Peter Lai Bei-dak, renowned Hong Kong lyricist, dies at 76; tributes from Sam Hui Koon-kit and others highlight his contributions to Hong Kong music.
Chelsea and Juventus attract an international fan base at the Hong Kong Football Festival, with attendees like Russian Chelsea fan Lina Kozyreva traveling from mainland China for the event.
Hong Kong police arrested 25 people, including 13-year-olds, linked to a triad loan shark syndicate charging up to 282 per cent annual interest and laundering millions through personal accounts.
Claw machine arcades have proliferated across Hong Kong, surpassing 2,500 shops and filling post-pandemic vacancies. While popular for stress relief and collectibles, rising consumer complaints and government concerns over addiction have led to proposed regulations.
The Chinese University of Hong Kong announced plans to reform its mandatory General Education programme, integrating national education and global perspectives as part of its new 2026-2030 strategic plan under president Dennis Lo Yuk-ming.
Xabi Alonso has downplayed rising expectations for Chelsea this season, despite the club shifting its recruitment strategy to include seasoned veterans alongside massive investments.
Hong Kong's securities regulator warned against highly concentrated shareholdings in small- and mid-cap stocks, cautioning that limited ownership can drive sharp price swings.
Shares of top Chinese optical-module makers recovered early losses after analysts downplayed potential US restrictions aimed at barring new Chinese optical transceivers from American AI data centres.
CLP Holdings reported a 6.6% year-on-year rise in net profit to HK$5.99 billion, bolstered by one-off gains including the sale of the Jhajjar Power Station in India. Chairman Michael Kadoorie detailed green energy proposals and high-level mainland meetings.
Chinese start-up X Square Robot has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO, tapping Huatai Securities and Morgan Stanley as sponsors amid a wave of domestic robotics listings.
AI firm Moonshot aims to raise capital at a valuation of up to US$50 billion in a pre-IPO funding round, following a US$30 billion valuation last month.
China's largest hotpot chain, Haidilao, diversifies into hamburger and sushi to counter slowing hotpot sales, despite a competitive market and past failures like Hiburger.
Top scorers admitted to the University of Hong Kong's medical school aim to combine clinical practice with medical research, inspired by personal mentors and a desire to contribute to society.
Hong Kong's five-year plan aims to boost regional cooperation in the Greater Bay Area. Drawing from the San Francisco Bay Area's experience, Hong Kong can drive alignment of rules and institutional frameworks to overcome current friction in areas like cross-border data sharing and regulatory compliance.
Hong Kong recorded a 44% year-on-year increase in fatal traffic accidents to 59 cases in the first half of 2026, prompting police support for tighter health check requirements for drivers aged 65 and older.
A Hong Kong mother was sentenced to 22 years in prison for the abuse and starvation death of her five-year-old son, who weighed only 9.7kg and bore 129 injuries at the time of his death in September 2022.
Hong Kong police arrested a 67-year-old woman for allegedly swindling two property owners out of HK$4.3 million using a virtual currency investment scam disguised as a rental agreement.
Mykhailo Mudryk has returned to training with Chelsea in Hong Kong after his 21-month doping ban ended. The winger could feature against Juventus following changes to WADA's meldonium guidelines.
A 7-year-old boy suffered minor injuries when a detached rear wheel from a double-decker bus hit him in Kowloon, Hong Kong. The bus driver, who passed an alcohol test, had inspected the vehicle beforehand without noting issues.
A 41-year-old Hong Kong civil servant, Law Yui, is charged with misconduct for issuing fake HK$3,000 littering fines to 5 people without cause, resulting in a wrongful arrest, as revealed by the ICAC after an FEHD internal investigation.
Hong Kong's new combined taxi and ride-hailing driver test attracts over 1,000 registrations on its first day, with lawmakers anticipating increased sign-ups to meet future demand under the upcoming regulatory regime.
A burst water pipe in Tuen Mun, the third in the area within a week, affected 7,000 residents after water supply was suspended for repairs, following a series of similar leaks in Kwai Chung and Shau Kei Wan.
Hong Kong's privacy office alerts public to fake e-visa websites stealing personal data, with victims losing up to HK$1,700. Applicants mistakenly used fraudulent sites found via search engines, submitting sensitive info and fees before realizing the scam.
Tsang Wai-ching, the alleged ringleader in a fatal bar fight, complained to a Hong Kong court about filthy police cell conditions and alleged physical abuse following his arrest.
