1 hour ago Coroner’s inquest begins into 2012 Hong Kong Lamma ferry disaster

Hearing is being held after two relatives convinced Court of Appeal that it is in the public interest to once again investigate the accident that left 39 people dead.

Events

2 h. ago Hong Kong ranks 37th overall for journalists’ safety in new global index

City scored highly for physical safety of reporters, but performed worse in areas measuring digital and psychological well-being.

Politics

2 h. ago Worker falls to death at Hong Kong construction site despite wearing harness

Scaffolder, 62, was working on fifth floor of construction site on On Chuen Street when he fell; local media reports man was wearing harness.

Events

2 h. ago Hong Kong to host crucial summit in wake of political elites’ postponed US trip

Regina Ip, who chairs a co-organiser of the Global Prosperity Summit, cited Donald Trump’s China talk comments as reason behind postponed visit last month.

Politics

2 h. ago Hong Kong’s Regina Ip reveals reason for earlier cancellation of US trip

Executive Council convenor Regina Ip says timing was not good for US trip as she provides details of key business summit in city.

Politics

3 h. ago Viability of Hong Kong’s Hung Hom yacht bay development called into question

Members of Harbourfront Commission question authorities’ choice of location, despite supporting scheme.

Politics

5 h. ago Weaker Hong Kong dollar to boost tourism and lower import costs, economists say

Professor Billy Mak says weaker currency will incentivise tourists to visit and global investors to seek city’s professional services.

Economics

5 h. ago Weaker Hong Kong dollar to boost tourism and lower cost of services: economists

Professor Billy Mak says weaker currency will incentivise tourists to visit and global investors to seek city’s professional services.

Economics

6 h. ago Proposed harbour law changes to benefit Hong Kong’s private yacht projects

However, critics warn new ‘small-scale’ reclamation legislation could spark privatisation fears amid public access debate.

Politics

6 h. ago 21 Hong Kong teachers punished for improper student relationships, a 5

Authorities struck off 10 of the 21 teachers last year, while the others received advisory, warning and reprimand letters.

Society

6 h. ago 21 Hong Kong teachers punished for improper conduct with students, a 5

Authorities struck off 10 of the 21 teachers last year, while the others received advisory, warning and reprimand letters.

Society

8 h. ago Hong Kong to offer ‘tailored guidance’ for specialist tech firms seeking IPOs

The Technology Enterprises Channel aims to assist innovative firms raise funds, as outlined in Paul Chan’s budget speech in February.

Economics

8 h. ago Hong Kong teacher jailed for 2 months over installing camera in school washroom

Kwok Tsz-kit was arrested last year after cleaner at girls’ school found hidden camera and uncovered recordings of two victims.

Events

10 h. ago Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund posts US$8.7 billion gain amid stock market rally

Exchange Fund benefits from Hong Kong stock market rally; Hang Seng Index rises 15 per cent in the first quarter.

Economics

11 h. ago Hong Kong teen sentenced to drug rehab after slapping girl, 14, repeatedly

19-year-old is among six people arrested over slapping victim at least 15 times last year.

Events

12 h. ago Make all tourists welcome, John Lee tells Hongkongers after surge in budget tours

‘There will be high-end travellers and there will also be non-high-end travellers, but we must look at tourism as a whole,’ city leader says.

Politics

12 h. ago John Lee to lead Hong Kong, mainland delegation to Qatar, Kuwait on Saturday

City leader’s second visit to Middle East after 2023 trip to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to drive more business and people-to-people ties.

Politics

13 h. ago Hong Kong to review regulations after abrupt closure of Alliance Medical Group

City leader vows to better protect consumer rights by considering statutory cooling off period or limiting duration of healthcare contracts.

Politics

13 h. ago Hong Kong consumer watchdog chief steps down, says ready to ‘open new chapter’

‘I intend to take a short break, embrace a more measured pace of living that will allow me the opportunity to explore new horizons and add vibrant new colours to my life,’ Gilly Wong says.

Politics

13 h. ago Hong Kong consumer watchdog chief steps down, says ready to start ‘new chapter’

Gilly Wong says she hopes to take a short break and ‘embrace a more measured pace of living’ while exploring ‘new horizons’.

Politics