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Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has recorded 548 complaints against pharmacies for malpractice in the first eight months of this year, warning that deceptive selling tactics could erode tourists’ confidence, after a Singaporean was charged 100 times the normal price for the herbs she bought. The Consumer Council said on Monday that among the “unscrupulous sales practices” it received in recent …

Sri Lanka will head into their second Group B fixture of the Asia Cup 2025 with plenty of confidence after a convincing win over Bangladesh in their tournament opener. The defending champions looked sharp with both bat and ball, showcasing their depth and experience. A victory in this contest will almost guarantee them a spot in the next stage, and …

Hong Kong parents should not buy private prepaid vaccination plans for their children without prior medical consultation, the city’s consumer watchdog has said, after finding that most service providers do not offer full refunds even if a child is deemed unfit for a jab. The Consumer Council on Monday also called on private medical facilities and other service providers to …

Hong Kong’s leader will exhaust all means, including leveraging legal, administrative and private sector efforts, to speed up development of the Northern Metropolis megaproject near the border with mainland China, the Post has learned. Measures being considered include setting up a company as a vehicle to attract industries more efficiently, adopting mainland construction standards and elevating the development’s decision-making process …

Hong Kong’s leaders have unveiled significant measures since the city’s return to Chinese sovereignty in 1997. From housing and development to labour protection and health, they have laid out ambitious plans in their annual policy addresses, creating long-term impacts on residents. As Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu prepares to deliver his fourth policy blueprint on Wednesday, the Post takes a …

While Hong Kong manufacturers were tackling the havoc caused by US President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” earlier this year, Kenneth Tsoi Wing-sing and his daughter were busy launching a museum dedicated to football superstar Cristiano Ronaldo in the city. Tsoi, chairman of listed firm Star Shine Holdings Group, said in an exclusive interview with the Post that the company’s HK$70 …

Hong Kong’s leader will introduce a mechanism to hold senior civil servants accountable for their misconduct in his policy blueprint, targeting incidents such as a recent bottled water supply scandal, the Post has learned. But political observers have warned of a possible pushback from civil servants concerned about job security, while recommending the government implement gradual changes with robust investigative …

A US-based church suing a top Hong Kong school is “not looking to sell or redevelop” seven local properties it owns with an estimated value of nearly HK$1 billion (US$127 million), insisting it intends to make a “significant investment” in the city through a new institution. The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod (LCMS) told the Post on Saturday that it was in …