3 h. ago Man, 77, dies after being hit by car that mounts pavement in Hong Kong

Driver arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death following incident in Sheung Shui.

Events

3 h. ago US tariff war ‘will not kill Hong Kong’, Trade Development Council says

City’s increasingly diversified exports helped businesses prepare, and they are aware of risks of relying on single market, body says.

Events

3 h. ago World bids farewell to ‘pope of the people’, with funeral featuring Mandarin

Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.

Politics

7 h. ago Hong Kong police recover stolen cat from Sham Shui Po store, arrest 2

Officers identified suspects, 46-year-old woman and 43-year-old man, after examining CCTV footage.

Events

8 h. ago 43% jump in elderly taxi drivers involved in accidents in Hong Kong since 2022

Latest figures by Transport Department prompts some industry leaders to ask if tighter regulations needed to assess fitness of older cabbies.

Politics

10 h. ago Nearly 100 Hongkongers lose HK$90 million in 1 week through investment scams

Fraudsters pose as investing gurus with insider knowledge on stocks and crypto, with one victim scammed out of HK$10 million, police say.

Economics

10 h. ago SHKP’s Sierra Sea flats sell out as investors boost mood in Hong Kong’s real estate market

Sun Hung Kai Properties sold all 318 flats in the first batch of its Sierra Sea project in the New Territories.

Economics

11 h. ago 2 injured after bamboo stick falls from scaffolding in Hong Kong

Police say one man’s forehead was struck by bamboo, while the other reported chest pains.

Events

11 h. ago 2 injured by piece of bamboo that fell from scaffolding in Hong Kong

One man struck on forehead and left bleeding, while another reported chest pains.

Events

12 h. ago Hong Kong’s new tobacco control measures won’t affect tourists: official

Deputy Secretary for Health Eddie Lee says authorities have already taken tourists’ needs into account when drafting new measures.

Politics

13 h. ago Ant Group buys retail broker Bright Smart to set up ‘bridgehead’ in Hong Kong’s market

Ant Group agreed to pay HK$2.81 billion (US$362.2 million) for 50.55 per cent of Bright Smart Securities & Commodities Group.

Economics

13 h. ago Geopoliticals could push mainlanders to avoid US universities: Hong Kong minister

Christine Choi also says Hong Kong institutions should accept more non-local students gradually to maintain teaching quality.

Politics

13 h. ago Geopolitics could push mainlanders to avoid US universities: Hong Kong minister

Christine Choi also says Hong Kong institutions should accept more non-local students gradually to maintain teaching quality.

Politics

15 h. ago Hong Kong customs seizes 2.6 tonnes of drugs worth HK$1 billion in first quarter

More than 100 arrested in air-land-sea anti-narcotics operation, with 33 per cent increase in haul compared with same period in 2024.

Economics

16 h. ago Hong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case

Experts call on authorities to set up statutory registration system and grant legal exemption to professional organisations to publicly address wrongdoings.

Politics

17 h. ago Donald Trump claims China’s Xi called him on tariffs, despite Beijing’s denials

Donald Trump claims China’s Xi called him on tariffs, despite Beijing’s denials  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

18 h. ago Meet the young women leaping to prominence in Hong Kong’s lion dance scene

The Kwok’s Girls of Kwok’s Kung Fu and Dragon Lion Dance Team are breaking gender barriers and bringing new energy to a traditional art form.

Culture

28 h. ago Hong Kong’s Legco plans to require meeting attendance, voting and regular reports

Legislative Council president Andrew Leung says new code being formulated to set minimum standards for legislators, building on existing rules.

Politics

28 h. ago Hong Kong eyes turning Hung Hom waterfront into yacht bay for rich tourists

Development Bureau unveils preliminary development proposal for HK$10 billion to HK$20 billion project around Hong Kong Coliseum.

Politics

32 h. ago Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority brings in experts to help curb medical blunders

Head of city’s public hospitals vows to strengthen public communication over mistakes as part of measures introduced after performance review.

Science