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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…

Hong Kong is seeking a new Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator with a broader and more visionary role, as the city prepares to reshape one of its key tourism gateways. Officials say the future operator must go beyond basic cruise ship handling and take on a larger role in developing tourism and visitor experiences. The comments were made by Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law, who said the next operator must be “very visionary” in its approach. She emphasized that the role is no longer limited to managing cruise berthing services but must also support wider tourism development…

A two-month-old baby at the centre of a Hong Kong custody and welfare case has been taken to hospital after falling ill, according to his parents, who say the infant was at one point assessed for possible meningitis. The child, named Danny, was born to a couple currently involved in an ongoing custody dispute over their two children. The case has drawn public attention after earlier concerns were raised over the failure to register the baby’s birth in Hong Kong, which led to allegations of child neglect and subsequent arrest of the parents. The father, Tsang Wai-bong, said the baby…

A primary school in Hong Kong has attracted widespread attention after inviting students to watch a World Cup semi-final match on campus late at night. The unusual event has sparked excitement online, with many describing it as a rare and memorable experience for young fans. Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School in Tseung Kwan O issued a notice to parents explaining the plan. The school said it would host the viewing event during the early hours of July 15, allowing students to watch the semi-final together in a shared environment. The initiative is aimed at giving pupils a chance to experience…