The Hong Kong Home Affairs Department has launched new government-funded support service centers to assist ethnic minorities. These centers provide tailored programs, including dedicated networks for youth and women, aimed at enhancing social integration, language proficiency, and access to essential public services across the city.
Hong Kong faced unsettled weather conditions as Typhoon Bavi tracked through the region. The Hong Kong Observatory issued warnings for heavy showers and thunderstorms, urging residents to remain vigilant as the storm influenced local atmospheric conditions and brought increased rainfall to the territory.
The Hok Yau Club has warned of intensified competition for university places in Hong Kong. With a 5 percent increase in HKDSE candidates this year, students face a more challenging admission landscape for government-funded undergraduate programs, prompting experts to advise candidates to prepare diverse academic and career contingency plans.
The Hong Kong Home Affairs Department has launched new government-funded support service centers to assist ethnic minorities. These centers provide tailored programs, including dedicated networks for youth and women, aimed at enhancing social integration, language proficiency, and access to essential public services across the city.
A public inquiry in Hong Kong is investigating the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, focusing on how human factors contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze. Testimony has highlighted issues regarding fire safety compliance and building management, as officials and experts analyze the circumstances that led to the tragic incident in the residential complex.
A public inquiry in Hong Kong is investigating the 2024 Wang Fuk Court fire, focusing on how human actions contributed to the rapid spread of the blaze. Testimony has highlighted issues regarding blocked escape routes and the storage of combustible materials in common areas, as officials and experts analyze the factors that led to the tragic loss of life in the residential building.
The Hong Kong Palace Museum experienced significant crowd management issues during the opening weekend of its 'Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums' exhibition. Long queues and visitor complaints led to the temporary suspension of walk-in ticket sales on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The museum has since apologized and implemented measures to address the congestion.
Hong Kong's municipal solid waste charging scheme will remain suspended until at least June 2027, with officials, including Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan, referring to it as a 'backup tool' for waste reduction. The decision follows public concerns and aims to avoid additional financial burdens.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law was denied entry to Singapore and deported to the US. Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs cited 'national interests' for the refusal, while Law, wanted by Hong Kong authorities, suggested political motivations.
Super Typhoon Ragasa brought Hong Kong to a standstill on September 24, 2025, with hurricane-force winds, torrential rains, and the highest No. 10 warning signal. The storm caused widespread disruption, over 1,000 flight cancellations, and more than 100 injuries, while also impacting Taiwan, the Philippines, and mainland China.
Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department announced a preliminary Balance of Payments surplus of $105.5 billion for Q2 2025, a significant rebound from the previous quarter's deficit. The current account also registered a surplus of $92.6 billion, reflecting the economy's ability to accumulate external financial assets.
