Hong Kong Island was afire with the thrill of competitive adrenaline and festive excitement on Friday as rowers competed in the annual dragon boat races to mark the Tuen Ng Festival. In Stanley, the extravaganza drew 185 local and international team...

Welfare Secretary Chris Sun on Friday outlined why the government is shifting away from a solely income-based poverty line in the fight against hardship. Speaking on an RTHK radio programme, he detailed its new "multi-dimensional analysis framework"...

Chief Executive John Lee has expressed strong confidence in the city’s talent acquisition drive, revealing that more than 290,000 professionals have arrived in the SAR in recent years, easily surpassing the government's target. In an interview mar...

Chief Executive John Lee said Hong Kong needs to remain vigilant against ongoing national security threats, saying the greatest danger lies in complacency. In an interview marking his four years in office, he quoted the Chinese saying “Forgetting ...

Chief Executive John Lee has pledged to intensify efforts to tackle Hong Kong’s housing shortage and further lower the wait for public housing. He said encouraging progress has been made but that the battle is far from over. In an interview revie...

Chief Executive John Lee met Hong Kong members of the National People's Congress (NPC) and the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) on Thursday to gather views on the city's first five-year plan. A public consultation on the bl...

Towngas said it will raise basic tariff by 4.4 percent to HK$1.25 cents per megajoules (MJ) starting August 1. At the same time, the fixed monthly maintenance charge will go up by HK$1 to HK$11. Under the increment, the firm said about 65 percent o...

The Black Rainstorm Warning was issued at 6.35pm as it came into effect for the second time on Thursday. The Observatory said it means heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, surpassing 70 millimetres in an hour, and i...

Hong Kong has risen to second place in global competitiveness in a worldwide ranking, gaining ground for a third consecutive year to its highest placing since 2019. Published by the International Institute for Management Development, the World Comp...

The government has hailed its targeted poverty alleviation strategy a success, saying its three flagship initiatives have met or exceeded all performance indicators. An impact report released on Thursday showed major improvements in household incom...

Hong Kong Customs said they seized about 81 kilogrammes of suspected cannabis buds at the airport worth around HK$14.5 million, and arrested a local male passenger. The suspect, who travelled from Thailand, was stopped by officers during a baggage c...

The Housing Authority on Thursday approved two schemes aimed at enriching the housing ladder, as stated in the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Address. A pilot scheme will be introduced to allow those who have owned a subsidised-sale flat for 10 year...

The year's second Black Rainstorm Warning was in effect for more than two hours on Thursday as heavy rain lashed the region, while authorities responded to dozens of flooding reports. The black signal was issued at 12.55pm, replacing the red signal ...

Chief Executive John Lee on Thursday said the SAR will grasp opportunities brought by a tech revolution to contribute to the nation's development in building a modern industrial system, and propel its carmaking industry. Officiating at the 2026 Inte...

Four local universities have ranked among the top 50 institutions in a global university ranking. In the QS World University Rankings 2027, the University of Hong Kong ranks highest among Hong Kong institutions, securing 11th place – the same rank...

Chief Executive John Lee on Wednesday met the governor of Hainan province Liu Xiaoming at Government House to exchange views on deepening cooperation. Lee said he was delighted to meet Liu, who led a delegation to the SAR for a tourism and culture p...

Senior Beijing official Xia Baolong has affirmed Hong Kong’s efforts in drafting the city’s first five-year plan and various development projects, according to Chief Executive John Lee. Speaking to the media after seeing off the director of the ...

A teacher's union has welcomed the unveiling of a blueprint for the implementation of digital education in primary and secondary schools, saying it provides the sector with a clear roadmap for digital transformation. The Hong Kong Federation of Educ...

Senior Beijing official Xia Baolong inspected new Huanggang Port facilities on Wednesday, as he continues his two-day visit in the SAR. Security chief Chris Tang said Xia was accompanied by Chief Executive John Lee, as well as representatives from b...

Primary and secondary school teachers in the city will be required to receive 30 hours of digital education training every three years, starting in the coming academic year. The new requirement came as the Education Bureau on Wednesday unveiled a bl...