Hong Kong Local

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:15:15 +0800
20 high-speed rail trips cancelled as Bavi looms large
The MTR says a total of 20 high-speed rail journeys have been cancelled on Saturday and Sunday due to adverse weather conditions. The MTR said it had been informed of the decision by mainland railway authorities. The cancellations come amid a hig...

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 13:08:48 +0800
Police continue probe into embryo samples mix-up
Police Commissioner Joe Chow on Saturday said the force is continuing to investigate the embryo samples mix-up at a fertility clinic in Central. Earlier this week, the clinic was ordered to suspend most of its services and submit a report. This came...

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 12:37:28 +0800
DSE grads face race to make up minds on offers
The Vocational Training Council is reminding students who sat for university entrance examinations to check the status of their offers and submit their acceptances by 4 pm on Wednesday. That is the day the results of the Hong Kong Diploma of Second...

Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:22:07 +0800
Public cash ruled out for any Pak Shek Kok overruns
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said on Saturday that public funds would not be needed to cover any gap resulting from the construction of Pak Shek Kok MTR station going over budget. She made the comment after authorities this week unveil...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 22:16:17 +0800
Health checks proposed for commercial drivers over 65
Commercial vehicle drivers will have to undergo physical examinations from the age of 65 in order to keep their driving licence in future, under a government proposal aimed at boosting road safety. Currently, only those aged 70 or above have to subm...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 21:17:03 +0800
Statutory injury pay proposed for gig delivery workers
The government hopes to introduce a legislative framework by the end of this year to provide statutory work injury compensation for platform workers, such as food delivery drivers. In a paper submitted to the Legislative Council, officials said they...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 20:33:10 +0800
Govt to roll out one residential site this quarter
A small plot in Kowloon for around 250 flats is the only residential site to be put up for tender this quarter under the land sale programme, with the government saying it is already more than on track to meet its housing targets. The site on Fat Kw...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 18:44:08 +0800
RTHK revitalises news, current affairs lineup on TV32
Radio Television Hong Kong (RTHK) is set to refresh its broadcast offerings on TV32 with a slate of new news and current affairs programmes beginning on July 20. The initiative was announced during the network’s "TV32 New Programme Showcase" on Fr...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 16:43:32 +0800
'HK should align with nation's space economy goals'
New People's Party chairwoman Regina Ip on Friday urged the government to take steps to align with the nation's goals for aerospace industry development as outlined in the 15th Five-Year Plan. This is among the 29 suggestions proposed to the governm...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:16:38 +0800
'Vaccine supply to be ensured by diversified sourcing'
Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said on Friday the administration will make improvements to its procurement process for the 2026-27 seasonal influenza vaccination scheme to ensure sustainable supply and boost jab rates. Lo, speaking at a Legislati...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 15:07:38 +0800
Central Kowloon Bypass re-opens following crash
The Transport Department says all Yau Ma Tei-bound lanes of the Central Kowloon Bypass have now re-opened, following a traffic accident. An articulated vehicle crashed into a concrete barrier inside the tunnel at around 9am, shedding its load onto ...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 14:12:00 +0800
DC members push for speedier Pak Shek Kok development
Concerns over the construction timeline for the new Pak Shek Kok MTR station took centre stage at a Tai Po District Council meeting on Friday, as officials revealed that the project is currently slated for completion by 2033 or earlier. According to...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 12:59:02 +0800
Woman arrested for alleged puppy smuggling bid
Customs officers have arrested a 57-year-old woman for allegedly trying to smuggle a puppy through Lo Wu crossing, the government said on Friday. Customs and Excise Department officers intercepted the mainland resident and found the puppy – with a...

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 11:35:41 +0800
'Pak Shek Kok residential development will be private'
Permanent Secretary for Development (Planning and Lands) Doris Ho said authorities had considered a mix of public and private housing in Pak Shek Kok, but ultimately decided on private units only. Speaking on an RTHK radio programme on Friday, she ...

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 22:15:45 +0800
EduHK welcomes move to relocate sports centre
The Education University of Hong Kong (EduHK) has welcomed a government proposal to move its sports centre from Pak Shek Kok to a site adjacent to its main campus in Tai Po, as part of plans to build the new Pak Shek Kok MTR station. The school expe...

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:41:01 +0800
Pak Shek Kok MTR station to be completed by 2033
The government has unveiled a revised development plan for Pak Shek Kok MTR station, with a target completion date of 2033. In the blueprint submitted by the Development Bureau to the Tai Po District Council, the government is looking to construct t...

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:45:34 +0800
Jobs, NM housing part of DAB policy push
DAB lawmakers have come up with 54 suggestions across five sectors for two upcoming blueprints – the SAR's first five-year plan and the Chief Executive's Policy Address. The proposals, the party said, included ideas such as ensuring employment fo...

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:07:44 +0800
Dogs-in-eateries policy off to smooth start: govt
Hong Kong got off to a smooth start on the first day of a new policy that allows dogs into designated eateries, Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan said. Following the successful launch of the initial pilot phase, he indicated that th...

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 17:22:56 +0800
'Student anxiety lower this year ahead of DSE results'
A youth group on Thursday said it found that student stress levels are lower compared to last year ahead of the release of Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam results next week. A survey by the Hong Kong Federation of Youth Groups (HKFYG) foun...

Thu, 09 Jul 2026 16:58:05 +0800
Fashion Fest to align with Centrestage trade event
The Hong Kong Fashion Fest will return for a third straight year from September 1 to 14, featuring eight flagship programmes under the theme "Rhythm of the Heart". The event was first launched in 2024 following Chief Executive John Lee's proposal to...

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