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.
Observatory issues alert at 5.46pm on Thursday, reminds public to stay vigilant.
Competition will take place on June 15 and 16 in Tsim Sha Tsui East with over 170 teams taking part.
Government says it will consider proposal during one-year observation period.
Economy grows 2.7 per cent in first quarter compared with same period last year, with government pointing to tourism as driver for further expansion.
Affordable Art Fair designed to attract buyers on budget says it has seen increase in number of younger buyers on first day of show.
Consumer Council says high concentrations of DEET may cause rashes, blisters, skin and mucous membrane irritation, warning children more susceptible.
Consumer Council warns parents about small parts falling off baby and infant clothes or that have long cords.
Streets and alleyways on the scenic outlying island are packed for the Cheung Chau Da Jiu Festival.
A Cheung Chau bun-steaming workshop is among a string of activities designed to showcase Hong Kong culture and give tourism another string to its bow.
Chairman of festival’s organising committee upbeat attendance levels for Wednesday’s event will exceed 40,000 visitors recorded last year.
Hong Kong Palace Museum to host ‘The Adorned Body’ show, marking 60 years of diplomatic ties between China and France.
Rock group set to hit stage at Central harbourfront at 7.15pm to play final in seven-show tour of city after one concert postponed last week.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan, city’s No 2 official, hails memorandum signed with Macau and nine mainland cities, stressing importance of synergy on talent front.
Wang Xiaoping, country’s labour minister, says Beijing will also support drive for Hong Kong to become a more entrepreneur-friendly environment.
Current blueprint lacks proposals on how related sectors such as aviation, hotels, transport operators, caterers and retailers can work together, lawmaker Perry Yiu says.
Simon Wong, president of Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades, says visitor numbers below expectations compared with pre-pandemic levels.
Observatory downgrades rainstorm warning from red to amber after earlier saying highest black rainstorm alert might be issued.
After 28 years, curtain comes down on Kowloon Bay International Trade and Exhibition Centre, which offered ideal venue for acts, including boy band Mirror, as they progressed grew from halls to city’s biggest concert venues.
New public holiday schedule for 2025 offers chance for residents working Monday to Friday to enjoy 11 or 10-day holiday with smart use of annual leave.
About 800,000 trips made on Wednesday, below 1 million estimate, official data shows.
Data from the Immigration Department shows about 295,800 people, including roughly 184,440 residents, had also left the city as of 9pm
Film lovers flock to cinema for final showings after nearly 60 years of operation.
Crowds pack Hennessy Road for Mirror member’s 25th birthday, amid a free ride day sponsored by the fan club.
Predictions restaurant trade will suffer from golden week double whammy despite an estimated 800,000 tourist arrivals from across the border.
Post report from 1947 states that concrete foundation is widely believed to house a sword, with its blade pointing towards Tokyo.
Dozens of enthusiasts queue to get their hands on ‘Yellow Head’ model train at event celebrating MTR Corporation’s 45th anniversary.
Chief Executive John Lee says the government has been making ‘comprehensive preparations’ for the coming ‘golden week’ holiday.
But some find the lack of free bottled water in hotel rooms an inconvenience.
Most restaurants and takeaway shops in tourists areas such as Mong Kok, Prince Edward and Yau Ma Tei still using plastic utensils at lunchtime.
