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Former Hong Kong lawmaker Wu Chi-wai has been released from prison after completing his sentence in one of the city’s most closely watched national security cases. His release marks another development in the long-running legal proceedings that reshaped Hong Kong’s political landscape. Wu left Stanley Prison on Tuesday morning after serving his prison term in a landmark subversion case under Hong Kong’s national security framework. After leaving the correctional facility, Wu entered a waiting seven-seat vehicle that transported him to Fung Tak Estate in the Diamond Hill district. He was carrying two bags of personal belongings when he arrived at…

Hong Kong officials are urging changes to the proposed Kennedy Town Walkway project after concerns that the current design does not fit the area’s unique character. The project aims to improve public access to the waterfront, but planners now face growing calls to make the design blend better with the neighborhood. The proposal has attracted attention because Kennedy Town is one of the city’s most popular waterfront destinations. The planned walkway would extend offshore near Kennedy Town Praya. It is designed to give residents and visitors more space to walk along the harbor while enjoying open views of Victoria Harbour.…

A private school in Hong Kong has activated its crisis management team after an 11-year-old student died from heatstroke during a weekend training session. The tragedy has prompted grief across the school community and drawn immediate attention from education officials. Hong Kong Adventist Academy confirmed on Monday that one of its students died after collapsing during a training run on Saturday at Tseung Kwan O Sports Ground. The school said it is providing counselling and emotional support to students, teachers and families affected by the incident. The boy reportedly became unconscious while taking part in the running session. Emergency responders…

Hong Kong should expand mental health support to reach all young people instead of focusing only on those considered high risk, a government adviser has said. The call comes as concerns grow over the impact of social media and online pressure on the mental well-being of children and teenagers. Dr. Lam Ching-choi, a member of Hong Kong’s Executive Council and chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health, said support systems must be strengthened because mental health challenges are affecting a wider range of students than previously believed. According to Lam, some recent cases involved children who did not show…

Customers of HK Electric could face higher electricity bills after the company lost a major source of natural gas from Qatar earlier this year. The disruption has forced the utility to purchase more expensive fuel on the international market, increasing operating costs. HK Electric Chief Executive Francis Cheng Cho-ying said on Sunday that the company has not received any natural gas shipments from Qatar since March. The interruption followed damage to gas production facilities caused by Iranian strikes during the recent conflict in the Middle East. The affected facilities had supplied a significant share of the liquefied natural gas (LNG)…

A Hong Kong charity is helping families give loved ones a dignified farewell after tragedy, providing funeral assistance to people who cannot afford burial or cremation costs. The organization’s work has gained attention following last year’s deadly Wang Fuk Court fire, which claimed many lives and left thousands of residents displaced. On a rainy morning in June, relatives gathered at Wo Hop Shek Cemetery in northern Hong Kong to remember a family member who died in the devastating apartment fire. The quiet ceremony reflected the difficult journey many families have faced since the disaster. The man, identified only by his…

Thousands of people gathered at the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) airbase in Shek Kong on Saturday to celebrate the upcoming 29th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule. Families, military enthusiasts, and visitors arrived early despite the intense summer heat to take part in one of the city’s largest public celebration events. The open day was organized as part of activities leading up to the July 1 anniversary, which marks Hong Kong’s handover from British administration to China in 1997. The annual occasion is celebrated with public events, ceremonies, and community activities across the city. Long lines formed outside…

Hong Kong’s prime office market showed signs of improvement in May as the overall vacancy rate fell to its lowest level in seven months. The decline was driven by growing demand in districts near Central, where premium office space has become increasingly limited. According to the latest market report from property consultancy JLL, the overall prime office vacancy rate dropped to 13.3 per cent at the end of May. This was down from 13.5 per cent recorded in April. The improvement comes as businesses continue to look for high-quality office space in key commercial areas. With premium offices in Central…

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has announced that a public consultation for the final policy address of his current term will begin on Monday. The consultation will also gather public opinions on the city’s first five-year development plan. Lee made the announcement on Thursday after meeting leaders from Hong Kong’s tertiary education sector. The discussions focused on the development plan and the future direction of the city. According to Lee, the consultation process will allow residents and stakeholders to share their views on important policy issues and long-term goals. The government plans to collect suggestions from different sectors…

Senior officials from the European Union and Hong Kong are in discussions to launch a new financial services dialogue aimed at strengthening cooperation in banking, investment, and sustainable finance. The move reflects growing interest from European companies in expanding their presence in Hong Kong’s emerging development zones. The proposal was highlighted by Harvey Rouse, the head of the European Union Office in Hong Kong, during remarks at the Greenway 2026 forum. He said both sides are exploring closer cooperation, particularly in areas linked to green finance and sustainable economic development. Rouse said that Hong Kong has become one of Asia’s…