Hong Kong Baptist University (HKBU) has suspended the operation of its student union after removing messages from campus that demanded justice for victims of the Tai Po fire, days after police made arrests for alleged sedition in connection with the blaze. According to the union, they were informed by the university on Thursday night that…
Hong Kong’s sovereign investment fund reported its first annual profit and disclosed detailed operations in a newly released financial statement, positioning itself as a key player in the city’s economic strategy. Hong Kong Investment Corp. Ltd. (HKIC), a government-owned investment vehicle modeled on sovereign wealth funds, posted an operating profit of HK$2.25 billion ($289 million)…
Hong Kong authorities have hit back at US politicians’ “absurd and fact-twisting” allegations over the health of former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying and their call for his unconditional release from prison. A spokesman for the Hong Kong government described the resolution introduced in the United States House of Representatives as an attempt to pressure…
In the shadow of a devastating high-rise apartment fire that has claimed more than 150 lives, Hong Kong is preparing to elect a new city parliament, known as the Legislative Council (LegCo), in vote set for Sunday. Approximately 4.5 million Hong Kong residents will be able to vote for the legislative body of the former British…
Veteran Chinese curator Pi Li will step down as head of art at Tai Kwun when his three-year contract expires in February 2026, the Hong Kong heritage and arts centre has confirmed. Pi declined a request for an interview, but sources have told the Post that he is going to play a leading role in…
About 4,000 Muslims from Hong Kong gathered on Friday to pray for and offer condolences to the victims of the Tai Po fire, while other religious groups held prayer meetings to show spiritual support. The Incorporated Trustees of the Islamic Community Fund of Hong Kong held a special prayer session at 1.30pm at Kowloon Mosque…
Some survivors of Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades have voiced concerns over reliving the tragedy and sharing personal information if they take part in an investigation ordered by the city’s leader, with psychologists calling for a balance between justice and compassion. A number of residents from Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, which was engulfed…
Hong Kong actress Cecilia Cheung Pak-chi has accused her former agent of exerting undue pressure on her and defrauding her out of 8 million yuan (US$1.13 million) by making false representations. Cheung, 45, took the witness box at the High Court on Friday to counter allegations that she reneged on a promise to Asia Entertainment…
Candidates started campaigning again this week for Hong Kong’s coming Legislative Council election, but opted for a more subdued approach, including fewer street booths and volunteers, in the aftermath of last week’s deadly fire in Tai Po. Some Legco hopefuls also unveiled new policy platforms in the run-up to Sunday’s poll, such as calling for…
Hong Kong acclaimed artist Leo Wong debuts at Maison&Objet Intérieurs Hong Kong, showcase elegance and beauty of Hong Kong and Asian craftsmanship to the world Accessibility Statement Skip Navigation The fair is being held from 3 to 6 December 2025 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. As the interior-focused professional edition of the…