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Thu, 14 May 2026 16:10:28 +0800Woman still in critical condition after taxi crash
A 31-year-old woman remains in critical condition following a serious traffic accident in Sau Mau Ping on Wednesday, in which a taxi mounted the pavement and struck two female pedestrians.
A 70-year-old man was driving the taxi downhill along Chun W...
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:58:47 +0800Letters of offer issued to Wang Fuk Court owners
The government said it started issuing letters of offer to all Wang Fuk Court homeowners on Thursday.
Owners wishing to sell their flats back to the administration, whether they opt for a cash payment or flat-for-flat arrangement, must sign and retu...
Thu, 14 May 2026 15:22:04 +0800'Diabetes drug can help recovering stroke patients'
The Chinese University's Faculty of Medicine said on Thursday that a commonly prescribed diabetes drug can improve recovery outcomes for severe stroke patients.
The drug, clinically known as GLP-1 receptor agonists (GLP-1RA), has been found to provi...
Thu, 14 May 2026 13:36:37 +0800ACs' energy efficiency varies by up to 33pc
The Consumer Council on Thursday said that the cooling energy efficiency for air-conditioners can differ substantially even though they all have a grade one energy label.
It collaborated with the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) ...
Thu, 14 May 2026 12:15:37 +0800'Drone retailers should show regulatory information'
The Consumer Council on Thursday called on drone shops to display regulatory information on small unmanned aircraft (SUA) and strengthen frontline staff's understanding of relevant regulations.
The council said it had visited 17 physical shops and b...
Thu, 14 May 2026 05:20:33 +0800Losses from hacking crimes surge despite case drop
Police have urged the public to be on their guard against new forms of cybersecurity threats, as total losses from hacking crimes surged nearly 70 percent in the first quarter of 2026.
Total losses from these crimes reached HK$21.2 million between J...
Wed, 13 May 2026 20:46:45 +0800RTHK, Macao broadcaster sign MOU to boost cooperation
RTHK signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Macao's public broadcaster Teledifusão de Macau, SA (TDM) on Wednesday to strengthen programme exchange and talent development.
Director of Broadcasting Angelina Kwan and Director of the Executive Comm...
Wed, 13 May 2026 18:31:20 +0800HK Express, HK Airlines to cut fuel surcharges
HK Express and Hong Kong Airlines have announced reductions to their fuel surcharges in response to easing costs, days after Cathay Pacific said it would be cutting its fees.
HK Express said the surcharge for flights from Hong Kong to destinations o...
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:42:59 +0800Woman dead, four injured in Ngau Tau Kok accident
A taxi driver was arrested on Wednesday for suspected dangerous driving causing death after an accident in Ngau Tau Kok left one person dead and four others injured.
Police said the incident happened close to 2pm, when the 70-year-old driver, who wa...
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:33:26 +0800'Versatile AI talents needed amid profound shifts'
Two lawmakers on Wednesday said more university subsidies and high-tech internship opportunities are needed, as the city's labour market undergoes a structural shift amid the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence.
It comes after data release...
Wed, 13 May 2026 15:17:43 +0800First HK-made payload to stay in orbit for two years
Researchers behind the city’s first home-grown scientific payload deployed at the Tiangong Space Station on Wednesday said the device will be in orbit for at least two years to track the nation’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Developed by researcher...
Wed, 13 May 2026 12:38:54 +0800Guy Bradley takes over as Cathay Pacific chair
Hong Kong's flagship carrier, Cathay Pacific, on Wednesday said Guy Bradley would take over as chairman.
He succeeds Patrick Healy who retires after more than three decades of service to the Swire Group.
Bradley, who's also the chairman of Swire P...
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:33:22 +0800Wang Chi House residents return for round two
Residents of Wang Chi House gathered early on Wednesday morning in Tai Po, as the sole block that was untouched by last November’s fire opened its doors for a second time, allowing residents to retrieve their personal belongings.
Over the next fiv...
Wed, 13 May 2026 11:07:04 +0800New commercial vehicle toll waiver takes effect Sunday
A 50-percent toll waiver for all commercial vehicles will come to effect from May 17, the inter-departmental task force on monitoring fuel supply announced on Wednesday.
All buses, goods vehicles, light buses and taxies using all government tolled t...
Tue, 12 May 2026 22:30:22 +0800'Wang Fuk owners to get HK$127m in refunds'
It is understood that HK$127 million will be refunded to Wang Fuk Court homeowners after renovation works there were cut short by last November’s deadly inferno.
That would mean homeowners who have paid six instalments of the maintenance fee are ...
Tue, 12 May 2026 19:39:38 +0800Sub-par ride-hailing vehicles may have permits revoked
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Tuesday said vehicles providing ride-hailing services could have their permits revoked in future if they fail to meet requirements.
Chan also said the government will conduct an annual review of pe...
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:36:09 +0800Two arrested after puppy dumped in Mong Kok bin
Two women have been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after a puppy was dumped in a rubbish bin in Mong Kok.
The three-month-old golden retriever, discovered on May 9 in an alley behind Hak Po Street, was later put down after being diagnosed ...
Tue, 12 May 2026 17:05:42 +0800Police receive two reports over Canvas hacking attack
Police on Tuesday said they have received two requests for assistance in relation to a cyber attack on the global education platform Canvas.
Chief Superintendent Raymond Lam said one report was filed by a local institution.
The other allegedly inv...
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:50:33 +08005,700 homes hit by power outage in Tsing Yi
Power giant CLP said on Tuesday that around 5,700 households in Tsing Yi experienced an outage on Monday night due to a supply system fault.
The incident at 11.51pm left residents of Ching Wah Court and Cheung Hong Estate without electricity.
Power...
Tue, 12 May 2026 11:46:32 +080010 hurt in truck-bus crash in Sau Mau Ping
Ten people were injured in a collision between a truck and a double-decker bus in Sau Mau Ping early on Tuesday.
Police were alerted at around 6.20am to the incident, which saw the truck end up on its side after a collision with the KMB bus outside ...