Live broadcast of service also watched by faithful gathered at cathedral in Hong Kong.
Latest figures by Transport Department prompts some industry leaders to ask if tighter regulations needed to assess fitness of older cabbies.
The pope died on Monday, aged 88. Royalty, world leaders and a legion of faithful paid their last respects to him at the Vatican on Saturday.
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Public can view study brief on major section of city’s biggest single road project, Northern Metropolis Highway, and provide feedback until May 6.
Vatican and Beijing will be moving towards a more harmonious and conciliatory relationship, no matter who the next pope is, expert says.
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Tributes flow for late pontiff who always kept ‘the people of Hong Kong and Macau’ in his ‘thoughts and prayers’.
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Fake article claims billionaire offered cryptocurrency investment advice during TV news interview.
Government hopes regulating basketball betting will claw back HK$90 billion in turnover lost to illegal gambling operators.
The city is caught in the crossfire of Donald Trump’s increasing tariffs on Chinese goods and Beijing’s aggressive retaliation.
Extra charges against Mak Kwok-hung include accepting an advantage as a public servant and 28 counts of fraud.
‘We will work harder to extend our international trade network,’ commerce chief Algernon Yau says.
Most cases related to the 2019 protests and national security have concluded, lawmakers told.
White House claims end to duty-free entry for low-value packages from May 2 will stop exploitation by e-commerce companies.
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Residents might also face no-show charges as part of reforms aimed at cutting down on abuse of healthcare system, minister says.
Hong Kong tour groups, involving fewer than 100 people, travelling in Thailand during the quake have been reported safe.
‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ director will advise on local film production, nurturing talent, expanding markets and building audiences.
Civil Aviation Department says new rule to come into effect on April 7.
Dried shark fin, cigars and electronics products found in hidden compartment of fishing vessel bound for mainland China.
Doctors and medical staff at CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin covered patient with cloth to prevent her from getting wet.
Project is likely to include station on mainland side to ease congestion at existing Shenzhen Bay control point.
Dr Tsui Shek-hon says authorities are not accusing patients of ‘abusing’ the services, but some cases are clearly not urgent.
Culture ministers from both jurisdictions meet amid spotlight on tourism efforts that have seen city state secure shows by Taylor Swift and Lady Gaga.
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Suspects, aged 23 to 44, arrested in raids as officers warn schools to be on their guard against scammers after janitors caught out.
Chris Sun says concessionary fare will continue to be offered to residents aged 60 and above even as data shows younger users are costing taxpayers more.
Civic Exchange also stresses importance of catching up with country’s environmental goals to ensure carbon emissions peak before 2030.
Survey respondents also divided on adjustments to HK$2 fare concession scheme.
Former leader sparked media frenzy with speech at rally with vice-president daughter, but he has made the news on several previous visits.
Paul Chan says city needs to make better use of status as financial hub to attract tech sector dollars, while vowing to spur domestic spending.
Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang praises Hong Kong for political and economic ‘breakthroughs’ over the past year.
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The Post looks at Hong Kong’s representatives who attend the annual meetings, what they mean for the city and this year’s highlights.