Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced on Monday that a sample of imported swordfish sashimi was found to contain methylmercury, a metallic contaminant, at a level exceeding the legal limit.
The CFS said the sample, collected from an...
In response to outbreaks of highly pathogenic avian influenza strains in Australia and the United States, Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety (CFS) has moved to suspend imports of poultry meat and eggs from the affected regions.
The announcement comes...
A concerning outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus has struck a male medical ward at North District Hospital, with four patients testing positive for the rare respiratory virus.
According to a spokesperson for the Hospital Authority, the patients, ranging in age...
A new five-year multi-entry mainland China travel permit for Hong Kong permanent residents holding foreign passports is quickly reaching its online booking quota, the city's leader said on Tuesday, with ethnic minority members praising the move as enhancing their...
Hong Kong's Mass Transit Railway (MTR) implemented a 3.09% fare increase on Sunday, affecting millions of daily commuters. The hike, which impacts over 80% of trips by 40 Hong Kong cents or less, comes as the city grapples with...
Amid the vibrant celebrations of the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), Chief Executive John Lee delivered a forward-looking speech at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Addressing a packed hall...
The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) Government today (July 1) warmly welcomes and expresses gratitude to the country for announcing that non-Chinese Hong Kong permanent residents will soon be eligible for a card-type document (Mainland Travel Permits for Hong...
Hong Kong's Immigration Department (ImmD) conducted a series of raids targeting suspected illegal workers and employers over a four-day period last week, leading to the arrest of 19 individuals.
The operations, codenamed "Greenlane," "Lightshadow," "Twilight," "Champion," and "Windsand," saw enforcement...
Hong Kong's Coroner's Court handled a record-breaking 1,092 suicide cases in 2023, the highest in 16 years, prompting urgent calls for greater social support, especially for younger residents.
The sobering figure, revealed by the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong support group,...
Hong Kong authorities have launched a major crackdown on illegal waterpipe smoking in bars and restaurants, issuing dozens of fines and warning of potential prosecution against venue operators.
In a joint operation on Wednesday evening, officers from the Tobacco and...
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