Hong Kong to enforce new seat belt rules on January 25: what you need to know

Failure to follow the rules could result in a maximum fine of HK$5,000 and up to three months in prison In just over a week, ...

StanChart Marathon 2026: Special Transport Arrangements by Citybus and KMB

The StanChart Hong Kong Marathon 2026 is set to kick off early on Sunday, January 18, necessitating that some marathon participants leave their homes in the early hours of the morning. To accommodate ...
The Economist

The best way to see Hong Kong is on its trams

Yet on a Tuesday in Hong Kong, they jostle with workers and schoolchildren for a spot on one of the streetcars trundling ...
AsiaOne

Visiting Hong Kong? Belt up on public transport or get fined

If you are visiting Hong Kong after Jan 24, take note of this new transport regulation or you may risk getting fined.On Thursday (Jan 8), Hong Kong authorities reminded public transport users that all ...
Lifestyle Asia

What you need to know about Hong Kong’s new seat belt rule

The new rules will roll in from January 25, 2026, here's everything you need to know about the new seat belt rule on Hong ...
Hong Kong Free Press

Bus passengers face HK$5,000 fine, 3-month jail for not wearing seat belts from Jan 25

HK will tighten its road safety regulations on January 25, with passengers who fail to wear seat belts on public transport ...
scmp.com

Hong Kong marine scientists discover 2 new coral species in city’s southeastern waters

Researchers from Baptist University have discovered two new coral species in Hong Kong’s southeastern waters, underscoring the area’s biodiversity despite being close to urban territory. The ...
The Diplomat

No, Hong Kong’s Governance Is Not Becoming Like China’s. It’s Actually Worse.

The fire in Tai Po on November 26 was Hong Kong’s deadliest blaze in decades: it killed at least 160 people, with dozens still missing. While the tragedy itself was horrifying, the Hong Kong ...
Wall Street Journal

Hong Kong Authorities Summon Foreign Media to Criticize Fire Coverage

BEIJING—Hong Kong’s national-security office summoned representatives of foreign media organizations including The Wall Street Journal on Saturday, criticizing coverage of a deadly fire in the city ...
Wall Street Journal

Hong Kong’s Response to Deadly Fire Is Squeezed by China’s Firm Hand

Hong Kong braces for more losses as crews search for survivors inside a charred tower complex. WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng reports from the scene. Photo: Jonathan Cheng The fire in a Hong Kong high-rise last ...
PBS

Hong Kong apartment fire death toll rises to 146 as city mourns victims

HONG KONG (AP) — The death toll in Hong Kong's apartment complex blaze rose to 146 on Sunday as investigators discovered more bodies in the burned-out buildings. A steady stream of people placed ...
Los Angeles Times

Hong Kong residential tower fire toll rises to 146 as more bodies are found

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. Death toll reaches 146 in Hong Kong apartment complex fire, with 100 people still unaccounted for. Faulty fire ...