Immigration authorities also plan to test new clearance channel using facial recognition to cut processing time to five seconds.
More than 28,000 arrests made in 2025 as customs chief warns of evolving smuggling tactics, including the use of children.
City will continue to ramp up intelligence gathering and education as ‘undercurrents’ of threats persist, Joe Chow says.
While deception cases accounted for nearly half of 89,137 crimes recorded in 2025, number was down by 2.9 per cent from 2024’s figure.
Authorities will submit draft law by end of year to strengthen enforcement and free up resources for more complex cases.
Chau Kit-ying reminded verbally and in writing to act in accordance with public expectations of district councillors, minister says.
Police say they searched station and found no suspicious objects.
Hailey Cheng posts message on social media saying she has been arrested in connection with MediSafe saga, with source confirming news.
Suspect Mui Yiu-keung is believed to have fled the city through illegal means, with no departure record found following 1989 killing on a Sai Kung beach.
At the first meeting, residents of Wang Fuk Court call on committee to identify and hold those responsible to account.
Senior civil servants and department heads among witnesses to be cross-examined by an independent committee as victims demand accountability.
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After a shocking 51 million yen robbery last week, the South China Morning Post examines the risks in the city’s cash exchange trade.
Former chief secretary, who was jailed in 2014 for accepting nearly HK$20 million, died at Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
Sportswear chain says it is fully cooperating with police’s investigation after woman took to social media to complain.
Flight CX449 returns to Taiwanese city on Sunday morning shortly after take-off, with passengers rebooked onto other flights.
Authorities say they found accounts using computer programs or other automated tools for bookings just a week after new anti-touting policy began.
‘We need more top-down guidance on how to better use AI. This is an inevitable trend,’ Hong Kong Productivity Council says.
Largest case involved senior director of multinational who transferred HK$134 million to criminals impersonating her company’s chief executive.
Classic street foods take the spotlight as K-pop star samples local favourites throughout the group’s world tour finale at Kai Tak Stadium.
Legislator Ben Chan says some operators could consider switching to lap belts to make it easier for passengers to alight.
Thousands of fans from the city and beyond pack Kai Tak Stadium as the girl group kick off the final leg of their record-breaking Deadline world tour.
Father, mother and daughter, 10, sustained injuries to hands and forearms following dispute over dripping air conditioner, source says.
Residents of BeLIVING Youth Hub in Causeway Bay were earlier told they had to move out by the end of February.
Labour authorities investigating after police receive report on Thursday morning of accident at Tung Chung site under Housing Department.
Sha Tin and Tung Chung sites also among those the government will open for interest to develop into private student hostels to ease housing pressure.
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says staff failed to perform duties, lacking awareness, judgment and analytical ability to identify issues.
Fire Services Department begins checks on residential and mixed-use buildings planned at least 39 years ago to ensure safety equipment in place.
Police will also expand manual drone patrols in urban areas to Central, Sau Mau Ping, Yuen Long and Tsuen Wan districts.
Immigration Department says it has also advised the woman to leave Iran as soon as possible.
Jockey Club will sponsor show as part of campaign to celebrate the equine zodiac throughout the Year of the Horse, from races to exhibitions.