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 55k...

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. ...

Fifty people have been arrested in a joint operation against a syndicate alleged to be engaged in bribery and bid-rigging for major building maintenance and renovation projects. The arrests, which took in the suspected mastermind and core members o...

The Court of Appeal has dismissed the government’s appeal against a High Court ruling in 2024 that quashed the environmental approval for a public housing development on part of the Fanling Golf Course. Back in 2023, the government had taken back ...

The Standby Signal No. 1 was issued at 6.10pm on Monday as the remnant of typhoon Saudel intensified into a tropical depression. The observatory said the signal will remain in force until at least noon on Tuesday. Saudel is forecast to move across ...

Health officials announced that eligible people will be able to receive free or subsidised influenza vaccinations starting September 17 as part of the government’s annual effort to curb seasonal flu outbreaks. The Seasonal Influenza Vaccination Pr...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan said on Monday Hong Kong can play a unique and important role in the development of embodied artificial intelligence. He said the city offers an international application scenario for robots, a thriving research and dev...

Police have issued a fresh warning over a sharp rise in WhatsApp account hijacking scams, stressing that a recent dip in total monetary losses should not be mistaken as improved security. The force said it had handled 1,993 such cases between Januar...

The Observatory said it may consider issuing the the Standby Signal No. 1 on Monday, as tropical cyclone Saudel may intensify into a tropical depression as it edges towards the South China Sea and eastern Guangdong. The low pressure system is expect...

Top stories for Sunday, Aug 30, 2026 - The death toll rises in Xizang with hundreds of people missing following last week's massive mudslide. - Rescue efforts continue on the other side of the border in Nepal, where more flooding is feared. - Auth...

The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) conducted spot checks across the city on Sunday, following recent fatal incidents involving dog attacks on people and other canines. The initiative is part of a broader push to reinforce ...