Police said on Sunday that they smashed a crime syndicate following an anti-triad operation and arrested 147 people, including the suspected mastermind and key members. They're accused of using stooge accounts to launder HK$600 million between Janua...

The one-month adaptation period for allowing dogs into designated restaurants drew to a close on Sunday, with the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) describing the rollout as smooth. The number of participating establishments grew from...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong's mega events have given the local economy a solid lift, with strong visitor turnout and sustained retail growth in the first half of this year. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Chan revealed that over 130 ...

Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday said the government was on track to completing the city's first five-year plan, with September the target month for unveiling the blueprint. During the second district consultation session for the five-year plan a...

Top stories for Saturday, Aug 8, 2026 - Authorities probe an assault and suspected suicide case in Wong Tai Sin. - Scorching heat sweeps across Hong Kong as Severe Typhoon Dolphin edges closer to eastern China. - Colombia's new president vows to c...

A think tank has urged authorities to step up efforts to address addictive social media use among children and adolescents. Ray Poon, research director of PoD Research Institute, said now might be a good time for Hong Kong to consider stronger regu...

Police said a violent assault and a suspected suicide in Wong Tai Sin on Saturday morning were sparked by an ongoing noise dispute between neighbours. The incident came to light at Chiu Sin House in Upper Wong Tai Sin Estate after a security guard f...

Severe Typhoon Dolphin is bringing extremely hot weather to Hong Kong, as the huge storm system heads towards a landfall further north. The mercury hit a high of 34.7 degrees at the observatory headquarters at 4pm, the highest so far this year. At...

Police are investigating an assault and a suspected suicide in Wong Tai Sin on Saturday morning. Police were called to Upper Wong Tai Sin Estate at 7.19 am after a security guard had found a man bleeding inside a lift at Chiu Sin House. The 26-ye...

An infectious diseases expert is calling on people to get vaccinated against flu, as cases here continue to rise over the summer. Dr Mike Kwan, president of the Asian Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, said this especially applied to vulne...

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau will head a business delegation to Kuala Lumpur on Monday to explore business opportunities in Malaysia. Speaking on a radio programme on Saturday, he said the objective was to pair up bu...

Top stories for Friday, Aug 7, 2026 - A teenage gunman kills at least seven people in Thailand. - Rising demand for high-tech goods gives China's exports a boost. - United States takes action aimed at reducing China's hold on polysilicon.

A drill involving around 1,000 people will take place at the Hong Kong Port Area of the redeveloped Huanggang port next Thursday to test transport operations, according to Secretary for Security Chris Tang. Speaking to reporters on Friday, Tang not...

Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Friday said the government aims to table legislative amendments to improve Hong Kong's sexual offence laws by the end of this year. The proposed changes include specifying 11 circumstances under which a victim w...

Chief Executive John Lee said the government will continue to lobby support for the SAR's early accession to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership during a meeting with the Secretary-General of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (As...

A union on Friday urged the Labour Department to raise awareness of its work guidelines for hot weather days, after a survey revealed that more than half of outdoor workers are unfamiliar with them. Its guidance notes on prevention of heat stroke at...

A burst pipe in North Point caused traffic and water supply disruptions on Friday morning. The Water Supplies Department said that a fresh water main began to leak, resulting in part of Fook Yum Road being temporarily closed for emergency repairs. ...

A lawmaker said on Friday new consumer protection regulations for the Greater Bay Area will help consumers make better choices and strengthen trust in cross‑boundary shopping. Under the plan, consumer councils in Guangdong, Hong Kong and Macao wil...

Kai Tak Sports Park CEO Andrew Kam says the organisation's top priority is to promote and elevate sports in Hong Kong, while non-sporting events like concerts are lower down the list. Speaking on RTHK's "On Broadcast Drive" programme, Kam said venue...

Top stories for Thursday, Aug 6, 2026 - Chinese University reveals its own five-year plan. - Police arrest 25 people suspected of loan-sharking. - CLP sees its profit rise by 6.6 percent in the first half of the year.