Hong Kong’s sports industry generated HK$46 billion in new economic value in 2024, accounting for 1.5 percent of the city’s total output, according to the Census and Statistics Department. In an article published on Monday, the department noted ...

Outstanding squash players in the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan will receive cash rewards of up to HK$300,000 per athlete under a special initiative established by the Squash Association of Hong Kong, China. Individual gold medalists will re...

The Travel Industry Council (TIC) said Hong Kong must work to expand its visitor source markets, while leveraging on Beijing's visa-free transit policy to strengthen its role as a travel gateway to the mainland. TIC chairman Tommy Tam noted the SAR ...

The University of Hong Kong's President and Vice-Chancellor Xiang Zhang has laid out a series of key initiatives he hopes to see through before stepping down in 2028. Zhang announced his departure last month, confirming he would not seek a third ter...

Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Monday said the government is planning to hold at least one joint drill with authorities in Shenzhen to test out the readiness of the new Huanggang port facility. Tang said the previous two drills, held last Thu...

It's a career path she never expected, but Dr Carol Ng says she wouldn't have it any other way. The paediatric radiologist at Hong Kong Children's Hospital uses cutting-edge imaging and virtual reality to help young patients suffering from rare con...

Top stories for Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 - The Chief Executive urges young people to cultivate a deep sense of patriotism and help rejuvenate the nation. - Paul Chan expresses optimism regarding Hong Kong's economic trajectory for the rest of year. - ...

A mediation expert is calling on families and schools to prioritise emotional well-being over exam results as the new school year approaches. The appeal follows a new survey revealing that nearly half of all students consider academic pressure thei...

Two military summer camp programmes hosted by the Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison concluded on Sunday, with more than 500 students attending the closing ceremonies at San Wai Barracks. Chief Executive John Lee officiated the cer...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has reaffirmed the critical role of Hong Kong’s aviation sector in driving the city’s economic growth, citing a sharp rise in passenger numbers and major infrastructure overhauls that are cementing its status as an i...

There are calls for enhanced support for low-income residents after a survey found that families living in inadequate housing face extreme heat, especially during the summer. The joint study by the Concerning Subdivided Units Alliance and CarbonCar...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has expressed cautious optimism regarding Hong Kong’s economic trajectory for the second half of the year, asserting that the SAR is well-positioned to navigate potential turbulence from the shifting global political l...

Top stories for Saturday, Aug 15, 2026 - A powerful earthquake that struck eastern Indonesia kills at least 38 people. - China's new Ecological and Environmental Code takes effect to mark National Ecology Day. - Hong Kong's homegrown pandas celebr...

An injury has forced Hong Kong, China mixed doubles pair Jordan Tang and Tse Ying-suet to withdraw from next week's 2026 BWF World Championships in India and what would have been their third Asian Games next month. This came as Tang’s anterior cru...

About 5,000 civil servants took part in a counter-terrorism and major incident exercise at the Hong Kong Port Area of the new Huanggang port, aiming to step up departmental response capabilities. The counter-terrorism exercise on Saturday simulated ...

Five people were injured around noon on Saturday in two traffic accidents involving a total of 10 cars on Lion Rock Tunnel Road. Two taxis and a car collided in the first accident at 11.42am. A taxi passenger sustained minor injuries. That was fol...

Ocean Park celebrated the second birthday of Hong Kong's very own giant panda twins, Jia Jia and De De, on Saturday – but it could be their last party together. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law said that as the cubs are growi...

An environmental expert says the country’s new Ecological and Environmental Code, which took effect on Saturday to mark National Ecology Day, opens up opportunities for Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area to deepen ecological partnerships. Passed b...

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data received nearly 3,000 complaints in the first half, a surge of more than 60 percent year on year. Commissioner Ada Chung said on Saturday the jump was mainly driven by AI adoption, with person...

Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk said on Saturday that Hong Kong is charting a greener future, and this will figure in its first five-year plan. Speaking at a symposium to mark National Ecology Day, he said the goal was to improve the environmen...