Hong Kong has warned travellers heading to France to avoid demonstrations and follow local safety advice after cost-of-living protests triggered widespread clashes, looting and arrests.
A 29 year old worker suffered third degree burns backstage in Tsim Sha Tsui as authorities investigate a suspected electrical short circuit and safety breaches.
A delivery rider left paralysed after a crash while waiting for orders faces months of insurance delays, raising concerns that proposed laws will leave workers unprotected between deliveries.
More than 1,850 Wang Fuk Court homeowners have signed formal sale agreements under the government buyback scheme, while unresolved property titles leave some cases pending.
Hong Kong has recommended retired New Zealand Supreme Court judge Sir Terence Arnold for its top court, expanding the overseas bench to six jurists and strengthening its appeal capacity.
Three men, including a company director and two engineers, face fraud allegations after inspections found missing fire rated door frames in 48 lifts across two public housing estates.
A Hong Kong delegation visited Hefei’s experimental fusion facility on October 15, exploring scientific advances and opportunities for cross-border technology and business cooperation.
Hong Kong Security Secretary Chris Tang exposed a suspected phone scam by challenging a caller posing as a government official and warning residents against fraud.
Hong Kong Pride organisers say Central Market cancelled their November 14 booking over a double booking error, marking the second consecutive year a venue has withdrawn.
Chris Tam denied allegations of sexual interest in Alex Kwong during the murder trial, while also discussing gambling debts and Choi’s mortgaged property.
Around 70 Christian representatives have urged Hong Kong authorities to scrap the tourism board’s month-long Halloween campaign, citing concerns about its cultural and religious message.
Hong Kong's four franchised bus operators want fare increases of up to 17.7% as soaring diesel costs squeeze profits and put pressure on public transport budgets.
Hong Kong recorded 229 taxi driver offences under its penalty points system by October 2, with refusal of hire accounting for 125 cases since its launch in 2024.
Hong Kong's MTR is investigating two electrical incidents at Lam Tin Station within 24 hours after a trackside fire and overheated wires disrupted Kwun Tong Line services.
A 63 year old woman suffered leg injuries after two large tennis court canopy panels fell near Gascoigne Road, leading to a police arrest.
A former assistant warden was sentenced to 13 years for raping an intellectually disabled resident five times, with the judge citing abuse of trust and no remorse.
Two consecutive peak hour suspensions at Lam Tin followed a trackside fire and smoke report, prompting a government ordered MTR investigation.
A Hong Kong mask maker reports a 30-fold surge in orders as reports of pneumonic plague in Russia alarm residents and prompt renewed demand for face masks.
A 13 year old girl was found dead in a flat on Nathan Road on Tuesday night after her mother discovered her in a room, prompting a police investigation.
Hong Kong firefighters handled 179 lift entrapments and 39 false alarms after a sudden voltage drop disrupted sensitive electrical equipment across Kowloon.
Hong Kong recorded more than 29,000 fraud cases and HK$5.2 billion in losses in eight months, as investment scams caused the biggest financial damage.
MTR services between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng were suspended after a trackside fire at Lam Tin, prompting shuttle buses and extra services.
Hong Kong police have arrested 20 suspects in a cross border sex trafficking investigation involving Southeast Asian women, alleged forced sex work and over HK$10 million in suspected criminal proceeds.
Hong Kong has stepped up airport health checks after a Russian laboratory worker died of severe pneumonia, with the cause still unconfirmed.
A fire broke out in a 24th-floor flat at Tsz Ching Estate in Tsz Wan Shan early Tuesday, injuring one man and prompting about 250 residents to evacuate.
Hong Kong’s ICAC has charged six people, including a former Cyberport executive, over an alleged scheme involving 400 subsidy applications and HK$20 million.
Hong Kong's Chronic Disease Co Care Scheme reports better health indicators among 5,950 patients, as experts urge residents to seek early screening.
A 30 year old driver has been charged with dangerous driving after travelling against traffic on Tsing Sha Highway, triggering a crash involving two taxis.
Hong Kong Cyclothon organisers apologised after a lead vehicle sent 32km riders towards Nam Wan Tunnel instead of Ting Kau Bridge, disrupting the race.
Hong Kong police arrested a domestic worker on suspicion of murder after footage allegedly showed her assaulting her 93 year old employer at a Kai Tak flat.
Feng shui master Mak Ling Ling tested Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port during her early commute, praising faster clearance and wider lanes while noting ventilation concerns.
Abby Choi’s mother questions her former son-in-law’s business success and spending as Hong Kong’s murder trial examines a disputed property sale and finances
Hong Kong’s rebuilt Huanggang Port has opened with a joint clearance system, as officials prepare for heavier cross border traffic during the holiday rush.
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal rejects the government’s bid to overturn former lawmaker Lam Cheuk Ting’s acquittal over alleged deletion of protest photos.
A new Hong Kong space exhibition invites visitors to experience a simulated lunar landing, explore future habitats and imagine life on the Moon in 2048.
Hong Kong is reviewing a Tuen Mun family’s welfare claims after child neglect allegations, while three siblings face residential care.
A former Education University student and part time lifeguard has been jailed for seven years and one week for sexual offences against five women.
Former Hong Kong Alliance leaders Lee Cheuk-yan and Tonyee Chow have appealed their convictions and prison sentences over charges of inciting subversion.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will launch the revamped Huanggang Port on October 12, offering 24 hour passenger and vehicle clearance as nearby facilities suspend passenger services.
Hong Kong’s 2026 Election Committee elections opened with 471 nomination submissions in two days, spanning labour, business and professional sectors.
Hong Kong police arrested five men after copper wiring and 48 pump components worth HK$350,000 were allegedly stolen from a water plant.
Museum of Illusions Hong Kong is set to open at Peak Galleria with 50+ interactive exhibits where visitors can test perception, senses and reality.
Hong Kong Police College will launch fully funded policing degrees for junior officers, combining academic study with frontline training and career development.
The HK$10 million initiative will give 100 eligible early stage breast cancer patients free two year access to CDK4/6 inhibitor treatment at public hospitals.
Hong Kong police arrested 10 people after fake model jobs allegedly gave criminals control of digital wallets used to move HK$2 million.
A 66-year-old man was arrested after red paint was splashed on a Kwun Tong lawmakers’ office, reportedly over an unresolved complaint.
A former nursing student has been jailed for 28 months after stealing cash, cards and a phone from hospital patients and colleagues.
Hong Kong arrests nine people and seizes 30,000 litres of smuggled fuel as soaring petrol prices increase incentives for illegal fuel trading.
Child protection experts warn that excessive loads can harm children physically and psychologically, urging parents to use safer discipline methods.
Three siblings in a Tuen Mun child welfare case remain hospitalised for medical checks after a video showed a 10-year-old carrying two bags of beer.
Hong Kong judges and judicial officers have been recommended a 2 per cent salary increase after last year’s freeze amid the city’s budget deficit.
Permanent funding will give Hong Kong Tourism Board more time to plan major events and attract visitors to stay longer and spend more.
Nominees will compete for 982 elected seats on Hong Kong’s 1,500-member Election Committee, which selects the chief executive and 40 lawmakers.
Vincent Ho has become the first jockey named one of Hong Kong's Ten Outstanding Young Persons after a career shaped by 600 wins and major comebacks.
A 48-year-old man was arrested after a dispute near a Central tram stop ended in an alleged assault, leaving another man injured on Sunday.
MTR says identity documents do not affect penalties after a mainland student questioned why she received a warning instead of a HK$1,000 fine.
Hong Kong Customs reviews the new Huanggang port as officials prepare new vehicle clearance measures, including a joint one stop lane.
DBS Hong Kong and Manulife donated HK$1 million to the Hospital Authority to expand mental health support for about 90,000 healthcare workers.
A 63 year old motorcyclist died after a car collided with his motorcycle in Western District, while an off duty auxiliary officer was arrested.
Hong Kong police recorded 29,670 fraud cases in eight months, with losses of HK$5.21 billion as scammers adopt new phone based tactics.
MTR Corporation and the Hong Kong government have agreed a HK$2.25 billion settlement over delays to the High Speed Rail project.
Two off duty ambulancemen were airlifted to hospital after a climber fell at Kowloon Peak, prompting a difficult rescue operation lasting several hours.
Hong Kong raises foreign domestic workers’ minimum wage to HK$5,220, but advocates say the increase falls short of rising living costs.
A private car carrying mainland and Hong Kong licence plates collided with a light rail train in Yuen Long, leaving one passenger with back pain.
Hong Kong marked National Day with district carnivals, free transport, cultural offers and fireworks as 1.29 million mainland visitors were expected.
An Australian tourist was arrested in Hong Kong after a plastic toy gun he bought for his son triggered a police response outside a Temple Street bar.
Hong Kong marks China’s 77th National Day as John Lee praises the country’s rise and astronaut Lai Ka-ying sends greetings from Tiangong station.
A blackout affected about 1,000 CLP customers in Kowloon, leaving buildings without power and sending an elderly man to hospital.
Four passengers took control of a moving taxi in Cheung Sha Wan after its driver lost consciousness, steering it into a barrier to stop.
Police arrested a 24-year-old man hours after a threatening letter containing unidentified white powder reached Sing Tao Probe, prompting the HKJA to demand equal action in similar cases.
Hong Kong model Abby Choi’s former husband and two members of his family have denied murder charges over her 2023 killing, with prosecutors citing a dispute over a luxury property.
José Antonio Maurellet is in London for the Opening of the Legal Year, meeting international lawyers and promoting Hong Kong’s common law system.
All eight UGC funded Hong Kong universities rank among the world’s top 300, with five entering the top 100 in the latest Times Higher Education list.
About 1,700 Wang Fuk Court owners are taking part in a rehousing exercise after the deadly Tai Po fire, with 4,400 homes available.
A 71 year old Hong Kong woman lost nearly HK$2.9 million after an online suitor lured her into a fake Singapore investment scheme.
A Hong Kong resident has returned home after completing a 26 year prison sentence in the Philippines, with officials helping arrange his repatriation.
A retired healthcare worker has rejected claims that his concerns over nursing jobs were union driven, as officials defend the Hospital Authority’s recruitment process.
Hong Kong’s voluntary bread scheme has lowered average sodium levels by up to 17%, as a survey found most residents consume too much salt.
Hong Kong police say 1,503 fraudulent iPhone 18 orders worth over HK$30 million were reported, with every transaction canceled before losses occurred.
More than 80 students and alumni have signed a petition urging economist Terence Chong to apologise over remarks about women, marriage and career choices.
Hong Kong’s Disgusting Food Museum opens at AIRSIDE with 80 unusual delicacies, recreated aromas and daring tasting challenges through November 26.
Discovery Bay will celebrate Halloween with giant monsters, markets, costume contests, pet events, dining offers and free family activities.
A man was found dead after becoming trapped inside a drainage facility on Siu Hong Road in Tuen Mun, with police investigating the incident.
A threatening letter containing unidentified white powder was mailed to Sing Tao Probe in Tseung Kwan O, prompting a police criminal intimidation investigation.
Hong Kong plans an AI-powered “City Brain” to manage traffic and urban services, but questions remain over how far its surveillance powers could extend.
A 34-year-old construction foreman was arrested after hidden cameras were found in three changing rooms at a Sha Tin gym.
Hong Kong authorities say captured stray dogs are assessed, traced and referred for rehoming, rejecting claims that animals face automatic culling after four days.
Shenzhen Kinwong Electronic has priced its Hong Kong IPO at HK$69.88 a share, seeking funds to expand production for rising AI related demand.
Hong Kong may give civil servants up to 12 hours of annual family care leave from 2027 as officials seek stronger family support.
Locals and international visitors packed Tai Hang streets early for the three day Fire Dragon Dance, joining a major Mid Autumn cultural celebration.
AIRSIDE will pair more than 100 unusual food creations with a five metre glowing moon as its Mid Autumn programme takes over Kai Tak this year.
Heritage Fiesta opens historic sites across Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis, revealing village traditions, wartime shelters, schools and community life.
Hong Kong will use AI to combine government data during emergencies, while officials retain authority to review recommendations and direct responses.
A 28 year old bar worker was arrested after a customer died in a Tsim Sha Tsui toilet and his body was allegedly moved outside.
Three more unowned dogs were caught in Yuen Long after a fatal suspected attack, bringing the total captured by police and AFCD to eight since Sunday.
Two sisters from the Dominican Republic are studying at HKBU, praising its supportive campus culture, public services and opportunities in Hong Kong.
The Mills will host 50 Japanese and Hong Kong coffee brands across two festival weekends, with tastings, competitions, food and live music.
Registered child abuse cases in Hong Kong rose 67 percent between 2020 and 2025, prompting calls for stronger reporting laws and support.
A dispute over a car door outside a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel turned physical as two men pushed each other before staff intervened and police reported no case.
More than 100 rare photographs and interactive displays will explore CLP Power’s history and Hong Kong’s changing energy needs.
Several students fell ill after receiving free bottled drinks outside a Wong Tai Sin school event, prompting police to investigate suspected tampering.
Two brothers aged 60 and 62 were arrested after an inheritance dispute reportedly escalated into a street fight in Tsuen Wan, leaving both injured and requiring hospital treatment.
Police continued night patrols in Yuen Long after a 27 year old woman died in a suspected dog attack, while two new CCTV cameras were installed near the scene to provide additional surveillance coverage.
A blue BMW fled police through Sham Shui Po on Monday morning, mounting a bus stop, running a red light and narrowly missing pedestrians before police received a report that it had struck a bus.
Hong Kong will establish a new International Young Talent Exchange Base this year, while expanding internship opportunities with United Nations agencies, mainland financial institutions and scientific research bodies, Chief Executive John Lee said.
A Hong Kong swimming coach has sparked online criticism after posting footage from a private lesson at a wealthy client’s home, with netizens raising concerns over privacy, security and professional discretion.
An elderly man fled shirtless and barefoot after a woman grabbed his shirt during a struggle outside Tai Wai MTR station.
Hong Kong Customs has seized about 100,000 duty unpaid cigarettes worth HK$440,000 from a suspected illicit outlet operating inside a traditional Chinese medicine clinic in Tsuen Wan.
Physical JoyYou Cards will remain alongside a new mobile version to ensure elderly passengers retain easy access to fare concessions. The government will also raise carer allowances and expand Community Living Rooms to 18 facilities.
Constable Chu Chun Kwok died aged 52, 21 years after a neck stabbing while on duty left him severely brain damaged. His wife and daughter remained by his side throughout his long recovery and final days.
A 53 year old woman was found dead with a knife wound to her neck inside a Heng Fa Chuen flat on Wednesday evening. Police arrested her 52 year old husband on suspicion of murder as investigators work to establish what happened.
Hong Kong’s eight publicly funded universities have welcomed the 2026 Policy Address, backing plans to expand international education, technology research and talent development. Universities including HKU, HKUST and PolyU outlined new initiatives spanning artificial intelligence, medical research, aerospace technology and the Northern Metropolis.
Constable Chu Chun kwok, who was left paralysed after a knife attack while on patrol in Cheung Sha Wan in 2005, has died at the age of 51 after spending more than two decades living with the effects of his injuries.
Swire Group has welcomed Hong Kong’s first Five Year Plan and 2026 Policy Address, backing measures to strengthen the city’s aviation, finance and technology sectors while improving links with the Greater Bay Area and Northern Metropolis.
Henderson Land Group has backed Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis development plans, while calling for faster approvals and a flexible approach to land supply that responds to housing demand and economic conditions.
More than 100 staff members and visitors were evacuated from Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung after an unusual odour was reported on three floors of Block G. Firefighters and police searched the area as the hospital and Fire Services Department investigated the suspected gas leak.
Three firefighters were injured after a component from an overheated pump suddenly broke loose during a cooling operation at Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O desalination plant. Police are investigating the cause, with no evidence of criminal involvement reported so far.
A 21 year old motorcyclist died after losing control and crashing into a stone barrier on Tai Au Mun Road near Clear Water Bay First Beach early Tuesday. Police have launched an investigation into the cause of the fatal collision.
Police found no evidence of a dog being killed or eaten at a So Kwun Wat property after an animal welfare group reported allegations involving a dog with a red collar.
CUSEF has established a permanent tribute to its founder and chairman emeritus Tung Chee Hwa, bringing together more than 100 reflections from global leaders, colleagues and friends to honour his public service and lifelong commitment to international dialogue.
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog received 558 inquiries about suspected personal data breaches in the first half of 2026, up 16 percent year on year. Authorities warned residents about rising scams involving credit cards, fake visa websites, hacked shopping platforms, WhatsApp takeovers and AI voice cloning.
Residents of Kwai Hing Estate faced a prolonged water outage after a fresh water pipe leaked on Monday night, prompting emergency repairs. Temporary water tanks and a water wagon were deployed across the estate as management worked to restore normal supplies by midnight.
A former assistant teacher at the Lutheran School for the Deaf has been jailed for 28 days after concealing an ongoing ICAC investigation while securing employment at the school. The court ruled that Yau Sing ho deliberately deceived the school and only disclosed the investigation after the case attracted widespread media attention.
Hong Kong welcomed 36.67 million visitors in the first eight months of 2026, an 11 percent increase from the same period last year. August arrivals reached a post pandemic monthly high as major international events and festivals helped drive tourism growth.
Hong Kong is stepping up Golden Week preparations with tighter crowd management, enhanced border monitoring and tougher enforcement against forced shopping. Authorities will coordinate operations across major tourist attractions and transport points as the city prepares for a surge in visitors.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee has unveiled the blue cover of the city’s first five year plan while retaining green for the upcoming Policy Address, with both documents setting out a broader strategy for growth, reform, opportunities and improved livelihoods.
An Influenza A outbreak at Wong Tai Sin Hospital has grown by 14 cases, with 13 patients and one staff member testing positive. Three elderly male patients with serious underlying illnesses have died.
Police are searching for a 42 year old domestic helper after watches, cash and a tablet worth more than HK$206,000 were reported stolen from a flat in Deep Water Bay.
A new footbridge connecting the East Kowloon Cultural Centre, Amoy Plaza and Kowloon Bay MTR station is expected to improve access, attract shoppers and strengthen the neighbourhood’s commercial appeal.
A dispute has erupted between a father and a Tseung Kwan O bicycle rental shop after his seven year old son crashed when a front wheel came loose, with both sides offering conflicting accounts of what caused the accident.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club expects Happy Valley’s racing surface to move closer to standard conditions after unusually slow times at last week’s season opener, with the rail shifting to the B position.
A Consumer Council test of 36 disposable winged sanitary napkin models found wide differences in absorption speed, with one product exceeding the mainland’s recommended limit. Nineteen samples also failed to state their surface materials, while several products lacked complete expiry or supplier information.
A 51-year-old businessman and former parent-teacher association figure has been arrested at Hong Kong International Airport over allegations that he collected HK$2.84 million from a mainland education consultant by promising school and university admissions for dozens of students.
Undercover investigation finds mainland breeders openly advertising banned dogs and arranging cross-border transport as Hong Kong records a sharp rise in illegal animal trafficking cases.
Hong Kong's national security chief has defended Chow Hang tung's lengthy prison sentence, saying her continued defiance and lack of remorse justified the court's decision, while rejecting foreign criticism of the case.
The High Court has rejected a 39 year old barrister’s urgent bid for an interim injunction against his former girlfriend, ruling that the alleged harassment had continued for years and did not justify immediate court intervention.
A Hong Kong fan says she lost more than HK$1 million after an alleged scammer posing as MIRROR member Keung To repeatedly demanded money, including Bitcoin payments, while claiming he needed funds for frozen assets and personal expenses.
Three 13 year old students were questioned by Hong Kong police after teachers suspected them of vaping etomidate at a Kowloon Tong school, but preliminary checks found no trace of the drug in two seized electronic cigarettes.
Two Hong Kong disciplined services officers have been selected for two year United Nations assignments, bringing their frontline experience in drug enforcement, intelligence and cross border investigations to the international fight against narcotics trafficking.
The Northern Metropolis is set for a major expansion as Kwu Tung North prepares to welcome around 12,000 new homes, with a new exhibition centre, railway station and public facilities moving ahead alongside heritage and conservation projects.
Standard Chartered has signed agreements with Uzbekistan’s Asakabank and Shanghai SUS Environment, strengthening financial and business links between Hong Kong, Central Asia and mainland China.
Hong Kong stocks opened sharply lower as the Hang Seng Index fell 289 points below 25,000, led by a broad technology selloff that pushed major companies including Alibaba, Baidu and JD.com lower.
A one year old girl was found unconscious and without breathing or a pulse inside a Kai Tak Light Public Housing flat early Thursday morning. Police are investigating the circumstances after the child was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital for treatment.
A parking argument near Sam Ka Tsuen Ferry Pier in Yau Tong turned violent when two drivers confronted each other, leaving a 69 year old minibus driver with a head injury and both men under arrest.
iFAST Hong Kong has added two J.P. Morgan Asset Management portfolios to its discretionary portfolio platform, giving wealth advisers access to professionally managed investment strategies while reducing administrative work.
Sun Hung Kai Properties is expanding its culture, tourism and commerce strategy through arts partnerships, international artist exchanges and programmes designed to give young creators a platform
Hong Kong authorities have brought 259 charges against two companies and four individuals over renovation works at Wang Fuk Court, where a fire killed 168 people and injured 79.
Universities across Hong Kong have mourned the death of former Chief Executive Tung Chee Hwa, praising his contribution to education, public service and the city’s long term development.
Haidilao shares fell as much as 12% after reports that co founder Shu Ping sold about 260 million shares at HK$10.62 each, raising roughly HK$2.75 billion.
From a wealthy shipping family to Hong Kong’s first chief executive after the handover, Tung Chee hwa built a career marked by business crises, political change and close ties with Beijing.
The death of Hong Kong’s first chief executive has renewed attention on the rare state funeral honours previously granted to Ann Tse-kai and Henry Fok Ying-tung.
Veteran actress Michelle Yim has dismissed claims that she secretly married actor Kenneth Ng, while saying she would consider marriage if she meets the right person.
More than 2,000 delegates and 80 speakers gathered in Hong Kong for the 10th Philanthropy for Better Cities forum, focusing on practical responses to social and environmental challenges.
Global Sources Hong Kong Shows will return in October with more than 4,200 Asian suppliers, 8,000 booths and a major focus on mass produced AI products, electronics, compliance and the circular economy.
Students across Hong Kong and Macao will take part in a live Tiangong Class on Wednesday, connecting with Shenzhou XXIII astronauts including Hong Kong’s first homegrown astronaut Lai Ka ying from China’s Tiangong space station.
Tung Chee hwa, Hong Kong’s first Chief Executive after the 1997 handover and a former Vice Chairman of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference, has died at the age of 89.
Fire Services officers seized 7,984 litres of diesel worth about HK$292,000 during an operation targeting an illegal filling station on Kwu Tung Road in Yuen Long.
More than 300 rare items from Leslie Cheung’s career and private life are being displayed in a major exhibition marking the late Cantopop star’s 70th birthday.
Hong Kong Customs seized 6.1 tonnes of drugs and arrested 150 people during a four month operation targeting cross border trafficking networks.
Police are investigating 36 passengers accused of passing through the ticket gates at Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station without paying the full fare after footage of the alleged incident surfaced online.
Hong Kong tourism industry representatives are urging tougher penalties against forced shopping after two travel agencies and a tour guide had their licences revoked by the Travel Industry Authority.
A female police officer suffered facial burns after a paper shredder caught fire inside an office at Wan Chai Police Headquarters on Tuesday morning and was taken to hospital for treatment.
Hong Kong parents say the HK$20,000 newborn baby bonus does little to address the financial, workplace and childcare pressures facing new families.
A parking dispute in Tsim Sha Tsui drew police attention after a woman reportedly stood in front of a Tesla she claimed was illegally parked outside Mira Place One on Kimberley Road.
Hong Kong has launched the Green Accelerator to turn climate technologies into bankable projects and expand green finance across Asia and developing markets.
Hong Kong’s ICAC has warned jobseekers about fake recruitment advertisements on Threads using its name and logo to direct users to suspicious external websites.
Police have arrested a 17 year old student over an alleged unlawful recording incident at TWGHs Wong Fut Nam College. The school says it has reported the matter to authorities and is providing support to affected students while the investigation continues.
A Kwai Chung woman reportedly found a live baby rat inside a takeaway container of satay beef rice noodles, prompting a food hygiene complaint and a pledge from the restaurant to strengthen pest control measures.
Two separate crashes on eastbound Lung Cheung Road within minutes of each other caused major traffic disruption during Monday evening rush hour, with emergency lane closures triggering long queues toward East Kowloon.
The Hong Kong Observatory says a rapidly strengthening El Niño could become the strongest recorded since 1950, with its peak expected between November and December and the event likely to continue into spring 2027.
A 10 year old boy died after collapsing and losing consciousness at his home in Happy Valley on Sunday evening. Police said the cause of death has not yet been established.
Hong Kong trainer Tony Cruz believes Beauty Waves has the speed, temperament and dirt experience to handle Seoul Racecourse as he makes his first trip to South Korea for Sunday’s Korea Sprint.
The Repulse Palace, a sprawling luxury villa in Hong Kong Island South, has entered the market by tender with an estimated valuation of between HK$900 million and HK$1.5 billion as demand for high value homes gathers pace.
Punters from across Hong Kong crowded the Stanley Street betting branch in Central as they chased a share of a record estimated HK$228 million Mark Six jackpot.
Eight Hong Kong restaurants and bars will join forces at Amber on September 12 for a charity lunch supporting communities affected by severe floods and landslides in Nepal.
City University of Hong Kong has concluded its investigation into inappropriate conduct at a student orientation camp, with students and organisers admitting wrongdoing, apologising and accepting disciplinary measures.
Hong Kong Customs has arrested five people and seized more than 10,000 suspected pirated songs from 21 commercial party rooms in a territory wide crackdown on unlicensed karaoke systems and gaming equipment.
Police arrested a 46 year old man after officers stopped a suspected drug distribution van near Fanling Golf Course and recovered cannabis, cocaine and heroin worth about HK$200,000.
A mainland Chinese tourist’s account of a seat dispute at a crowded Hong Kong McDonald’s has sparked an online debate over table sharing, public etiquette and differing expectations between diners.
A new citywide luxury festival will bring international brands across yachts, aviation, cars, art and property to Hong Kong in November.
A 24 year old man is on trial in Hong Kong over allegations that he repeatedly committed sexual offences against his younger sister between 2013 and 2016, when she was aged between seven and 10.
A sudden appearance of red stingrays in Tai Po's Lam Tsuen River drew crowds and fishermen, with some reportedly catching the animals and taking them home.
CNBC is closing its Hong Kong office and cancelling several international live programmes as the network restructures its production operations under Versant Media Group.
A 55 year old man suffered leg injuries after a taxi struck a parked car and pushed it into another vehicle on Tai Chuen Street in Tai Kok Tsui.
Hong Kong Customs has seized about 20 kilograms of suspected ketamine concealed in garden posts and swimming pool sanitiser buckets in two separate shipments, leading to the arrests of three people, including two teenagers.
Jailed Hong Kong pro democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiring with foreign forces, a conviction that could extend his imprisonment beyond his expected release date in 2027.
A young driver suffered minor injuries after his P plate convertible overturned while turning into Mei Tin Road in Tai Wai shortly before midnight.
Veteran Hong Kong actor and pioneering dancer Lau Siu Ming, remembered by colleagues as “Ming Sir”, has died at 94 after years of declining health.
Two severely injured hamsters were found abandoned beside a rubbish bin in Sham Shui Po, prompting a police investigation and a HK$50,000 reward for information that could help identify those responsible.
Hong Kong will mark National Day with a 23 minute fireworks display over Victoria Harbour on October 1, featuring 31,888 fireworks across eight sequences and nine launching points.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club recorded HK$39.3 billion in community contributions in 2025/26 as betting turnover reached a record HK$331.7 billion, despite growing pressure from illegal gambling and rising operating costs.
DAB lawmaker Nixie Lam has urged the Hong Kong government to establish a high level population policy task force and conduct fresh research into why fewer young people are choosing to have children.
Thirteen people, including eight children, were injured when two school buses collided outside Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten in Ngau Chi Wan on Wednesday afternoon.
Hong Kong families will have a chance to hear directly from international educators on artificial intelligence, curriculum choices, career preparation and student wellbeing at a free education fair on September 5.
A 71 year old woman understood to be a senior executive at a major global social media platform has died after losing consciousness while swimming at a residential pool in Fo Tan. Police said their initial investigation found no suspicious circumstances.
A man suffered head injuries after allegedly being attacked with a hard object in Tsim Sha Tsui, with his wallet and phone reportedly taken before the suspect fled. Police are investigating the incident.
Former Miss Hong Kong first runner up Angela Stanton has been drawn into controversy after a Shenzhen based makeup company claimed it provided backstage services for her at the 2026 Miss Hong Kong final, raising questions over whether the artist had permission to work in Hong Kong.
The 2026/27 Hong Kong racing season begins with major questions over established stars, rising contenders and trainers under pressure, as the panel assesses the horses and jockeys most likely to shape the campaign.
Tram services along part of Hennessy Road were suspended for a second consecutive evening on Tuesday after a power fault disrupted eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty and Tonnochy Road.
HKTDC chairman Frederick Ma Si hang has urged Hong Kong university students to focus on building their careers rather than rushing into property ownership, while encouraging them to consider opportunities in mainland China and overseas markets.
