Head of inspectorate Marsha Chun says though such support may not lead to recovery of any pets, it would still offer ‘glimmer of hope for their owners’.
Election turnout rate of 31.9 per cent slightly higher than in 2021, with city leader saying poll will have profound impact on reforms after Tai Po fire.
But number of registered voters declines by 7.6 per cent to about 4,131,000 in sombre election held less than two weeks after deadly blaze.
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Civil servants dominate sign-ups while fewer than 20 from ethnic minority groups use new arrangement.
Residents of Wang Fuk Court destroyed in blaze say providing accounts of what happened could be overwhelming.
Independent probe may yield faster results but has no legal power to compel and protect witnesses unlike commission of inquiry, they say.
Wang Chi House residents will be allowed to return home to retrieve valuables and personal belongings on a one-off visit.
Injured residents will receive HK$50,000 if they spent up to six days in hospital, or HK$100,000 for seven days or more.
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Residents form long line in Tai Po for their turn to place offerings, flowers and messages at makeshift altar near site of blaze.
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Complaints mount over ‘Amoy Gardens’ exit sign replacement at Kowloon Bay station shortly after rail giant reinstates public estate names at Ho Man Tin.
Incident on Tuen Mun Road near Hung Kiu causes traffic jam stretching about 5km and diversions of some bus routes on Tuesday morning.
Private car caught travelling at nearly 170 km/h on Tseung Kwan O Tunnel Road, where speed limit is 70 km/h.
Observatory cancels the No 1 typhoon warning at 9.40pm and issues the strong monsoon signal.
Veteran journal editor calls for better enforceable policies to regulate the role of artificial intelligence in academic work.
City is widening eligibility for public medical fee waivers from 300,000 to 1.4 million people under revamp taking effect on January 1.
Former lab director of Hong Kong Molecular Pathology Diagnostic Centre awarded contract at testing centre to firm he controlled with others.
Dignity Kitchen has renewed its call for a local partner to continue mission of supporting people with disabilities in the city.
Official statistics show that more than 60 per cent of the complaint cases took longer than the target of two years to resolve.
Minibus driver, 64, arrested after collision derails train in Tuen Mun in early hours.
Baidu Apollo International and Airport Authority cleared to pilot autonomous vehicles on designated routes from November 7, authorities say.
Specially developed for the Chinese population, predictive model could make healthcare more sustainable, affordable and accessible.
Country’s 15th five-year plan will support Hong Kong in becoming international innovation and technology centre, and high-end talent hub.
Health workers screen residents in high-risk area linked to first locally acquired case of mosquito-borne disease.
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HKU researchers say AI model P-CARDIAC can help with personalised treatment and better use of healthcare resources.
Anti-mosquito work will be stepped up across the city, especially around Fung Tak Estate in Diamond Hill, where 82-year-old patient lives.
Scheme aims to enhance data sharing between public and private care by subsidising those who connect systems and upload medical records.
Health officials renew flu vaccination calls after three severe flu cases on consecutive days.
Cool morning caused by intense northeast monsoon, which will continue to affect the coast of southern China on Thursday, forecaster says.
Monday’s incident was fourth in 15 years to involve ACT Airlines, with one accident leaving more than 30 people dead.
Former St Paul’s School (Lam Tin) student alleges male teacher requested sex with her during hotel meeting last year.