Paul Lam says work of newly established body on mediation can ‘complement’ that of dispute resolution organisations based in The Hague.
Security Bureau document says force will instead directly approach suppliers that meet all of its requirements.
Gilly Wong says she stepped down earlier this month after suffering from two serious bouts of cold that prompted her to ‘reflect on life’.
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden closes part of its nature reserve to keep crowds of bird watchers at bay to protect young owl and its parents.
Loud cries from child alerted neighbours, with one saying girl thought 40-year-old mother was simply asleep.
In its quarterly results, company also says electricity sales fell by 2.6 per cent, year on year.
Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data says most of the organisations have contingency plans for data breaches.
Macau-bound TurboJet vessel strikes pier at ferry terminal in Sheung Wan after suffering ‘mechanical failure’; no injuries reported.
Renovation work suspended after labourer reportedly trips while on canopy, falling three metres into swimming pool in Sheung Shui.
City leader to press on with case that Hong Kong is a separate customs entity, while economists warn against over-optimism.
City leader says deals will cover trade and investment promotion, financial services, innovation and technology, and cultural tourism.
Exco convenor says non-government efforts can help build trust and in turn influence officials and politicians overseas amid US-China tensions.
Showers expected on Buddha’s Birthday on Monday, when colourful bun-snatching festival will also be held on Cheung Chau island.
Cardinal Stephen Chow says there is a ‘formal need for meeting on a regular basis to talk about progress’.
Downside risks surrounding global economy have heightened visibly, government spokesman warns.
Transport Department data shows direct issue applications based on mainland driving licences have surged.
Latest official figures show value of exports for first quarter alone increased by 10.9 per cent, while imports increased by 9.8 per cent.
Secretary for Education Christine Choi demands institutions rectify the situation or risk affecting their academic accreditation.
Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.
Latest figures by Transport Department prompts some industry leaders to ask if tighter regulations needed to assess fitness of older cabbies.
The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.
videocam Public can view study brief on major section of city’s biggest single road project, Northern Metropolis Highway, and provide feedback until May 6.
Vatican and Beijing will be moving towards a more harmonious and conciliatory relationship, no matter who the next pope is, expert says.
videocam Tributes flow for late pontiff who always kept ‘the people of Hong Kong and Macau’ in his ‘thoughts and prayers’.
videocam Fake article claims billionaire offered cryptocurrency investment advice during TV news interview.
Government hopes regulating basketball betting will claw back HK$90 billion in turnover lost to illegal gambling operators.
The city is caught in the crossfire of Donald Trump’s increasing tariffs on Chinese goods and Beijing’s aggressive retaliation.
Extra charges against Mak Kwok-hung include accepting an advantage as a public servant and 28 counts of fraud.
‘We will work harder to extend our international trade network,’ commerce chief Algernon Yau says.
Most cases related to the 2019 protests and national security have concluded, lawmakers told.