Leopold Chen
Reporter, Hong Kong
Leopold holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He used to work part-time with the metro news team of The Standard.
Leopold holds a Bachelor's degree in Journalism and Communication from the Chinese University of Hong Kong. He used to work part-time with the metro news team of The Standard.
Areas of Expertise:
Hong Kong general newsLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Hong Kong authorities ramp up public safety efforts and monitor area beyond road where cyclist was allegedly mauled to death on the weekend.
Transport minister says response has exceeded expectations, adds that authorities to arrange for applicants to take test within two months.
Hong Kong environment chief says policies on handling strays will be reviewed after cyclist’s death from suspected attack in Yuen Long.
Civil servants expect to receive an annual entitlement of 10 to 12 hours of family care leave, with the arrangement taking effect in early 2027.
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‘The current-term government has shifted from a non-interventionist approach to actively promoting fertility,’ city leader John Lee says.
Arrivals rise by 6 per cent year on year to 5.46 million, while city welcomes 36.7 million visitors in first eight months, up by 11 per cent.
In the wake of Hong Kong’s iPhone credit card scam, experts break down data security risks, 3DSecure and practical online shopping safeguards.
Apple spokesman says all current orders are being reviewed before processing as total amount involved rises to HK$25 million.
Singapore’s Prime Minister Lawrence Wong also praises Tung for his ‘steady and visionary leadership’ in a condolence letter to Hong Kong.
Parties’ ‘fundamental’ differences would have led to more litigation if their partnership had continued, insider tells South China Morning Post.
Phone scammer accused her of being involved in criminal case and demanded ‘guarantees’ from her, Hong Kong police say.
As Singapore pulls ahead, experts say Hong Kong must overcome risk aversion and refine its governance frameworks to boost adoption.
Owners hope Monchiu’s death will ‘fight for the vindication and rectification of other Bullies in Hong Kong’.
Police were alerted on Sunday morning to incident involving 72-year-old man surnamed Kwok at Ap Lei Chau’s Yuk Kwai Shan, known for sea views.
Authorities studying use of genetic testing to identify breeds, but physical characteristics remain key to classification.
Tributes pour in for advertising veteran and Meta creative leader, who was behind some of the city’s best-known public service campaigns.
Thirteen people sent to hospital, including driver of one of the buses, after accident at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten in Ngau Chi Wan.
Student society behind event apologises for incident and acknowledges that some participants behaved inappropriately.
Li Ka-shing and business empire, along with Henderson Land Development and Lee Shau Kee Foundation provide help after Nepal-Tibet disaster.
San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School has candidate, but Education Bureau still conducting background checks.
Former chief justice Geoffrey Ma oversaw mediation between Hong Kong International School and Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod, source says.
Centre for Health Protection says the government’s seasonal influenza vaccination programmes for 2026-27 will begin on September 17.
Hong Kong lawmakers say enhanced AI could speed up complaint handling, but expert warns agentic systems pose privacy and automated error risks.
Digital Policy Office also says it will explore using agentic AI from fourth quarter, automating certain tasks to free up staff for other duties.
Fraudsters conned victim in his sixties into investing in fraudulent ‘recyclable waste project’ by energy giants in Hong Kong, mainland China.
City leader says public education should be strengthened to prevent further attacks, after two more cases emerge.
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog highlights three cases and says helpers’ actions led to their employers being harassed by debt collectors.
Visitors can make bookings for Po Pin Chau section of High Island Geo Trail on Klook’s website, app and WeChat mini-programme.
Observatory revises earlier prediction that typhoon signal could be issued on Tuesday or Wednesday, but residents can still expect thunderstorms.
