News and public affairs from across Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's first five-year plan sets goals to raise R&D spending to 3 per cent of GDP and manufacturing value-added to 5.5 per cent by 2030. The government will build three science parks and five research institutes to boost innovation.
The Hong Kong Union of Employment Agencies has urged employers to communicate more closely with agencies to manage caregiving stress, following the alleged murder of a 93-year-old woman at Tak Long Estate in Kai Tak. Chairman Thomas Chan Tung-fung called abuse intolerable and highlighted communicati
Hong Kong's leader told a tech forum that developing new quality productive forces through innovation is a 'must-answer question', outlining plans to align with national strategies, boost collaboration, and leverage the city's global advantages.
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has ordered a suspension of trading in shares of Sichuan Baicha Baidao Industrial, operator of the ChaPanda tea chain, effective from 9 am on Tuesday. The halt was directed under Rule 8(1) of the Securities and Futures (Stock Market Listing) Rules, with
Thirty Hong Kong teachers and students completed an eight-day Sichuan culinary training in Chengdu, culminating in a graduation dinner on October 9. The program, organized by the Greater Bay Area Homeland Youth Community Foundation and VTC's Chinese Culinary Institute, aimed to deepen culinary excha
Hong Kong shares opened lower on Tuesday, with the Hang Seng Index falling 0.41 per cent. Chipmakers and tech giants weighed on the market, while Haidilao shares fell after a loan plan for its chairman.
A 52-year-old Indonesian domestic helper has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 93-year-old woman died from multiple bruises in Kai Tak. Separately, the ICAC charged six people over an alleged bribery and fraud syndicate linked to Hong Kong Cyberport's Digital Transformation Support Pilot
A fire at a flat in Tsz Ching Estate, Tsz Wan Shan, on Tuesday morning injured a man and forced about 250 residents to evacuate. Firefighters rescued residents after reports of people and cats trapped; the injured man was taken to hospital.
Police arrested a 48-year-old woman in Mong Kok for selling fake concert tickets online. Six victims lost about HK$20,000 buying 14 tickets for Andy Hui's concert. She faces four counts of obtaining property by deception.
A 33-year-old Filipina domestic helper has been arrested on suspicion of stealing about HK$400,000 worth of jewellery from a flat in Fortress Hill. Police were alerted on Monday after the resident's husband reported the missing items, and the case has been handed to the Eastern district crime invest
The restomod approach combines vintage car restoration with modern engineering improvements. Porsche, Ferrari and Alfa Romeo examples show how classic character is retained while reliability and comfort are enhanced for everyday driving.
The new Huanggang Port opened on Monday, recording over 42,200 passenger trips by 5pm, nearly triple the usual figure. Vehicle traffic exceeded 5,700 trips, up about 12 per cent. The port uses a collaborative inspection model, with travellers praising its convenience.
A man was injured after his wife allegedly attacked him with scissors at a San Po Kong industrial building on Monday night. Police arrested the woman on suspicion of wounding. The victim, who suffered chest and upper arm injuries, was taken to hospital conscious.
A 52-year-old Indonesian domestic helper arrested over the death of a 93-year-old woman in Kai Tak had worked for three years with only half a day off weekly, in a cramped 150 sq ft flat. Police suspect daily assaults in the two weeks before the death.
The Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Brussels launched its first Hong Kong film programme at Rotterdam's KINO cinema, featuring 15 classic films from the 1980s to the late 2010s. Deputy Representative Tsoi Yuen-shan highlighted government support for film co-production and tourism.
An electric vehicle conversion system and an embodied spacetime brain module for robots won top awards at the HKUST-SINO One Million Dollar Entrepreneurship Competition 2026. Organisers launched a new incubation programme to commercialise innovations, with the local champion set to compete in a Dece
Hong Kong's ICAC has charged six people, including a former Cyberport entrepreneurship director and an IT firm owner, over an alleged bribery and fraud scheme that obtained about HK$20 million in government subsidies. The case has been adjourned to January 4, 2027.
The Greater Bay Area Youth Orchestra wrapped up its fourth season with concerts in Hong Kong, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, featuring 103 young musicians. Since 2022, the programme has trained over 400 players and performed to more than 8,000 people across 14 concerts.
Hong Kong's Mid-Autumn Festival featured the debut of a youth-led national security fire dragon alongside the traditional Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance. The 20-metre purple dragon, carried by Junior Police Call members, aimed to promote cultural security and patriotic values during the Causeway Bay cel
A 30-year-old man was arrested and charged with dangerous driving after driving the wrong way on Tsing Sha Highway, causing two taxis to collide. No injuries were reported. Police warned of zero tolerance for traffic violations.
A 22-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after his two-year-old Mame Shiba dog was found dead outside a residential building in Ap Lei Chau on Monday. Police and SPCA officers attended the scene, and the body was taken for examination.
Hong Kong customs officers arrested a 77-year-old mainland Chinese man on Sunday after finding 164 live turtles hidden in his luggage at Lok Ma Chau Spur Line Control Point. The reptiles, valued at about HK$32,000, include endangered species under CITES, and the case has been handed to the AFCD.
Feng shui master Mak Ling-ling was among the first drivers through the revamped Huanggang Port on October 12, praising its streamlined clearance and spacious design. The Shenzhen checkpoint opened at 6.30am, with the first pedestrian clearing in about 20 seconds and vehicles in under two minutes.
The Securities and Futures Commission will strengthen targeted tools under the Securities Markets Listing Rules to tackle IPO-related and post-listing misconduct, enhancing regulatory efficiency and investor protection. Revisions, expected to take effect in the first quarter of next year, include po
Headline Daily, The Standard's sister paper, will launch a lifestyle revamp this Saturday with new weekly sections covering dining, leisure, shopping, health and entertainment. The launch features a free ice cream giveaway in Causeway Bay and appearances by new girl group MYNT.
Foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong who break contracts without valid reason to join a government pilot for imported elderly caregivers could be blacklisted, Labour Secretary Chris Sun warned. The scheme requires 150 hours of overseas training and is part of a broader ageing strategy.
The Hong Kong Investment Corporation expects to receive at least HK$4 billion from the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme in 2026, double last year's figure. The 2026 batch will begin investing in the first quarter, focusing on local asset managers and start-ups.
West Kowloon Cultural District Authority posted a HK$998 million operating deficit in 2025/26, up about 30 per cent year on year, but chairman Bernard Chan says 2027/28 will be a watershed as new venues open and revenue grows.
Hong Kong's Labor Department banned Shengshi Investment Management and Ho Fu Kee Noodles from importing workers for two years after they violated Enhanced Supplementary Labour Scheme rules, including failing to hire qualified local applicants and falsifying recruitment results.
JobMarket will host the Study in Canada Fair on 17-18 October 2026, featuring more than 30 Canadian educational institutions and over 30 free seminars. The event aims to help Hong Kong students and parents explore flexible study pathways, holistic admissions approaches, and practical work-integrated
Hong Kong's legal training academy began its second course for mainland corporate counsel, focusing on Western sanctions, export controls and arbitration. Over 30 state-owned enterprise lawyers are attending, with experts from the World Bank Group and other institutions. The programme aims to boost
A mainland Chinese man was found dead in a fish pond in Mai Po, Yuen Long, early Monday. Police arrested the 70-year-old pond operator on suspicion of employing illegal labour after the victim, an air-conditioning technician, was discovered naked in the water. No suspicious circumstances have been f
At a National Day reception, Hong Kong's chief executive detailed government plans to boost the city's arts and culture sector, including funding, venue development, and talent initiatives, aligning with national and local strategies.
Health minister Lo Chung-mau told lawmakers that nurse vacancies at the Hospital Authority exceed 10 per cent, and the city will face a shortfall of about 6,000 medical staff in 10 to 15 years. He said authorities will boost recruitment as new hospitals open.
A collision involving three KMB buses and a van on Tsing Kwai Highway on Monday morning caused temporary lane closures and minor injuries to a bus driver.
Hong Kong recorded 9,908 job seekers aged 60-plus in 2025, up from 6,131 in 2023. Social enterprises and lawmakers call for hiring incentives, targets for older employees, and a one-stop retraining scheme to boost senior employment and address workforce shrinkage.
Hong Kong will trial its AI City Brain platform by next year's typhoon season, with full operation targeted for 2028, Chief Secretary Eric Chan said. The system will integrate early warning and monitoring into an AI platform to improve emergency response.
At least 12 Hong Kong citizens have been detained at US airports since June and forced to sign voluntary departure agreements, Politico reports. The detentions, part of the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown, affect people covered by a Biden-era directive allowing them to stay until Februa
A 93-year-old woman died after an alleged assault by her Indonesian domestic helper in Kai Tak. Police reclassified the case as murder and arrested the helper.
The tourism industry is calling for direct tour bus access at the renovated Huanggang Port, citing inconvenience under current arrangements. Timothy Chui Ting-pong, executive director of the Tourism Association, said coaches cannot reach the checkpoint, forcing passengers to transfer. He also noted
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department says the 2027 Corporate Games will accept registrations from 15 October. The biennial event for public and private employees features 11 sports. Organisations must register as SmartPLAY group users first.
Citybus operated about 50 trips on routes B13 and B14 linking urban Hong Kong and the redeveloped Huanggang Port on Monday morning, carrying around 100 passengers on special early departures. The operator is coordinating with the Transport Department on adjustments for the Chung Yeung Festival weeke
A survey by T. Rowe Price finds 55 per cent of Hong Kong workers say AI makes retirement prospects harder to predict. 44 per cent say they need more savings due to AI's potential impact on jobs and income. Only 21 per cent feel financially prepared for AI-driven changes.
A green minibus collided with a truck on the Yuen Long-bound section of San Tin Highway near Fairview Park on Monday morning, leaving at least 19 people injured. One person was seriously injured, two moderately and 16 suffered minor injuries. Police are investigating the cause.
Hong Kong's RTHK tested the new Huanggang Port automated clearance system on 12 October 2026, completing immigration procedures in about one minute and overall crossing in approximately 5 minutes. The bus journey from Kwun Tong to the port took about 40 minutes.
Hong Kong's 10 major housing estates saw a slight rise in secondary sales over the past weekend, but transactions stayed in single digits for the sixth consecutive week, as new launches continue to dominate the market.
The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology is building Hong Kong's third medical school, with a graduate-entry program starting in 2028. President Nancy Ip outlined plans for a healthcare innovation ecosystem, faculty recruitment, and a teaching hospital, while also discussing efforts to att
Two Hong Kong teams achieved strong results at the Aramco STEM Racing World Finals in Singapore, with one placing in the top five and the other earning three award nominations. The event, supported by Formula 1, involved 91 teams from 34 countries.
Hong Kong Customs arrested a 28-year-old Malaysian woman at Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday after seizing about 15kg of suspected ketamine, worth about HK$5.4 million, hidden in coffee powder packages in her suitcase. The woman had arrived from Paris via Taipei.
Garden apologised after a world record attempt for the largest sandwich-making lesson involving over 700 primary students turned chaotic. Parents complained of long waits, a broken door handle, and poor crowd control. The bakery promised to review its admission and safety procedures.
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