Restaurants say demand has plunged amid calls for diners to avoid eating them raw as number of norovirus-related food poisoning cases rises.
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Centre for Food Safety reveals latest results of investigation into dozens of recent food poisoning cases.
In a social media post, chief executive says all officials must have ‘reform mindset’ to ensure Hong Kong’s five-year plan proceeds towards its goals.
Two-day event will also showcase Japanese musicians including festival ambassador Cocomi, daughter of actor Takuya Kimura.
Shifting earlier stance after receiving feedback, environment chief also says licence might be granted to larger eateries only in first phase.
Following a wave of poisoning cases linked to raw oysters, the SCMP looks into the risks of consuming the bivalve shellfish and how to avoid illness.
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Health officials are also investigating suspected norovirus food poisoning among diners at the five-star Mandarin Oriental.
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Researchers say finerenone may provide affordable treatment with few side effects for women affected by premature ovarian insufficiency.
‘Highly encouraging’ results uncovered after immunochemotherapy administered at different times in two groups of patients.
Operation, conducted with Guangdong and Zhuhai authorities, dismantles syndicate forging identity cards and arranging illegal jobs in city.
As cross-border travel requires permits, the service is exclusively operated by veteran transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings.
Bust announced after SCMP investigation found prescription-only slimming injections sold online and at a local pharmacy without a doctor’s approval.
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese researchers have developed a pioneering AI model.
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Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has been closely monitoring and taking enforcement actions against hawkers around Kai Tak Station Square.
Calls by analysts for expanded support follow arrest of elderly woman who allegedly killed husband before attempting suicide.
Residents of Sham Shui Po’s Yee Wa Building previously told they needed to leave sometime between March and December.
Housing Bureau says it is in contact with 109 households in Cheung Sha Wan’s Yee Wa Building, with many tenants needing transitional homes.
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Winter monsoon expected to start affecting southern China on Tuesday, with stronger winds and cooler nights in Hong Kong.
Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan says new Port Community System streamlines transport data, improving transparency for users.
Firms warned of rising costs as increasing number of minor day-surgery claims under inpatient plans drive up group insurance premiums.
Large-scale crackdown with cross-border and global agencies busts syndicates smuggling drugs through airport passenger and cargo channels.
Raising tobacco tax progressively could cut the city’s smoking rate significantly within a decade, separate study estimates.