【明報專訊】新田科技城擬於明年第四季動工，環保署正審議當局提交的環評報告，料短期內開放給公眾查閱以作諮詢。香港觀鳥會稱，原定方案未涉及擬填平90公頃魚塘，質疑方案繞過環評程序，並反駁當局聲稱擬填平的魚塘有一半屬荒廢之說，指閒置魚塘亦有生態價值，憂慮填塘或致日後新界西北以至深圳羅湖水浸。環保署回應稱，「生態影響評估」範圍會調整至工程項目邊界以外500米，署方認為「環評研究概要」已涵蓋更新後的發展範圍和可能產生的環境影響。
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Prediction market platforms offering diverse gambling options and attractive odds are surging in popularity, observers have said, warning about payout risks amid Hong Kong authorities halting plans to legalise basketball betting. They also said on Tuesday that Hong Kong residents who took part in these platforms, which use cryptocurrency for transactions, could be breaking gambling
A resident of Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Tai Po has said that a drawer in her flat had been rummaged through, prompting a police investigation and rekindling burglary fears in the sealed residential complex. Police launched the probe after a resident surnamed Lee raised concerns about a possible burglary early
Hong Kong landlords who fail to fix water seepage affecting flats below face a minimum inspection bill of HK$17,000 (US$2,170) if they take no action within 28 days of notification under a pilot scheme designed to fast-track such cases. The plan, launched by a joint office under the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) and
Hong Kong International Airport has kicked off its Easter holiday celebrations with the introduction of a giant interactive cat, which follows a series of special events at the airport. Situated in Arrivals Hall A; the installation, a Moment to Purr, is inspired by the concept of a virtual pet, and invites passengers to engage with
HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 14 April 2026 – DFIQ Media Hong Kong, the retail media arm of leading Asian retailer, DFI Retail Group, today announced a strategic partnership with WPP Media Hong Kong that brings the power of Open Intelligence for Commerce to Hong Kong for the first time. The partnership
Located in the heart of Central, Mandarin Oriental The Landmark, Hong Kong returns with a renewed arrival experience, refreshed rooms and suites, and expanded culinary and wellness offerings, marking a new era for this celebrated Asian property. Reimagined by Hong Kong interior architect Joyce Wang, founder and principal of Joyce Wang Studio, its 109 rooms
The developer of Hong Kong’s Discovery Bay is considering extending its trial period and limiting operating hours for cabbies to gain full access to the resort-style seaside community amid opposition from some residents. The Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee held a meeting on Tuesday to discuss the paper presented by Hong Kong Resort
Hong Kong’s insurance complaints body recorded a 32.7 per cent jump in new cases last year to 857, with medical and travel policies accounting for most of the disputes. The Insurance Claims Complaints Panel under the Insurance Complaints Bureau on Tuesday released the numbers for 2025, which showed that last year’s 857 new complaint cases
Former salesman Raymond Chong Wai-man, 61, pleaded guilty on Tuesday at West Kowloon Court to knowingly publishing 53 seditious Facebook posts that denigrated the central and local authorities between March 26, 2024 and November 29 last year. Chong, a father of two, drew official ire after commenting on the inferno in Tai Po that engulfed
Hong Kong’s sole legal betting operator and lawmakers were caught off guard by the government’s abrupt decision to suspend the rollout of legal basketball betting, which some believe was intended to align with Beijing’s efforts to curb gambling amid a surge in prediction markets. The government confirmed on Monday that it would suspend its plan
Diamond-studded necklaces, golden pectorals and ceremonial small swords are among about 200 jewellery and decorative pieces, covering 4,000 years of history across five continents, to be showcased in Hong Kong from Wednesday. Titled “Treasures of Global Jewellery from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed”, the show at the Hong Kong Palace Museum marks
The number of non-local students admitted to Hong Kong’s public universities with Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) qualifications has risen fivefold in four years, according to the Education Bureau. By comparison, the number of local DSE candidates who qualified for those universities fell by 5 per cent over the same period, the bureau said on
There’s no prize money for winning the Hong Kong trainers’ championship. Not a cent. It’s all sporting pride and glory – every trainer in this town wants it on the CV, wants their name up on that board, wants to be called champion. And here’s the other thing people forget: the championship isn’t decided by
A statutory advisory body in Hong Kong will be given new powers as early as June to investigate government department heads over “serious, widespread or systemic” problems, as part of a broader push to institutionalise official accountability. The subsidiary legislation drafted by the Civil Service Bureau, which was submitted to the Legislative Council on Tuesday,
Hong Kong students sitting the citizenship and social development paper in university entrance exams on Tuesday were tested on the “One Country, Two Systems” governing principle, as well as contemporary topics such as e-commerce, online influencers and the new economy. About 50,300 candidates sat the CSD paper for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) this
The world is undergoing a transformation of historic proportions. Geopolitical rivalry, economic restructuring and technological acceleration are converging to reshape the global order. These changes transcend the logic of any single nation, industry or moment in time, exerting profound influence on international politics, geoeconomics, industrial structures, capital flows and investment strategies. For Hong Kong, this
Ken Lai HONG KONG, April 14, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Ken Lai, a veteran leader in the global digital entertainment industry, today announced the launch of a new strategic initiative and advisory practice. Following a successful tenure co-founding Lemon Sky Studios in Southeast Asia, Lai has returned to Hong Kong and Mainland China with a
Hong Kong star Keung To, a member of the popular Cantopop boyband Mirror, has been fined HK$2,200 after pleading guilty to careless driving and two other traffic offences involving two different vehicles last year. Hong Kong star Keung To from Cantopop boyband Mirror. Photo: Keung To, via Instagram. Keung, 26, did not appear at the
Hong Kong’s tram operator has launched a new mobile app that provides real-time arrival information while pledging not to raise fares this year. Hong Kong Tramways on Tuesday announced the new app which would use location data to inform commuters of the arrival times and destinations of the next three trams at their stop. Paul
A Hong Kong barrister faces additional charges after a second victim accused him of indecent assault, joining a former pupil who levelled similar accusations over events that took place nine years ago. Prosecutors on Tuesday told Eastern Court that a second victim had come forward to file a complaint against Simon So Shun-yan, who was
