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Health experts in Hong Kong are urging authorities to increase safety measures and issue a travel warning as Ebola cases continue to spread in parts of central Africa. The concerns focus on outbreaks in Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda. Medical experts fear the situation could become worse if stronger controls are not introduced quickly. Dr Joseph Tsang Kay-yan, a council member of the Hong Kong Society of Infectious Diseases, called on authorities to issue a travel alert to warn residents against visiting affected areas. He made the comments on Monday after the World Health Organization declared the Ebola…

The collapse of China Evergrande Group has taken another major turn. Liquidators for the failed property giant are now seeking 57 billion yuan, or about US$8.4 billion, from three entities linked to PricewaterhouseCoopers in a Hong Kong court case. The lawsuit is one of the biggest corporate claims ever seen in Hong Kong. It focuses on audit work connected to Evergrande before the company collapsed under massive debt. The liquidators handling Evergrande’s winding-up process are Tiffany Wong and Eddie Middleton from Alvarez & Marsal. They told the High Court that PwC entities should share responsibility for audits linked to the…

A magnitude 5.2 earthquake that struck China’s Guangxi region early on Monday was felt in Hong Kong, with residents reporting brief tremors across the city. The Hong Kong Observatory confirmed that it received more than 10 reports from people who felt the shaking. The tremor lasted only a few seconds but was noticeable in parts of the territory. The earthquake’s epicentre was located about 550 kilometres west-northwest of Hong Kong. Officials said the quake occurred at a shallow depth of around 10 kilometres, which can often make shaking more noticeable even at long distances. The Observatory said the tremor was…

A Hong Kong court has ordered the confiscation of more than HK$674,000 linked to defendants in a major terrorism-related trial tied to the 2019 anti-government protests. The High Court ruled that the funds were associated with plans to support violent actions against police officers. The case is connected to a group known as the “Dragon Slaying Brigade,” which prosecutors said was involved in plotting attacks during the unrest. The court found that the money seized from three defendants amounted to “terrorist property” under the United Nations (Anti-Terrorism Measures) Ordinance. This marks the first time such an order has been issued…

Hong Kong Police Force has announced it will prosecute a seventh suspect in connection with the 1999 murder of a newspaper vendor, while also searching for an eighth person allegedly linked to the long-running case. The suspect, a 57-year-old man surnamed Lin, was recently handed over by authorities in Shenzhen before being formally charged with murder. He is accused of playing a key role in the killing of Ho Wai-ha in the Sham Shui Po district more than 25 years ago. Investigators say Lin is suspected of recruiting the attackers and arranging transport for the group involved in the crime.…

Paul Chan Mo-po is preparing for a five-day visit to Europe, where he is expected to promote Hong Kong’s financial system and strengthen economic ties with international partners. According to a statement released on Sunday, Chan’s trip will focus on presenting Hong Kong as a stable and attractive destination for global investment. He is also expected to highlight the city’s efforts to strengthen safeguards against financial crime, including measures to combat terrorism financing. The visit comes at a time when global geopolitical tensions are shifting following recent high-level diplomatic activity involving the United States, China, and Russia. Officials in Hong…

Residents of a historic settlement in Hong Kong are facing growing uncertainty as eviction pressures increase around their long-standing homes. The village, known as Tin Sam Tsuen, has been home to generations of families for hundreds of years. Today, many fear they may soon be forced to leave. Tin Sam Tsuen is a traditional rural village in the area of Hung Shui Kiu. It is known for its old brick houses and a small ancestral hall. The hall has green and white walls and remains a key cultural site for villagers. The community is small, with around 50 households still…

Hong Kong is preparing for a major upgrade as Hong Kong Terminal 2 opens at Hong Kong International Airport on May 27. The new facility is part of a large airport expansion plan. Officials say it will make travel faster and easier for passengers. The terminal uses new digital systems to reduce delays and improve flow. It is designed to handle millions of passengers each year. Transport authorities say the upgraded Terminal 2 focuses on speed and convenience. It includes many self-service check-in counters and automated bag drop machines. Passengers can check in quickly without waiting in long lines. Security…

Technology-related crime in Hong Kong has declined in total number, but financial losses from hacking have risen sharply, highlighting a growing threat from high-value cyberattacks. Police data shows that overall technology crime cases fell by 6.9 per cent in 2025 compared with the previous year. However, losses linked to hacking more than doubled during the same period. Authorities say the increase is being driven by a small number of highly targeted attacks on financial systems and cryptocurrency platforms. Hong Kong Police Force recorded 31,571 technology crime cases in 2025, down from 33,903 in 2024. These cases include scams, hacking incidents,…

The authority managing Hong Kong International Airport has taken over the retail operations of the 11 Skies development from New World Development, according to multiple sources cited by the South China Morning Post. The move comes ahead of the planned opening of Terminal 2 and marks a significant change in control of one of Hong Kong’s largest commercial projects. The takeover involves the retail and dining section of 11 Skies, which covers about 2.66 million square feet, representing roughly 70 per cent of the entire development. The 11 Skies project is one of the largest mixed-use developments linked to airport…