The government on Monday officially confirmed that John Lee is the only "validly nominated candidate" running in next month’s Chief Executive election. The Candidate Eligibility Review Committee, chaired by Financial Secretary Paul Chan and the R...

An infectious disease expert, Ivan Hung, on Monday said he believes it will be difficult to get to zero Covid infections in Hong Kong, even though he expects daily cases to dip below one hundred soon. Speaking on an RTHK programme, the University of...

More than 60 government-run parks will welcome pets starting from Thursday, bringing the total number of pet-inclusive venues to over 100. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced on Monday that more venues at promenades and pa...

Health authorities on Monday found nine preliminary positive cases from overnight lockdowns in Fanling, Sheung Shui and Tsz Wan Shan. Among them, five cases were identified at Ching Tak House of Tsz Ching Estate after tests on 1,070 residents. T...

A catering industry representative on Monday said he doesn't expect much of a boost from the relaxation of social distancing rules, with the changes merely allowing businesses to "breathe". From Thursday, restaurants will be allowed to serve dine-i...

The government on Sunday issued compulsory testing notices for 40 places across Hong Kong. Anyone who has visited any of these premises and stayed there for the length of time and on the dates specified must get a nucleic acid test for Covid-19. Th...

Lawmakers on Sunday urged the sole Chief Executive candidate, John Lee, to improve the relationship between the executive and legislative branches. At a virtual meeting, several lawmakers expressed hope that incoming government officials would comm...

Hong Kong's daily Covid tally remained below 1,000 for the third consecutive day on Sunday, as health authorities reported 747 new infections, down almost 50 cases from the day before. Of the latest cases, 446 were confirmed by PCR tests, while the...

The government on Sunday locked down three public housing blocks in Sheung Shui, Tsz Wan Shan and Fanling, citing a range of factors such as sewage samples there testing positive for Covid. Residents and recent visitors to Ching Yun House at the Chi...

Labour and welfare chief Law Chi-kwong said on Sunday that offering cheaper public transport rides is the best way to help people aged 60 to 64, adding that it will not put a long-term burden on the SAR's economy. The age threshold for the fare con...

Education Secretary Kevin Yeung said on Sunday that he believes parents will submit accurate Covid-19 test results for their children, when in-person schooling gradually resumes in the coming week. Pupils and teachers are required to do rapid tests...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Sunday that Hong Kong has played its part in defending national security by strengthening economic security. He said this included maintaining a good economic system and ensuring safe market development. Writ...

Former Chief Executive CY Leung said on Sunday that Hongkongers who have left the city haven't emigrated, as they haven't relinquished their Hong Kong SAR passports or ID cards. Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme, Leung said the authorities co...

The government on Saturday issued compulsory testing notices for 40 places across Hong Kong. Anyone who stayed in any of these premises for more than two hours between April 3 and 16 must get a nucleic acid test for Covid-19 by Monday. The building...

An oil tanker on Saturday exploded 300km east of Hong Kong, killing one person and injuring six others. The Government Flying Service has transported the injured from the scene, with some of them sent to Eastern Hospital. The service said the Mari...

Hong Kong reported 794 new Covid-19 cases on Saturday, as the territory's daily infection figure stayed below 1,000 for a second consecutive day. Among the new cases were 12 travellers who flew in from places including Amsterdam, Vancouver and Sing...

Officials sealed off two residential buildings in Sheung Shui and Kwai Chung on Saturday afternoon for overnight Covid testing. The lockdown of Ching Ping House at the Ching Ho Estate and Kwai Ming House at Kwai Hong Court were expected to finish by...

Secretary for Justice Teresa Cheng cautioned on Saturday that acts considered to endanger national security could go far beyond the specific crimes laid out in the Beijing-imposed National Security Law (NSL). “The courts, including the Court of F...

Chief executive hopeful John Lee said on Saturday that he hopes incumbent Carrie Lam can complete her government restructuring plan before a new administration takes office on July 1. Lam has proposed adding new government bureaux and revamping the...

Health Secretary Sophia Chan on Saturday expressed concern that Covid cases may increase again after social distancing measures are relaxed from next Thursday, but said she is confident that Hong Kong can handle a possible rebound in infections. Fr...