Fog over buildings in Central. Visibility at Waglan Island, the city’s southeastern-most tip, has fallen to about 100 metres. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hongkongers wake to fog and drizzle; cold weather expected on Tuesday

Cold front arriving on Tuesday will cause temperatures to drop to as low as 16 degrees Celsius by Wednesday, forecaster says.

18 Mar 2024 - 5:10PM

Hong Kong scientists worry Biden’s order to block US data will hurt research

US action targeting ‘countries of concern’ may leave city’s researchers without access to critical data.

US action targeting ‘countries of concern’ may leave city’s researchers without access to critical data.

18 Mar 2024 - 3:55PM

Hong Kong shivers through coldest start to March since 2016, defying expectations

Post check finds average maximum temperature for first 14 days of month was 20.6 degrees Celsius, down from 24.4 degrees in 2023 and 25.2 degrees in 2022.

Post check finds average maximum temperature for first 14 days of month was 20.6 degrees Celsius, down from 24.4 degrees in 2023 and 25.2 degrees in 2022.

16 Mar 2024 - 11:34PM

Hong Kong to receive icebreaker Xue Long 2 for first time in April

Quota of 3,000 people can visit the vessel free of charge at the Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui from April 9 to 12.

Quota of 3,000 people can visit the vessel free of charge at the Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui from April 9 to 12.

16 Mar 2024 - 8:58PM

Mega bridge project ‘likely main stressor’ on Hong Kong dolphin habitat

Marine experts worry that mega Lantau reclamation project will disrupt dolphin habitat and conservation plans are lacking.

Marine experts worry that mega Lantau reclamation project will disrupt dolphin habitat and conservation plans are lacking.

16 Mar 2024 - 8:54PM

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Pok Oi Hospital in Yuen Long. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong woman’s reproductive organs removed by accident after wrong diagnosis

Hospital Authority says blunder occurred due to mixing of biopsy samples from woman and another patient diagnosed with cancer

16 Mar 2024 - 1:22AM

Chinese and Western medicine treat cancer and strokes in more Hong Kong hospitals

There are now 26 hospitals offering a fusion of traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat a range of conditions, up from 8 last year.

There are now 26 hospitals offering a fusion of traditional Chinese and Western medicine to treat a range of conditions, up from 8 last year.

15 Mar 2024 - 7:04AM

Some cheap anti-wrinkle eye creams outperform pricey versions: Hong Kong study

Nivea’s Cellular Expert Filler Eye and Lip Contour Cream found to outrank pricier products, such as Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream, Estee Lauder and Shiseido.

Nivea’s Cellular Expert Filler Eye and Lip Contour Cream found to outrank pricier products, such as Sulwhasoo Concentrated Ginseng Renewing Eye Cream, Estee Lauder and Shiseido.

14 Mar 2024 - 9:57PM

‘Hong Kong restaurants ready for disposable plastics ban, but worried over cost’

Catering sector pushes back against claims by environment minister that 80 pre cent of small and medium-sized restaurants are not prepared for coming ban.

Catering sector pushes back against claims by environment minister that 80 pre cent of small and medium-sized restaurants are not prepared for coming ban.

14 Mar 2024 - 3:38PM

Hong Kong study identifies certain bacteria as risk factor for stomach cancer

Researchers from CUHK faculty of medicine discover a certain type of bacteria is pathogen of gastric cancer, as it can kickstart tumour growth.

Researchers from CUHK faculty of medicine discover a certain type of bacteria is pathogen of gastric cancer, as it can kickstart tumour growth.

14 Mar 2024 - 12:23PM

Hong Kong’s wild boar numbers dropped by 26% last year as culling ramped up

Ecology minister Tse Chin-wan says conservation department has reduced size of boar population by 910 since late 2021, putting it at 1,360.

Ecology minister Tse Chin-wan says conservation department has reduced size of boar population by 910 since late 2021, putting it at 1,360.

13 Mar 2024 - 8:07PM

80% of Hong Kong restaurants not ready for disposable plastics ban

Lawmakers told a check of 20,000 small and medium-sized restaurants showed most not ready to ditch plastic next month.

Lawmakers told a check of 20,000 small and medium-sized restaurants showed most not ready to ditch plastic next month.

14 Mar 2024 - 1:06PM

2-metre-long crocodile named Passion to debut at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park on weekend

Entry to see the reptile, a mix of two critically endangered species, will be free of charge in effort to raise conservation awareness among public.

Entry to see the reptile, a mix of two critically endangered species, will be free of charge in effort to raise conservation awareness among public.

12 Mar 2024 - 8:44PM

Worries over possible 75% cut to prescription lengths at Hong Kong public hospitals

Rights group says slashing maximum course of medications from 16 to four weeks could force very ill patients to make extra trips to hospital, and pay more for drugs.

Rights group says slashing maximum course of medications from 16 to four weeks could force very ill patients to make extra trips to hospital, and pay more for drugs.

12 Mar 2024 - 4:30PM

Hong Kong’s CUHK Medical Centre posts HK$734 million annual loss

Private hospital records annual loss of about 30 per cent more than HK$564 million initially forecast under loan renegotiation.

Private hospital records annual loss of about 30 per cent more than HK$564 million initially forecast under loan renegotiation.

11 Mar 2024 - 9:07PM

Magnitude 2 earthquake strikes Hong Kong at 1.22pm, residents report shaking

More than 100 residents report experiencing ‘minor shaking’ that lasted for few seconds.

More than 100 residents report experiencing ‘minor shaking’ that lasted for few seconds.

12 Mar 2024 - 11:42AM

Rain predicted for Hong Kong for most of week, Observatory says

Cool and rainy most days this week with possibility of thunderstorms at times, Observatory predicts.

Cool and rainy most days this week with possibility of thunderstorms at times, Observatory predicts.

11 Mar 2024 - 1:43AM

Worried about irritable bowel syndrome? Hong Kong academics have 5 suggestions

Study from CUHK finds no smoking, good sleep and regular high-intensity exercise are among lifestyle choices that can prevent irritable bowel syndrome.

Study from CUHK finds no smoking, good sleep and regular high-intensity exercise are among lifestyle choices that can prevent irritable bowel syndrome.

10 Mar 2024 - 6:45PM

Hong Kong energy giant CLP takes the nuclear option to hit decarbonisation goals

CLP will source more nuclear energy from China’s Guangdong province to feed its power grid and sees business opportunities in decarbonisation as it phases out coal-based assets.

CLP will source more nuclear energy from China’s Guangdong province to feed its power grid and sees business opportunities in decarbonisation as it phases out coal-based assets.

11 Mar 2024 - 1:45PM

Hong Kong police to provide more tracking devices to dementia patients, carers

Bluetooth tracking devices will be distributed citywide for free to families in need as part of a planned expansion of Project Pinpoint.

Bluetooth tracking devices will be distributed citywide for free to families in need as part of a planned expansion of Project Pinpoint.

9 Mar 2024 - 8:00PM