Hong Kong authorities have warned of potential enforcement action against mainland Chinese dental chains suspected of operating illegally in the city, following reports from the Hong Kong Dental Association about promotional booths and issues with cross-border treatments.
About 10,000 homes and hundreds of businesses in Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong, lost fresh water for over a day. The department responsible announced increased budget for water main replacements and scheduled new works covering 40km by year-end.
Hong Kong authorities are increasing autonomous vehicle (AV) tests and road availability. Baidu showcased its sixth-gen AV, preparing for remote-controlled operations. The government has issued seven pilot licenses for 63 AVs, with speed limits raised to 50km/h.
Hong Kong authorities have eased a proposal for mandatory annual medical check-ups for commercial vehicle drivers aged 65-69, reducing the frequency to twice in five years after industry backlash. The move aims to enhance road safety by ensuring drivers can manage health risks.
Hong Kong authorities plan to have the delayed Pak Shek Kok station on the East Rail line open by 2033. The MTR Corporation will build the station, financed by developing private housing nearby. The station's location has been confirmed between Tai Po Market and University stations.
Hong Kong authorities received 176 reports of suspected child abuse involving 188 children in over five months since a new mandatory reporting law took effect. Sexual abuse was the most prevalent form, affecting 83 children.
Hong Kong authorities received 176 reports involving 188 children for suspected child abuse in over five months since a new mandatory reporting law took effect. Sexual abuse was the most common form, affecting 44% of victims.
Hong Kong authorities are launching a public consultation on sexual law reforms, warning that cults luring victims overseas for sex and suggestive games at orientation camps could constitute sexual offenses. The reforms aim to include sexual offenses involving deception within the city's legal scope, even if the act occurs abroad, and will introduce a new statutory definition of consent.
Hong Kong proposes updating sexual offence laws, criminalising same-sex rape, introducing new minors' protections, and setting a uniform age of consent at 16.
Hong Kong plans to extend its scheme allowing mainland Chinese motorists to drive into the city for leisure to all 21 Guangdong cities by early next year. Demand has tripled the daily quota, indicating strong interest.
Hong Kong authorities propose reforming the Medical Council by increasing lay members and publicizing complaint timelines, aiming to reduce inquiry times from 42 to 29 months. This overhaul follows a 15-year delay in a complaint against Dr Sit Sou-chi.
Hong Kong introduces a two-tier vetting system for its labour importation scheme, effective Tuesday. The new regulations aim to protect local jobs by requiring employers to hire more local staff and face stricter penalties for non-compliance.
Hong Kong's government has issued a strong rebuttal to a US newspaper's commentary titled "Hong Kong’s nightmare gets darker," which described new national security legislation as "repressive." The government stated the new regulation clarifies offenses and ensures fair trials.
Hong Kong authorities have charged seven individuals and two companies with 25 offenses, including manslaughter and money laundering, in connection with the city's deadliest fire at Wang Fuk Court last November, which killed 168 people.
Hong Kong authorities have assured that a planned marine park around Sharp Island will protect most coral reefs, addressing Greenpeace's concerns about insufficient coverage. Underwater mapping confirmed major coral spots fall within the proposed 63-hectare boundary.
Hong Kong authorities confirmed an unmarried couple, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin, are the biological parents of undocumented infant Danny following DNA tests. The couple was arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
Hong Kong authorities confirmed an unmarried couple, Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin, are the biological parents of an undocumented infant, Danny, following DNA tests. The couple was arrested on suspicion of child neglect.
Hong Kong authorities plan a three-year reform for the struggling Hongkong Post, considering options like privatization or departmentalization. A HK$4.6 billion cash injection aims to buy time for this comprehensive review of its operating model.
Hong Kong authorities arrested parents who refused a DNA test for their baby's birth registration on privacy grounds. The welfare minister intervened after the couple's delayed response. The child was hospitalized, and the parents face child neglect charges.
Hong Kong lawmakers are urging authorities to provide more timely and flexible urgent accommodation for residents displaced by new regulations targeting subdivided flats. While the Housing Bureau plans to reserve 180 transitional flats, concerns exist about the week-long review process for applicants.
Hong Kong authorities evict residents from Yick Yuen Tsuen village in Tuen Mun for the Northern Metropolis project, despite some receiving short notice, while others left voluntarily.
Hong Kong sets 10,000 vehicle cap for ride-hailing service permits, drawing criticism from Uber and the taxi trade
Hong Kong authorities are considering requiring claw machine operators to display winning odds and potentially increase prize values. The proposed changes aim to protect consumers and prevent addiction, including individual licensing for machines and displaying license details and anti-addiction slogans.
Hong Kong authorities are considering new regulations for claw machines, including requiring operators to display winning odds and potentially increasing prize values. The proposed regime aims to protect players and prevent addiction by issuing individual licenses for each device and mandating the display of license details and anti-addiction slogans.
