Proposal was part of city government’s efforts to deal with HK$87.2 billion budget deficit.
Advance figures also show GDP in fourth quarter of 2025 grew by 3.8 per cent year on year.
Kennedy Town’s New Praya has become hotspot for mainland Chinese tourists in recent years, but trend has also triggered road safety fears.
Tourism Board says procession of 12 floats will feature dozens of performing groups, expects event to draw 100,000 people.
City’s trade to be supported by sustained global growth, improved ties with new markets and strong demand for AI products, authorities say.
Centre for Food Safety says Swiss food giant has recalled 96,000 tins of products due to potential contamination caused by bacteria in ingredients.
Pair found unconscious in hotel room, with man, 77, suffering potentially fatal stab wound, police say.
K-pop fans are gearing up for shows, with Hong Kong the final stop of the band’s global tour.
Deputy Judge Gary Lam says parent company Vast Luck has twice failed to pay debts, leading to breach of earlier pledge to court.
Man, 42, said to hold British and Chinese nationality, arrested for allegedly molesting teenage girl on street in Sapporo.
City will respond to national initiatives, Sun Dong says, noting that today’s cyber warfare is a ‘full-spectrum contest’ that integrates AI.
More than 80 per cent of tickets for January sold, says Commissioner for Cultural and Creative Industries Drew Lai.
Health minister says new system, in place since January 1, offers ‘guiding role’ steering patients with mild conditions to alternatives.
Immigration Department says it has also advised the woman to leave Iran as soon as possible.
Security chief praises officers’ bravery, saying their decisiveness prevented suspect from causing further harm and potentially saved lives.
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Consumer Council also finds significant variance in rental fees across different stations within the same platform.
Complaints received over past three years include one from woman who spent HK$400,000 on beauty treatments, Consumer Council says.
Pet shop gave clients the chance to rent a cat for a week for HK$800 with a refundable deposit of HK$6,500 before buying.
Conviction of former media boss shows that any plots to undermine national security will fail, constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says.
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Tai Po Baptist Public School principal Siu Ting says pupils expected to begin classes for coming academic year at new premises.
Political heavyweights, including former city leaders Donald Tsang and Leung Chun-ying, attend memorial service for So, who died on December 13.
Some applicants said they were unaware of the change, while others noted they were trying their luck.
Demand for so-called direct-issue licences has surged since motorists from neighbouring Guangdong province have been allowed to drive across the border and on Hong Kong roads.
Policy change aims to distribute tickets in a fair and orderly manner, Transport Department says.
Site at To Kau Wan deemed suitable because of proximity to airport and access to existing infrastructure, including roads and pier, sources say.
Turnover for New Year Snowball hits more than HK$248 million, Jockey Club says.
‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ pays tribute to hit movies such as Infernal Affairs and New Police Story at reopened venue.
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Nearly HK$1.2 billion of fund has been handed out to those affected by deadly blaze, along with more than 45,000 donated items.
Lee Wan-kwong is alleged to be mastermind behind operation, while Lee Chun-wa accused of handling stolen cash.
At 67, Terence Wong shows no signs of slowing down and speaks passionately about his craft, including his dazzling display at Mody Lane.