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Authorities jointly crack down on syndicate, arresting boy, 17, in Perth and man, 37, in Hong Kong, over nearly 20kg of drugs, mostly Ice.

Lowest “minor heat” temperatures recorded on July 7, 2008 at 26.6 degrees, while highest logged in 2016 at 34 degrees.

Advance team already on site, with minister to arrive in coming days to discuss preparations for pandas gifted by Beijing, source says.

Economists say city’s already struggling retail and restaurant sectors could suffer with easier expat entry to mainland China, but are divided over strength of impact.

Recent new-home launches have sold poorly despite decade-low prices, while prices of lived-in flats hit a nearly eight-year low, according to JLL.

Proposed legislation requires operators of ‘critical infrastructure’ to formulate and carry out computer system security management plans.

Construction worker, 56, says stress and psychological problems led him to splash water on buttocks of three female victims.

City’s national security law and mainland’s criminal code are enacted by the same legislative body, defence counsel Cheung Yiu-leung says.

Boy is pulled out of the water unconscious by his father, receives CPR from lifeguard and doctor but later dies in hospital.

Action film brings in 1.59 million viewers and box office sales of HK$105 million since its premiere earlier this year.

Macallan, Geodis, Biren Technology and Uisee are among the 322 companies that set up or enhanced their businesses in Hong Kong in the first half, a 43 per cent year on year jump, InvestHK says.

Government spokesman attributes poor performance to changes in consumption patterns of visitors and residents.

Police received 15 reports in past week of scams in which victims fall for ‘expiring points’ ruse, give credit card details on fake websites.

Police say four robbers punched, kicked and mugged victim, 30, before fleeing in car driven by fifth man.

Hong Kong permanent residents with foreign passports can apply for Beijing’s new five-year multi-entry mainland China travel permit on July 10.

City leader also brushes aside calls for further raises in duty-free shopping allowance for mainland tourists visiting the city.

Driver accidentally steps on accelerator pedal while goods are being loaded; later passes police breathalyser test.

Eligibility for five-year travel permit not determined by number of stars on ID cards, which identify whether person’s residency is permanent.

Companies from the Middle East, Asia and Europe in particular are looking at Hong Kong, says the Swiss bank, after a push by Chief Executive John Lee to promote the city’s fundraising credentials abroad.

Delegation to meet officials, panda experts to discuss procedures as animals will need to undergo quarantine, city leader John Lee says.

Professor Thomas Flemmig, newly retired dean of HKU’s dentistry school, says pandemic made students’ clinical training tougher than ever.

Since its debut in the 1960s, the concept of environmental protection has transcended from a plea for action on climate change to a myriad of sustainability pursuits over the past few decades, reshaping the way we live and conduct business…

Liber Research Community study finds 31 of 60 successful applications involve animal shelters that may only exist on paper.

HKU president Xiang Zhang announces appointment of pro-vice-chancellor Ian Holliday as acting registrar without governing council approval.

Activist and three friends stand silently outside Sogo department store in Causeway Bay.

More than 300,000 commercial, residential and industrial land parcels will be automatically extended for another 50 years upon expiration.

Beijing is set to give Hong Kong two giant pandas to mark 27th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese sovereignty, echoing moves from 1999 and 2007.

Post observes thousands taking advantage of free entry to museums, and hundreds watching fishing boat parade along Victoria Harbour.

Leader of trade body for retailers remains pessimistic due to high rents and salaries, says new threshold won’t stanch sector’s decline.

There is likely to be little relief for the sagging market in the coming months as interest rates are tipped to remain high, says Ricacorp Properties.