Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, Baptist University and Polytechnic University have now submitted their proposals.
Health minister Lo Chung-mau says hospitalised patients and those visiting emergency rooms would be excluded from proposed move.
Subsidy rate is among highest in developed economies, as government looks at possible fee changes to crack down on abuse.
Eddie Chau, father of Chau Tin-yu, eight, wants more information from police after doctor erased record of jab with potentially lethal dose.
Dozens of construction workers gather near Airport South Interchange over labour dispute involving Gammon Construction.
Security chief Chris Tang says three men and three women, aged 29 to 44, had been illegally detained for five to seven months.
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Consumer Council says it received 191 complaints over private healthcare services between 2021 and 2024, with 87 about pricing disputes.
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North Point venue became cultural landmark with its staging of Cantonese opera, with one fan saying her visit was ‘like a pilgrimage’.
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Fermi Wong says she prefers ethnic minority rights advocacy group dissolves, rather than be used by opportunists for ‘ulterior motives’.
Man was first confirmed human case of B virus in city, but news of his death in June last year only disclosed on Thursday.
More than half of 8,500 public sale tickets for opening ceremony still to be collected ahead of Saturday’s deadline at 3pm.
Finance chief says government will ‘lead by example’ and demonstrate commitment to cutting expenditure to reduce budget deficit.
Online users also ask whether Uber drivers might choose not to carry children rather than buy infant car seats.
Authorities contact police after tickets for March 1 opening ceremony reportedly being sold online for as much as HK$1,800.
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Dog owners describe horrors of watching their pets seize up after ingesting poisoned meat laid out on streets and call for tougher penalties for the crime.
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Volunteer groups say 49 pet dogs died after ingesting poison in 2024, a tenfold jump from the previous year
More than 20,000 residents seeking tickets told to wait for up to two hours when online sales began at 10am.
Study looked into digital cognitive behavioural therapy for insomnia among young people in first such clinical research in Asia.
Experts have warned people to watch out for suspicious text messages that include ‘#’ prefix used by registered firms only.
New measure aims to reduce wastage and case-by-case consideration will be given to patients with mobility issues, authority says.
Helpers face huge challenges in even filing sexual abuse or harassment cases, let alone prevailing, advocates say.
Some companies are also offering bedsheets, separate showers and sofa beds, potentially operating in a grey area given guest house licensing rules.
Earlier two-year extension for CUHK Medical Centre loan repayments ends next month.
Significant Greater Bay Area footprint a factor in government’s decision to partner with firm co-founded by former finance minister.
Investigation under way into trio of oncologists at same hospital who presented symptoms of highly toxic E coli strain.
Ho King-yuen leaves behind sweet legacy after bringing first ice cream truck to city in 1970, as residents recall fond ‘childhood memories’.
Court hears recordings of group chat that included defendants Irene Pun and Lam Shun, with duo believed to have helped murder suspect Alex Kwong.
Reforms should incorporate STEM curriculum and enhanced community care training, says PolyU’s Professor Janelle Yorke.
Prosecution grills Lai over what he knew about Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China when he texted its founder and covered its launch in his newspaper.
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Theme park apologises after launching HK$36,000 panda-themed luxury watch the previous day.