Chief Executive John Lee cited new Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse's extensive government experience as a crucial asset for the role as he announced her appointment on Monday. She replaces acting secretary Clement Woo, w...

Hong Kong's graft watchdog on Monday announced that a joint operation held with police has resulted in the arrests of 42 people over offences ranging from alleged bribery in securing several buildings' maintenance projects, to operating illegal gambl...

Survivors of the Wang Fuk Court fire on Monday told a hearing about the deadly blaze that residents of the estate were often barred from attending meetings where important decisions were made. Yip Ka-kui, from Wang Tai House, said he recalled seein...

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan reaffirmed on Monday Hong Kong’s commitment to achieving carbon neutrality before 2050. Speaking at a summit during the Hong Kong Climate Week 2026, he outlined some key developments in the city's...

The State Council on Monday appointed former government official Janice Tse as Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs, according to the Xinhua News Agency. It said she was nominated by Chief Executive John Lee. Tse takes over from acting...

The driver of a private car was killed on Sunday after he passed out behind the wheel. According to the police, the 64-year-old man reportedly collapsed when his car was travelling near Sha Tau Kok Road-Lung Yeuk Tau in Sheung Shui shortly after 3pm...

The director of Art Basel Hong Kong said an agreement for the SAR to become its exclusive regional host for the next five years is a “two-way commitment” to develop an art ecosystem. Angelle Siyang-Le on Sunday told RTHK that the five-year partn...

The Education Bureau said on Sunday it was very concerned about reports that a school run by a mainland educational institution is suspected of enrolling students before its registration was approved. The bureau said it's still processing the regist...

The lawmaker representing the medical sector on Sunday called for stricter alarm awareness and safety checks, following an incident in which a child in intensive care was in cardiac arrest for nine minutes before a nurse discovered it. David Lam mad...

Sports sector lawmaker Kenneth Fok on Sunday called on the authorities in the Greater Bay Area to look into forming a coalition in a bid to secure the rights to host major sporting events in future. Speaking after taking part in a running event at t...

Development minister Bernadette Linn said on Sunday that the SAR government was encouraged by the Singaporean prime minister's visit to the Northern Metropolis during his stay in Hong Kong. Lawrence Wong was in town for three days, and Linn said fo...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said tensions in the Middle East have so far had a limited direct impact on Hong Kong, but if the conflict persists it would unavoidably affect global interest rates and capital flows. Writing on his weekly bl...

The Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority on Sunday proposed a new surcharge on employers who fail to settle outstanding MPF contributions. Currently, the late-payment surcharge is a flat rate of five percent. The authority said it issues ov...

A Hong Kong resident has been rescued and transferred to Thailand after being held against his will and forced to carry out "illegal work" in Myanmar. In a statement, the Security Bureau said its task force earlier received a request for assistance...

Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong said on Saturday that plans are in place to deal with the extra demand for electricity once the Sandy Ridge data facility in the Northern Metropolis comes online. Speaking at a groundbreakin...

Charges may be levelled against contractors if cigarette butts are found around construction and major renovation sites during inspections proposed under imminent regulatory changes implementing a complete smoking ban following the tragic Wang Fuk Co...

The government said on Saturday that residents returning to their flats to salvage belongings in the seven Wang Fuk Court blocks scorched in the November inferno would be allowed to go up to their homes in groups of up to four. However, the actual n...

Customs officers on Friday arrested two fitness centre employees in Mong Kok for allegedly using aggressive tactics to entice customers into purchasing fitness packages, with one case involving HK$170,000. Johnny Chong, a divisional commander at the...

The MTR Corporation on Friday said it would again keep its fares at existing levels this year, marking the second fare freeze by the railway giant since its pricing formula was reformed in 2023. In a statement, it also said it would continue to offe...

Services on the East Rail line are gradually resuming on Friday evening, the MTR said, after they were suspended between Mong Kok East and Tai Wai stations following an intrusion onto the track area late in the afternoon. "The incident on the East R...