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A 30-year-old Hong Kong mountaineer has opened up about a tragic expedition in Japan’s Northern Alps earlier this month that claimed the life of his 22-year-old companion.  thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

Hong Kong was hit by extreme heat on Friday (May 29), with temperatures reaching around 34 degrees in many areas at midday, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

A mainland resident was transferred from Tuen Mun Hospital to Zhuhai People's Hospital, the first Hong Kong-to-mainland case under a cross-border ambulance scheme that began two-way transfers in March. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

Following the release of the latest civil service pay trend survey indicators, a prominent union leader is urging the Hong Kong government to boost the proposed salary increase for junior staff to match the middle tier.  thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

The Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions (HKFLU) has urged the government to approve civil service pay raises that align with the latest net pay trend indicators. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

The MTR Corporation and the Hong Kong Palace Museum have joined forces to launch an immersive city-wide exhibition. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

A 38-year-old mainland man admitted to Hong Kong under the Top Talent Pass Scheme was acquitted on Thursday of possessing a false instrument, after a magistrate found there was insufficient evidence to prove the charge. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

A former chair professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has been jailed for 20 weeks for accepting a HK$40,000 bribe to help an underqualified student gain admission to the university’s master’s program. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

Civil servants could see salaries rise from 1.17 to 4.12 percent this year, according to the latest net pay trend indicators (PTI) released by the government on Thursday. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

Hong Kong residents are reminded to be aware of the heat on Friday, as temperatures will reach 35 degrees in urban areas and 36 to 37 degrees in the New Territories, according to the Hong Kong Observatory. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

A taxi crashed into a passenger waiting area and collided with an Uber taxi at the taxi stand on Sky Plaza Road near Terminal 1 of Hong Kong International Airport early on Wednesday, leaving one driver injured, police said. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

The controversy surrounding a suspended Tuen Mun school principal has deepened after new footage emerged of his heated confrontation with a security guard during a study trip in Singapore. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

Feng, who saw her mother off on a flight to Shanghai around noon, said the check-in process took just three to five minutes with no waiting time. She described the new terminal—especially its bag-drop facility—as much more user-friendly than Terminal 1. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

The government on Tuesday launched a one-month public consultation on proposed amendments to the Fire Services Ordinance and its subsidiary legislation. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

A Buddha’s Birthday long weekend getaway to the mainland turned into a border ordeal for many Hongkongers on Monday, with crowds building up at land checkpoints and some travelers stranded until midnight. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

A typical three-member household using 300 kilowatt-hours of electricity a month will pay about HK$10 more in fuel charges compared with levels before the latest round of increases. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

A 40-year-old former Chief Inspector of Police (CIP) once hailed as a "rising star" and "crime buster" was sentenced to 30 months in prison on Tuesday afternoon and ordered to repay HK$1.14 million in illicit gains. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

Hong Kong should build on its experience from hosting the National Games and bid for more Asian and international sports events, lawmaker Vincent Cheng Wing-shun said. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun offered a public apology and launched an investigation after a viral video captured its principal swearing at a security guard during a school trip to Singapore. thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…

The Hong Kong Observatory issued its first Very Hot Weather Warning of the year on Tuesday morning, as an anticyclone aloft dominates the region, bringing fine and scorching weather to the Guangdong coast.  thestandard.com.hk/news/article/3…