Hong Kong to Overhaul Heat Stress Warning System Amidst Record-Breaking Heatwave and Expert Criticism
Hong Kong authorities are accelerating efforts to revise the city’s heat stress warning system by the end of August, a move prompted by widespread criticism from former Observatory chiefs who…
Wise Reverses Decision to Close Accounts of Hong Kong Activist and Media Outlet Amidst International Pressure
Financial technology firm Wise has reversed its decision to close three bank accounts belonging to a prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist based in the United Kingdom, following significant intervention from…
OPod Tube House Sparks Debate on Hong Kong’s Housing Crisis at Design Inspire 2017
The innovative OPod Tube House, a novel concept designed to alleviate Hong Kong’s severe affordable housing challenges, garnered significant attention at the Design Inspire exhibition held in Hong Kong, China,…
A Disturbing Trend: Over One in Ten Hong Kong Students Report Self-Harm, With School Identified as Primary Stressor
A recent survey has unveiled a deeply concerning reality within Hong Kong’s education system: more than one in ten primary and secondary school students have engaged in self-harming behaviours. The…
Hong Kong’s Inadequate Housing Reaches Lethal Temperatures as NGO Warns of Public Health Crisis
Residents confined to Hong Kong’s notoriously cramped and substandard housing, often referred to as "shoebox" flats and "coffin homes," have endured scorching summer temperatures that felt as extreme as 52…
Hong Kong Police Officer Under Internal Investigation for Viral TikTok Dance Video
A Hong Kong police officer is currently facing an internal investigation following the circulation of a video that has gone viral on social media platforms, particularly in mainland China. The…
Hong Kong Competition Watchdog Raids 12 Premises in Sweeping Bid-Rigging Investigation Targeting HK$500 Million in Building Projects
Hong Kong’s Competition Commission has launched a significant enforcement action, conducting raids at 12 premises in an operation codenamed "Hunter" that targets alleged bid-rigging activities. The investigation centers on 28…
Hong Kong Public Rental Housing Waiting Time Inches Up to 4.8 Years Amidst Shifting Allocation Dynamics
The average waiting time for Hong Kong’s public rental housing (PRH) has seen a slight increase, reaching 4.8 years as of the end of June, the government announced. This marginal…
Hong Kong Faces Alarming Surge in Investment Scams, Exposing Sophisticated Criminal Networks
Hong Kong has witnessed a significant uptick in investment scam cases during the first half of 2026, with over 2,100 incidents reported, resulting in staggering losses estimated at HK$1.6 billion.…
















