As despair draped the air and hopes dimmed for the scores still unaccounted for, one scene stood out on the second night after Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades: volunteers forming long human chains next to the charred buildings in Tai Po, passing on supplies hand to hand. These volunteers – mobilised mostly through social…
Home » TOURISM NEWS » Hong Kong’s Shocking Warning: Travelers Urged to Rethink Travel Insurance After Major Claims Disputes with Australia and Beyond Published on November 17, 2025 In a recent statement, Hong Kong’s Consumer Council issued a warning to residents regarding the importance of thoroughly examining travel insurance policies before making a purchase. This…
Hong Kong’s population has stabilised and remains “virtually unchanged” for the first time in a decade, following an influx of talent in recent years after waves of emigration. The Census and Statistics Department said on Thursday that Hong Kong’s midyear population stood at 7,527,500, a slight increase of 3,400 from 12 months ago, or a…
More than half of Hong Kong residents do not plan to retire at the typical retirement age of 65, with many feeling that they cannot reach the average HK$5 million (US$637,000) savings target necessary for a comfortable post-work life, according to the T. Rowe Price Hong Kong Retirement Survey released on Thursday. About 52 per…
A law amendment proposal to reduce the number of prepaid SIM cards per user from 10 to three is not robust enough to deter rampant phone scams, according to Hong Kong lawmakers, who called for a more holistic approach to handling the issue Hong Kong authorities have proposed reducing the maximum number of prepaid SIM…
Hong Kong police have arrested 81 people in a crackdown on the illegal use of electric mobility devices such as scooters and bicycles, with 14 saying they are food delivery riders. Senior Inspector Greenson Cheung Chin-hung said on Friday that officers made the arrests in Tai Po, Sheung Shui, Tuen Mun, Castle Peak, Yuen Long,…
Hong Kong authorities have called on residents to be vigilant and prioritise safety when travelling to the United States amid ongoing immigration-related protests in Los Angeles. Some Hongkongers based in California’s largest city on Monday slammed US President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy the National Guard in the city, saying it would only further heighten…