Hongkongers are forming long queues at betting stations for a chance to win a share of the HK$228 million (US$29.1 million) snowball draw, the city’s largest Mark Six jackpot.

Over 600 elderly individuals in Hong Kong, aged 60 and above, have defaulted on their student loans from government financial assistance schemes, owing an average of HK$17,400 each.

Amid an ageing population, the Covid pandemic, mass emigration, and the Tai Po fire have made Hongkongers more willing to discuss death and funeral wishes, according to a death education advocate.

Thousands of Hongkongers crossed the border into Shenzhen on the second day of the Easter holiday, braving heavy rain to enjoy shopping, dining, and entertainment options at bargain 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 residents in the UAE, planning to leave due to conflict, are urging a reconsideration of Hong Kong's 120-day pet quarantine, which is causing them to consider other destinations.

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.

A 20-year-old student in Hong Kong, Joe, is among many Hongkongers seeking emotional support from AI chatbots for issues like dating advice, family relationships, and stress management.

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po delivered a budget speech emphasizing the city's role in national economic development and innovation.

The Hong Kong government has filed civil lawsuits against 16 residents who allegedly refused to leave their homes in a neighborhood slated for a HK$15 billion redevelopment project.

Fewer Hongkongers withdrew funds from the city’s mandatory pension plan in the fourth quarter of last year, as a stock market rally prompted more members to leave their investments in place even when…

More than 400 Hongkongers have reported being stranded in the Middle East after major airspace closures triggered by the US-Israeli war on Iran disrupted dozens of flights between the city and the…

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Hong Kong's decision to end tax breaks for private electric vehicles has led to a surge in showroom visits, with some residents even selling their eligibility for the incentive scheme.

Hong Kong residents formed long queues at betting branches to purchase tickets for a record-breaking HK$200 million Mark Six lottery draw.

Hong Kong’s hotels and tourist-area restaurants reported robust business during the Lunar New Year holiday, even as a surge in outbound travel by residents underscored the city’s increasingly visitor-driven festival economy. An industry leader said the city had also seen more mainland tourists partly because of ongoing diplomatic tensions between China and Japan. Hongkongers were able to enjoy a nine-day holiday this year by taking two days of annual leave on February 16 and 20 on either side of...

Hong Kong's leader, John Lee, has called on citizens to approach the Year of the Horse with agility and steadiness to capitalize on opportunities and overcome obstacles.

An existing travel scheme is being expanded to allow more Hong Kong permanent residents to drive to Macau for various purposes, including work, tourism, and business, utilizing the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge.

The eastern section of Hong Kong’s new Fanling Bypass is set to be commissioned on May 3, marking the completion of the first major transport infrastructure project under the Northern Metropolis mega development and promising reduced travel times.

A survey indicates that only 23% of Hongkongers desire to have children, with the majority citing economic pressure as the primary obstacle.

Hong Kong's cinema box office takings more than doubled over the Easter holiday, reaching HK$25.93 million (US$3.31 million) in the first four days. This surge occurred despite a net outflow of Hongkongers during the same period.

The independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, the Tai Po inferno, concluded its first round of hearings, highlighting human and systemic errors.

More Hongkongers opted for tours to mainland China during the Easter holiday, as the ongoing conflict in the Middle East disrupted air travel, according to an industry leader.

A former leader of a now-dissolved Tiananmen vigil group has testified in court that their published writings were intended to expose Hongkongers to democratic movements in mainland China, not to incite subversion. This testimony comes as a Hong Kong barrister and activist, Chow Hang-tung, is also on trial for allegedly inciting subversion, criticizing Beijing for undermining the nation's constitutional order.

I have sympathy for people who rely on fuel for their living. Truckers, cabbies and drivers have all had their costs increased because of the hateful and unnecessary war in Iran.  Hong Kong lawmakers…

Google is gradually making its Gemini Artificial Intelligence (AI) chatbot available to all users in Hong Kong, with a mobile app to follow, after years of restricted access in the region.

A survey by an advocacy group found that nearly 90 per cent of Hong Kong smokers cannot distinguish smuggled cigarettes from duty-paid ones under the government’s proposed plain packaging, raising concerns about efforts to detect illicit tobacco.

Relief, joy as first flight back from Dubai brings stranded Hongkongers home  The Star

Some Hong Kong residents stranded in the Middle East amid the US-Israeli attack on Iran have voiced frustration over repeated flight cancellations, rising hotel costs and dwindling phone data as they navigate rapidly changing emergency policies. As of Tuesday, at least 585 stranded Hong Kong residents had filed inquiries, including requests for information about itineraries and flight schedules, according to the Immigration Department. Four have since left the region. Data from aviation...

Hong Kong’s financial chief has defended his latest budget against public criticism over the lack of sweeteners, stressing that the government must balance its finances with long-term investments for the city’s benefit. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Thursday he would brief credit-rating agencies and the International Monetary Fund next month on his budget, including the proposed HK$150 billion (US$19.2 billion) transfer from the Exchange Fund to support infrastructure projects. ...

Hongkongers made over 1.4 million outbound trips during the Lunar New Year holiday, marking a 20% increase from 2019.

Hongkongers packed the airport and cross-border railway station on Saturday, with many opting to take a nine-day Lunar New Year break to destinations across the rest of Asia, as mainland Chinese visitors entered the city. Travellers, including families with children and elderly relatives, gathered at check-in counters at Hong Kong International Airport in the morning as the city marked Valentine’s Day and prepared to ring in the Year of the Horse. Long queues of hundreds of travellers could be...

The 'Golden Week' holiday has led to a significant increase in tourism and activity across Hong Kong, with thousands of mainland visitors arriving. This period also saw Hongkongers traveling to Shenzhen for dining and attractions, driving optimism for local eateries.

Hongkongers are increasingly visiting Shenzhen for short cultural getaways, attracted by value, space, and style, with many planning repeat visits.

With various Hong Kong industries battered by the world’s highest petrol and diesel prices, economists and business leaders predict the oil crisis caused by the Middle East war will trigger a wave of…

Hong Kong's food and beverage sector experienced a significant downturn during the Easter break, as official statistics show approximately 28% of the city's population, over 2 million people, departed.

Hong Kong is set to see abnormally high temperatures in 2026, the Observatory has said.

High-speed rail tickets from Hong Kong to mainland Chinese destinations are nearly sold out for the upcoming Easter and Ching Ming Festival holidays, as Hongkongers opt for short-haul trips.

The UK government has clarified that new, stricter English language requirements for immigrants will not apply to Hongkongers applying through the British National (Overseas) visa pathway.

Demand for some regional holiday destinations among Hong Kong travellers has jumped by as much as 30 per cent ahead of Easter, as locals seek to avoid long-haul trips amid rising airfares and disrupted routes caused by the ongoing war in Iran, according to industry players. Travel agencies said the number of inquiries for trips to Japan, South Korea, mainland China and Australia had risen by between 10 and 30 per cent since the war escalated, while demand for destinations linked to the Middle...

Destroying a fridge with a baseball bat or smashing glass bottles against a wall would normally be considered signs of hooliganism or problematic anger issues in Hong Kong. But tucked away in an industrial building in Kowloon Bay district, Smashroom HK is providing residents with exactly that opportunity, and the founders have said it is a way for people to deal with the stress of their daily lives. “I believe the pressure on Hongkongers is much greater here [than elsewhere],” said Leung Ka-l...

Hong Kong travellers rejoiced on Wednesday evening after arriving home safely on the first flight from Dubai to the city since US-Israeli strikes on Iran disrupted global air links. Emirates flight EK380 was the first to arrive after Dubai’s two airports resumed “limited” operations two days ago, landing at around 9.50pm. Dubai International Airport and Al Maktoum International Airport were both closed on Saturday after the conflict broke out, with Iran retaliating by targeting US military ba...

Hongkongers may begin to feel the impact of the escalating war in the Middle East in the coming months, as rising global oil prices are expected to push up energy bills and dining costs, according to experts. Analysts said the attacks on Iran by the United States and Israel, and subsequent retaliation across the region, were also likely to slow the pace of US interest rate cuts and curb the rise in Hong Kong housing prices. As military operations in the Middle East entered their fourth day,...

Some Hongkongers stranded in the Middle East amid a joint US-Israeli attack on Iran have called for greater help from the Chinese embassy and Hong Kong government, as others considered travelling by…

Nearly 670 Hongkongers have been granted settlement in the United Kingdom under its bespoke BN(O) visa pathway, although the total number of applicants has fallen short of the British government’s lowest “core” estimate five years after its launch. While tens of thousands of Hongkongers are set to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain, or settled status, this year, experts suggested that uncertainties over the UK’s long-term settlement of migrants could deter future applications. The UK...

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po is set to deliver the city's annual budget, with expectations for measures to accelerate economic recovery and introduce more 'sweeteners' for the public.

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.

Hongkongers made nearly 1.4 million outbound trips in the three days leading up to Lunar New Year's Eve, marking a significant 21.6 percent increase from the previous year. This surge indicates a strong desire for travel during the holiday period.

Vietnam's busiest airports anticipate record passenger volumes during the Lunar New Year, with Vietnam, mainland China, and other Asian countries emerging as popular destinations for Hongkongers.