Experts say Ottawa’s new one-off measure to finalise more than 30,000 applications is a ‘positive development’.
Irish Chamber of Commerce says firms are looking to Hong Kong amid US tariffs and Brexit fallout, as the city prepares to host a business forum.
Maths passing rate falls to 84.7 per cent, while basic English competency reaches record high of 86.3 per cent in Territory-wide System Assessment.
While some party-goers stick with traditional spooky costumes, others dress as golden Buddhas, Lipton tea cartons and Wednesday Addams.
Report on Wang Fuk Court blaze singles out main contractor, consultant, and inspector for severe negligence and unsafe building procedures.
Streets of Central are packed as visitors and locals enjoy events held under the Tourism Board’s inaugural ‘Hong Kong Halloween Month’.
Government investigation finds missing fire-safety components in lifts in at least 78 private buildings and two public estates.
Three arrested over missing fire-safety parts in 48 Hong Kong lifts, source says.
Hong Kong may be known as one of the world’s safest cities, but it has seen its share of sensational and gruesome crimes.
Heep Hong Society says its pilot project in Hong Kong helped 95 per cent of participating children improve, but calls for services to expand into more districts.
Chris Sun says the 2.35 per cent increase to HK$5,220 reflects Hong Kong’s stronger economy, but unions and employers’ groups remain unsatisfied.
Many people arrive early to avoid huge crowds after social posts warned of past overcrowding at the International Lantern Spectacular.
University of Hong Kong retains position as city’s highest-ranked institution, at 33rd, in Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
Local business representatives expect that greater stability in bilateral ties may reinforce the city’s role as a connector between markets.
Advocates urge comprehensive trap-neuter-return scheme after shelter founder charged over licence following fatal Yuen Long dog attack.
Legal experts call for authorities to expedite long-delayed reforms after spate of dog attacks in recent months.
Seizure of 535kg of cannabis buds found hidden inside insulated boxes shipped from Thailand marks largest seaborne drug bust in city’s history.
Singapore Airlines reclaims top spot in British-based Skytrax World Airline Awards, swapping positions with Qatar Airways.
Highly anticipated five-year plan comes after two-month public consultation and aims to align the city’s priorities with the nation’s 2026–30 development.
Chief executive lays out how the five-year plan will align the city more closely with the national development blueprint.
A year after Legco votes down bill protecting rights of same-sex couples, LGBTQ people remain in limbo as government mulls ‘administrative’ solution.
Speakers at Zubin Foundation summit highlight multicultural advantages of local youth in helping mainland Chinese firms expand overseas.
People who worked closely with Tung praise him as ‘kind-hearted’, ‘exceptionally hard-working’ and inspired others to take up public office.
Club’s charities trust signs MOU with Cambodian authorities to expand computational training programme to cover early childhood learning.
Labour chief Chris Sun says higher education alone no guarantee of job success, while Singapore’s trade minister calls for ‘continuous learning’ mindset.
Corporate giving makes up the largest share of philanthropic spending in Hong Kong, report says.
Johannes Hack says Hong Kong remains ‘fundamentally’ different from mainland cities amid growing trade tensions between Beijing and EU.
Preliminary investigations revealed that all five clusters are epidemiologically linked, Centre for Health Protection says.
Crash along Island Eastern Corridor temporarily closes some Central-bound lanes near North Point Ferry Pier.
Consul general says businesses see potential in AI, biotech and other research opportunities in the 30,000-hectare development.