Hong Kong's finance chief on Saturday pledged to turn the territory into a "safe haven" for international investors, and expressed confidence that the city will overtake Switzerland as the world's top cross-border wealth management hub within a few years. In an address at a wealth management forum, Financial Secretary Paul Chan said the SAR is a su…

The new head of Beijing's liaison office in Hong Kong on Saturday said the SAR has entered a "new era" following the enactment of the national security law, as he told the city to foster long-term stability through high-quality development. In his first major public speech since being taking up his new position last month, liaison office director Z…

The new head of Beijing's liaison office in Hong Kong on Saturday said the SAR has entered a "new era" following the enactment of the National Security Law, as he told the city to foster long-term stability through high-quality development. In his first major public speech since taking up his new position last month, liaison office director Zhou Ji…

Chief Executive John Lee on Saturday said Hong Kong would take a “new leap forward” by fulfilling its constitutional responsibility to safeguard national security while seizing new opportunities by leveraging on its strong internal connections with the mainland, as well as its ties to the international community. Speaking at a national security for…

A senior Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs on Saturday warned against complacency on safeguarding national security even though a landmark piece of legislation implemented five years ago has restored peace to the city. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, hailed the National Security Law as a "guardian" for O…

Polytechnic University president Teng Jin-guang has expressed hopes that all PolyU students will have the opportunity to go on exchange programmes to the mainland or to overseas countries by the 2027-28 academic year, to learn more about the nation and the world. Speaking on RTHK's NSL Chronicles III programme on Saturday, Teng said the university …

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau says the government may soon launch a new public consultation on possible new legislation to regulate prepayments for various consumer services – in the wake of a series of business closures that left many out of pocket. Authorities have received thousands of complaints involving millions…

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Algernon Yau, says the influx of non-local firms to Hong Kong has accelerated in recent months despite the sweeping tariffs imposed by the United States, demonstrating continued confidence in the city. Speaking in an interview with RTHK to mark the 28th anniversary of the SAR’s establishment, as well…

Iran said on Friday it would not discuss the future of its nuclear programme while under attack by Israel, as Europe tried to coax Tehran back into negotiations and the United States considers whether to get involved in the conflict. A week into its campaign, Israel said it had struck dozens of military targets, including missile production sites, …

The transport chief has defended a plan to charge motorists HK$10 for using the Central Kowloon Route after several lawmakers called on the government to consider adjusting the across-the-board fee. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan on Friday said the authorities are trying to strike a balance between striving to recover costs and en…

A concern group of subdivided flat owners said on Friday the proposed accreditation fee for homeowners is not low at all. Under its plan to regulate substandard flats, the Housing Bureau has proposed a one-year period to allow landlords to register their flats for rectification starting from March. The proposed HK$3,000 accreditation fee for each u…

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law said she is committed to strengthening Hong Kong’s cultural, sports and tourism offerings with the aim of creating enriching experiences for both residents and visitors. Speaking to RTHK to mark the third year of Chief Executive John Lee's administration, Law expressed deep enthusiasm for her wo…

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law said Hong Kong is confident of its readiness to co-host the upcoming National Games, stating that all test events are now complete. For the first time, Hong Kong will co-host the Games in November alongside Guangdong and Macau, overseeing eight sports, including fencing and basketball. Speaking …

The Los Angeles Dodgers said the club barred federal immigration agents from the team's stadium parking lot as a fresh wave of raids continued across America's second-biggest city. The Dodgers, who have been criticised for their failure to comment publicly on the US government's immigration crackdown in Los Angeles, said on Thursday the team denied…

US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he had given social media platform TikTok another 90 days to find a non-Chinese buyer or be banned in the United States. "I've just signed the Executive Order extending the Deadline for the TikTok closing for 90 days [September 17, 2025]," Trump posted on his Truth Social platform, putting off th…

US President Donald Trump said on Thursday he will decide whether to join Israel's strikes on Iran within the next two weeks, as there is still a "substantial" chance of talks to end the conflict. Trump's move to hit the pause button could open up space for diplomacy, after days of fevered questions about whether or not he would order US military a…

China said on Thursday that its ties with the Cook Islands "should not be interfered with", after New Zealand halted aid to its Pacific partner over its cooperation with Beijing. "China-Cook Islands cooperation does not target any third party and should not be interfered with," Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said. "New Zealand and the Cook I…

A senior Beijing official overseeing Hong Kong affairs on Thursday met a number of political leaders and university chiefs as part of his five-day inspection trip to the city. Xia Baolong, director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, began day two of his visit by holding exchanges with representatives from different groups. Those seen at the…

One of tech billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX Starships exploded during a routine test late on Wednesday in Texas, law enforcement said, adding that no one was injured. The Starship 36 suffered "catastrophic failure and exploded" at the Starbase launch facility shortly after 11pm, or noon Hong Kong time on Thursday, a Facebook post by the Cameron Coun…

The implementation of national security laws in Hong Kong protects filmmakers instead of restricting their creativity, lawmaker Ma Fung-kwok said. Speaking on RTHK's NSL Chronicles III programme, Ma, a senior film producer and distributor, said clear regulatory requirements in the vetting regime after the National Security Law and the Safeguarding …

The Hospital Authority is considering rewarding outstanding medics to motivate staff and enhance service quality at public hospitals, Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said. Speaking in an interview with RTHK to mark the third year of Chief Executive John Lee's administration as well as the 28th anniversary of the SAR's establishment, Lo said the a…

The government will continue to develop Hong Kong into a smoke-free city despite challenges, Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau said. The health authorities recently rolled out 10 tobacco-control measures, including a ban on flavoured cigarettes, alternative smoking products and smoking while queuing. In an interview with RTHK marking the third year…

China's embassy in Israel will assist Chinese citizens who want to evacuate to set off in batches beginning on Friday, the embassy said in a notice on Thursday. It comes as Israel and Iran exchanged fire again on Wednesday, the sixth day of strikes in their most intense confrontation in history, fuelling fears of a drawn-out conflict that could eng…