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First arrests made under new national security laws Waste charging scheme not abandoned, insists minister Govt urged to turn South Lantau into 'resort town' Warning not to 'overbuild' infrastructure on Lantau Govt wants stiffer penalties against il...

Govt confirms no waste charges on Aug 1 Lawmaker cites 'misconceptions' over waste plan 'Bring back waste charges once recycling improves' Cabbies 'forced' to go undercover due to govt inaction New minimum wage mechanism is not 'unfair' HKers love...

Waste-charging scheme may be shelved Negative aspects of waste scheme 'exaggerated' Authorities issue hundreds of fire hazard notices HKers need more compassion for the homeless Fair visitors experience life of street sleepers Jockey Club launches...

AI technology used in city's flood defences Study reveals career choices of youngsters Precious Blood Hospital to be expanded Catering group investigated over MPF contributions Study shows Chinese calligraphy promotes brain health Govt hopes fabri...

Govt seeks to increase penalties for fire safety breaches Flat owners should be 'jailed' for fire safety violations Penalties increased for feeding wild animals HK to sustain pioneering role in combating graft Worldcoin's HK offices shut amid priva...

UK national security suspect linked to HK found dead Air passenger dies following severe turbulence HKU Business School probes suspected admissions fraud Admissions fraud needs thorough investigation Cabbies urged to leave law enforcement to police...

Flood sensors installed at rail stations Fmr MTR engineer concerned over flood barriers No delay to stock market weather arrangements Cabbies urged to drop undercover sting operations Safe construction sites to be awarded plaques Govt staff moving...

Call to turn Kai Tak Covid facility into arts, sports hub Covid facility could become 'tourist attraction' Environmentalists concerned over Technopole project Biggest cocaine bust made at Ta Kwu Ling warehouse Retail, catering sectors facing uneven...

Xi and Putin hail nations' ties in 'chaotic world' Govt unveils extreme weather contingency plans 'Use green bonds to speed up hydrogen transition' Convicted social workers could be de-registered Personal data warning over spam-blocking apps Tenta...

Putin arrives in Beijing for two-day visit YouTube restricts videos relating to banned song HKers value job stability over advancement Minister against having mechanism to review cab fares Social Work board defends application procedure Continuity...

Welfare chief clarifies comments on social work body Sports rep's repeated mistakes deemed unacceptable Govt calls for fair handling of alleged spy case Hotel and retail welcome expansion of visit scheme Tourism trade needs to be prepared for ethni...

Weightlifting body in 'one-China' blunder Protest song ruling helps define 'red line' More mainland students fall victim to scams Another eight mainland cities added to travel scheme More efforts needed to retain nursing staff Reduce nurses wage g...

Xi hails 'all-weather' partnership with Hungary Workers ordered to stop using platform after death Green group says govt should first trial waste scheme High Court hears bid to stop golf club plan Rising trend of mental illness among students Agen...

Xi begins three-day visit with close ally, Hungary Labour minister hails talent policy New enterprises "impressed" with support in HK Hong Kong seen as gateway to other markets MTR plans full-day station closure for maintenance Future MTR upgrades...

Serbia rolls out warm welcome for President Xi China lends support to HK's talent hunt LinkedIn exec values tech skills over experience Data needed on which sectors need more talent HK still "attractive" for global top talent Inquest finds liver p...

Xi meets Macron in France FSD reveals potential data leak Rain may have boosted Golden Week shopping 'Creative ideas' needed to boost tourist spending China sees travel boom during Golden Week Jury set to deliberate over death of liver patient El...

Golden Week arrivals within expectations FS: tourism key driver in Q1 growth Assurances given over elderly transport subsidy Nursing diploma shortened to 3.5 years Data leak spurs check of cyber security measures Southwest monsoon brings warmest A...

Death toll rises to 48 in highway collapse Waste-charging trial to continue despite struggle Consumer watchdog criticised over data breach Govt urged to boost size of public flats Lingnan hopes to cultivate AI and data scientists Heat-related work...

24 died in Guangdong highway collapse Changes to minimum wage formula welcomed Annual review of minimum wage will better protect workers CUHK computing model predicts virus strains HKO investigates reports of hail in Yuen Long Rain stops in time f...

"Soft sell" approach taken to promote patriotism Justice chief invites media criticism Govt says jail time needed for failing to report abuse Govt updates heat stress guidelines HK facing tridemic of Flu, Covid and RSV Alarming number of social wo...