Japan bans meat and plant products to prevent diseases and pests, while Singapore allows 5kg of beef, mutton, pork and chicken from designated countries.

Shelving the waste-charging scheme seems to be the wisest and most politically cost effective way to handle the situation, an academic says.

The Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department says the emu is under observation at one of its animal management centres after being captured at the weekend.

Environmental Protection Department says it will start to arrange for retailers to return all unsold stock because of suspension of waste-charging scheme.

Agencies required to brief domestic workers on immigration regulations and arrangements for changing employers, according to new code of practice.

City’s figures are 14 per cent higher than global average, with more older workers wanting work-from-home arrangements than their younger counterparts.

Readers discuss the solutions to the art precinct’s funding problems, legalising ride-hailing service Uber, and political divisions within the European far-right.

NGOs, caterers and care home operators urge authorities to boost recycling network, sort out problems with scheme’s execution and use subsidies to offset extra waste-handling costs.

Society for the Protection of Children says extra floor to be added to its headquarters will be dedicated to care and training for children and counselling for parents.

Post visits farm in New Territories with recent history of runaway emu; man on site says bird was raised there.

Traveller was carrying lunchbox filled with Cantonese-style meats, including pork, which is banned due to African swine fever concerns.

Post examines the latest trends and ways to guard against online fraudsters.

Suspension is ‘pragmatic and reasonable’ approach, insider says, ahead of discussion of scheme in legislature on Monday.

Jitsuko Katsumata, daughter of late Japanese manga master Fujiko F. Fujio, says father cherished ‘daily life’ inspiration in creating beloved characters.

Readers discuss the importance of the freedom of religion in a cosmopolitan city, the need for sensible rules to reduce plastic waste, and the ICC’s demand for accountability in Gaza war.

Family visits and ongoing relationships help to strengthen inmates’ resolve to change for the better, experts say.

Authorities catch large flightless bird at 9.50am, hours after police receive reports of emu running in New Territories.

Readers discuss the rezoning plan for Pok Fu Lam, taking a realistic approach to tourism development, and how music can be used to unite rather than divide.

On the 15th anniversary of the Noah’s Ark attraction opening to the public, we look at the Post’s first impressions after attending a media preview.

Jitsuko Katsumata, daughter of late manga master Fujuko F. Fujio, says she is excited to see first-hand how Hongkongers will engage with exhibition of Doraemon figures.

Education Bureau also recommends study group members avoid going out alone after classes end.

Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says authorities have already approved over 16,000 applications for HK$20,000 handouts since policy rolled out last October.

Government paper on pilot trial shows little reduction of waste at public and private residential buildings, with surveys showing as few as 20 per cent of residents using designated rubbish bags.

Policewoman who used to work at secret technical services division selected after competing against more than 80 candidates from city, insider reveals.