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Hong Kong's medical leaders emphasize that future healthcare professionals must combine clinical expertise with emotional resilience, AI proficiency, and a drive for sector transformation.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge (HZMB) saw record vehicle flow last year, with a lawmaker attributing its popularity to the suspension of Sky Shuttle helicopter services and a drop in ferry usage.
Second-generation owner Anita Lee opened Kau Kee’s first retail store in Mong Kok last December, making the family business known to the public after 66 years of supplying fish balls to Hong Kong’s street food industry.
Chinese AI start-up Moonshot AI, developer of the Kimi K3 model, has confidentially filed for an initial public offering in Hong Kong to fund its rapid expansion. The company aims to list as early as the first quarter of 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and market co…
Philippine fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp plans to spin off and list its international operations, Jollibee Foods Corporation International, on the Hong Kong stock exchange, abandoning earlier plans for a US listing.
Hong Kong's government lost an appeal to build 12,000 public housing flats on the Fanling golf course. The Court of Appeal cited an unfair public consultation process and unmet wildlife conservation objectives in its ruling.
Hong Kong and Singapore are intensifying their rivalry for investment talent through tax incentives for fund managers, but these measures are having a negligible impact on their respective office and residential real estate markets.
Hong Kong's children spend excessive time on social media, leading to family disputes. The city lags in regulating youth screen time, unlike Australia, which banned social media for under-16s.
Hong Kong authorities are facing growing criticism after seizing a second dog with suspected pit bull lineage in a week, following a neighbor's complaint and amid heightened public concern over dog attacks. Animal welfare groups are protesting the seizures, particularly f…
A 15-year legal battle over the estate of Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen is set to continue. The court ruled that his third wife and children were entitled to inherit part of his estate. Ling, daughter of the late tycoon, is reviewing all options available to her and the es…
A Hong Kong primary school, Tai Po Baptist Public School, has opened a new campus in Tai Po, reuniting nearly 600 pupils and teachers after months of disruption caused by a deadly blaze near its former location.
Hongkongers will soon be able to use either their identity card or home return permit for clearance at the revamped Huanggang Port, simplifying cross-border travel. This new "joint clearance" model, announced by Security Secretary Chris Tang, aims to streamline the proces…
JPMorgan Chase's Kwang Shinsang downplays regulatory hurdles and sees Hong Kong's competitiveness as a major wealth management hub remain intact despite recent mainland investment curbs.
Hong Kong has introduced the Healthcare Dispute Resolution Centre's online platform, the first regional mediation and arbitration service for medical disputes, aiming to resolve local and cross-border conflicts efficiently.
A physical altercation at a Hong Kong mall playground led to three women, including a 68-year-old and a 5-year-old girl's mother, being arrested. The incident, which involved an elderly woman slapping the girl, resulted in injuries and charges for fighting in a public place.
US singer Post Malone's Hong Kong concert on September 16 has been postponed by Live Nation Hong Kong, leading to significant frustration among fans, particularly those from mainland China who had made travel arrangements.
Three women have been charged following a viral brawl in a Hong Kong children's play area, with police stating the 68-year-old woman seen slapping a child was struck first.
Hong Kong is launching free AI courses in collaboration with tech giants Google and Microsoft to help small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) boost productivity and competitiveness.
Hong Kong's government is expanding the use of artificial intelligence on its 1823 public inquiry platform by the end of the year to automate tasks like transcribing calls, summarizing emails, and logging submissions.
A Hong Kong man, Tang Lung-wai, remains imprisoned in the Philippines despite a court ruling that he has served his 40-year sentence for methamphetamine possession, prompting his family to seek help. He faces lengthy administrative procedures before deportation.
Hong Kong's financial and property markets may be affected by China's cross-border anti-corruption law, which seeks to punish corrupt officials and broaden scrutiny of wealth transferred overseas.
Franklin Templeton has launched its tokenized U.S. government money market fund, grBENJI, on HashKey Exchange, providing professional investors in Hong Kong access to blockchain-wrapped U.S. government debt.
Hong Kong's exports surged by 50.7% year on year in July, reaching HK$672.5 billion, primarily fueled by robust demand for AI-related electronic products.
Beijing has slammed Western nations for interfering in China's internal affairs over their criticism of the conviction of the now-disbanded alliance that organised Hong Kong's annual Tiananmen Square vigils and its former leaders for inciting subversion.
A Greenpeace survey found that 78% of low-income elderly Hongkongers experienced heat-related physical or mental distress, prompting calls for enhanced government support and prevention measures.
Hong Kong is being urged to replace its breed-specific dog categorisation with a trait-based tiered risk system, including DNA checks, following three fatal canine attacks within a week.
Hongkongers are increasingly embracing digital detoxes, from simple phone-free habits to weekend breaks, to combat stress, improve sleep, and regain focus in an always-on digital culture.
Hong Kong's Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun has stated that the government will not extend the buy-back offer for fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, with about 100 homeowners yet to accept the offer. Compensation under the statutory mechanism at a later stage wo…
Hong Kong customs is investigating allegations that an 88-year-old woman was pressured into spending HK$100,000 on beauty products at an Avinichi outlet, a company previously scrutinized for aggressive sales tactics.
A greenhouse gas monitoring instrument developed in Hong Kong is successfully operating aboard China's Tiangong space station, capturing clear images and data.