City needs to not only punish storm chasers and windsurfers who endanger the lives of others, but also take more safety measures against the wrath of nature

After 14 defendants are found guilty of subversion and two acquitted under the national security law, Hong Kong judges have explained in detail the reasoning behind their decisions.

With more than 3,000 accidents and 20 fatalities last year, the latest moves to improve safety in the Hong Kong construction industry are welcome, but work culture also needs to change

Increase by Biden White House seems designed to win points for re-election, but will only delay the inevitable if American car makers fail to make up for lost time

‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival and has topped local and mainland box offices.

Pro-business and pro-growth words from China’s president to heads of state-owned firms, private entrepreneurs and investors come ahead of third plenum focusing on economic strategy.

With proper planning and education, a workable scheme must be devised to cope with the city’s looming mountain of waste.

Talks between China and the United States on the future development of artificial intelligence have been constructive.

For Hong Kong, as elsewhere, focusing on inspiration rather than imposition is the way forward to instil patriotism.

The number of patients in Hong Kong aged over 60 will surge to more than 300,000 by 2039, making early diagnosis and proper care all the more urgent.

Stiffer fines need to be followed by resolute action so that society takes fire prevention more seriously.

Authorities should step up efforts to attract more cruise ships to the city and help it become part of multi-stop itineraries in the Greater Bay Area.

First city collection facility set for launch next year will help babies facing serious health problems and mothers struggling to supply.

Anniversary of anti-corruption body serves as a reminder of just how far city has come and how it has to continue the battle.

As the Hong Kong Bar Association turns 75, improved relations with Beijing have allowed it to express its views on pressing legal issues, including the new domestic national security law

Clear-air turbulence that struck a Singapore Airlines service, leading to one death and dozens of injuries, is a reminder to buckle up, especially while sleeping on long hauls

‘Sting’ operations by cabbies to expose ride-hailing drivers are uncalled for, especially when the government should really be clarifying the status of on-demand car services

Annual survey findings calling for increases ranging from 4.01 to 5.47 per cent depending on grades may work in boom times, but perhaps not in the current climate

Hong Kong public hospitals plan to streamline procedures for adding new medications to their formulary, cutting approval time for effective remedies in half to five months.

As more shows, conferences and exhibitions are added to the city’s calendar, organisers must ensure people do not go away disappointed.

With an average rise of 9 per cent, the time has come for Hong Kong’s much criticised cabbies to be subject to an annual adjustment mechanism.

New leader of Taiwan, seen as a ‘troublemaker’ by Beijing, offers no surprises in his inauguration speech at a time when a pragmatic approach from both sides is required.

The authorities are right to worry about the protest anthem “Glory to Hong Kong”, but attempts to ban it from global platforms such as YouTube are like trying to catch your own tail.

China’s new housing policies serve as a political statement that the economy is the priority and restoring domestic confidence is the key.

New Equal Opportunities Commission guidelines on protecting the rights of guide dogs and users are an important step towards more acceptance.

While there is no reason to expect any disruptive movement in the city state’s position or the way it sees the world, new prime minister Lawrence Wong has no illusions about the challenges ahead.

Deaths in Hong Kong country park are a sad reminder of risks involved in entering the city’s famed green wilderness.

Beijing red-carpet welcome by President Xi Jinping for his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, reflects how nations have been drawn together by actions of others.

Survey shows happiness levels of Hong Kong families have fallen, particularly among those who care for sick, disabled or elderly relatives.

Rebound of Hang Seng Index may have confounded the doom mongers, but Hong Kong also needs to attract liquidity and reclaim a top position for IPOs.