Transport minister Mable Chan on Wednesday said the Kowloon Bay section of the Central Kowloon Bypass would open to traffic on December 6. Following the opening of the Yau Ma Tei section of the bypass in December last year, this marks the full commi...

Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has launched a programme to reduce the risk of falls and related injuries among the elderly, and to improve their quality of life. About 17,000 people aged 60 or above will be recruited over the next 45 month...

The Education Bureau on Wednesday said having five Hong Kong universities make it to the global top 100 again in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027 demonstrated the strength of the city’s higher education system, and its worl...

New government measures to encourage childbirth in Hong Kong are aimed at managing the territory's declining birthrate and preventing it from "falling off a cliff", Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk said on Wednesday. He was speaking at a Legco p...

The director-general of the Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises (Oases) has said the SAR can act as a “super-adapter” for companies setting up shop in the city. In an interview with RTHK’s “Vision 15: Hong Kong’s Chapter”, Peter ...

A lawmaker on Wednesday urged the government to better plan for the housing needs of non-local university students, warning that their growing numbers may push up rents in some districts. Speaking on RTHK, Scott Leung noted that the latest housing s...

Five of Hong Kong's universities have once again made it to the global top 100 in The Times Higher Education World University Rankings 2027. According to the annual survey, the University of Hong Kong remained the SAR's premier tertiary institution,...

Top stories for Tuesday, Sep 29, 2026 - John Lee urges the media to report fairly and tell the good stories of China and Hong Kong. - The government says the SAR has plenty of jobs for nursing graduates. - Beijing urges Japan to face history and c...

Police chief Joe Chow said on Tuesday all transactions related to 1,503 suspected credit card scams were halted following the pre-sale of Apple's new iPhone models earlier this month, with no losses incurred by cardholders, banks or the company. Cho...

The Tourism Board announced on Tuesday that it would launch the Hong Kong Halloween Month for the first time ever this year. The city-wide event will take Halloween celebrations that used to be held for only one day at places such as Lan Kwai Fong a...

Hong Kong, China won a bronze medal on Tuesday on the first day of track cycling at the Asian Games in Japan. The trio of Mok Tsz-chun, To Cheuk-hei, and Yung Tsun-ho clocked 43.507 seconds in the men's team sprint to finish ahead of Malaysia in the...

The Transport Department on Tuesday urged cross-boundary travellers to plan ahead and avoid peak hours, warning that waiting times for public transport could be longer during the National Day holiday period, with the busiest period expected on Sunday...

The Commissioner for Transport, Winnie Tse, on Tuesday called on taxi drivers to provide courteous and quality service during the National Day golden week, as visitor arrivals are expected to increase during the holiday period. Tse, who also chairs ...

Locally trained nurses remain the backbone of the public healthcare system as 99.8 percent of these Hospital Authority (HA) caregivers are trained in Hong Kong, the government said on Tuesday as it addressed community concerns over manpower planning ...

Chinese automation equipment maker RoboTechnik Intelligent Technology fell up to 9.8 percent in its Hong Kong trading debut on Tuesday, after raising HK$5.18 billion in its share sale. The stock dropped to as low as HK$393.20, compared with its offe...

Catering and retail industries have said they are optimistic about the upcoming National Day Golden Week holiday, expressing the hope that residents will spend more locally. Speaking on an RTHK radio programme on Tuesday, catering sector lawmaker Jo...

Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday urged the press to drive society forward by reporting objectively and fairly, while serving as a messenger to tell the good stories of the nation and Hong Kong. Speaking at a media sector reception celebrating th...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Monday said Hong Kong would continue to support the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) in helping members undertake preparatory work for infrastructure projects, creating favourable conditions for financing a...

The Hospital Authority (HA) announced on Monday that Kai Tak Hospital will begin operation in phases from October 5, gradually absorbing clinical services provided at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and assuming the role as Kowloon's public healthcare hub. ...

Top stories for Monday, Sep 28, 2026 - The Trade Development Council lifts its exports growth forecast amid an AI boom. - The rain eases but Bangkok remains submerged as floods turn streets into rivers. - Hong Kong's paddlers get a bronze at the ...