Third girl dies from virus as H1 strain sweeps city, helped by Hong Kong’s low herd immunity and poor vaccination rate
Stronger safety net on wages for city’s worst paid and most vulnerable is to be welcomed despite inflation and cost fears.
As many as 19 Hong Kong education institutions are interested in joining an ambitious mega development, the Northern Metropolis, on land close to the border with mainland China.
Holders of documents in mainland China will be able to enjoy 14 days from next week, and talent scheme will be expanded to Beijing and Shanghai.
Mainland Chinese regulator has announced a strong package of measures to support city’s status as Asia’s – and indeed the world’s – premier financial hub.
Hong Kong’s world-class public healthcare system has one major flaw: it is woefully inadequate for dental care.
Hong Kong authorities must offer sufficient protection to the environment and wildlife from risks posed by the giant technopole project.
Beijing visit by US Secretary of State Antony Blinken keeps talks open between the two superpowers with the Ukraine war, Russian relations and Mideast conflict looming large.
Tragedy of two Hong Kong sewer workers is yet another grim reminder of city’s failings on occupational safety and what needs to be done.
Pledge to use city’s new domestic national security law only in compelling circumstances and to promote ‘soft power’ suggests a subtle change in government stance.
With city’s reputation as the world’s busiest container port just a memory, a plan to revive it as an international maritime hub that has the Greater Bay Area on its doorstep raises hopes.
Thankfully, Hong Kong authorities recognise the healthy development of the media industry and its consumers is the way to go, not legislation that is difficult to draft and inevitably restricts press freedom.
City went ahead with single use-plastics ban as planned, now it needs to apply the lessons learned to help make a success of the pay-as-you-throw charging scheme.
Deadly flooding downstream in Guangdong province and extreme drought upstream in hydropower hub of Yunnan show how critical the issue of climate change has become.
Job-hopping staff have raised concerns among Hong Kong employers, and there is a need to balance the rights of both parties, but the city would be better off trying to attract additional workers.
Beijing accuses Brussels of protectionism over its threatened tariffs against imports of competitively priced quality cars, putting relations on an even rockier road.
Top Talent Pass Scheme drew nearly 46,500 successful applicants in the past financial year, and they must be encouraged to put down roots so local people can also benefit.
Automatic right to screens in Hong Kong courts that spare complainants from having to face the accused would encourage victims of crime to come forward, and enhance justice.
Millions of dollars are being spent every month to maintain facilities that are no longer needed.
Dozens of companies from various countries have already signed up for the ambitious project that will see the creation of thousands of jobs.
The pressures on the city’s fleet of 18,163 cabs are significant, but for residents and visitors alike, attention to improving the quality of service could help soften the blow from having to pay more for the ride.
With an estimated 50 trillion yuan digital market just across the border, Hong Kong must be ready to unleash its potential and gain a big slice of that economic pie.
Hong Kong must come up with more targeted and effective promotions to avoid missing out on tourists from mainland China in May Day break bonanza.
Pragmatism is at play in each relationship between the West and China, not least with Berlin and Beijing. For German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, that means continued engagement and commerce.
Airport Authority and Hong Kong Metropolitan University team up to tackle shortage of flight crews by offering flying licence as part of bachelor’s degree in aviation services management.
Latest US protectionist moves targeting Chinese steel and aluminium imports, together with other measures, risk another damaging round of trade war.
As Hong Kong taxpayers are left with ballooning bills for offices, ex-chief executives must be reminded to act conscientiously and responsibly with money.
Services sector and overseas demand for exports may have buoyed first-quarter GDP, but daunting challenges remain for country on path to recovery.
The new card allows users to top up in Hong Kong dollars in the city, and tap for rides in public transport across 336 mainland cities, helping expedite cross-border connectivity.
Crisis-hit region needs ceasefire in Gaza where thousands have died in fighting, not another step towards a full-scale conflagration.