News and public affairs from across Hong Kong.
A 43-year-old cyclist was taken to hospital on Wednesday after swerving to avoid a pedestrian at Tak Long Estate in Kai Tak. He lost control, fell and briefly lost consciousness, leaving a pool of blood on the road. Police are investigating.
Hong Kong's government has provided an update on fuel price monitoring and past support measures. Officials noted that while inflation has risen slightly due to fuel costs, overall inflation remains moderate. The government is considering future support through existing fare adjustment mechanisms ra
The Hong Kong government outlined its monitoring and maintenance mechanisms for public toilets in response to a legislative question, noting daily cleaning, technology-assisted inspections, and upgrades like sensor flush systems and air purification in some facilities. It rejected adding sinks insid
Hong Kong's government says 1,152 electric taxis have been licensed under a subsidy scheme targeting 3,000 by end-2027. It rejects calls to extend ordering and licensing deadlines, citing cautious investment sentiment and stable progress. The government also refuses to extend a scrappage scheme for
Hong Kong's public healthcare fee reform has expanded medical fee waivers to potentially 2 million people, with over 300,000 applications approved. The government maintains 95% subsidy for public services, while emergency department attendance dropped 0.9% in the first nine months of the year.
Hong Kong's government says PFAS levels in paper straws and other non-plastic disposable utensils are too low to pose health risks under normal use. It defends its plastic ban, citing waste reduction, and says it will monitor biodegradable plastic developments.
Hong Kong lawmaker Chan Chun-ying suggested the government seek to have gold reserves of the People's Bank of China, India and ASEAN central banks stored in Hong Kong to boost its status as a global gold trading hub. Other lawmakers proposed paying government expenses in renminbi and linking a plann
Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index fell 0.7 per cent in early trading on Wednesday, while the Hang Seng Tech Index dropped 1.3 per cent. South Korean shares also declined as investors awaited Samsung Electronics’ earnings for cues on AI demand.
Hong Kong police will implement road closures and traffic diversions around Happy Valley on race days from 12pm for day meetings or 6pm for evening meetings, with further restrictions from 35 minutes before the final race. Learner drivers face bans on specified roads from 90 minutes before the first
The Café at Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel offers a World-Class Crab & Seafood Extravaganza with over 100 dishes, including crab prepared in various styles, through 30 November. Limited-time Klook promotions provide discounted lunch and dinner packages.
Chef Masahiro Tanabe of Hikariya-Nishi in Matsumoto will present The Taste of Nagano at MINATO in Wan Chai from October 7 to 10, 2026. The 11-course menu features seasonal Japanese produce with French technique and is limited to 30 sets per evening at HK$2,588 per person.
Hong Kong's Education Bureau has approved fee increases for 49 direct-subsidy, private and international schools, with average rises of 4 to 4.75 per cent. Meanwhile, a video circulating on social media showed a young girl struggling to carry heavy bags of beer in Tuen Mun, and police made arrests i
Bleeding during brushing is often an early sign of periodontal disease, a chronic condition affecting teeth-supporting tissues. Dr Eric Chan warns that smokers, pregnant women, and diabetic patients face higher risks. Early-stage disease is reversible through professional cleaning and daily oral hyg
Opera Hong Kong presents a double bill of Mascagni's Cavalleria Rusticana and Leoncavallo's Pagliacci from October 8 to 11 at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. The one-act operas focus on ordinary people and recognisable emotions such as jealousy, pride and shame, with Italian conductor Roberto Gianola
A video of an eight-year-old girl in Tuen Mun struggling with heavy bags of beer sparked child welfare fears. A district councillor said a home visit found no abuse, but the school will follow up amid heightened sensitivity after a fatal child abuse case in the area.
Hong Kong's Education Bureau has approved fee increases for 134 private, international and direct-subsidy schools, with average rises of 4 to 4.75 per cent. It also approved increases for 492 kindergartens, where the median fee per instalment is about HK$1,130, up HK$40 year on year.
A leaking pipe in the underground water pump room at Kwong Chi House, Kwong Fuk Estate in Tai Po disrupted water supply and lifts for about 670 households on Monday evening. District councillor Lo Hiu-fung said emergency repairs were arranged; partial water supply was expected in the early hours and
A 38-year-old Filipina holding a Hong Kong identity card was arrested on Tuesday night after police found drugs worth HK$1.42 million in her subdivided flat, used as a packaging workshop. She faces drug trafficking charges.
A 48-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of common assault after a collision between two men getting on and off a tram in Central led to a physical altercation. The other man suffered minor injuries and was taken to hospital.
Hong Kong's National Security Department arrested eight individuals in September for organising 'fake memorial' activities related to the debunked 'August 31 Incident', with police warning against extremist ideology infiltrating schools.
An 81-year-old man was found dead and his 73-year-old wife hospitalised after police broke into their Cheung Sha Wan flat on Tuesday afternoon following reports of a foul smell.
The NSmarties AI Interactive Platform, developed by Hong Kong Police and Qianfan Technology, launched in schools to provide national security education. It uses AI to create storybooks, videos and quizzes, with voice narration from security officials.
Swire Properties' inaugural Coffee Voyage 2026 festival brings over 40 Japanese and Hong Kong coffee and dessert brands to three districts in October. The Taikoo area stop runs from October 8 to 11, featuring award-winning roasters, Hong Kong debuts, and sustainability initiatives with proceeds supp
Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre hosted 7.7 million attendees at 786 events in 2025-26. Major events including Art Basel Hong Kong and Vinexpo Asia committed to long-term returns, while new debuts like Hong Kong Comic Con and medical congresses boosted the venue's global standing.
Over 50 university presidents from 20+ countries will attend the Global University Presidents and Leaders Summit 2026 in Hong Kong from Oct 27-28. The event focuses on the Northern Metropolis University Town and cross-sector collaboration, with parallel forums on AI, legal frameworks, and youth deve
Hong Kong Monetary Authority has questioned HSBC's plan to set up a Global AI Centre of Excellence in Singapore, amid efforts to bolster Hong Kong's financial hub status. HKMA also discussed with HSBC and Standard Chartered reallocating senior roles to mainland China.
Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety ordered a recall of 'Gao Shan Xi Sun' bamboo shoots after detecting undeclared sulphur dioxide. The preservative level was legal, but the label failed to list its function and name, violating regulations.
Hong Kong has been ranked the world's freest economy for another year by the Fraser Institute, the Hong Kong government said on 6 October. The government attributed the ranking to its free port, zero tariffs and simple low tax regime, as well as its role as a super-connector under 'one country, two
Deputy Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Hong Kong, spoke at the opening of the 2026 China Mainland Film Festival, highlighting the role of cinema in cultural exchange and the city's unique position as a bridge between China and the world.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has extended free Halloween night rides on Citybus open-top buses and Hong Kong Tramways party trams from three to six days during the inaugural Hong Kong Halloween Month. The rides will run on October 17-18, 24-25, and 30-31, with free tickets for costumed visitors meeti
Hong Kong's culture minister Tse Sui-pui congratulated Michelle Yeoh and Ann Hui on winning Busan film festival awards. She praised their contributions to Hong Kong cinema and the industry delegation at the event.
MTR Corporation will end Tung Chung Line services two hours early at 11pm on 28 November for track installation for the line's extension. Free shuttle buses will run between Tung Chung and Sunny Bay stations until normal hours end.
Hong Kong's health authorities are investigating a cluster of four residents at a care home who tested positive for carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE). The patients, aged 69 to 99, are asymptomatic and stable. Officials suspect transmission due to lapses in infection control at the fac
Abby Choi's mother testified on the tenth day of the murder trial, describing how her daughter's former in-laws gave contradictory explanations and reacted with fury when police were called after Choi vanished on 21 February 2023.
Hong Kong lawmaker says west Kowloon Cultural District Authority's first residential project in the 2B district is highly attractive and likely to be successfully tendered by the first half of 2027, despite the authority's operating deficit widening nearly 30 per cent to HK$998 million last fiscal y
Hong Kong customs arrested a 24-year-old mainland Chinese man at the airport after finding suspected cocaine and untaxed cigarettes in his hand luggage following a flight from Manila. He faces drug trafficking charges which carry a maximum penalty of HK$5 million fine and life imprisonment.
CBRE says converting hotels into student dormitories can yield returns of 5.5% to 6%. Hong Kong faces a shortage of over 50,000 beds, expected to reach 75,000 by 2030. The firm forecasts 2026 commercial property investment transactions to reach HK$53 billion, up 17% year-on-year.
A fire broke out on the rooftop of a building near Nelson Street and Canton Road in Mong Kok on Tuesday afternoon, sending thick black smoke into the sky. Firefighters deployed a water jet and breathing apparatus team to extinguish the blaze, which started from discarded debris.
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department released the fourth batch of Aedes albopictus trap indices for September 2026, detailing anti-mosquito measures and public advice to curb chikungunya and dengue risks.
Hong Kong's securities industry net profit rose 21 per cent half-on-half to HK$51.7 billion in the first half of 2026, driven by record trading activity and client growth, according to Securities and Futures Commission data. The SFC executive director cited market resilience.
Hong Kong's Immigration Department announced a new 'Collaborative Inspection and Joint Clearance' model for the redeveloped Huanggang Port, enabling eligible residents to clear both Hong Kong and Shenzhen checkpoints in as little as 20 seconds. Registration opens immediately via the 'HK e-Channel' m
Ryan Choi and Vincent Ho are among the Ten Outstanding Young Persons 2026. Choi overcame Olympic setbacks, Ho credited parental support, and physiotherapist Matthew Chan turned his life around after a criminal conviction.
Hong Kong's and Malaysia's central banks held high-level talks on 2 October and agreed to strengthen ties. Areas include fintech, digital assets, cross-border use of local currencies, and capital market links. A joint working group on stablecoins will be set up.
Citi Hong Kong hosted its annual alumni dinner, presenting the Distinguished Alumni Award to former BCT Group CEO Lau Ka-shi for her contributions to financial services and community service. Business leaders including former Financial Secretary Antony Leung attended.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism addressed the flag-presentation ceremony for the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games. The delegation comprises 15 athletes competing in 12 sports. The government has increased competition subsidies to 100 per cent and supports dual academic and athlet
Hong Kong Customs says it is operationally ready for the rebuilt Huanggang Port's opening, with streamlined vehicle checks cutting inspection time from eight to two minutes.
The Hong Kong government will set up a Social Welfare AI Lab to apply artificial intelligence in the sector, the labour and welfare secretary announced. The move is part of broader innovation efforts outlined in the city’s first five-year plan and the latest policy address.
Hong Kong Monetary Authority chief Eddie Yue said the Hong Kong dollar has weakened since mid-June due to a widening interest-rate gap with the US dollar, triggering carry trades. Yue noted it is hard to predict if or when the currency will hit the weak-side convertibility guarantee of 7.85 per US d
Hong Kong's Lands Department disclosed the nine bidders for a private residential site in Homantin, including subsidiaries of major developers such as Sun Hung Kai Properties and China Overseas. The site has a maximum gross floor area of 19,300 square metres.
Hong Kong's Mandatory Provident Fund Authority reported a 10.3 per cent average return for the equity fund in the year to September 2026, with top performers exceeding 98 per cent and the worst losing 15.7 per cent. The regulator urged members to avoid short-term market timing.
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