Police said more than 20 people sustained minor injuries following a collision between a double-decker bus and a construction vehicle on the Tsing Kwai Highway shortly after 2pm on Monday. Officers said the bus driver was briefly trapped before be...

Hong Kong’s first-ever payload expert in space Lai Ka-ying will operate a locally designed observatory that tracks greenhouse gas emissions during her mission aboard the Tiangong space station. Lai and the rest of the Shenzhou-23 crew docked at th...

Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday extended his congratulations on the successful launch of Shenzhou-23, paying tribute to its crew members. They include the Hong Kong SAR's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying, the mission's payload expert. In a statement...

Twelve competitors scrambled up a 14-metre bun tower at the stroke of midnight on Monday (May 25), marking the climax of Hong Kong’s annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival. Nine men and three women vied to grab as many buns as possible within a three-min...

It was fun and games on Cheung Chau on Sunday as revellers celebrated the annual Bun Festival by enjoying a colourful parade and tasting festive "peace buns". Child performers got top billing as they took part in the parade held in the afternoon. T...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong and Europe can step up cooperation further as European countries show a "strong desire for change" amid an evolving global landscape. Writing in his weekly blog, Chan said his talks with business and poli...

Chief Executive John Lee held a video call with Hong Kong's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying to wish her success ahead of her historic space mission. Lai has been selected as a payload specialist for the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission, which is schedul...

The head of the government's Energy Advisory Committee on Sunday said he expected electricity bills to be at their highest in August. Committee chairman Simon Wong made the remarks on a TVB programme. The city's power companies had earlier announc...

Hong Kong must transform itself into a more diversified international hub and embrace the role of a "super value-adder" for multinational firms, according to Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School. Speaking after a radio programme on Sun...

A looming Wang Fuk Court owners' meeting should not be a factor for those deciding whether or not to accept a blanket government offer for their property rights, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak said on Saturday. She was speaking after...

Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut who has been selected to be a payload specialist for Sunday's Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission, said on Saturday she felt very honoured and thankful to be chosen. "I will do my best to finish all the work, and...

The newly appointed chairman of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park’s board of directors, Jeffrey Lam, said a number of firms have shown interest in joining the industrial park under the Northern Metropolis project. Lam, who is also an executive counc...

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho on Saturday said implementation in line with Basic Housing Units Ordinance requirements for subdivided flats must be pursued with determination. Her comments came after a fire broke out in a subdivided flat on the 13t...

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho said the queue for public housing units will continue to drop, with light public housing that was rolled out in 2024 continuing to play a significant role. Speaking on a radio programme, she called on those people who...

Ten people were slightly injured on a Cathay Pacific flight returning to Hong Kong from Brisbane, Australia, early on Saturday due to air turbulence. Responding to media enquiries, the flagship carrier said flight CX156 arrived in the SAR at 6.45am...

Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak on Saturday said a government plan to require claw and pinball machine operators to obtain licences will benefit both consumers and operators. Under the proposal, any gaming device that involves prizes,...

A female police officer has made history by becoming the first Hongkonger selected for a national spaceflight mission, CCTV reported on Friday. According to the broadcaster’s military channel, the officer will be joining the upcoming Shenzhou 23 ...

The government will continue to adopt a multi-pronged approach to reinforce Hong Kong's status as an international aviation hub, Acting Financial Secretary Michael Wong said on Friday. Speaking at the opening reception for the airport's Terminal 2, ...

HK Electric announced on Friday it will increase fuel surcharges by 20 percent for customers from next month, citing higher oil prices. In a statement, the power supplier serving Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, noted its fuel clause charge (FCC)...

Hong Kong International Airport’s Terminal 2 is introducing new, uniquely designed, self-drop bag counters, the Airport Authority said on Friday. The new facility begins operations on May 27. Steven Yiu, the Airport Authority’s Executive Direct...