Abby Choi’s ex-husband wanted yacht out of Hong Kong at any cost, court hears

A defendant accused of trying to help the ex-husband of slain model Abby Choi Tin-fung flee Hong Kong has said she was told to arrange a yacht “as soon as possible” and at any cost, with a fee of HK$300,000 (US$38,500) being quoted at one point. But Irene …

Hong Kong’s Cityline alerts police over bots used to buy tickets for K-pop’s NJZ

Hong Kong ticket vendor Cityline has made a report to police after an internal investigation found some users bought tickets for a concert by K-pop girl group NJZ at ComplexCon next month using unauthorised programmes. Cityline said on Wednesday its …

Alibaba’s AI deal with Apple lifts Hong Kong shares by most in nearly 2 years

Alibaba Group Holding jumped by the most in nearly two years in Hong Kong after the Chinese e-commerce giant tied up with Apple to develop artificial intelligence (AI) features for iPhones. The stock advanced 8.5 per cent to HK$113.80 on Wednesday, its …

Renovating new office of former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam to cost HK$2.8 million

Authorities are expected to spend about HK$2.8 million (US$359,350) on renovating the new office of former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor, who will move from a prime commercial building to a government building. The Office of Former Chief …

What to know about Shiga toxin-producing E coli after Hong Kong doctor’s death

The death of a young Hong Kong doctor among a group of healthcare professionals presenting symptoms of Shiga toxin-producing E coli infection has alarmed the city and prompted an investigation by authorities. The deceased was among three doctors with …

New cervical cancer cases in Hong Kong jump 30% in past decade

The number of newly diagnosed cervical cancer patients in Hong Kong has jumped 30 per cent in the past decade despite a citywide vaccination programme in schools, with experts urging women to go for regular screenings. Gynaecologist Hextan Ngan Yuen-sheung …

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines sacks team behind cancellation of over 100 flights

A new team that failed to heed protocol and made poor decisions, as well as external factors, are to blame for the cancellation of over 100 Greater Bay Airlines flights in Hong Kong, according to a report by the carrier, which has also said the staff …

Hong Kong teen makes fatal leap after reporting death of stabbed relatives

A 19-year-old Hong Kong man leapt fatally from a building shortly after reporting the death of his grandfather and father, who were found in their village home on Tuesday evening with stab wounds inflicted by sharp objects. Police on Wednesday said they …

In pictures: Spring Lantern Festival in Hong Kong, through the years

Asian Winter Games: Liu Mengting’s second gold and Hong Kong’s high-scoring curlers

China’s athletes won four gold medals at the Asian Winter Games on Wednesday, led by freestyle skier Liu Mengting’s second gold in 24 hours. Liu’s latest triumph in Harbin came in the women’s freeski big air event. A day after she led Yang Ruyi and Han …