The number of top-scorers in Hong Kong’s university entrance exams has surpassed the record for a second straight year. A total of 24 students achieved the perfect score in this year's Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams, eight more compar...

The vice president of the Chinese Association of Hong Kong and Macao Studies said on Tuesday that Hong Kong should keep improving its national security laws. Wang Zhenmin, a law professor at Tsinghua University, described the process of improving na...

A lawmaker on Tuesday suggested the government should further boost a plan that encourages subsidy recipients to enter the job market. Elaine Chik's comments came after the government on Monday said it will roll out cash incentives of up to HK$45,00...

Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday that the SAR can serve as a platform for both mainland and overseas companies to expand by connecting markets, capital and standards. Speaking at a finance summit, Lee noted that firms are working to boost c...

Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Nansun Shi passed away on Monday at the age of 75. She had produced and distributed many of the city's classic cinematic works, including "Infernal Affairs", "A Chinese Ghost Story", and "Once Upon a Time in China". Shi'...

The Star Ferry is seeking government approval for an average fare hike of 30 percent for its Tsim Sha Tsui-Central and Tsim Sha Tsui-Wan Chai routes, citing financial challenges. Under the proposal, fares will go up by HK$0.8 to HK$2.0 per journey. ...

The Business and Professionals Alliance (BPA) has put forward 130 proposals in nine key areas for the upcoming Policy Address, with the theme of boosting the economy and people's livelihoods. One of the suggestions is for the government to implement...

The University of Hong Kong has unveiled an HK$80 million fund dedicated to entrance scholarships for local students this year, ahead of the release of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam results on Wednesday. The flagship award,...

Tests for autonomous driving have been running smoothly, according to the Transport Department, although officials have not given a concrete timetable for when commercial operations for driverless cars will be ready in Hong Kong. The department ha...

Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission's three-person crew has successfully tested an upgraded in-orbit mass measurement device at the nation's space station as the trio approach their 50th day in orbit with a steadily expanding roster of scientific experim...

The Observatory on Monday said it would assess the need to issue Standby Signal No. 1 between Monday evening and Tuesday morning – when the picture over whether a low-pressure system over the northern part of the South China Sea would develop into ...

A group of cross-sector lawmakers has thrown its collective weight behind the Northern Metropolis, presenting a slate of proposals aimed at transforming the massive development into Hong Kong’s next great economic engine. Following a meeting with...

A new policy that gives the green light for dogs to be brought into eateries by diners has seen a smooth start so far in designated restaurants, according to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department, with 2,300 inspections carried out and just a...

A lawmaker says the establishment of the International Organization for Mediation (IOMed) will further consolidate Hong Kong's position as a legal and dispute resolution services centre, in line with the objectives of the city's inaugural five-year p...

Services between Hang Hau and Po Lam stations on the Tseung Kwan O Line were suspended for around half an hour on Monday morning because of an equipment fault on a train at Po Lam. The MTR Corporation said after the train with the defect was moved a...

Unionist lawmaker Lam Chun-sing has welcomed the government’s proposal to offer statutory work injury compensation for platform workers, saying it will offer them greater protection. The plan would cover gig workers, including those providing food...

The Development Bureau on Sunday said it plans to promote urban-rural integration in the Northern Metropolis by revitalising historic buildings and creating a heritage trail there. This came after the government proposed to allocate HK$200 million t...

Tens of thousands of candidates who sat this year’s university entrance exam are urged to come up with different plans as they are about to begin the next chapter of their lives. The call from youth organisation Hok Yau Club came as about 59,000 c...

Health minister Lo Chung-mau said authorities were considering recruiting more medical professionals to work as investigators of complaints, as part of reforms of the Medical Council’s complaint-handling mechanism. "We will consider appointing a d...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has called on students who sat their university entrance examinations to combine their interests with artificial intelligence. His call came as the results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams ar...