Hong Kong trainer Tony Cruz believes Beauty Waves has the speed, temperament and dirt experience to handle Seoul Racecourse as he makes his first trip to South Korea for Sunday’s Korea Sprint.
The Repulse Palace, a sprawling luxury villa in Hong Kong Island South, has entered the market by tender with an estimated valuation of between HK$900 million and HK$1.5 billion as demand for high value homes gathers pace.
Punters from across Hong Kong crowded the Stanley Street betting branch in Central as they chased a share of a record estimated HK$228 million Mark Six jackpot.
Eight Hong Kong restaurants and bars will join forces at Amber on September 12 for a charity lunch supporting communities affected by severe floods and landslides in Nepal.
City University of Hong Kong has concluded its investigation into inappropriate conduct at a student orientation camp, with students and organisers admitting wrongdoing, apologising and accepting disciplinary measures.
Hong Kong Customs has arrested five people and seized more than 10,000 suspected pirated songs from 21 commercial party rooms in a territory wide crackdown on unlicensed karaoke systems and gaming equipment.
Police arrested a 46 year old man after officers stopped a suspected drug distribution van near Fanling Golf Course and recovered cannabis, cocaine and heroin worth about HK$200,000.
A mainland Chinese tourist’s account of a seat dispute at a crowded Hong Kong McDonald’s has sparked an online debate over table sharing, public etiquette and differing expectations between diners.
A new citywide luxury festival will bring international brands across yachts, aviation, cars, art and property to Hong Kong in November.
A 24 year old man is on trial in Hong Kong over allegations that he repeatedly committed sexual offences against his younger sister between 2013 and 2016, when she was aged between seven and 10.
A sudden appearance of red stingrays in Tai Po's Lam Tsuen River drew crowds and fishermen, with some reportedly catching the animals and taking them home.
CNBC is closing its Hong Kong office and cancelling several international live programmes as the network restructures its production operations under Versant Media Group.
A 55 year old man suffered leg injuries after a taxi struck a parked car and pushed it into another vehicle on Tai Chuen Street in Tai Kok Tsui.
Hong Kong Customs has seized about 20 kilograms of suspected ketamine concealed in garden posts and swimming pool sanitiser buckets in two separate shipments, leading to the arrests of three people, including two teenagers.
Jailed Hong Kong pro democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to conspiring with foreign forces, a conviction that could extend his imprisonment beyond his expected release date in 2027.
A young driver suffered minor injuries after his P plate convertible overturned while turning into Mei Tin Road in Tai Wai shortly before midnight.
Veteran Hong Kong actor and pioneering dancer Lau Siu Ming, remembered by colleagues as “Ming Sir”, has died at 94 after years of declining health.
Two severely injured hamsters were found abandoned beside a rubbish bin in Sham Shui Po, prompting a police investigation and a HK$50,000 reward for information that could help identify those responsible.
Hong Kong will mark National Day with a 23 minute fireworks display over Victoria Harbour on October 1, featuring 31,888 fireworks across eight sequences and nine launching points.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club recorded HK$39.3 billion in community contributions in 2025/26 as betting turnover reached a record HK$331.7 billion, despite growing pressure from illegal gambling and rising operating costs.
DAB lawmaker Nixie Lam has urged the Hong Kong government to establish a high level population policy task force and conduct fresh research into why fewer young people are choosing to have children.
Thirteen people, including eight children, were injured when two school buses collided outside Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten in Ngau Chi Wan on Wednesday afternoon.
Hong Kong families will have a chance to hear directly from international educators on artificial intelligence, curriculum choices, career preparation and student wellbeing at a free education fair on September 5.
A 71 year old woman understood to be a senior executive at a major global social media platform has died after losing consciousness while swimming at a residential pool in Fo Tan. Police said their initial investigation found no suspicious circumstances.
A man suffered head injuries after allegedly being attacked with a hard object in Tsim Sha Tsui, with his wallet and phone reportedly taken before the suspect fled. Police are investigating the incident.
Former Miss Hong Kong first runner up Angela Stanton has been drawn into controversy after a Shenzhen based makeup company claimed it provided backstage services for her at the 2026 Miss Hong Kong final, raising questions over whether the artist had permission to work in Hong Kong.
The 2026/27 Hong Kong racing season begins with major questions over established stars, rising contenders and trainers under pressure, as the panel assesses the horses and jockeys most likely to shape the campaign.
Tram services along part of Hennessy Road were suspended for a second consecutive evening on Tuesday after a power fault disrupted eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty and Tonnochy Road.
HKTDC chairman Frederick Ma Si hang has urged Hong Kong university students to focus on building their careers rather than rushing into property ownership, while encouraging them to consider opportunities in mainland China and overseas markets.
Hong Kong lawmaker Scott Leung Man kwong expects more landlords to register subdivided flats under the Basic Housing Unit regime as enforcement approaches, while operators warn that technical requirements and renovation costs could slow some applications.
Alibaba and Tencent lead declines among major technology companies, while Kuaishou gains after announcing investment in its Kling AI business.
Hong Kong has ranked first in Asia and fifth globally for high potential technology ventures, reflecting the city’s growing role as a hub for innovation, international investment and technology commercialisation.
Indonesian fintech firm Akulaku has confidentially filed for a Hong Kong IPO targeting US$300 million to US$500 million, as Southeast Asian companies increasingly turn to the city’s stock market for international capital.
Hong Kong traffic remained largely manageable as the new school year began, with the Transport Department deploying around 100 staff across the city and activating its highest level of transport monitoring to oversee roads, public transport and school zones.
A 14 year old student was taken to hospital after a Tesla driven by his father rolled over his foot outside a secondary school in Tai Kok Tsui on the first day of the new academic year. Police are investigating the circumstances of the accident.
Hong Kong health authorities are investigating an alleged HK$120,000 “cancer preventing vaccine” promoted as protecting against more than 20 types of cancer, after inspecting seven premises linked to the Pacific Asia Medical Centre and warning that the unregistered product may have been illegally marketed.
A 57 year old man was found unconscious and later pronounced dead inside his flat at Po Tin Estate in Tuen Mun on Monday evening, with police saying preliminary investigations found no suspicious circumstances.
The Prince Edward bookstore, founded by former journalists from the now shuttered Stand News, closed its doors after four years amid a wider crackdown on independent booksellers.
A former Education University of Hong Kong student accused of rape, indecent assault and voyeurism told the High Court that an alleged victim never resisted during their sexual encounter, insisting that the intercourse was consensual.
Hong Kong remains the world’s second largest billionaire hub, with 106 billionaires and a combined fortune of US$319 billion, even as its billionaire population fell slightly last year, according to the latest Billionaire Census from wealth data firm Altrata.
Hong Kong’s Court of Appeal has dismissed the Environmental Protection Department’s appeal over a proposed public housing project at Fanling Golf Course, upholding a ruling that found deficiencies in the environmental assessment and public consultation process.
Jason Kong, a prominent Wang Fuk Court fire survivor who organised a petition on behalf of homeowners, and his wife, Rosanna Cheung, have been charged over alleged fraud involving government backed business loans.
A Hong Kong lawmaker has urged authorities to step up efforts to crack down on illegal dog smuggling, while an animal welfare group reports a 50 percent rise in dog abandonment cases and calls for a more measured approach to dangerous dog enforcement.
A tourist claims a Hong Kong taxi driver charged HK$376.50 for a journey that showed HK$144.50 on the meter, citing a Lantau Link toll despite the crossing being toll free since 2020.
Almost all flat owners at fire ravaged Wang Fuk Court have agreed to the Hong Kong government’s acquisition plan, with 97.7 percent submitting signed acceptance letters before Monday’s deadline.
Justice chief Paul Lam leads a five day mission to Central Asia to promote Hong Kong’s legal, financial and dispute resolution services.
New digital service aims to provide faster, confidential mediation and arbitration for patients and healthcare providers, with plans to expand across the Greater Bay Area and overseas.
Woman injured after a light fixture fell inside a Tsim Sha Tsui elevator.
Woman criticised after allegedly throwing burning offerings into a Sai Ying Pun drain.
A police officer was acquitted after the court rejected an informant’s testimony over inconsistencies.
