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Hong Kong’s Pet‑Friendly Dining Plan Marks a Shift in Public‑Space Policy ［3 Feb 2026］ Hong Kong’s Pet‑Friendly Dining Plan Marks a Shift in Public‑Space Policy The government’s proposal to allow dogs inside licensed restaurants represents a notable shift in Hong Kong’s long‑standing approach to hygiene regulation and public‑space management. By opening 500 to 1,000 quota‑based approvals in the first phase, authorities are signalling a willingness to modernise dining rules in

Citywide bus seat belt regulation begins under updated safety law Photo by: Fion Wong ［25 Jan 2026］ Citywide bus seat belt regulation begins under updated safety law Hong Kong’s new mandatory seat belt requirement for bus passengers came into force today (25 January), making it a legal obligation for anyone seated in a seat equipped with a belt to buckle up while the vehicle is moving. Offenders face fines of up to HK$5,000 and three months’ imprisonment. The rule applies to

［20 Jan 2026］ Lamma Ferry Collision Ruled Unlawful Killing in Long‑Awaited Inquest HONG KONG — The Coroner’s Court has ruled that the 2012 Lamma Island ferry collision, which killed 39 people, was an unlawful killing, concluding a decade‑long campaign by families seeking accountability.   After a 44‑day inquest held in 2025, Coroner Monica Chow found that both coxswains of the Lamma IV  and Sea Smooth  were grossly negligent on the night of the crash, when the Lamma IV  sank

［20 Jan 2026］ Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance Takes Effect Today The Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance (Cap. 650) officially came into force today (January 20), marking a new era in Hong Kong's child protection efforts. Twenty-five categories of specified professionals across social welfare, education, and healthcare sectors—such as social workers, teachers, doctors, nurses, and staff at child care institutions—now have a legal duty to report promptly

《CVRHK》［Local news］Independent Committee to Hold Direction Conference on Wang Fuk Court Fire Inquiry Photo by 黃芷澄 ［20 Jan 2026］ A devastating fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po has become one of Hong Kong’s most serious residential disasters in recent years, prompting extensive forensic work, large‑scale government mobilisation, and significant public concern. The following summary synthesises information from official Hong Kong sources and local‑media‑style reporting, presente