‘We will do our best and enjoy the event,’ paddlers say, with authorities expecting 16 per cent increase in number of mainland visitors.
Experts say more countries will sign up once word spreads about China-led mediation body that will act as ‘signpost’ to draw legal talent to city.
31 May 2025 - 10:35AM videocam
Source says protections to be ramped up as top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi and international guests set to attend ceremony on Friday.
Motorists told to plan ahead for closure in early hours, with time-varying toll system set to bring savings.
City leader criticises rail giant’s emergency handling after third disruption in four months and outlines areas for improvement.
‘I want to emphasise that we absolutely do not do this,’ inland revenue commissioner says after journalists’ group raises concerns.
Environment minister Tse Chin-wan warns that mandatory measures could force more businesses to close as he unveils plans for phase two of plastics ban.
24 May 2025 - 10:32PM videocam
Trio suspected of conducting more than 10,000 transactions between January and December of 2024.
Residents will receive tickets for parking violations or traffic offences via email or SMS, in move police say will improve efficiency.
Senior official says all projects are novel, have Hong Kong characteristics and feature new experiences.
Cui Jianchun, Beijing’s top envoy in Hong Kong, also warns of impact of rising unilateralism and protectionism.
Syndicate allegedly charged 5,000 borrowers interest rates of 100 per cent or more, police say.
Minister urges lawmakers to expedite oversight process for already enacted subsidiary legislation for domestic national security law.
Uncertainty abounds as Hongkongers fear potentially facing unexpected costs, additional wait for MPF under UK’s tightening of immigration policy.
14 May 2025 - 10:35AM videocam
Sunny Li was jailed for two weeks in May 2023 after being convicted of assaulting 18-year-old girl in crowded train compartment.
Xia Baolong also stresses need to explore new markets in meeting with city’s chief executive and local members of national governing bodies.
Tycoon appears at Kai Tak Stadium where Taiwanese band Mayday is playing string of shows, but declines to discuss controversial ports deal.
Dozens of workers take to the streets of Tsuen Wan and Mei Foo to demand fairer wages, but company defends pay structure.
Woman, 28, allegedly made five reports on April 27 about a bomb at Kai Tak Sports Park.
More than 10,000 people also queuing online to get hands on tickets for Saturday on Broadway Circuit website, according to check by Post.
‘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.
Officers discover two electronic cigarette capsules containing drug in man’s home in Hung Hom.
Hotel staff reported incident at around 6.30am on Friday after finding woman unconscious in a room, police say.
Kittens, believed to be one or two days old, were discovered wrapped in multiple plastic bags inside giant bin.
With Labour Day also a public holiday in Hong Kong, more than 281,000 residents head off for other destinations.
Police officers and staff members from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department guard the hotspot to maintain order.
Current Trade Development Council executive director Margaret Fong will retire later this year.
Sample collected on shorts given to patients at traditional Chinese medicine clinic visited by man who had leg amputated after acupuncture treatment.
Hong Kong Tourism Association chief says his prediction is conservative, while a hotel operator expects about 96 per cent occupancy.
29 Apr 2025 - 9:39PM videocam
Officers identified suspects, 46-year-old woman and 43-year-old man, after examining CCTV footage.