Customs officers have arrested 10 individuals and seized around 240 kilos of suspected narcotics, with an estimated street value of HK$56 million, following a month-long international anti-trafficking operation. Dubbed "Flame Mesh", the enforcement ...

The Primary Healthcare Commission announced on Tuesday that nine Elderly Health Centres will be gradually integrated into the district health network starting from October 5. The changes will see the number of service points expand from 18 to more t...

The Consumer Council has urged medicine and supplement stores to rectify unscrupulous sales practices amid a surge in adverse reactions. The call came as it revealed on Tuesday that the number of complaints against medicine and supplement products r...

The independent committee investigating the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po last November has secured Chief Executive John Lee's approval to delay the submission of its report, pushing the deadline to the end of October. "Issues within our t...

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun on Tuesday said authorities would try and release an improved Heat Stress at Work Warning system before the end of this month. The three-tiered system came under public and expert criticism after remaining...

The Consumer Council on Tuesday urged the electrical appliances sector to step up quality control measures and spell out responsibilities among relevant parties to avoid disputes with customers. The watchdog said it had received more than 8,400 rele...

A need to save on costs is the main reason behind a decision to stop offering permanent employment to postal staff completing their probation starting in September, the head of Hongkong Post said on Tuesday. Under the new policy, some 200 postmen an...

Police on Monday said two dogs have succumbed to their injuries after a large dog was suspected of attacking them in Yuen Long. The force said they were alerted by a dog owner at about 3pm on Monday that his 17-year-old poodle was attacked by a dog ...

The Transport Department said on Monday that dedicated lanes for public transport have been set up on Fanling Highway and San Tin Highway to a road connecting to the new Huanggang port ahead of its opening. Writing on social media, the department s...

Top stories for Monday, Aug 17, 2026 - Xi Jinping hails Jiang Zemin on what would have been his 100th birthday. - Extreme weather puts a dent in mainland factory activity and retail sales. - Donald Trump condemns his own country's military drills ...

The DAB has proposed that Hong Kong shift its push to attract talent from one that's driven by volume to one that's industry focused so as to better build it into an international hub for the highly skilled. The government has put in place a series ...

The Hong Kong Tourism Board said provisional figures for visitor arrivals in July added up to 4.5 million, representing a three percent year-on-year increase, thanks to a series of major international MICE events and activities. "Among these, the Ch...

Hong Kong’s sports industry generated HK$46 billion in new economic value in 2024, accounting for 1.5 percent of the city’s total output, according to the Census and Statistics Department. In an article published on Monday, the department noted ...

Outstanding squash players in the upcoming Asian Games in Nagoya, Japan will receive cash rewards of up to HK$300,000 per athlete under a special initiative established by the Squash Association of Hong Kong, China. Individual gold medallists will r...

The Travel Industry Council (TIC) said Hong Kong must work to expand its visitor source markets, while leveraging on Beijing's visa-free transit policy to strengthen its role as a travel gateway to the mainland. TIC chairman Tommy Tam noted the SAR ...

The University of Hong Kong's President and Vice-Chancellor Xiang Zhang has laid out a series of key initiatives he hopes to see through before stepping down in 2028. Zhang announced his departure last month, confirming he would not seek a third ter...

Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Monday said the government is planning to hold at least one joint drill with authorities in Shenzhen to test out the readiness of the new Huanggang port facility. Tang said two previous drills, held last Thursda...

It's a career path she never expected, but Dr Carol Ng says she wouldn't have it any other way. The paediatric radiologist at Hong Kong Children's Hospital uses cutting-edge imaging and virtual reality to help young patients suffering from rare con...

Top stories for Sunday, Aug 16, 2026 - The Chief Executive urges young people to cultivate a deep sense of patriotism and help rejuvenate the nation. - Paul Chan expresses optimism regarding Hong Kong's economic trajectory for the rest of year. - ...

A mediation expert is calling on families and schools to prioritise emotional well-being over exam results as the new school year approaches. The appeal follows a new survey revealing that nearly half of all students consider academic pressure thei...