Outage also leaves some stuck in lifts at shopping centre and university campus, while police get report of traffic lights malfunctioning.
Hospital Authority’s charity fund set up for employees affected by fire raises more than HK$14 million, including nine individual donations of HK$1 million or more.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan chairs interdepartmental meeting on arrangements for welcoming visitors over New Year break.
Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.
Improving consumer confidence, economic growth supporting overall market but some sectors may remain under pressure, labour chief says.
Western nations unlikely to hit city with more sanctions as they need Beijing’s cooperation to offset unfair US trade practices, experts say.
Venue’s ranking, just nine months after debut, cements city’s status as Asia’s events capital, operator says.
New scope of screening includes volunteer teachers and sports coaches, but scheme not compulsory for organisations.
Road under city’s most densely populated urban area will cut peak-hour journey time from Kowloon Bay to Yau Ma Tei down to five minutes.
Suspects allegedly coordinated thefts of credit cards in crowded places, before buying luxury items totalling more than HK$4 million.
Investigation is expected to be completed within nine months, with all findings set to be made public.
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Cold front expected to move across Guangdong’s coast from Saturday, bringing strong winds, few rain patches and significant drop in temperatures.
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn’s stance marks shift from Chief Secretary Eric Chan’s remarks following Tai Po fire.
Hong Kong’s Immigration Department says it has received a request for help regarding the case.
New rules will not only cover buildings undergoing major maintenance but also new blocks under construction, with some flexibility.
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Certificate submitted by subcontractor Novox not issued by mainland Chinese lab Guangdong Zhongzhenhang Metrology Testing Co Ltd as claimed.
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk reveals funds raised for survivors have reached HK$3.4 billion, with public donations accounting for much of amount.
Transport chief Mable Chan sets sights on seamless airspace, linking manned and unmanned aviation to drive growth in burgeoning sector.
Tycoons from SHKP, Sino Group, Henderson Land Development, New World Development, CK Hutchison and Chinese Estates cast ballots.
Workers begin taking down green mesh, a day after government orders their removal following allegations of false safety certificates issued at sites.
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Financial Secretary Paul Chan touted bilateral trade ties and a shared passion for creativity in his speech to the Trade Development Council.
Airline says cabin crew extinguished the flame quickly, with none injured on flight TR939 on Saturday evening.
Science Park to invite eight tech start-up companies to attend Trade Development Council’s symposium in Milan.
No one injured, but railing and stairs damaged by Sun Ferry vessel that appeared to fail to stop in time.
Innovation chief says project expected to contribute HK$250 billion or more to GDP annually upon full operation and provide over 300,000 full-time jobs.
Heavy smoke forces more than 50 residents to evacuate from Block 8 of the Kwai Shing West Estate.
CEO Ryan Lai says Foodpanda Hong Kong prioritises sustainable and healthy growth and will introduce new brands and targeted promotions.
Police say posts attempted to incite hatred and contempt towards electoral system, government, judiciary and the force.
Forecaster says situation will persist on Wednesday and Thursday, urges residents, especially elderly, to avoid staying outdoors for too long.
Syndicate used e-commerce platforms and messaging apps to recruit residents for sham marriages with non-locals, Immigration Department says.