Around a hundred Hongkongers who’ve mastered the art of doing nothing on Sunday gathered at the Cha Kwo Ling Promenade for a zoning out contest. The “Chill and Relax Festival” is jointly organised by the Development Bureau, the Harbourfront Commission and the Playground Association to raise awareness over the importance of mental health. Participan…

Celebrations are underway across Hong Kong on Sunday to mark Mother's Day. Some restaurants RTHK spoke to said they logged a jump in business, as families flocked out to celebrate the day. Others, meanwhile, bought flowers as a show of love and appreciation for their mothers. "By giving her flowers, I would say thank you to my mom for taking care o…

Justice Secretary Paul Lam on Sunday said an injunction over the 2019 protest song "Glory to Hong Kong" helps define the red line and provides a stronger deterrence against those who would use the song as a tool to promote "Hong Kong independence". Speaking on a radio programme days after the Court of Appeal granted a temporary injunction order ban…

Kowloon Motor Bus (KMB) on Saturday said it's not ruling out applying for a fare hike this year, after operating costs rose. The higher costs also included its investment in electric buses, with a new batch of electric double-decker buses beginning a phased roll-out on Saturday. But the franchised bus operator called for more government subsidies, …

A government-led primary healthcare scheme has found that about 40 percent of participants who took part in screenings for chronic diseases were diagnosed with pre-diabetes, myelitis, and hypertension, 10 percent more than expected. Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme, Pang Fei-chau, commissioner for primary healthcare in the Health Bureau, sa…

A paediatrician warned on Saturday that the winter and summer flu seasons may be merging, given the rising number of cases. Mike Kwan from the University of Hong Kong's Department of Paediatrics and Adolescent Medicine said the flu season may not end. "The number of cases is still increasing. We don't know when the situation will stabilise or even …

Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak on Saturday said the Legislative Council is reviewing the Building Management Ordinance, to urge tenants to carry out renovation work, especially for old buildings. Her comments came after five people died in a fire last month in a building with substandard fire safety equipment. Mak told an RTHK radio…

Experts on Friday urged employers to offer outdoor workers cooling products as summer approaches, saying they lower the risk of heat stress and heat stroke. A study by the Occupational Safety and Health Council (OSHC) and Polytechnic University found that cooling vests were the most effective after testing the products on 30 workers aged 19 to 35, …

The MTR Corporation on Friday said preparatory work had begun for the construction of Hung Shui Kiu Station on the Tuen Ma Line. The railway firm said construction of the new station, located between Siu Hong and Tin Shui Wai, was expected to be completed in 2030. Walter Lam, MTR’s project manager overseeing the project, said this is the first time…

Senior government officials have lauded Southern District care teams for their dedication in serving the community, saying they urgently address the needs of citizens. Chief Secretary Eric Chan and Home and Youth Affairs Secretary Alice Mak attended a ceremony in Aberdeen on Friday to celebrate the teams' first year of operation. Chan singled out t…

Health officials have conceded that the pre-registration system for public dental clinics is not an ideal arrangement, saying a planned digital ticketing system will be a better alternative than late-night queues. On Friday, the government pledged to finish the development of an electronic system within this year and provide assistance to people wh…

China and Hungary decided on Thursday to elevate bilateral relations to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for the new era. The decision was announced during talks between President Xi Jinping and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. Xi said this year marks the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties between China…