Politics

18 h. ago Hong Kong man arrested for allegedly spending night in AXA office to steal HK$129,000

Police say more than 80 staff members had money stolen from insurance firm’s Causeway Bay office in Times Square.

Events

18 h. ago Hong Kong man arrested over theft of HK$129,000 from AXA office

Police say more than 80 staff members had money stolen from insurance firm’s Causeway Bay office in Times Square.

Events

19 h. ago Hong Kong launches measures to protect exporters from shipment risks amid trade war

Initiatives include providing a 50 per cent insurance premium discount for pre-shipment risks and extending the free protection period.

Events

20 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay sets up task force amid Trump tariffs, trade war

Flag carrier’s CEO warns of disruptions to cargo business, increased costs and pressure on supply chains in ‘highly exposed’ sector.

Politics

20 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 3 teenagers with ‘space oil’ products worth HK$1 million

Trio with triad links, including two minors, allegedly manufactured the narcotic products and sold them at illegal venues or online.

Events

20 h. ago Safer elderly living spaces ‘could save Hong Kong HK$5.67 billion a year by 2046’

Our Hong Kong Foundation think tank sets out recommendations for improving living spaces for elderly, cutting hospitalisation costs.

Economics

20 h. ago 65 horses head to Hong Kong: a glimpse into the logistics of transporting valuable animals

Cathay Cargo orchestrates a complex logistics operation to transport stars of the Hong Kong International Horse Show.

Politics