Nine-year-old Morris Kwok was able to interact with a lifelike reproduction of his late younger brother Yat-lai through a a collaboration of start-ups and technology firms creating AI versions of deceased loved ones.
Our Hong Kong Foundation think tank expects government will meet public housing supply goal as an average of 35,000 flats set to be completed annually over next five years.
Professionals need help to understand responsibilities under bill being scrutinised in legislature, Chloe Mo of Hong Kong Occupational Therapist Association says.
While residents are knowledgeable about investing, they tend to be forgetful of advice and follow trends blindly, says Investor Financial Education Council chairman Victor Dawes.
Observatory scientist says halos are created when sunlight hits ice crystals suspended high in the atmosphere.
Beijing’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong condemns UK report, accuses Britain of smearing ‘one country, two systems’ and national security legal framework.
Observatory records maximum temperature of 31.9 degrees in afternoon, while first ‘hottest day of the year’ in 2023 came on April 12, when mercury rose to 29.2 degrees.
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.
Broadcaster RTHK has highest vacancy rate at 23.8 per cent – 175 jobs – unfilled; police force tops the numbers game with 6,837 posts open, almost 18 per cent of establishment.
NGO monitoring media freedoms says advocacy officer Aleksandra Bielakowska searched and questioned in detention lasting six hours before being deported.
Police say 505,000 scam alerts sent to users of Faster Payment System (FPS) between launch of warning system in November and March.
Chief Executive John Lee praises visit, the vessel’s first to a Chinese port after completing recent polar expedition.
This weekend’s tournament will be the last held at Hong Kong Stadium, with next year’s to be hosted at the new Kai Tak Sports Park.
The Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens roared into action on Friday, with sold-out crowds revelling in home success and splashing out on city stays
Organiser says 40 per cent of all tickets were bought by visitors, with the 40,000-seat stadium a sell-out for the three-day tournament.
Under three-month trial run, volunteers will help passengers at taxi ranks in Lan Kwai Fong fill out information card detailing vehicle’s registration number, destination and estimated fare to help follow up on any complaints.
Privacy commissioner’s investigation finds personal data such as ID card and passport numbers of more than 13,000 people stolen in Cyberport breach.
HKU says guided tours will be implemented in May to cut down on tourist crowds, with more measures to follow.
‘HKSOS’ app was used to alert the force for the need for five countryside operations between January and February.
Commissioner of Customs and Excise Louise Ho says training will give staff an understanding about their duties under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
Five-month police operation revealed numerous instances of safety threats and lapses that hackers could exploit.
Police warn that predators target their young victims online before setting up meetings that lead to sex.
Learning to think will give humans the edge, says Loh Po-shen, who celebrates maths everywhere he goes.
Commissioner’s office for China’s foreign ministry in Hong Kong also accuses America’s ambassador to country of ‘irresponsible talk’ regarding domestic national security bill.
Treacherous journeys from as far away as Pakistan and East Africa often lead asylum seekers to mainland China, where they cross illegally into Hong Kong.
Constable Adnan Mohammed once arrested a suspect just as it was time to break his fast, saying refraining from food and water from sunrise to sunset does not hinder his ability to catch criminals.
Police allege scam gang offered tickets for top acts such as Mirror, Jacky Cheung and pop duo Twins, as well as controversial Inter Miami football match.
Police say preliminary autopsy finds infants discovered at flat in Mei Hang Building were between 24 and 30 weeks old, but causes of death yet to be determined.
Bill also grants new powers to police that will affect rights of people arrested under proposed domestic security legislation.
Kennels at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge’s Hong Kong Port inaugurated as a World Customs Organisation Regional Dog Training Centre.