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...

Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) was awarded on Thursday a total of 11 accolades, comprising one Silver Tower, two Bronze Towers and eight Finalist Diplomas at the New York Festivals Radio Awards and TV & Film Awards. The Silver Tower, presented un...

A survivor spoke on Friday of how she tried to save her husband during a late-night fire in Jordan on Thursday that killed him and injured four others. She was speaking as police officers went to Man Yuen Building to investigate the fire that broke ...

Hong Kong-born conductor Elim Chan was appointed by the San Francisco Symphony on Thursday to become its next music director, starting in September next year. The 39-year-old will be the first female music director in the orchestra's 115-year histor...

Commissioner for Belt and Road Nicholas Ho on Friday said the city's professional services sectors are expected to get a boost from the government-led trip to Central Asia early next month, but called for more flights to aid the development of ties. ...

Hong Kong and Kazakhstan on Friday signed three bilateral agreements on surrender of fugitive offenders (SFO), mutual legal assistance in criminal matters (MLA) and transfer of sentenced persons (TSP) to foster legal co-operation of the two jurisdict...