This year's National Day fireworks display will feature various patterns of the sun, as it marks the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The 23-minute show will be divided into eight segments, involving over 30,000 f...

Former activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty in court on Wednesday to the charge of collusion with a foreign country or with external elements to endanger national security. The prosecution told the High Court that Wong and Nathan Law had reached an...

The City University of Hong Kong on Wednesday said it would take disciplinary action following reports of inappropriate behaviour that allegedly occurred during its orientation camp. The university was responding to a video clip circulating online t...

Medical sector lawmaker David Lam on Wednesday accused several medical centres of fraud for claiming to offer a vaccine that prevents multiple cancers without supporting clinical data. The Department of Health said in an earlier statement that it wa...

The ICAC has launched a new set of integrity assurance standards for government computer systems, featuring 12 core control measures designed to enhance system security and track irregular activity. Starting in July, government bureaus and departmen...

The Hong Kong Observatory said on Wednesday that it will assess the need of issuing a higher storm signal later this week as Saudel is expected to come closer to the SAR. According to the present forecast, Saudel will linger over the northeastern pa...

Health chief Lo Chung-mau said Hong Kong must play to its strengths and support the country's biopharmaceutical innovation and application. Speaking on RTHK's "Vision 15: Hong Kong's Chapter", Lo said the SAR has clear advantages – high‑quality ...

Top stories for Tuesday, Sep 1, 2026 - Schools go back and there's a new campus for pupils affected by the Wang Fuk Court disaster. - Hong Kong, China to send 580 athletes to this month's Asian Games in Japan. - A memorial's held for those killed ...

The city’s privacy watchdog on Tuesday said more than 33,000 people may have been affected in a recent data breach at online shopping platform Neigbuy. The company said it detected a suspected cyber attack last month, resulting in the unauthorised...

The observatory said the Standby Signal No. 1 would remain in force for the rest of the day and Wednesday morning, but the chances of a No. 3 signal are not high. The standby signal is in effect as Tropical Cyclone Saudel was skirting at over 200 ki...

The principal of a primary school in Tseung Kwan O said on Tuesday that its merger with a sister school will not weaken its commitment to students, with the school setting aside HK$1.8 million this academic year to subsidise extracurricular activitie...

The Hong Kong International School Association Limited (HKISAL) and the Lutheran Church–Missouri Synod (LCMS) have reached a confidential mediated settlement, bringing an end to their legal proceedings and officially dissolving their governance rel...

Secretary for Education Christine Choi announced on Tuesday a series of enhanced measures aimed at bolstering support for non-Chinese speaking students and facilitating their smooth integration into the education system. Speaking in a ceremony at th...

Hong Kong, China is sending 580 athletes to the Asian Games in Nagoya this month, with Chief Executive John Lee expressing confidence on Tuesday that they can surpass the achievements of past contingents. He was speaking after officially handing the...

It's the first day of school after the summer break, but instead of drowsy faces and yawns, students at a Tai Po primary school showed up with excitement and enthusiasm as they reunited at its new campus for the first time in months. Tuesday also ma...

The Observatory says the Standby Signal No. 1 will remain in force at least until 6pm Tuesday, although strong winds are not expected across the city throughout the day. At 6am, Tropical Depression Saudel packed maximum sustained winds of about 55km...

Patients suffering from chronic hives can enjoy more treatment options, as a new drug targeting the disease has been approved for registration in Hong Kong under the “1+” mechanism, the government said on Monday. Under the mechanism, new drugs t...

The government said 99.1 percent of Wang Fuk Court homeowners – or 1,967 households – have accepted its buyout offer, as the deadline for acceptance ended on Monday at 5pm. Some acceptance letters might be delivered by post later, with the Housi...

Top stories for Monday, Aug 31, 2026 - President Xi Jinping says China is sparing no effort to rescue people in Xizang following the deadly mudslide and floods. - The government loses an appeal over its Fanling golf course flats plan. - The Middle...

The government on Monday said Hong Kong’s retail performance remained resilient in July, as the value of total retail sales rose by 4.5 percent from a year earlier to HK$31 billion. This marks the 15th straight month of expansion in retail sales. ...