HK Express cancels six Hong Kong-Taipei flights and postpones four to Taichung or Kaohsiung due to Super Typhoon Champi. Rebooking fees waived for affected passengers. Greater Bay Airlines reports normal operations but monitors storm impact; Hong Kong Airlines cancels two Okinawa flights.
Hong Kong's summer flu season is expected to last at least five months due to a shift in dominant virus strains. Health officials reported 25 severe pediatric cases since June and a 70 per cent increase in adult severe cases compared to last year.
Nine people including two bus drivers sustained minor injuries after two KMB double-decker buses collided in Tuen Mun on Thursday morning. The crash occurred near King Yip House in Shan King Estate on Ming Kum Road. All casualties were taken to Tuen Mun Hospital. The cause is under investigation.
Hong Kong has implemented GB 5725-2025, a new national standard for scaffold safety nets with tighter flame-retardance rules, following last year's Wang Fuk Court fire. Dip-coated nets now face stricter limits, and contractors must test nets made after September 1 under the new requirements.
An independent committee submitted its report on the Wang Fuk Court fire to Chief Executive John Lee on 22 October. Sources say four government bodies are named for dereliction of duty, with the Independent Checking Unit bearing the heaviest responsibility. The report does not name individual offici
A Consumer Council survey of 1,007 respondents found awareness and attitudes towards sustainable consumption reached 79 points, up two from 2020. While 94 per cent would pay more for sustainable goods, only 24 per cent said supply was sufficient, and many struggled to adopt time-consuming green habi
A one-metre wild boar entered Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on Thursday morning, alarming morning exercisers before moving towards Tin Hau. Police arrived with shields to secure the area and notified the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department to capture the animal.
A video circulating on Wednesday shows an elderly man walking a giant tortoise across a road near Yue Wan Estate in Chai Wan. Residents say the pair are a familiar sight and netizens have compared the man to Dragon Ball character Master Roshi.
A 58-year-old man died nearly three weeks after falling on an escalator at KOLOUR II in Tsuen Wan on Mid-Autumn Festival night. He slipped, struck his head and lost consciousness, and was taken to hospital in critical condition. He was certified dead on Wednesday evening.
The Hong Kong government has responded to the World Justice Project's 2026 Rule of Law Index, noting that the city ranks among the global top 10 in 'absence of corruption' and 'order and security'. The government attributes improved security rankings to national security laws and highlights its lega
The Correctional Services Department held a large-scale emergency drill at Lo Wu Correctional Institution, simulating inmate brawls, hostage-taking, fire, collective riot and discovery of explosives. Over 150 personnel from the department, police and fire services took part.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has launched a movie tourism guide featuring 50 films and over 100 filming locations, including sites from Infernal Affairs and Echoes of the Rainbow. The campaign aims to attract film lovers and promote Hong Kong's cinematic heritage through guided tours and celebrity fe
Hong Kong customs busted three smuggling cases involving ocean-going vessels this month, seizing suspected smuggled goods worth about HK$23.6 million. The cases target containers bound for Malaysia and Australia, with items including hair tools, electronics and cigarettes.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee met China's Finance Minister Lan Fo'an to discuss economic and financial development. Lee thanked Lan for leading a delegation to the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong and expressed gratitude for the country's trust in the city as an international financ
The APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting concluded successfully in Hong Kong on 21 October, with participants reaching broad consensus on regional economic issues. The SAR government highlighted the event as demonstrating Hong Kong's unique advantages as an international financial centre and its capacity
Hong Kong's foreign domestic caregiver pilot scheme will launch in the second half of 2027, initially admitting only a few hundred caregivers per year. Applicants need three years of elderly care experience and must pass a government-designed course and assessment.
Star Ferry fares will increase by up to HK$1 on weekdays and HK$1.80 on weekends from 25 January 2025, after Executive Council approval. The operator had accumulated losses of over HK$100 million between 2018 and 2023. Adult weekday fares will be capped at HK$6, with weekend and public holiday fares
A 12-year-old girl with underlying health conditions died from septic shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation and multiple organ failure after contracting influenza A. The Centre for Health Protection reported 25 severe paediatric cases this flu season and urged vaccination.
Hong Kong faces a worsening lifeguard shortage, with 272 civil service posts vacant in 2026. 18 beaches suspended services for an average of 92 days this summer. The government is trialling outsourcing at six pools as a potential solution.
Cathay Pacific and HK Express carried nearly 3 million passengers in September, up 9% year-on-year. Cathay Pacific carried 12% more passengers, driven by student and holiday travel, while HK Express saw a 1% decline. Both airlines expect healthy demand in the fourth quarter despite high jet fuel pri
A new survey by the Hong Kong Construction Industry Employees General Union reveals widespread underemployment and wage stagnation among over 1,000 frontline workers, with nearly 70 per cent earning below union-published reference wages. The union blames a reduction in infrastructure projects and ca
Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority says the insurance sector must work with the government and healthcare providers to tackle challenges from an ageing population. As the number of residents aged 65 or above is projected to reach 2.74 million by 2046, officials highlight the need for innovative long-te
DBS Hong Kong has unveiled the DBS Vantage Card, the city's first Visa Infinite Privilege credit card targeting affluent, globally minded customers. The card integrates wealth management, travel and lifestyle benefits under four pillars, including rewards, banking privileges, travel access and lifes
Hong Kong police recorded over 50 investment scam cases in the past week, with total losses exceeding HK$30 million. A 60-year-old retiree lost more than HK$4.5 million after being tricked into buying Tether and transferring it to a fraudster posing as an investment expert on a property platform.
Several Hong Kong schools are considering withdrawing from the iGEM synthetic biology competition in Paris next month after weekend unrest in France. The Education Bureau says student safety is the top priority. An amber travel alert has been issued.
An estate agent told the High Court that Kwong Kau received a HK$6.97 million rebate on a Kadoorie Hill flat purchased with funds from his daughter-in-law, late socialite Abby Choi, in the ongoing murder trial.
Hong Kong's MPF Confidence Index reached a 15-year high of 5.1 out of 10. A GUM survey found 28% of respondents expect to need at least HK$8 million for retirement, up from 21% in 2025. The average retirement target rose 12% to HK$6.48 million.
Hong Kong's Education Bureau says 48 Direct Subsidy Scheme schools have been approved for an expansion plan, with 170 non-local students enrolled this academic year, up 13 per cent. The bureau will help develop a code of practice for student accommodation.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Health said customs handled 1,043 suspected illegal medicine import cases worth HK$364 million over three years. Health officials also detailed penalties and rules for personal-use exemptions.
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk urged businesses to seize opportunities in Hong Kong's silver economy, noting elderly consumption spending is forecast to rise 45 per cent to HK$496 billion by 2034. He highlighted that the population aged 65 or above could reach 2.74 million by 2046, and recent e
Hong Kong won its first gold at the Asian Para Games, with Lau Wai-yan defeating teammate Cheung Yuen in the women's BC4 individual boccia event. Hong Kong also took silver in the women's BC2, men's BC4 and bronze in the men's BC1.
Hong Kong's Transport Department reported over 600 elderly pedestrians were injured or killed in traffic accidents in the first nine months of the year, with 23 deaths, up from last year. The department issued road safety tips for seniors.
The latest Home Ownership Scheme sales began on 21 October, with buyers snapping up high-floor sea-view units at Kai Yeung Court in Kai Tak. Demand was strong despite higher prices, while some buyers opted for cheaper projects due to the Well-off Tenants Policy.
A two-year-old girl was taken to hospital after fainting at a Light Public Housing unit in Kai Tak on Wednesday. The child, who has a pre-existing medical condition, regained consciousness after treatment at Queen Elizabeth Hospital.
Hong Kong's Development Secretary said one contractor was rated 'poor' and 15 'extremely poor' for site safety in quarterly reports over five years. The government considers safety scores in bid evaluations and can suspend or delist firms.
Hong Kong Chief Secretary Eric Chan says the Environmental Protection Department has improved food waste service contracts and used AI to review tender documents. The Transport Department has set up a task force to boost ferry operators' non-ticket revenue and strengthened monitoring of ferry servic
Hong Kong issued a Very Hot Weather Warning on 21 October as temperatures neared 33°C. A professor from Chinese University attributed the heat to Super Typhoon Champi’s subsiding air, a Super El Niño weakening the monsoon, and global warming. The warning may break the record for latest issuance.
A driver was injured after a dump truck hit a 5.5-tonne lorry on Yuen Long Highway near Fuk Hang Tsuen on Wednesday morning. The lorry driver was trapped, rescued by firefighters, and taken to hospital. Part of the highway remains closed, causing heavy traffic.
A three-vehicle collision involving a coach and two private cars occurred in the Wan Chai-bound tube of the Aberdeen Tunnel on Wednesday morning, causing a temporary lane closure and heavy congestion. No injuries were reported, and the lane later reopened.
Hong Kong shares opened 271 points higher on Wednesday, driven by a tech sector rebound and healthcare share gains. The Hang Seng Index rose 1.14 per cent to 24,139 points, with Lenovo leading blue chips up 6 per cent.
Hong Kong's Zhang Yuan and Liu Huiyin secured the two final berths in the women's BC4 boccia event at the Asian Para Games, guaranteeing gold and silver for the territory. Zhang beat Malaysia 6-4 in the semifinal, while Liu defeated China's Lin Ximei 6-1.
A box truck overturned after crashing into a barrier on Prince Edward Road East early on Wednesday, injuring the driver. The accident happened around 4am near Rhythm Garden. The driver was trapped briefly but freed himself and was taken to hospital with head and limb injuries.
Dr Dennis Lam describes endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG) as a scarless procedure that reduces stomach capacity by 70 per cent, helping patients with metabolic syndrome achieve 15 to 20 per cent total body weight loss over 12 to 24 months without abdominal incisions.
Hong Kong hosted two major performing arts gatherings this month, drawing hundreds of leaders and thousands of participants. Officials say the events strengthened the city's bid to become an international cultural centre, with new infrastructure set to open by 2027.
Hong Kong's Department of Health raided four beauty premises, seizing over 100 vials of suspected poisons and 70 vials of unregistered products, including 20 vials of Elravie Re2O claiming to contain human tissue. A 38-year-old woman was arrested. Officials warn the product lacks safety data and vio
A fraudster claiming to be a Fire Station Officer tricked a Hong Kong physiotherapy clinic into booking six appointments, then demanded a deposit for electric wheelchairs. The clinic staff became suspicious, checked online and avoided loss. Police urge businesses to verify callers and avoid paying d
A man was rescued unconscious from the water near Ting Kau Bridge early on Wednesday after a suspected jump. Police found his abandoned vehicle on the hard shoulder and launched a search. He was taken to Yan Chai Hospital. No suicide note was found.
A fire broke out at Tai Wong Ye Temple in Wong Chuk Hang on Tuesday, 21 October. Firefighters extinguished the blaze in about 10 minutes. Initial investigations suggest incense may have ignited a metal rack. No injuries were reported.
A 14-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of arson after a child's bicycle was set alight at a podium garden in Kwai Fong Estate on Tuesday night. Police said the boy accidentally burned himself during the incident and are searching for another youth.
A 61-year-old man was injured in a suspected knife attack near a convenience store in Tuen Mun on Tuesday evening. Police found a 15cm fruit knife at the scene. The victim, a Vietnamese national with a Hong Kong ID, was taken to hospital. No arrests have been made.
