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Justice minister Paul Lam says press freedom and free flow of information are essential to city’s global financial hub status.
Hong Kong’s leader jogs with youngsters and shares dessert with domestic helpers as he inspects new route under Island Eastern Corridor highway.
Professor James Robinson calls Hong Kong one of the ‘great economic success stories in world history’.
Regina Ip asks justice minister Paul Lam whether officials will be held accountable for litigation expected to have ‘low success rate’.
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New People’s Party also suggests freezing civil service salaries and suspending recruitment for six months.
John Lee also reaffirms pledge to spend an average of HK$90 billion per year on public works.
Panama has rejected president-elect’s threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake.
Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says officers must be held responsible for conduct on or off-duty, stressing ‘safety is the primary consideration’.
Experts make call a day after report from IMF also advises tax revenue boost to tackle mounting spending pressures as population ages.
Secretary for home and youth affairs defends teams in face of viral news clip in which officials duck requests for performance reports.
Shiu, who underwent a procedure to remove half of his stomach in November, died at 12.41am on Friday.
Xia Baolong also calls on Hong Kong and Macau to fully unleash the benefits of the ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle.
Lawmakers express concern over the impact of scalpers on the city’s mega-event tourism.
Financial secretary has arrived in Jakarta with a business delegation to promote Hong Kong’s advantages to local companies.
Finance chief also say authorities are still conducting review of concessionary fare scheme for elderly, disabled residents.
Finance chief Paul Chan pledges to cut recurring expenses and focus on public works such as developing the Northern Metropolis.
Tai Wo Management confirms its roll-out plan while pointing to ‘numerous challenges’ it has overcome in five months since winning licence, along with four others.
Government attributes decline to change in consumption patterns and strong Hong Kong dollar.
Businesses grapple with lacklustre sales as number of outbound trips by residents increases by 10.1 per cent.
Officer on patrol approached van in Cheung Sha Wan after deeming it ‘suspicious’, police say.
Chan Tsz-tat also pledges to combat trade in illegal cigarettes as he takes over from Louise Ho, who is retiring.
Chief of Quality Tourism Services Association says another aim for 2025 is to promote ‘Halal-friendly’ accreditation among local restaurants.
Immigration data shows 905,035 local residents left Hong Kong on Christmas Day and Boxing Day of this year, compared with 599,083 last year.
Lawyer and founding chairman of Democratic Party, convicted for taking part in anti-government march in 2019, loses civic honour.
US Department of State earlier rejected Hong Kong government efforts to ‘intimidate and silence’ individuals after HK$1 million bounties placed on six activists.
Nineteen opposition figures currently on list of people wanted for allegedly violating Beijing-imposed national security law.
Central government developing Hengqin to promote diversification of Macau’s economy and give convenience to residents, president says at inauguration of city’s new leader.
Chinese president says Macau and Hong Kong must maintain ‘one country, two systems’ principle for long time.
President urges city to embrace reforms, attract a broad pool of talent and increase its presence on the global stage.
Chinese president lays out ‘three expectations’ for city with ‘embracing a broader vision’ at top of list.
