Researchers in Hong Kong have claimed to be the first in the world to use a treatment that has proven to be effective in treating liver cancer. The newly developed 'reduce and remove' treatment has been able to prolong the life of a late stage liver cancer.

Hong Kong develops new 'Reduce & Remove' liver cancer treatment

A team of reserachers at the University of Hong Kong has claimed they have devised a novel, first-in-the-world treatment that prolongs the life of a late-stage liver cancer patient.

'Miracle' treatment that reduces late-stage liver cancer developed, claim Hong Kong researchers

Researchers at the University of Hong Kong have claimed to be the first in the world to prolong the life of a late-stage liver cancer patient by using a new treatment strategy that reduces the tumor to a state suitable for a transplant.

Hong Kong: Researchers claim world's first with liver cancer treatment

At least three pro-democracy activists were arrested on Sunday (Dec 10) before the voting began in a “patriots only” district election in Hong Kong. The polling took place in a race that has shut out all opposition candidates after a China-imposed national security crackdown.

Pro-democracy activists arrested, record low turnout at Hong Kong's first ‘patriots only’ elections

Record low turnout at Hong Kong's first ‘patriots only’ elections

Hong Kong gears up for its District elections candidates hit the streets for their final campaign efforts the voting day is set for Sunday. But in these Patriots only polls for the first time no candidate from the opposition Camp is allowed to contest.

Hong Kong electoral overhaul weeds out those considered disloyal to government

Technology is changing the future of fashion, simple gestures could be, all it takes to alter the colour of your clothes in the future. Watch the video to know more.

Hong Kong AI lab creates color changing fabric

Moody's on Wednesday (Dec 6) put Hong Kong, Macau and a large number of Chinese state-owned banks and firms on a downgrade warning. The development has come just a day after a similar move by the agency on the Chinese mainland government's ratings.

Moody's cuts Hong Kong, Macau outlooks, banks under scanner too

Hong Kong: Dress that changes colour in seconds, AI lab creates colour-changing fabric

India's stock market surpassed the $4 trillion market value for the first time on Tuesday, marking a significant accomplishment for the world's fifth-largest equity market, narrowing the gap with Hong Kong, which has experienced a notable decline.

India's stock market hits $4 trillion milestone, gains surpass Hong Kong 

One of the most prominent pro-democracy activists in Hong Kong, Agnes Chow, who was jailed over her role in massive 2019 protests, on Sunday (Dec 3) revealed that she has left Hong Kong for Canada and would probably not return to meet her bail conditions.

Jailed Hong Kong activist Agnes Chow jumps bail to move to Canada, breaks silence

Bedbug infestation fears in Hong Kong spark panic buying of insecticides and leap in pest control bookings. Experts say infestations of the insects, as common as mosquitoes, could be avoided with good hygiene and simple precautions.

Gravitas:  What's 'bugging' Hong Kong this winter

South Korea launches campaign to squash bedbugs after outbreak takes hold. Bedbugs were almost eradicated via nationwide campaign in 1960s but thanks to lifting of travel restrictions after covid-19 pandemic they’re back.

Gravitas: From Hong Kong to Paris, world on high alert for bedbugs

The lawmakers in Hong Kong have appealed to the authorities to take steps to prevent bedbugs from spreading in the city after a photo was widely circulated online in which bedbugs were seen on an Airport Express train, reported South China Morning Post.

Hong Kong comes under attack of bedbugs, lawmakers call for precautions

Hong Kong sets up first wealth academy to nurture talent for family offices. The academy, chaired by Adrian Cheng, will foster collaborations through networking, knowledge sharing, and talent development via workshops, conferences and events. The financial services development council will set up the academy on nov 14.

Gravitas: Hong Kong Taps property tycoons to help attract family offices

In a bold move to solidify its status as Asia's hub for wealthy family offices Hong Kong's Financial Services Development Council is establishing the Hong Kong Academy.

Hong Kong's academy for wealthy legacy

Embattled Chinese realty giant Evergrande has proposed a new debt restructuring plan for offshore bondholders. sources say the company offers to turn their debts into about a 30% equity stake in each of the developer's two Hong Kong-listed subsidiaries.

Evergrande proposes new debt restructure for offshore bondholders

Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters who took part in the 2019-20 movement have been treated in an exceptionally harsh manner by the criminal justice system, reveals a new report.

Harsh justice for Hong Kong pro-democracy protesters; report reveals 'extraordinarily high' detention of youth

Four former students of the University of Hong Kong were jailed for two years on Monday (Oct 30) for praising a knife attack on a police officer in 2021. According to a report by the news agency AFP, the students — Kinson Cheung, Kwok Wing-ho, Chris Todorovski and Yung Chung-hei — pleaded guilty to the alternative charge of "inciting others to wound police officers" that carries a maximum sentence of life in prison, and district judge Adriana Tse Ching sentenced them to 24 months in jail.

Four former Hong Kong university students jailed for glorifying attack on cop

A Hong Kong court, on Tuesday (Oct 24), banished a government plea to outlaw the inheritance rights of same-sex married couples, stating that the denial of such requests is "an unacceptably harsh burden".

Hong Kong court upholds ruling favouring equal inheritance rights for same-sex couples

Hong Kong would create its own national security law in 2024, leader John Lee said Wednesday (Oct 25). This comes four years after Beijing imposed sweeping legislation aimed at silencing dissent.

Hong Kong to create its own national security law in 2024, says leader John Lee

A senior politician from the US was arrested in Hong Kong after he was found carrying a pistol in his carry-on luggage at the airport. Jeff Wilson, a Republican senator from Washington, was arrested on Saturday (Oct 21) and then granted bail by the Shatin Magistrates’ Courts on Monday (Oct 23).

American politician arrested in Hong Kong for carrying gun, barred from leaving city

A Cathay Pacific Airways flight heading for Japan was forced to return to Hong Kong on Friday morning (Oct 20) when a cargo door was "found unlocked", the South China Morning Post reported.

Cathay Pacific flight en route to Japan diverted as cargo door 'found unlocked' mid-air

In a landmark decision, a Hong Kong court on Tuesday (Oct 17) rejected the government's attempt to deny same-sex couples the right to rent and own public housing.

Hong Kong court affirms equal housing rights for same-sex couples

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