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Police arrest 69-year-old cab driver over accident along bridge in Tsing Yi that left 17-year-old boy fighting for his life in hospital.

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.

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.

Home transactions plummeted more than 30 per cent in June after a 35 per cent drop in May, according to official figures. And the lacklustre sales are weighing on prices in both the primary and secondary markets, JLL says.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Permit holders may stay in mainland China for up to 90 days per visit but cannot work, study or engage in news gathering activities.

City leader pledges to focus on economic growth, improving livelihoods and seizing opportunities offered by mainland in third year in office.

The summit marks The Hong Kong Academy for Wealth Legacy’s latest effort to promote the city as a hub for wealthy families to pursue investments, establish succession planning and support various charities.

July 1 celebrations under way; Beijing says Hong Kong’s non-Chinese permanent residents can apply for mainland travel permit valid for 5 years.

Viral video of Hong Kong airport ground staff eating egg tarts confiscated from passenger gives travellers food for thought on prohibited items.

Identifying Hong Kong’s role and making it actually happen are two different things, especially amid wider geopolitical and economic uncertainties.

City leader John Lee says now is ‘best time ever for development’ on fourth anniversary of national security law’s promulgation by Beijing.

Former Hong Kong boss urges old employers to get on with hiring his replacement, around 20 coaches tell Andersen they are keen to succeed him.

President Xi Jinping praises launch of new Pearl River Delta crossing.

Take advantage of the dozens of offerings from businesses to mark city’s 27th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule.

Police say officers received report at 1.30am on Sunday that 52-year-old man had been attacked near Pau Chung Street in To Kwa Wan.

Group out in three canoes near Wong Chuk Kok when one boat took on too much water.

The Post examines new piece in infrastructure puzzle and why it has some in Hong Kong’s logistics sector worried.

Police say woman had suffered from severe depression since birth of their son, with her mental state being ‘major direction’ of investigation.

After two years in job, chief executive believes city is back on right track, but anti-China rhetoric is likely to hurt business community.