Food hygiene authorities in Hong Kong have prosecuted a grocery shop in Kwun Tong following a viral video depicting rats on exposed meat and a subsequent inspection revealing unsanitary conditions.

Hong Kong authorities are keeping an open mind on options for its struggling postal service and are facing calls for faster rehousing of evicted tenants from subdivided flats.

Hong Kong authorities are set to crack down on flavoured tobacco products as part of the next phase of enhanced smoking control measures, with the health minister calling them a 'poisoned chalice' targeting younger individuals.

Hong Kong authorities are considering a proposal to issue 10,000 new permits for drivers operating on ride-hailing platforms such as Uber, aiming to regulate and expand the service.

Hong Kong's medical watchdog and Coroner’s Court will investigate the death of an eight-year-old girl who died two years ago after a delayed blood transfusion during surgery at a public hospital. The girl's father, Eddie Chau, has spoken out about the incident.

Hong Kong authorities have deployed specialized 'water-pumping dragon' machines to clear significant flooding in the city's northern territories following heavy overnight rainfall.

Hong Kong authorities have formally issued buy-back offer letters to homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, providing them until August 31 to decide on the government's resettlement plan.

Hong Kong authorities are reportedly considering issuing 10,000 ride-hailing permits under a new regulatory framework, following earlier calls from lawmakers and experts for approximately 20,500 licenses to meet demand.

Hong Kong authorities have declined to comment on reports that an activist, wanted by the city’s national security police, could face deportation to China after being arrested in Thailand for allegedly overstaying her visa.

An infectious disease specialist has called on Hong Kong authorities to step up rodent checks, despite confirmation that no residents from the city were on board the hantavirus-hit cruise ship in the…

Hong Kong authorities are considering amending gambling laws to introduce individual licensing for claw machines and other amusement games with prizes, aiming to prevent addiction.

Hong Kong authorities have issued four HK$3,000 fines in the initial two days of an expanded ban on alternative smoking products, while assuring the public against arbitrary body searches for enforcement.

Hong Kong authorities are stepping up monitoring and enforcement efforts as online sales of vaping products persist despite a ban on the import, sale, and public use of alternative tobacco products.

Hong Kong authorities have pledged to intervene in landlord-tenant disputes at the fire-damaged Wang Fuk Court, which are preventing residents from retrieving their belongings. Packing efforts at the site have been ongoing for ten days.

Hong Kong authorities announced they will extend their buyout plan to include flats in the Wang Fuk Court block unaffected by a deadly fire, provided 75% of owners agree to sell their properties.

PwC Hong Kong has been ordered to compensate Evergrande shareholders and faces additional penalties from Hong Kong authorities over its audit of the embattled property developer. This marks an unprecedented settlement related to the firm's role.

Hong Kong authorities have introduced a new artificial intelligence-driven flood forecasting and alert system. The system uses three-dimensional simulations to improve timely pre-emptive measures and emergency responses to flooding.

Hong Kong authorities have intensified their efforts against animal-related crimes, including using drones to raid an illegal slaughterhouse in Yuen Long. The city also plans to strengthen police coordination to better handle animal abuse cases.

Hong Kong authorities are introducing diesel subsidies and reduced tolls to support its transport sector, which is struggling with the impact of rapidly increasing fuel prices.

A public inquiry into Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, which ravaged the Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, has heard that no fire risk assessment was conducted for the HK$336 million renovation project.

An opinion piece discusses reports that Hong Kong authorities are requiring citizens to provide their passwords, raising concerns about privacy and digital rights.

Hong Kong's anti-graft watchdog and police have arrested 42 individuals in a joint operation targeting a triad-linked syndicate involved in building maintenance projects.

The US is reportedly advising its citizens to comply with requests from Hong Kong police to provide phone and computer passwords, raising concerns about digital privacy and rights in the region. Hong Kong authorities have since defended these legal changes, which make it illegal to withhold smartphone passwords in national security investigations, following the US alert.

Hong Kong authorities and medical professionals have issued a warning to residents, particularly the elderly and those with chronic illnesses, to protect themselves from mould and infections due to expected persistent high humidity.

Hong Kong authorities will now be able to demand external technicians or any 'specified person' decrypt electronic devices during national security investigations, with suspects facing punishment for providing wrong passwords or falsely claiming to have forgotten them.

Hong Kong authorities have received more than 100 applications for innovative drone usage, aiming to pioneer the city’s “low-altitude economy”. Some pilot projects are expected to launch within three months.

Hong Kong authorities have raided three illegal fueling stations, arresting two men and seizing over 1,800 liters of petrol with an estimated market value of HK$54,000 amid rising oil prices.

Hong Kong authorities will set up a collaborative mechanism with the legislature to craft the city’s first five-year plan to align with national development, according to Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu, who says the blueprint will be released by the end of this year. Lee also stressed on Tuesday that the new platform would reflect the city’s executive-led governance model, adding a public consultation on the plan would be launched in the fourth quarter before its publication. “The plan will...

Hong Kong authorities are planning to expand their 'name and shame' list to include lawyers involved in initial public offerings (IPOs), aiming to enhance accountability in the market.

Hong Kong authorities have arrested staff from a hedge fund and a brokerage firm as part of a $300 million insider trading investigation, alleging that brokers accepted bribes for information on share placements.

Hong Kong authorities have conducted raids on brokers and a hedge fund as part of an ongoing bribery investigation, according to reports.

Hong Kong authorities are stepping up efforts to combat fuel smuggling, intercepting cross-border trucks suspected of illegally importing gasoline, often with modified tanks for increased volume.

The Hong Kong government has ruled out chartering Cathay Pacific Airways flights to bring home residents stranded in the Middle East, given the potential danger of navigating partially reopened airspaces and challenges in securing take-off slots at foreign airports, sources have said. The South China Morning Post learned that officials had also weighed the option of repatriation flights from Oman, but the absence of direct Cathay services made the route “impractical” because there was no...

A court hears accusations that Chung Biu Yuen and former UK Border Force officer Chi Leung Wai acted as 'shadow police' in the UK, undertaking surveillance and deception on behalf of Hong Kong authorities.

Hong Kong authorities plan to offer nine residential sites to developers in the upcoming financial year, aiming to provide approximately 6,650 flats as the property market stabilizes.

Hong Kong authorities are exploring options to support universities in issuing bonds to finance the proposed University Town in the Northern Metropolis, with lawmakers advocating for a dedicated approval and credit rating system.

Hong Kong's conservation authorities have defended their management of large visitor numbers in Sai Kung's country parks during the Lunar New Year holiday, stating that popular spots remained under control despite overcrowding concerns.

Hong Kong authorities will continue to provide an annual rental subsidy of HK$150,000 to victims displaced by the deadly Tai Po blaze until they are rehoused.

Campers and hikers have urged Hong Kong authorities to step up public education, law enforcement and impose foot traffic limits at campsites after some areas were flooded with visitors during the Lunar New Year holiday. A visit by the South China Morning Post on Saturday to Ham Tin Wan, a beach in Sai Kung, found about 50 visitors and 30 tents. Empty plastic bottles, used tissue paper and chocolate wrappers were seen lying on the sand and in bushes and shrubs. Officers from the Agricultural,...

Hong Kong authorities have contacted the Japanese consulate in response to a Hong Kong resident being attacked with a beer bottle in Sapporo, urging better protection for tourists.

Hong Kong authorities are preparing rehousing plans for residents displaced by the deadly Tai Po fire, while a student was expelled from CUHK for sedition related to a petition about the incident.

Hong Kong authorities have increased inspections of dog licenses through regular enforcement operations and random checks in public places, warning owners of potential prosecutions for breaches.

Hong Kong authorities have significantly cut the time required to send emergency mobile alerts to residents from an hour to 15 minutes, implementing a new HK$150 million system that also allows for district-specific messages.

Hong Kong authorities have set a quota of 10,000 vehicles for ride-hailing service permits as part of a new regulatory framework, according to sources.

Hong Kong authorities have ordered a licensed mobile ice cream vendor in Central to cease selling soft ice cream after a sample was found to contain coliform bacteria levels exceeding the legal limit.

Hong Kong authorities have earmarked an additional HK$5 billion (US$638 million) for national security efforts, bringing the total allocated over the past five years to HK$18 billion.

Hong Kong authorities have postponed plans to reduce the age threshold for mandatory medical certification and annual check-ups for taxi and commercial vehicle drivers.

Hong Kong authorities are preparing for the upcoming typhoon season by deploying 50,000 sandbags and water-filled flood barriers. Enhancement works at the high-risk Tseung Kwan O promenade are expected to be completed by year-end.

Hong Kong authorities have stated that an operational glitch involving a cooling water isolation valve at a nuclear power plant in Shenzhen posed no risk to public health or the environment.

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 27 individuals and seized over 21,000 liters of illicit fuel, valued at approximately HK$3.3 million, as part of a crackdown on illegal sales by triads amidst rising global oil prices.

Hong Kong authorities issued 300 verbal warnings to visitors on Sharp Island during the first day of mainland China's Labour Day 'golden week' holiday, as thousands flocked to the Unesco Global Geopark.

Hong Kong authorities are investigating a suspicious fire in a residential flat that led to a man's death after he fell from the building and an elderly woman suffered from smoke inhalation. Police received the report on Friday.

Hong Kong authorities have introduced a new package of measures, including a 21 percent increase in available loans totaling HK$450 billion, to support small and medium-sized enterprises affected by global crises.

Hong Kong authorities are investigating the discovery of rubbish and other items that did not belong to a resident's flat in the fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, found when he retrieved his belongings.

Hong Kong authorities have launched 18 joint operations against illicit refuelling stations this year, a response to a global energy price surge that has made such practices increasingly common in urban areas.

Hong Kong authorities have proposed new offenses and stricter punishments for fire installation contractors who fail to obtain prior approval before deactivating firefighting systems or neglect to report malfunctions within 24 hours.

Hong Kong authorities will take public opinion into account when deciding whether to trigger a new investigation mechanism to hold senior officials accountable, the city’s civil service minister has…

Hong Kong authorities have introduced a revamped values education guide that expects students as young as six to "feel proud to be Chinese" and understand national affairs, emphasizing patriotism.

Hong Kong authorities have proposed a legal amendment to mandate property owners attend briefings on major renovation projects, aiming to curb bid-rigging after a recent deadly fire.

Hong Kong authorities have turned down a proposal from over 400 victims of the deadly Tai Po blaze for on-site partial redevelopment, ruling out the option as a long-term housing solution.

Hong Kong authorities have reportedly implemented a policy requiring individuals to disclose their passwords, raising concerns about privacy and digital rights.

Hong Kong's ICAC, in a joint operation, arrested 42 individuals in connection with triad infiltration and corruption involving HK$180 million in building maintenance projects.

Hong Kong authorities have arrested a man and confiscated more than 8,000 litres of illegal fuel valued at HK$250,000, part of ongoing efforts amid rising global oil prices.

Hong Kong authorities are under pressure to implement measures, including a requirement for firms to disclose pricing formulas in petrol station tenders, to address the rising fuel prices.

Hong Kong authorities will launch advertisments and a transport guide to help elderly residents adapt to the revised HK$2 (26 US cents) transport fare scheme coming into effect next Friday, according…

Hong Kong authorities will begin issuing weekly updates on international and local fuel price changes from April 1, responding to concerns about businesses prematurely raising prices due to the US-Israeli war on Iran.

Hong Kong authorities have proposed new laws to significantly streamline land-use change procedures for the Northern Metropolis megaproject, aiming to cut the process from nine months to just two.

Hong Kong authorities were searching on Sunday for a 68‑year‑old man who has been missing for two days after leaving his home in Tai Po. Lau Kin‑pong left his residence at Wan Tau Tong Estate at around 3pm on Friday. His family became unable to contact him and filed a missing‑person report on Saturday. He was last seen that afternoon on Shan Tong Road in Tai Po. Lau is described as about 1.7 metres tall (5 feet, 7 inches), weighing 60kg (132lbs), of thin build with short white hair. He was la...

Hong Kong authorities have reported a 42% increase in monthly complaints about illegal petrol stations in the first two months of the year, as drivers seek alternatives to rising fuel costs.

Hong Kong authorities have initiated an investigation into insider trading and corruption involving brokers and a hedge fund.

Hong Kong authorities plan to expand a pilot programme to cut the transfer time by 80 minutes for patients suffering from serious strokes to public hospitals equipped with relevant surgical…

Hong Kong authorities have arrested 20 people, including domestic helpers suspected of unlawfully providing services such as massages and manicures, in a crackdown on illegal labour. The Immigration Department said that it conducted a three-day operation across the city between Sunday and Tuesday, searching 19 target locations, including restaurants, care homes, hotels, commercial and industrial buildings and public places. Officers arrested 20 people, including 14 suspected illegal workers o...

Hong Kong authorities have arrested a 30-year-old woman on suspicion of illegally selling poisons and unregistered pharmaceutical products, after an undercover operation found her offering…

After Hong Kong authorities signalled that new legislation could be passed to forcibly acquire title deeds from homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court, Jason Kong started to feel the squeeze. “It feels like we’re being pressured,” Kong, who owns a flat on the estate, told HKFP on Tuesday, a day after deputy finance chief […]

Hong Kong authorities have defended a controversial subsidy cut for the kindergarten sector for the coming financial year, saying the low birth rate and resultant shrinking pupil population have prompted a reassessment of education policy priorities. Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin said on Friday that the government would channel more resources towards promoting “high-quality education” and adopt a more targeted approach to helping pupils in need. According to the 2026-27 budge...

Hong Kong authorities will seek an additional HK$20 billion for the development of San Tin Technopole and a science and technology park, which are part of the Northern Metropolis infrastructure plan.

Hong Kong authorities have banned poultry meat and products from parts of Japan and Denmark following reports of outbreaks of highly pathogenic strains of bird flu. The Centre for Food Safety said on Monday that imports of poultry products, including eggs, from Holbaek municipality in Denmark and Japan’s Iwate prefecture had been suspended with immediate effect. Traders had been instructed to suspend the imports to protect public health, it said. The precautionary move follows notifications f...

Hong Kong authorities are reviewing management strategies for camping hotspots, including implementing a booking system and charging fees, to address overcrowding and litter concerns during holidays like Lunar New Year.

Hong Kong authorities will spend about HK$6.8 billion (US$870 million) to buy back homes damaged in the deadly Tai Po fire from flat owners, offering HK$8,000 to HK$10,500 per square foot as part of a long-term resettlement plan involving HK$4 billion in public funds. Deputy financial secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun unveiled the plan on Saturday, ruling out on-site redevelopment of Wang Fuk Court, and saying authorities were inclined to demolish seven of the estate’s eight buildings and redeve...

Hong Kong immigration authorities have pledged full support to the family of a 26-year-old resident who was found dead in a hotel in Taipei.

Hong Kong social welfare authorities are expected to take over the care of an undocumented baby for at least a year, potentially arranging foster care, after the parents were arrested on suspicion of child neglect.

Hong Kong authorities are addressing a growing concern over addiction to claw machines, implementing measures to tackle the issue.

Hong Kong authorities initiated a search operation for a 52-year-old man who went missing after hiking on Lantau Island. The incident occurred during the city's highest temperature of the year, raising concerns for the hiker's safety.

Hong Kong authorities are considering new regulations for internet cafes, particularly those that allow overnight stays, signaling a potential shift in how these establishments operate.

Hong Kong authorities have extended an operation targeting poorly maintained fire safety equipment in old buildings for another two years, aiming to inspect 5,000 high-risk structures.

Hong Kong authorities have released the list of official public holidays for 2027, allowing residents to plan extended breaks, including an 11-day holiday over Easter and Ching Ming with just four days of leave.

Hong Kong authorities have begun detailing plans to regulate ride-hailing platforms like Uber, following the passage of the city's first legal framework for the sector in October.

Hong Kong authorities have announced new regulations for restaurants seeking dog-friendly licenses, requiring them to remove hotpot from menus or alter layouts to ensure food and pet safety.

Hong Kong authorities plan to negotiate with care home operators in Guangdong province to secure additional places for elderly Hongkongers, addressing rising demand for senior care.

Hong Kong authorities have proposed new regulations for claw and pinball machines, aiming to curb gaming habits and address rising gambling addiction risks, particularly among teenagers.

Hong Kong authorities anticipate that the newly opened eastern section of the HK$7 billion Fanling Bypass will alleviate road congestion. This infrastructure improvement is crucial as residents prepare to move into a nearby new development area later this year.

Hong Kong authorities, in a joint operation with mainland China and Macau, seized approximately 46,000 counterfeit items worth an estimated HK$16 million (US$2 million) in April, uncovering 23 cross-boundary and transshipment cases.

An audit report found that Hong Kong authorities failed to meet targets for youth hostel supply and construction, offering only 44% of the intended flats.

Homeowners of the only undamaged block in the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno who decline the government’s buy-back offer will face significant long-term challenges in managing and maintaining their properties, according to Hong Kong authorities.

Hong Kong authorities are preparing a public consultation for new fire safety requirements and tougher penalties, following the city's deadliest blaze in decades.

Hong Kong authorities arrested five men at registered pharmacies and seized thousands of unregistered anti-obesity medicines and dangerous drugs, vowing more joint operations against illegal sales.

Hong Kong authorities plan to secure HK$220 million (US$28.1 million) from the private sector for a new HK$440 million national innovation centre in Yuen Long, setting ambitious performance benchmarks.

Hong Kong authorities have announced that a rehabilitation program will be open to all individuals arrested during the 2019 anti-government protests, with the security minister defending the decision to keep the project initially secret.

Hong Kong authorities have observed a significant increase in illegal fuel trading activities across the city. This rise in illicit operations poses challenges for enforcement and regulatory bodies.

Hong Kong authorities have scheduled a court hearing in July to address the confiscation of properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying.

Hong Kong authorities have filed an application to confiscate properties linked to crimes committed by former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, in accordance with the city's national security laws.

Hong Kong authorities seized 1,600 litres of diesel and arrested one person during a raid on an illegal fuel station in Sai Wan, as part of an ongoing crackdown on illicit fuel sales.

Hong Kong authorities have extended the tender deadline for the next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator by one month, following requests from bidders for more time to prepare for new management requirements.

A global investigation, involving Hong Kong authorities, found that a growing number of websites and mobile applications designed for children are collecting personal data, including phone numbers and addresses, compared to a decade ago.

Hong Kong authorities have gazetted new national security rules that will allow them to punish individuals who refuse to provide passwords for electronic devices during investigations.

Animal rights groups are calling on Hong Kong authorities to review their culling strategy for wild boars and to implement measures like animal bridges to reduce human-wildlife conflict in urban areas, following recent incidents involving wild boars and a buffalo.

Hong Kong authorities are investigating whether a fire at a Kwai Chung car park that sent thick black smoke high into the sky on Tuesday afternoon was linked to the operation of an illegal fuel…

Hong Kong authorities have proposed replacing, rather than punishing, Medical Council members who underperform, after public outcry over a 15-year delay in an alleged medical blunder inquiry. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau also said the government had no plans to impose rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint handling by the quasi-judicial body, saying the requirement was “asking the impossible” and the council would “be required to” set time frames on their own. The ombudsman previous...

Hong Kong authorities have initiated an investigation into insider trading and corruption involving brokers and a hedge fund.

Hong Kong authorities have conducted raids on the offices of Chinese brokerage firms Citic Securities and Guotai Junan International as part of an ongoing investigation.

Hong Kong transport authorities have proposed adjusting single-journey fares for six ferry routes from April 1, with some fares rising by 12.5 per cent, marking the first increase in nearly three years.

Hong Kong authorities arrested a man after the discovery of 14 endangered reptiles, including a crocodile and two pythons, at an industrial site in Kwai Chung.

Hong Kong authorities have issued a fresh warning against travel to Iran, while at least nine flights to the Middle East from the city have been cancelled or delayed following a joint US-Israeli attack on the country. The warning was issued in response to the United States and Israel launching major air strikes on targets across Iran on Saturday, in what appeared to be one of the most direct and expansive attacks on the country in years. Hong Kong’s Security Bureau said residents should adjus...

Hong Kong authorities announced that residents of Wang Fuk Court, affected by a deadly fire, will be allowed to return to their flats to collect personal belongings by late April.

Hong Kong labour authorities are investigating the death of a scaffolding worker who fell from the third floor of a food factory while setting up scaffolding.

Hong Kong authorities are planning to consult lawmakers on implementing booking systems and fees for popular tourist camping spots to address overcrowding, following criticism from an NGO regarding government inaction.

Hong Kong authorities froze HK$261 million (US$33.4 million) in suspected criminal proceeds last year, but experts estimate it could take up to seven years for these funds to reach government coffers.

Hong Kong authorities are anticipated to unveil a resettlement plan for residents displaced by a recent deadly fire, with reports indicating a government buyout of the affected estate is highly likely.

Following a series of food poisoning incidents, Hong Kong restaurant operators are calling on authorities to clearly inform the public about the sources of problematic raw oysters.