An ongoing pilot scheme for chronic disease screening could help save HK$2.7 billion (US$344 million) in medical expenses if 200,000 people join, Hong Kong authorities have said, with hepatitis B set to be included later. The Health Bureau said on Tuesday that the project would turn into a co-care “platform” and cover more diseases after…
Hong Kong residents found downloading or sharing a mobile game app about defeating the communist regime may be punished under national security laws, police have said. According to the website for Reversed Front: Bonfire, players can “pledge allegiance” to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Mongolia, Tibet or Uyghurs, among other options, “to overthrow the Communist regime”. In…
Home » Hong Kong News » Explore Kowloon Walled City’s Cinematic Revival and Hidden Cultural Gems in Hong Kong’s Latest Travel Attraction Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Kowloon Walled City, once infamous for its labyrinthine alleys and lawless energy, has captivated the imaginations of filmmakers, historians, and curious explorers for decades. A place of intrigue and…
A 17-year-old Hong Kong girl was rescued on Wednesday after a fire, believed to have been caused by a power bank, broke out in a flat in Tsuen Wan. The Fire Services Department received a report at 7.59am that smoke had been seen coming from the flat at Hoi Kwai Mansion in the Riviera Gardens…
The Hang Seng Index gained 0.7 per cent to 24,329.11 at 10.56am local time, while the Hang Seng Tech Index advanced 0.5 per cent. On the mainland, the CSI 300 Index strengthened 0.6 per cent and the Shanghai Composite Index added 0.4 per cent. BYD gained 1.2 per cent to HK$137.20 after it joined other…
Foshan Haitian Flavouring and Food Company, the largest listed condiment producer in mainland China, is seeking to raise up to HK$9.56 billion (US$1.22 billion) in Hong Kong, marking one of the city’s largest initial public offerings (IPOs) this year and giving a boost to its status as a world-leading fundraising hub. The company is offering…
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Hong Kong primary schools will need to strengthen patriotic and national security education under a revised curriculum guide for the English-language subject. The previous edition of the guide suggested English teachers let pupils explore value-laden matters including human rights and equal opportunities but they have been replaced by issues such as respect for others, animal…
Eve Energy, China’s fifth-largest producer of electric vehicle (EV) batteries, plans to raise fresh capital on the Hong Kong stock exchange, following the lead of its bigger rival Contemporary Amperex Technology (CATL) as international investors show a growing appetite for the country’s industrial gems. The Shenzhen-listed company said on Tuesday that its board had endorsed…
Hong Kong should capitalise on the opportunities arising from US-China tensions to attract more talent to its academic and tech sectors, heads of the city’s top medical schools have said, ahead of a visit to the world’s largest biotechnology event in Boston. Representatives from the medical faculties of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) and…