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Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:27:21 +0800
Talent summit 'offers one stop opportunities in HK'
An upcoming talent summit will provide valuable collaboration opportunities in one stop and help people with skills to seize opportunities in the SAR, Hong Kong Talent Engage director Felix Chan said on Monday. Global Talent Summit Week is set to ta...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 14:52:22 +0800
Nine hurt as car hits pedestrians on pavement
One person was seriously injured and eight others hurt after a car was driven onto a pavement in Kowloon Bay on Monday afternoon. Police were alerted to the accident on Lam Hing Street near Metro Centre II at around 12.40pm. A car passenger, 75, su...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 13:18:36 +0800
IT chief urges caution over OpenClaw security risks
The innovation and technology chief on Monday warned of security concerns linked to OpenClaw, saying all government units have been told to refrain from installing the artificial intelligence agent. Sun Dong, the secretary for innovation, technolog...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:55:38 +0800
Most pillows rest easier for those with bigger builds
Most pillows on the market are designed to provide better back support for larger body types, according to a study by the Consumer Council. The watchdog said overall durability and comfort were satisfactory for the 13 models it tested – seven memo...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 12:15:14 +0800
'Smooth online booking for non-local drivers'
The Transport Department on Monday said an enhanced online booking system that allows non-local drivers to apply for a test-free driving licence is operating smoothly. Starting on Monday, applicants must make appointments via the new system as the ...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:52:13 +0800
'Some 24-hour gyms stacking fees for short-term users'
The Consumer Council is urging gym-goers to read the fine print before signing up for 24-hour fitness centres after a recent investigation showed that hidden fees can significantly inflate the cost of membership – especially for short-term users. ...

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:27:30 +0800
HK set to bear the fruits of economic growth: CE
Chief Executive John Lee said he was confident the SAR would grasp the opportunities brought about by Beijing’s 15th Five-Year Plan to help both Hong Kong and the nation become stronger and more prosperous. Delivering his opening address at the Ho...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:57:50 +0800
'We shouldn't dictate timing on complaints handling'
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau on Sunday said it would be unrealistic to impose a time limit on the Medical Council in handling complaints, but that certain procedures could be streamlined. The government aims to submit a bill on the council’s ...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 16:10:14 +0800
Special rehab programme for 2019 arrestees: Tang
Security minister Chris Tang said the police have in place a special rehabilitation programme for young suspects arrested but not charged over the 2019 protests. "For these young people, police have been running a special project in the past year or...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 15:54:11 +0800
Toddler dies after falling from height
Police on Sunday said a toddler died after he fell from height in Tsuen Wan. Sources said his parents were arrested on suspicion of negligence. Officers received a report shortly after 10.30am that the boy, who was about 2 years old, was lying unc...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 13:48:09 +0800
Govt urges cabbies to install e-payment systems soon
The Transport Department on Sunday urged taxi drivers who have not yet installed electronic payment methods in their cabs to install and familiarise themselves with the payments systems as soon as possible. Taxi drivers will be required to provide ...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:30:22 +0800
'HK embraces opportunities amid Mideast tensions'
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui on Sunday said the turbulent Middle East situation brought Hong Kong both challenges and opportunities. The US-Iran conflict is affecting global energy and capital markets, but the Ho...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:23:48 +0800
Minor issues, but new signalling system runs well: MTR
The MTR Corporation on Sunday said there were a few teething problems with its new Tsuen Wan Line signalling system, but that trains were running smoothly in general. The system was in operation for the first day after changes were made overnight. ...

Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:53:31 +0800
Taking part in national development an opportunity: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said participating in the development of the country is not only Hong Kong's mission and responsibility, but also a huge opportunity for the city. Writing on his weekly blog, Chan said under the leadership of...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 15:24:12 +0800
MPF chief eases concerns over stock market swings
The public need not be too worried about how mandatory provident fund schemes are performing amid stock-market fluctuations in response to the ongoing Middle East conflict. That's according to Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority managing dir...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:30:23 +0800
Transport chief looks to minimise bumps in air travel
Hong Kong will do its best to ensure stability in the air-travel sector and leverage opportunities amid no signs of an end to hostilities in the Middle East, Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday. Speaking on a radio prog...

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:20:57 +0800
SMEs scramble for air cargo space due to Gulf conflict
A commercial-sector lawmaker on Saturday said many companies in Hong Kong now had to compete for air cargo space to deliver goods on time amid a spike in fuel surcharges due to the ongoing Middle East conflict. Speaking after a Commercial Radio prog...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 21:53:49 +0800
Govt clarifies Wang Fuk rehousing arrangements
The government on Friday dismissed media reports quoting Wang Fuk Court residents as saying they would lose their housing subsidy once they make a long-term rehousing decision. Authorities said it was also untrue that they would have to move out of...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:59:17 +0800
21 injured in Yuen Long four-vehicle collision
At least 21 people were injured following a four-vehicle collision in Yuen Long on Friday. Police received reports at about 6.30pm, saying two buses, one light truck and a private vehicle crashed on Yuen Long Highway. Nine men and 12 women suffer...

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:31:52 +0800
Lower listing bar for companies with dual-class voting
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) proposed on Friday that the bar for companies with weighted voting rights (WVR) seeking to list in the SAR be lowered as part of broader reforms to further raise the city's listing regime competitiveness. In a...

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