Financial Secretary Paul Chan hailed the late former premier Zhu Rongji's immense contributions to the country's development and the well‑being of its people, pushing forward a series of reforms in fiscal, tax, financial and state‑owned enterpris...

The DAB proposed on Thursday that the government upgrade its Major Sports Events Committee to enable the staging of more large-scale international events in the city. The proposal was among nearly 60 that it submitted for possible inclusion in the S...

The Competition Commission on Thursday said it raided 12 premises of building contractors and individuals over alleged bid‑rigging of maintenance projects at 28 housing estates and buildings. The raids were part of a new crackdown on anti‑compet...

Hong Kong’s largest food festival of the year on Thursday kicked off alongside four other trade fairs at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Long queues formed well before the doors of the Food Expo opened at 10am, with enthusiastic ...

The Environmental Protection Department on Thursday said it does not expect an upcoming food waste recycling pilot scheme covering street shops in Tsuen Wan to add to their workload. The scheme, which is set to launch in September, will cover more t...

Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Chan Tsz-tat, inspected the new port facility at Huanggang on Wednesday to review the latest preparations, ahead of a drill to be held on Thursday. Customs said on its social media platform that the new Huanggang ...

The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reported another severe paediatric case of influenza A on Wednesday, taking the number of such cases in the summer flu season to nine. The latest patient is a 17-month-old girl with no significant underlying he...

Top stories for Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 - Former Premier Zhu Rongji dies at the age of 98. - Consultation begins on building management law reforms. - Broken lifts plague Queen Mary Hospital's brand new clinical block.

Cash rewards of up to HK$2 million will be offered for outstanding performances under the latest phase of Hong Kong's athlete incentive programme. Organisers confirmed that the latest phase of the scheme will encompass several high-profile competiti...

The Business and Professionals Alliance (BPA) on Wednesday proposed that dedicated teams could be established to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis. The suggestion was among a number of ideas it put forward for the city's first five...

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said a woman was being prosecuted for allegedly keeping 136 dogs without valid licences. The AFCD said the case came to light after officers raided an animal shelter in Yuen Long distric...

The government on Wednesday launched a one-month public consultation on its proposed legislative amendments aimed at increasing owner participation in building management and enhancing transparency for major decision-making. In the consultation pape...

The government said problems with lifts in Queen Mary Hospital's redevelopment project delayed the launch of clinical services there. Officials said they reserve the right to seek compensation from the contractors. According to a Ming Pao report, c...

The government is urged to set up more rest areas for outdoor workers. The call from the Hong Kong Property Services Alliance came after the Labour Department said it was examining ways to enhance the Heat Stress at Work Warning after only the lowes...

The chairwoman of the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP), Cordelia Chung, called the SAR’s inaugural five-year plan an excellent opportunity to breathe new life into the city’s existing strengths and enable more precise re...

A man in his 60s was injured in a fire at a fish farm in Sai Kung. The incident occurred at Po Toi O fishing village on Wednesday morning at around 8.30am when police received reports that a fire had broken out at the fish farm opposite a minibus s...

Top stories for Tuesday, Aug 11, 2026 - Officials say even they're puzzled why heat alerts for workers haven't reached higher warning levels. - Drones are used for the first time to hunt for motorists committing driving offences. - Colombia scramb...

Parents can now submit consent forms electronically for their children’s seasonal flu vaccinations in the upcoming school year if their child’s school is participating in the government's outreach programme, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP)...

A lawmaker on Tuesday welcomed plans by the Home Affairs Department to revitalise a popular morning walk trail in Sham Shui Po, describing it as a win-win solution for both authorities and residents. The area, commonly known as Mission Hill or Woh C...

Police are searching for a male suspect following an alleged robbery that left a 19-year-old Japanese woman injured in a Tsim Sha Tsui hotel room on Monday night. Authorities received a report at approximately 9.35pm that the victim had been robbed ...