Twenty-one people have been arrested in an operation targeting a triad-linked corruption syndicate accused of influencing renovation projects at two residential estates in Kwun Tong. Among those apprehended last week were core members of the group, ...

Tourism Commissioner Angelina Cheung on Friday said a number of cruise terminal operators had expressed interest in taking over the Kai Tak facility since the government's launch of an open tender last month. Speaking on RTHK’s Backchat programme,...

Temperatures fell noticeably on Friday, with morning lows down to 12 degrees or below across various districts — about four to five degrees lower than on Thursday. The Cold Weather Warning, issued on Thursday afternoon, remains in force. The Obs...

Shares of mainland AI chip designer Shanghai Biren Technology surged on their Hong Kong debut on Friday, kicking off the financial hub's first listing of 2026 with a bang. Biren shares opened at HK$35.70 each, above the offer price of HK$19.60. The...

A hotel representative on Friday said mainlanders had stayed longer in Hong Kong over the New Year period as they enjoyed a three-day holiday this year. Speaking on an RTHK radio programme, the chief operations officer at Miramar Group, Alan Chan, s...

The Hospital Authority said on Friday there was a slight drop in the number of patients seeking treatment at accident and emergency departments after fees increased from New Year's Day, but more time is needed to assess the impact on services. The n...

The MTR Corporation's new chief executive officer on Friday said she will focus on enhancing railway service quality, assets and system resilience during her three-year tenure. On the first day in her new role, Jeny Yeung told reporters that she is ...

The new legal aid director on Friday pledged to support eligible Tai Po fire residents in their legal process as Chan Chak-ming takes up the new role on his first day. He said a dedicated team of the Legal Aid Department will offer support measures....

A 13-year-old girl has been arrested in connection with an assault on a 15-year-old girl at the Kwun Tong Promenade in the early hours of New Year’s Day. Police say the alleged attack occurred at around 1am on Thursday. Video of the incident h...

Hong Kong’s rich cinematic heritage and tourism are coming together at a historic venue in Yau Ma Tei, with the launch of a new exhibition designed to boost cultural engagement and economic activity. Speaking at the opening ceremony of the "Yau Ma...

Some motorists said they would be more cautious in choosing where to park as tougher penalties for illegal parking and other traffic offences took effect on Thursday. The fixed penalty for illegal parking – which has remained unchanged for more th...

The new Legislative Council term officially begins on Thursday, and all 90 lawmakers swore an oath of allegiance at a ceremony in Legco officiated by Chief Executive John Lee. Incumbents and newcomers took their oaths in their order of seniority, b...

Hong Kong celebrated the arrival of its first newborns of 2026 with a boy arriving exactly at midnight on Thursday. The child, weighing 3.2 kilogrammes, was delivered at the Chinese University of Hong Kong Medical Centre and is his parents' firstbor...

Inspectors from the Tobacco and Alcohol Control Office will begin checking new non-smoking areas after the government's new anti-smoking regulations came into effect on Thursday, as part of an enhanced campaign that will last two weeks. Under the ne...

The government's reform to Hong Kong's public healthcare service charges took effect at midnight on Thursday, with a small number of patients benefiting from transitional arrangements. The new fee structure, implemented after the stroke of midnight ...

A street cleaner has died after being hit by a goods vehicle in Yau Ma Tei on New Year's Eve. She had been transporting refuse to the junction of Waterloo Road and Ferry Street when she was hit by the vehicle as it made a left turn from Waterloo Road...

New public healthcare service fees, along with increased penalties for traffic violations and smoking offences, will take effect in Hong Kong on Thursday. A major reform of public healthcare service charges will be implemented at midnight on the fir...

Chief Executive John Lee said the government would focus on improving people’s well-being and sense of security, as well as strengthening innovation and technology development in the coming year. In his New Year’s message, Lee described 2025 as ...

World peace, health, happiness and cherishing loved ones were among the most common New Year wishes voiced by revellers who gathered in Central on Wednesday evening preparing to ring in 2026. Many people who flocked to the area for the New Year's Ev...

Members of the public heading to Central for the New Year’s Eve countdown are urged to use public transport, as road closures begin in phases from Wednesday afternoon. The Transport Department said road closures began progressively from 2pm on str...