Some major hotel operators say impact of adopting eco-friendly alternatives still manageable, despite some options costing 70 per cent more than plastic.
Revellers celebrate Songkran in Kowloon City neighbourhood, but some participants complain of watered-down version due to newly added restrictions.
Ban targets sale and distribution of plastic items, but not possession, so people can still buy online.
First stage of ban takes effect on April 22 and prohibits use of styrofoam products and throwaway plastic utensils, as well as cups and containers for dine-in services.
Proposals submitted by taxi trade propose 17% fare increases in cabs serving urban areas, the New Territories and Lantau Island.
Social media images show spoon from fast-food chain Cafe de Coral becoming deformed after patron gets halfway through bowl of noodle soup.
Green groups say Hong Kong’s two-stage ban omits paper packaging using waterproof coatings that can generate microplastic and release ‘forever chemicals’.
Government spokesman says considering the first two months of 2024 together, the value of retail sales rose ‘modestly’ over a year earlier.
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.
Woman reported to police that she had been threatened by a man with a knife on Thursday afternoon on a trail near Tsui Ling Road in Tseung Kwan O.
About 376,000 people had entered Hong Kong on Saturday as of 9pm.
Official figures show at least 589,654 residents left city across all border points as of 4pm on Friday
Lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen says carer burden not related to socioeconomic status after suspected murder-suicide attempt in upscale neighbourhood.
City’s finance chief and California’s secretary for environmental protection Yana Garcia call for political differences to be put aside at a University of Hong Kong forum.
Some councillors point to high rental prices as biggest challenge, especially in constituencies located in commercial districts or private housing estates.
Government to post warnings at immigration checkpoints and hotels to remind travellers to have their own hygiene products, such as razors, because of throwaway plastics ban.
Paul Yip, head of the university’s centre for suicide research, says system will start with data collection of daily cases when it launches in two to three months.
But Consumer Council says those who bought tickets for February friendly match using e-payment systems may need to drop complaints to banks to collect cash.
Cold front arriving on Tuesday will cause temperatures to drop to as low as 16 degrees Celsius by Wednesday, forecaster says.
They worry confidential corporate information could potentially be linked to state secrets, placing auditors in difficult situation.
Simon Siu, chairman of Estate Agents Authority, says decision to scrap extra stamp duties last month was ‘shot in the arm’ for ailing property market.
Catering sector pushes back against claims by environment minister that 80 pre cent of small and medium-sized restaurants are not prepared for coming ban.
Entry to see the reptile, a mix of two critically endangered species, will be free of charge in effort to raise conservation awareness among public.
Hong Kong security chief also hits out at three outlets, including Bloomberg News over ‘misleading and scaremongering’ op-ed about Article 23 law.
More than 100 residents report experiencing ‘minor shaking’ that lasted for few seconds.
Hong Kong’s Rachel Leung lands her first best supporting actress award for In Broad Daylight role.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan urges institutions such as West Kowloon Cultural District Authority to look into different options to make ends meet.
Environment and Ecology Bureau says proposal could help authorities cut cost of keeping goods in cold storage for merchants to take back.
NGOs now scored on efforts to support official policies, such as events promoting national education, in change to Social Welfare Department funding allocation system.
Many are still not clear about what’s fit to recycle, restaurant owners say it’s too much of a bother.
