Firms charged with manslaughter over deadly Hong Kong fire

The Wang Fuk Court blaze last year was the deadliest that Hong Kong had seen in 70 years, killing 168 people.

Hong Kong charges 7 people, 2 firms over deadly fire that killed 168 people

Hong Kong authorities on Wednesday charged seven people and two companies with offences including manslaughter and conspiracy over the city's deadliest fire in decades last November.

Truck driver arrested as HK$10m of injections, fish maw seized at Hong Kong bridge

Hong Kong customs officers have arrested a 39-year-old truck driver on suspicion of smuggling and seized goods worth HK$10 million (US$1.27 million), including weight-loss injections and fish maw. The Customs and Excise Department said on Wednesday that a medium goods vehicle was intercepted at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge crossing on June 4. The vehicle, bound for Macau, was declared to be carrying wine, garments, health supplements and cameras, but X-ray imaging revealed discrepancies,...

By Leopold Chen

City-wide arts, leisure, F&B and transport offers and freebies unveiled for July 1 Handover anniversary

The Hong Kong government has announced a series of special offers and freebies covering transport, culture, retail and dining as part of the celebrations to mark the 29th anniversary of the Handover. During Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Establishment Day on July 1, residents can enjoy free rides on all trams, whilst the MTR will […]

By Tom Grundy

Five days, unlimited durian, zero apologies: Penang’s new Hong Kong tour is every fruit lover’s dream

GEORGE TOWN, June 10 — Penang has rolled out its first official durian-themed tourism package in Hong Kong, markin...