Several videos circulating online show white pellets dancing in the sky in Yuen Long at around 9.30pm on Tuesday.
Thirteen years after statutory minimum wage introduced, a new formula that bars any rate cuts in future has been approved.
MTR Corporation says disruption occurred as engineering staff failed to adjust signalling system component after replacing it in the morning.
Centre for Food Safety this month ordered four pre-packaged spice mix products from India to be recalled after it found the pesticide ethylene oxide in samples.
Chief Executive John Lee says full investigation under way to determine why subcontract workers had ventured underground and whether safety rules followed.
Cheung gained a following through her channel and appearances on local media, where she spoke about living life to the fullest.
Thunderstorm warning issued three times on Monday, while more than 10mm of rainfall recorded over most parts of city after midday.
Many customers buying takeaway breakfast in busy business district decline to pay extra for alternatives to plastic cutlery as ban gets under way.
Smaller caterers opt for alternatives such as rice husk-based containers with first stage of ban on throwaway plastics kicking in on Monday.
Tang Kai-yin, 34, jailed for 46 months for possession of petrol bombs and perverting course of justice with escape attempt.
Initiative comes after government says it will stop paying exam fees for candidates in 2025 due to budget deficit.
Veteran Tony Leung takes best actor prize for his role as a flamboyant con-man in crime thriller The Goldfinger.
Urban Renewal Authority managing director Wai Chi-sing says new museum celebrating Hong Kong literature will be housed at 7 Mallory Street in Wan Chai.
Youth workers and doctors urge more resources to help youngsters and warn of developmental problems amid concerns about mental health impact.
Universities from around the globe examine collaborations with research and education institutions in the Greater Bay Area.
Lingnan University research team says most of the film and TV industry workers face fragmented employment patterns, which make it difficult for them to seek fairer treatment.
Restaurant urges more support for food waste recycling as it is expected to spend as much as HK$6,000 on designated bags each month.
Public housing estate tenants taking part in limited roll-out of municipal solid waste-charging scheme given 30 of government’s 15-litre rubbish bags per household.
14 different premises involved in solid waste disposal charging trial, with government-approved bags issued free of charge and authorities to collect information.
Residents who took a peek at interactive installation mostly delighted, but some say government should charge visitors for entry.
Older brother finds child submerged in partially filled bathtub, her body covered in bruises and mother arrested on suspicion of ill-treatment or neglect while in charge of a child
Forecaster says typhoon season set to be more active and could start as early as June.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs hits out at statements made by UK and EU after Hong Kong’s legislature passes domestic national security law.
Victim in a stable condition and has not sustained major injuries after alleged attack last week.
One of the most notable clauses empowers chief executive in council to make subsidiary legislation ‘for the needs of’ safeguarding national security.
New ‘community living rooms’ expected to cater to more than 1,000 households living in cramped conditions in To Kwa Wan, Hung Hom and Nam Cheong.
Residents take orders, cook food and serve customers, with the occupational therapist behind programme saying she was inspired by Japan’s memory cafes.
Police would be able to apply for an extension of a detention period for up to 14 days from the courts.
Secretary for Security Chris Tang says total 16-day detention period gives police sufficient time to gather evidence and also preserves human rights.
Residents say they are still being overcharged for utilities and have ongoing conflicts with landlords over repair and maintenance issues.
