53 m. ago Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

Events

1 hour ago Up to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep

Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future.

Politics

8 h. ago History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

Politics

8 h. ago WASNJ｜John Locke Official Summer School 2025 Debuts in China!

The John Locke Institute, an independent educational organization based in Oxford, UK, is renowned for its prestigious John Locke Essay Competition, widely regarded as the gold standard in global humanities and social sciences writing contests. Another flagship program, the John Locke Summer School, has also emerged as a top-tier humanities summer program. The John Locke Summer School covers a wide range of academic disciplines, including politics, economics, psychology, law, philosophy, and history. It places a strong emphasis on cultivating students' independent thinking, logical reasoning, analytical skills, and critical thinking abilities. Many of its alumni have gone on to study at Oxford, Cambridge, and other elite institutions such as Princeton, Harvard, Yale, Stanford, the University of Chicago, UPenn, and Columbia, underscoring the program’s exceptional value. In 2025, the John Locke Summer School will debut in China, with Wycombe Abbey School serving as its exclusive offic...

Politics

12 h. ago ‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

Politics

17 h. ago Christie’s and Sotheby’s Hong Kong auctions underwhelm as sales slump to 6

The world’s leading auction houses made a combined US$89.2 million, the lowest since autumn 2018, according to data from ArtTactic.

Economics

17 h. ago 2019 social unrest in Hong Kong posed greatest challenge to police: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who will step down on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Events

17 h. ago 2019 social unrest among Hong Kong police’s biggest challenges: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who retires on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Events

18 h. ago ‘Don’t frivolously criticise’ CK Hutchison’s port deal, Hong Kong lawmaker says

Executive Council member Jeffrey Lam says many critics are not even familiar with deal’s terms.

Politics

19 h. ago Hong Kong’s Super March attracts 12 per cent more visitors year on year: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met observed that the city has ‘regained its former vibrancy and vitality’.

Politics

19 h. ago Hong Kong’s Super March attracts 12% more visitors year on year: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met observed that the city has ‘regained its former vibrancy and vitality’.

Politics

19 h. ago Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met observed that the city has regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

Politics

20 h. ago Loss of tradition? Hong Kong shifts from bamboo to metal scaffolding amid safety concerns

Bamboo specialists worry their age-old method will vanish, while others call for tighter safety checks.

Politics

20 h. ago Hong Kong shifts from bamboo to metal scaffolding amid safety concerns

Bamboo specialists worry their age-old method will vanish, while others call for tighter safety checks.

Politics

20 h. ago How will Hong Kong’s shift to metal scaffolding impact its bamboo legacy?

Bamboo specialists worry their age-old method will vanish, while others call for tighter safety checks.

Politics

20 h. ago Where will metal push leave Hong Kong’s ‘blood and sweat’ bamboo scaffolders?

Bamboo specialists worry their age-old method will vanish, while others call for tighter safety checks.

Events

22 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: France, Black Ferns chase history, city’s teams in finals – day 3 live

France’s men have never won in Hong Kong, but they are into the last four after knocking out New Zealand. Black Ferns eyeing third title.

Politics

22 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: Black Ferns chase history, China join Hong Kong in final – day 3 live

China’s men set up Melrose Claymores final against hosts as France’s men chase first Hong Kong title and New Zealand women seek third in row.

Politics

22 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: China’s women win silverware as its men join hosts in final – day 3 live

Ninth place for China before country’s men play Melrose Claymores final against hosts. France’s men chase first Hong Kong title.

Events

22 h. ago Hong Kong Sevens: unstoppable Black Ferns storm into final, China win silverware – day 3 live

Ninth place for China’s women comes after the men earn a spot in the Melrose Claymores final against Hong Kong.

Events