Hong Kong’s fisheries blame lack of recycling facilities for polystyrene...
Fisheries representatives have blamed a lack of on-site recycling facilities for the city’s chronic problem of polystyrene boxes ending up in the sea.
View ArticleHong Kong Observatory issues No 3 typhoon signal after tropical depression...
The Hong Kong Observatory issued the typhoon signal No 3 at 10.15pm on Wednesday night as a tropical depression off the coast of western Guangdong intensified – but weather forecasters said the chances...
View ArticleHong Kong Observatory cancels No 1 standby signal after strong winds cancel...
Hong Kong woke to pouring rain on Thursday, with a No 3 strong wind signal, which was lowered to a No 1 standby signal at 11.15am and cancelled two hours later.
View ArticleNot only a blunder, but also possible foul play: police to probe suspected...
Hong Kong’s health minister admitted on Friday that the recent tainted pork scandal that forced the destruction of tonnes of meat was “entirely the government’s fault” and police would investigate...
View ArticleHong Kong’s power firms must invest greater sums in making customers’ energy...
A green group is calling on the government and two power companies to set aside a fixed percentage of funds to invest in making energy use more efficient.
View ArticleChinese health authorities urged to be more open in reporting organ...
A world health body has called on China to be more transparent over its organ donation figures.
View ArticleIce bucket challenge turns to cash freeze two years on from ALS fundraising...
This time last year, 43-year-old Mike Ko could speak clearly, use his hands to write, and go out using a wheelchair to eat with his friends at a restaurant.
View ArticleBeloved Hong Kong litterbug Lap Sap Chung gets clean start
Lap Sap Chung, the much-loved cartoon character who featured in Hong Kong anti-litter campaigns for decades, has been given a new name and a clean start.
View ArticleHong Kong government to mull new ways of stamping live pigs to confirm...
The government is considering new ways of stamping pigs to confirm the animals have been inspected and deemed safe for consumption amid a series of improvements, as police continue to investigate...
View ArticleFans welcome Hong Kong cycling star home after disappointing Rio campaign
Hong Kong cycling star Sarah Lee Wai-sze returned home today to a warm welcome, telling reporters that she had recovered from the emotional trauma of failing to replicate her London Olympics success at...
View ArticleRain to ease by Sunday afternoon with Hong Kong temperatures tipped to hit 31...
More than 6,000 bolts of lightning hit Hong Kong in the first eight hours of Sunday, with a majority hitting New Territories East, according to the Observatory.
View ArticleHong Kong hospitals urged to play game over child life staffing
Health experts have called for the inclusion of child life specialists, who put youngsters at ease and help their recovery through play, as staff at hospitals.
View ArticleHong Kong development chief promises to boost local cycling and mountain...
A top government official has promised to implement projects to improve Hong Kong’s cycling and mountain biking scene “as soon as possible” in hopes it will help promote the sport and nurture future...
View ArticleJunior Hong Kong nurses set for supervision in performing risky procedures in...
The Hospital Authority will boost training for junior nurses by having retired nurses supervise them while they perform risky medical procedures.
View ArticleEating out in Hong Kong tonight? You’ll be lucky to find something healthy,...
Despite many Hongkongers’ affinity for staying healthy and active, finding a nutritious meal at one of the city’s many restaurants may prove to be a difficult task.
View ArticleStay alert for Zika risk, Hongkongers returning from Olympics are warned
Hong Kong health officials on Tuesday urged travellers returning after the Rio Olympics to keep taking precautions against the Zika virus as mosquito activity in seven areas across the city have far...
View ArticleThree Hong Kong retail chains pull Taiwanese milk tea drink
Three major retail chains in the city have voluntarily recalled about 1,000 to 2,000 boxes of a Taiwanese milk tea drink after Singapore took similar action because it contained a food additive that...
View ArticleHong Kong study sheds light on an issue that’s hard to swallow
Many visually impaired elderly have difficulties swallowing their food, with the majority of them being unaware of the problem, according to a study.
View ArticleFlash cards to be used to get message across to Hongkongers on sustainable...
The team tasked with engaging the public on the sustainable consumption of resources – such as plants, animals, fish and timber – hopes concepts such as “biodiveristy” and “sustainability” will be less...
View ArticleTighten controls on dolphin watching trips, Hong Kong conservation group...
A Hong Kong conservation group has called for greater controls on dolphin watching boat tours run by Tai O villagers after a Chinese white dolphin was hit – and possibly killed – last month.
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