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Tue, 26 May 2026 13:50:28 +0800
CE calls on educators to embrace tech in teaching
Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday called on teachers to utilise technologies in their teaching, pointing out the nation has emphasised the need to deepen the integrated reform of education, technology and talent in its 15th Five-Year Plan. He made...

Tue, 26 May 2026 13:09:01 +0800
Hospital calls to come with prefix IDs amid scam fears
The Hospital Authority said its new standardised caller identification prefixes has been put into operation to make it more convenient for patients and their families to access medical care as many refuse to answer its calls out of concern they may b...

Tue, 26 May 2026 12:02:05 +0800
China Mobile set to boost investment in Central Asia
Telecom giant China Mobile International (CMI) has announced plans to boost investment in Central Asia over the coming years, citing exponential economic growth and rapid digital transformation in the region. “At the current level, I would say it'...

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:50:30 +0800
Road-safety vehicle 'averted a more serious accident'
A motorists' group said a highway maintenance shadow vehicle played its part in preventing a serious traffic accident from happening on Monday when a double-decker bus ran into it on Tsing Kwai Highway. A total of 24 people sustained minor injuries ...

Tue, 26 May 2026 11:32:31 +0800
School body apologises over swearing incident
The governing body of a school in Tuen Mun on Tuesday issued an apology expressing deep regret over an incident involving its student exchange group in Singapore last week. Online video showed a man — widely believed to be the school’s principal...

Tue, 26 May 2026 07:24:38 +0800
HK investment firm eyes connector role in Central Asia
The head of a private equity firm who's part of Chief Executive John Lee's upcoming delegation to Central Asia says he'll be looking to further connect Middle Eastern investors with local businesses. Cliff Zhang, the CEO and co-founder of Templewate...

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:42:34 +0800
24 people injured in accident on Tsing Kwai Highway
Police said more than 20 people sustained minor injuries following a collision between a double-decker bus and a construction vehicle on the Tsing Kwai Highway shortly after 2pm on Monday. Officers said the bus driver was briefly trapped before be...

Mon, 25 May 2026 15:24:07 +0800
Lai an 'ideal candidate for Shenzhou-23 mission'
Hong Kong’s first-ever payload expert in space Lai Ka-ying will operate a locally designed observatory that tracks greenhouse gas emissions during her mission aboard the Tiangong space station. Lai and the rest of the Shenzhou-23 crew docked at th...

Mon, 25 May 2026 11:52:18 +0800
CE hails mission as Lai Ka-ying begins space dream
Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday extended his congratulations on the successful launch of Shenzhou-23, paying tribute to its crew members. They include the Hong Kong SAR's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying, the mission's payload expert. In a statement...

Mon, 25 May 2026 06:27:50 +0800
Kwok Ka-ming and Janet Kung crowned Bun King and Queen
Twelve competitors scrambled up a 14-metre bun tower at the stroke of midnight on Monday (May 25), marking the climax of Hong Kong’s annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival. Nine men and three women vied to grab as many buns as possible within a three-min...

Sun, 24 May 2026 18:53:44 +0800
Parade, festive treats highlight Bun Festival
It was fun and games on Cheung Chau on Sunday as revellers celebrated the annual Bun Festival by enjoying a colourful parade and tasting festive "peace buns". Child performers got top billing as they took part in the parade held in the afternoon. T...

Sun, 24 May 2026 16:31:36 +0800
FS sees stronger HK-Europe ties moving forward
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong and Europe can step up cooperation further as European countries show a "strong desire for change" amid an evolving global landscape. Writing in his weekly blog, Chan said his talks with business and poli...

Sun, 24 May 2026 15:07:37 +0800
CE wishes HK first astronaut a successful trip
Chief Executive John Lee held a video call with Hong Kong's first astronaut Lai Ka-ying to wish her success ahead of her historic space mission. Lai has been selected as a payload specialist for the Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission, which is schedul...

Sun, 24 May 2026 13:33:45 +0800
Electricity bills expected to peak in August
The head of the government's Energy Advisory Committee on Sunday said he expected electricity bills to be at their highest in August. Committee chairman Simon Wong made the remarks on a TVB programme. The city's power companies had earlier announc...

Sun, 24 May 2026 11:49:10 +0800
HK embraces super value-adder role in Central Asia
Hong Kong must transform itself into a more diversified international hub and embrace the role of a "super value-adder" for multinational firms, according to Heiwai Tang, Associate Dean of HKU Business School. Speaking after a radio programme on Sun...

Sat, 23 May 2026 20:11:21 +0800
Wang Fuk sales choice 'not linked to owners' meeting'
A looming Wang Fuk Court owners' meeting should not be a factor for those deciding whether or not to accept a blanket government offer for their property rights, Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak said on Saturday. She was speaking after...

Sat, 23 May 2026 18:43:37 +0800
First HK astronaut brings Lion Rock spirit to mission
Lai Ka-ying, Hong Kong's first astronaut who has been selected to be a payload specialist for Sunday's Shenzhou-23 spaceflight mission, said on Saturday she felt very honoured and thankful to be chosen. "I will do my best to finish all the work, and...

Sat, 23 May 2026 17:42:19 +0800
Hung Shui Kiu park 'getting interest from top firms'
The newly appointed chairman of the Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park’s board of directors, Jeffrey Lam, said a number of firms have shown interest in joining the industrial park under the Northern Metropolis project. Lam, who is also an executive counc...

Sat, 23 May 2026 16:30:30 +0800
Jordan fire 'shows need for race on subdivided units'
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho on Saturday said implementation in line with Basic Housing Units Ordinance requirements for subdivided flats must be pursued with determination. Her comments came after a fire broke out in a subdivided flat on the 13t...

Sat, 23 May 2026 14:03:33 +0800
Call for light housing switch from subdivided flats
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho said the queue for public housing units will continue to drop, with light public housing that was rolled out in 2024 continuing to play a significant role. Speaking on a radio programme, she called on those people who...

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