News and public affairs from across Hong Kong.
McDonald's Hong Kong has raised over HK$110 million for seriously ill children through Ronald McDonald House Charities over 30 years. The 17th Kidathon attracted 84,000 participants, and the Big Mac Big Heart campaign sold over 7.62 million burgers since 2023.
A man was injured when his car overturned on Tuen Mun Road on Monday morning. The vehicle crashed into a barrier near Siu Hong MTR Station, landing on its roof. The driver crawled out and was taken to Tuen Mun Hospital with multiple injuries. Police are investigating.
Engineering experts call for tighter licensing rules for lift engineers after Taizoom Elevator Company installed lifts missing fire-rated door frames in 152 buildings, citing deliberate cost-cutting and oversight gaps.
A nine-year-old boy died a day after hospital admission from invasive pneumococcal disease. A Hong Kong University paediatrician said the 15-valent vaccine, in use since August 2024, better controls serotype 3 and advised children in need to get top-up doses.
A man robbed a convenience store in Jordan early on Monday, threatening a female staff member with a brick and stealing several thousand dollars. Police responded and classified the case as robbery, but no arrests have been made.
Police arrested a man in his 20s on suspicion of drug trafficking after finding about 20 packets of suspected cocaine in his car in Hung Hom early on Monday. Officers stopped the vehicle on Tai Wan Road around 1am during a patrol.
A 55-year-old cardiologist in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, died after his motorcycle crashed while he rushed to hospital for emergency surgery, reportedly swerving to avoid a cat. Chu Chih-sheng suffered severe head injuries and died the next day, prompting tributes from colleagues and a former classmate.
A taxi driver suspected of fainting at the wheel caused a slow head-on collision with a parked car in Lok Fu on Sunday night. The driver regained consciousness after first aid and was taken to hospital. Police are investigating.
A man was arrested on suspicion of drug driving after police stopped his Porsche SUV in Tsim Sha Tsui on Sunday night. Officers found a small quantity of cannabis in the vehicle and called in a sniffer dog to assist the search.
A man in Tuen Mun was caught on video fleeing from Food and Environmental Hygiene Department officers after allegedly dropping a cigarette butt. The department said it would seek police assistance to complete the investigation and enforcement.
Hong Kong's Electrical and Mechanical Services Department said 74 more private buildings have lifts installed by Taijin without door frame components, raising the total to 152. About 180 buildings remain to be inspected, with the number expected to rise.
The Hong Kong Tourism Board has pledged to review its plan to install decorative lighting on the Peak after strong opposition from residents and environmentalists. The board will hold wider consultations and assess all suggestions before publishing updated plans.
A Pakistani couple was arrested on Saturday after police raided a Yuen Long village house used as a drug depot. Officers seized cocaine, ketamine and methamphetamine worth over HK$22 million. The couple used their two young children as cover. They will appear in court on Tuesday.
Police are investigating the suspected poisoning of five mongrels found dead near fish ponds in Yuen Long. The dogs, cared for by a 74-year-old worker, had no visible injuries. No arrests have been made.
Hong Kong residents marked Chung Yeung Festival with visits to cemeteries and columbaria, noting stable costs for traditional offerings despite a modest rise in roast meat prices. Spending ranged from tens to several hundred dollars, which many described as reasonable.
A previously healthy 9-year-old boy died on 15 October from pneumococcal infection complicated by empyema, septic shock and acute kidney failure. He had no travel history during incubation, and his household contacts remain asymptomatic. The case has been referred to the coroner.
Hong Kong's Lo Wu border crossing saw a peak of 9,728 departures in one hour on 18 October, up nearly nine times from previous periods. The government activated contingency plans to manage the sudden surge.
A wild monkey foaming at the mouth and with severe wounds was spotted near a gas station in Sham Shui Po early Sunday. SPCA officers arrived two hours later but the animal escaped up a tree and disappeared.
Ng Hong-ming, a former Hong Kong deputy to the National People's Congress and ex-principal of Pui Kiu Middle School, has died at age 100. He was hailed as a model of patriotism and dedication to education in Hong Kong.
A Van Gogh painting unseen for over 60 years is on display in Hong Kong before a Sotheby's auction in New York, where it may sell for about US$180 million. The exhibition supports the city's goal of becoming a high-end art trading hub.
At the opening of the two-day 'Chill Fun WestK Carnival' in West Kowloon, the Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism praised the Girl Guides Association's 110-year legacy. The event features 4,000 members, themed zones, and upcoming activities including an international camp in December.
Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak says the proposed three-tier mechanism for resolving building management disputes should remain simple, with district councilors as the first contact. She supports electronic voting in owners' meetings but says implementation depends on circumstances, a
Taiwan-based EVA Air will launch complimentary in-town check-in at Hong Kong Station from Tuesday, becoming the seventh airline to offer the service. Passengers can check in and drop bags between 8am and 2pm daily, from 24 hours to 90 minutes before departure.
Hong Kong's new Huanggang checkpoint has diverted 3 to 7 per cent of traffic from the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau border crossings since opening a week ago, the security minister said. Daily usage has more than doubled to about 80,000 people, with clearance times averaging five to 15 minutes.
A Mong Kok boutique owner published CCTV footage of three teenagers shoplifting HK$200 of press-on nails, triggering an online hunt. The suspects later returned with cash, but the owner refused payment, demanding genuine apologies. Police action was threatened if they failed to come forward.
Police are searching for a 53-year-old father after his 10-year-old son was hospitalised with injuries in Pat Heung, Yuen Long. The case, reported by a school social worker, has been classified as child neglect and handed to the district crime squad. The Social Welfare Department is coordinating a m
A violent street fight broke out in Tsim Sha Tsui on Friday evening, leaving one man injured. Anti-triad police arrested two suspected Sun Yee On members and recovered weapons including a chopper and rattan cane.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui shares a childhood memory of a strawberry cream cake, which she now sees as a symbol of her father's quiet sacrifices and love. She recalled a year when her father, a taxi driver, ate a corner piece of her cake for breakfast
A 22-year-old restaurant manager in Hong Kong was arrested after police uncovered she staged a robbery with a male friend to embezzle HK$11,000 from her employer. The pair were caught on CCTV handing over the cash, and the accomplice remains at large.
Hong Kong infectious disease specialists agree with the government's low public health risk assessment following a female staff member's death from unidentified pneumonia at a high-security Russian laboratory. Over 5,500 tests have been conducted with no highly pathogenic microorganisms identified.
Hong Kong police have received over 110 reports of credit card fraud linked to pre-orders of Apple's latest foldable phone, with losses totalling about HK$4.6 million. The largest single loss was nearly HK$230,000. Police expressed regret that Apple has not activated 3DS authentication, a standard o
Three men arrested over fraudulent elevator upgrades in public housing estates have been released on bail pending a police report in November. The suspects include a 79-year-old contractor director and two registered engineers aged 82 and 63.
Hong Kong’s health chief Professor Lo Chung-mau attended the 2026 World Traditional Medicine Congress in Beijing, sharing the city’s strategy to integrate traditional Chinese medicine into its healthcare system. He highlighted flagship institutions and alignment with national plans.
Hong Kong IT expert Fong Po-kiu links a new wave of credit card fraud during Apple's latest foldable phone launch to the company's failure to adopt 3-D Secure verification, which he says would block automated purchases using stolen card details.
A 43-year-old woman was assaulted with a nail gun and robbed by six attackers in a To Kwa Wan flat on Saturday morning. Police suspect the attack stemmed from a private dispute, as the victim knew the assailants. No arrests have been made.
Hong Kong Fire Services Department has implemented special security measures for the APEC finance ministers' meeting on 20-21 October. Measures include enhanced inspections of venues, transport hubs, construction sites and hazardous material suppliers, plus fire prevention campaigns for the upcoming
A three-day holiday weekend for Chung Yeung Festival caused heavy crowds and long queues at Shenzhen Bay Port as Hong Kong residents travelled to mainland China. Social media users shared videos of crowd-control barricades, though clearance took only 15 to 20 minutes.
Swire Properties opened a four-day charity bazaar at Cityplaza on 15 October to mark 25 years of its Community Ambassador Programme. All proceeds go to the Agency for Volunteer Service. The event features over 20,000 limited-edition items and debuts assistive products for carers and neurodivergent i
Hong Kong's commerce secretary opened the 2026 Asian Auto Twist Championship in the city, highlighting its role in driving tourism and economic growth. The event, held at Wan Chai waterfront, gathers regional racers for the first time in Hong Kong.
Three young siblings in Tuen Mun have been placed in a children's home after social workers deemed their home unsafe. Their stepfather and mother were arrested on suspicion of child neglect and later bailed. Authorities will hold a multidisciplinary conference to assess long-term needs.
Police arrested 53 people in coordinated raids against triad-linked activities including drug trafficking and prostitution. Officers seized HK$1 million worth of cannabis and closed a flat used as a drug packaging centre. Those held included 22 Hong Kong locals, 19 mainland Chinese and 12 foreign na
The launch of Apple's foldable iPhone Duo sparked a wave of credit card fraud in Hong Kong, with users reporting unauthorised charges of up to HK$34,998 each. Experts blame Apple's lack of 3D Secure verification, urging cardholders to disable online payments and report fraud immediately.
A former administrative clerk was convicted on six fraud counts for selling counterfeit Sammi Cheng concert tickets at railway stations in 2024. The judge rejected her defence claims and remanded her in custody pending sentencing on October 30.
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority says 15 family medicine clinics will open on the public holiday on 19 October. Appointments can be made by phone or via mobile apps. Non-urgent patients are advised to avoid emergency departments.
Hong Kong's new Huanggang checkpoint handled 92,619 cross-border trips on 16 October, with over 80 per cent by Hong Kong residents. The Transport Department announced special arrangements for the upcoming Chung Yeung Festival holiday peak.
Apple launched pre-orders for its first foldable smartphone, the iPhone Duo, on Friday evening. Launch-day store pickup slots sold out in under 15 minutes. Only the top-tier 2TB model at HK$27,999 remained available for same-day collection. Home delivery for other models was pushed to late January.
Chef Theign Phan's Grand Majestic Sichuan partnered with Aberdeen-based Peter Seafood for a one-night menu on 15 October, tracing seafood from Hong Kong waters to Dalian. The nine-course dinner paired local and coastal China catches with Sichuan flavours, highlighting provenance and sustainable sour
Hong Kong will impose traffic diversions and temporary restricted zones near the APEC finance ministers' meeting venue next week, with early public notice to minimise inconvenience, the security chief said. He added that coordination with mainland authorities is complete and border controls at the n
Nine finalists have advanced in Hong Kong's 2026 Green & Sustainable All-Electric Cooking Competition. The public can taste and vote for their favourite dishes at JW Marriott Hotel from 2 to 21 November. The competition promotes low-carbon cooking techniques and ingredients as Hong Kong works toward
Hong Kong's security minister says daily passenger flow at the new Huanggang checkpoint will exceed 100,000 during the Chung Yeung holiday, up from about 80,000 recently. Average waits are under five minutes and efficiency has improved at least fourfold.
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