The government is set to announce as early as Saturday long-term housing plans for Wang Fuk Court owners and residents affected by the Tai Po inferno last year, RTHK has learnt. Sources say Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong – who heads the t...

The finals for the League of Legends Champions Korea (LCK) competition being staged at Kai Tak Arena from February 28 to March 1 has been awarded the "M" Mark status by Hong Kong's Major Sports Events Committee. The staging of the event, arranged by...

The Observatory on Friday received more than a hundred earthquake reports from the public, saying they felt tremors for a few seconds. The forecaster said a magnitude 4.0 quake was recorded in Yangjiang in Guangdong shortly before 2.30pm, noting tha...

Fewer people have sought help at accident and emergency (A&E) wards during the first Lunar New Year holiday since the city's public healthcare fee reforms came into effect, the Hospital Authority said on Friday. Speaking on RTHK, the chairman of the...

In a warehouse tucked away in a quiet village in Tai Tong, in the northwest of Hong Kong, veteran paper-crafting artist Kenneth Mo is meticulously crafting his latest masterpiece – a three-metre-tall lantern in the shape of a galloping horse. “I...

Secretary for Justice Paul Lam on Friday pledged to strengthen the legal system to better support the nation's reform and opening-up efforts. He said officials would study how to contribute to national development as Beijing was fleshing out its blu...

The Airport Authority board said on Friday the first batch of airlines to operate from the expanded Terminal 2 would include budget carriers such as HK Express and Hong Kong Airlines and those operating short-haul routes. The terminal will officiall...

An oral supplement that calms down your children, improves their intestinal health and mental well-being, and poses no side effects. That may seem too good to be true, but researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) say they've developed ...

The government has reminded SAR residents to attend to personal safety when travelling to Japan, in the wake of an attack on a Hong Kong visitor there. The Hong Kong resident was struck on the head with a beer bottle in a restaurant in Sapporo. The...

Health authorities said on Thursday that higher public medical fees instituted in January have led to a more efficient use of medical resources at accident and emergency wards and a positive effect on overall hospital services. Since the start of 2...

The budget on Wednesday should focus on healthcare and Northern Metropolis tax incentives, experts and lawmakers said. Speaking on RTHK's Backchat programme, DAB lawmaker Holden Chow called on Financial Secretary Paul Chan to give a blanket exemptio...

Hiking is a popular activity for locals and tourists alike on the third day of the Chinese New Year, with many opting for the High Island Reservoir East Dam in Sai Kung. Authorities have deployed extra staff there to limit the number of vehicles, as...

Crowds flocked to Che Kung Temple in Tai Wai and Sha Tin Racecourse on Thursday, the third day of the Chinese New Year, in hopes of striking it lucky in the Year of the Horse. The day is known as "chek hou", literally "Red Mouth", when people are t...

Large crowds gathered along the shores of Victoria Harbour on Wednesday evening to ring in the second day of the Lunar New Year with a spectacular fireworks display, celebrating the arrival of the Year of the Horse. The 23-minute show lit up the nig...

Large crowds began gathering at the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade on Wednesday afternoon, with residents and tourists eager to secure the best vantage points for the evening’s Lunar New Year fireworks display. The event celebrating the Year of the Hors...

Shoppers flocked to markets across Hong Kong on Wednesday in preparation for "hoi nin fan" – the traditional family feast held on the second day of the Lunar New Year. At a market in Kowloon City, stallholders told RTHK they were optimistic about ...

Hong Kong's top rural leader on Wednesday called on city officials to be innovative, but stay vigilant in the Year of the Horse ahead after drawing the No 22 "neutral" fortune stick at Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin. The annual ritual, held on the secon...

It's horses for courses this lunar year as the Hong Kong Jockey Club is all fired up to make the most of an animal on which so much of its fortunes ride on. That has seen it launch a year-long campaign that is designed to serve as a community celebr...

Revellers packed the streets in Tsim Sha Tsui as floats and performers took part in the annual Lunar New Year parade on Tuesday evening to usher in the Year of the Horse. Chief Executive John Lee opened the event by welcoming people from around the...

People across the city visited the famous wishing tree in Tai Po to make their wishes for the coming year on the first day of the Year of the Horse. The Well-Wishing Festival in Lam Tsuen, which began on Tuesday, saw the faithful toss placards onto...