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A swarm of flying ants circle a light fixture in Ma On Shan. Photo: Threads/wingkainet
Hong Kong environmental issues

Are those flying ants or termites? How to protect your home from the winged pests

‘Flying ant’ sightings have risen across Hong Kong as the summer season approaches, raising concerns over termite infestations.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong records hottest day of year so far as temperatures top 31.6 degrees

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong urged to expand role in national medical research, breakthroughs

National Health Commission’s Li Wei pledges support for Hong Kong researchers taking part in country’s major science and technology projects.

Hospital Authority chairman Henry Fan Hung-ling (left) and acting chief secretary Cheuk Wing-hing greet each other at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hospital Authority chairman Henry Fan Hung-ling (left) and acting chief secretary Cheuk Wing-hing greet each other at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm

Leader John Lee and health chief Lo Chung-mau highlight city’s unique role in boosting global pandemic readiness at summit.

Education in Hong Kong

AI app to detect drunk drivers through Cantonese speech analysis in the works

Hong Kong Metropolitan University to develop app that allows users to assess alcohol’s effects in real time to determine whether they are fit to drive.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Shenzhen nuclear plant glitch posed no safety risk, Hong Kong authorities say

During routine test, staff closed cooling water isolation valve for standby equipment longer than permitted under technical specifications.

The Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station is about 50km north of urban Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
The Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station is about 50km north of urban Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

CUHK hospital to repay HK$4 billion public loan early using growing reserves

University’s council chairman says Health Bureau informed of early repayment proposal for 2016 loan to non-profit-making private teaching hospital.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong seeks more details from WHO on hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

Health authorities say they are taking a ‘proactive and precautionary’ approach to safeguarding city despite low global health risk.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers to pay only HK$240 a year for leukaemia drug after system shake-up

Hospital Authority says it began subsidising Dasatinib in April, with patients previously paying up to HK$500,000 annually for treatment.

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Dasatinib was reclassified from a “self-financed item” to a “special drug” in the Hospital Authority’s medication database. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong researchers develop ‘world-first’ nasal spray for rapid stroke aid

Treatment intended for initial use by paramedics, before being rolled out to high-risk groups in care facilities and eventually the general public through pharmacies.

The nasal spray is designed to reduce brain damage by more than 80 per cent and improve stroke survival rates. Photo: Dickson Lee
The nasal spray is designed to reduce brain damage by more than 80 per cent and improve stroke survival rates. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Authorities vow action after woman poses with detached MacLehose Trail sign

Conservation department pledges to follow up case after wooden sign became dislodged from stand along first section of popular hiking trail.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

‘Golden week’ crush shows Hong Kong needs top-down ecotourism policy: experts

Former chairman of Hong Kong Countryside Foundation Lam Chiu-ying says ecotourism is fundamentally incompatible with mass tourism.

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Hong Kong society

Green group warns of disturbance to uninhabited island known for breeding seabirds

Green Hope Hong Kong says several people landed on island near Po Toi Island and warns birds may abandon nests if disturbed.

Green Hope Hong Kong says visitors landed on an island in southern Hong Kong waters known as a breeding ground for a bird species. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

60% of Hong Kong’s homeless plan to cut medical visits amid higher fees: survey

Lack of documents and lengthy process cited as barriers for homeless residents in applying for fee waivers.

Many street sleepers face significant hurdles in applying for medical fee waivers due to their unstable circumstances, NGO Impact HK says. Photo: Sam Tsang
Many street sleepers face significant hurdles in applying for medical fee waivers due to their unstable circumstances, NGO Impact HK says. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for cloudy skies, showers and thunderstorms in coming days

Observatory says showers to ease off over coast of southern China midweek this week when upper-air disturbances depart.

Hong Kong tourism

How unlicensed mainland Chinese tour groups cash in on Hong Kong campsites

Unlicensed guide admits to regularly crossing border as tourist for illegal work, while another insists 30-member group ‘just friends’.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for thunderstorms on Sunday as cold front approaches city

‘Showers will increase with squally thunderstorms later [on Sunday], and will be heavier in some areas,’ Observatory says.

Grey clouds over Victoria Harbour in April. Photo: Karma Lo
Grey clouds over Victoria Harbour in April. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong environmental issues

300 verbal warnings issued to Sharp Island visitors on Labour Day

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department also says number of visitors to island on Saturday had ‘exceeded expectations’.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong public hospitals to extend time for daily visits from 5 to 9 hours by July 31

Those in two districts will begin new arrangement this month, while visitors at paediatric wards will also get 24-hour access by end of July.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Law allowing terminally ill to refuse life-sustaining care set for July 31 start

Hong Kong law passed in November 2024 will aid patients’ advance care planning while protecting healthcare and rescue personnel, authorities say.

Patients waiting in the accident and emergency department of United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Watchdog urges Hong Kong Observatory to better explain typhoon warning decisions

Audit Commission says timetable on review of rainstorm warning system should also be set up, amid rise in extreme weather events.

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Extreme weather events such as Super Typhoon Ragasa, which struck Hong Kong last September, are becoming more common. Photo: Karma Lo
Extreme weather events such as Super Typhoon Ragasa, which struck Hong Kong last September, are becoming more common. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong weather

Amber rainstorm warning issued as thunderstorms hit Hong Kong

Forecaster earlier warned that flooding could occur in some low-lying and poorly drained areas.

Hong Kong society

Will Hong Kong vapers go underground as public possession ban kicks in?

Survey finds that among 301 alternative tobacco users, 55 per cent intend to continue vaping discreetly, while 35 per cent plan to switch back to traditional cigarettes.

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Hong Kong courts

Homeowner at Redhill Peninsula fined nearly HK$1 million for illegal structures

Court says defendant showed ‘total disregard for law and safety’ by failing to remove illegal works despite authorities issuing order two years ago.

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No 74 was among the first batch of properties inspected after landslides exposed unauthorised building works at homes along the estate’s seafront. Photo: Elson Li
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