The son of a former mainland Chinese official has been jailed for six years and nine months for using deceptive means to secure residency in Hong Kong and laundering more than HK$64 million (US$8.2 million), including a bribe his father allegedly sought a decade ago. The District Court on Thursday sentenced Xiao Rui, 37, on…
The University of Hong Kong will roll out a screening programme at pharmacies across the city early next year to identify people at high risk of osteoporosis and prevent bone fractures. The institution’s Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine on Thursday launched the city’s first community pharmacist-led osteoporosis screening programme. The scheme will use a…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] For a growing number of Hong Kong millionaire respondents, the mainland Greater Bay Area (GBA) cities becoming part of later-life planning, from healthcare access and living space to retirement lifestyle. Yet many have not fully worked out the financial demands of maintaining a…
What starts as a round of golf will become a true test of endurance for three local lads, who are taking on one of the toughest challenges in the sport. Alongside the four rounds of golf in a single day, the 26+ miles walked, and hundreds of shots played, every moment will help support an…
Proposed rules would have US regulator block the entry of swarm-capable drones, mainly from China. Published On 22 Jul 202622 Jul 2026 The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has moved to prohibit imports of advanced drones, mainly from China, citing mounting national security concerns over military-grade technology. Under the proposed rules announced on Tuesday, the…
Hong Kong’s rainfall so far this month has already surpassed typical levels for July by 23 per cent, a review of Observatory data shows, with a meteorologist warning the city will experience more extreme downpours due to global warming. The Observatory also said on Tuesday that Hong Kong would be hit by rainstorms again over…
A local businesswoman has been recognised on the national stage after winning the Rising Star Award at the prestigious Business Awards UK. Founded by Lisa Stephens, Totally Tiaras creates beautiful handcrafted tiaras and bridal accessories using vintage jewellery, reclaimed heirloom pieces and bespoke designs, giving brides the opportunity to wear something truly personal while embracing a…
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] When Professor Fiona Devine returned to Hong Kong this year, it was her first visit since 2019. Since then, both the city and the global higher education landscape have changed significantly. Now Vice-President and Dean of the Faculty of Humanities at the University…
A 53-year-old Hong Kong woman died and five others were injured in a head-on car crash in Japan on Monday, becoming the second such accident in Hokkaido prefecture to involve city residents in less than a week. Japanese news outlets reported that the incident took place at around 3.30pm (Japan Standard Time) on National Route…
Hong Kong authorities have vowed to introduce a smart management system and speed up the replacement of water mains to reduce the number of pipe bursts and leakages, after residents in Shau Kei Wan went without fresh water for more than a day. It said improvement works were already under way for about 50km (31…