Myanmar's ruling junta declared a week of national mourning on Monday for the country's devastating earthquake, which has killed more than 1,700 people, as hopes faded of finding more survivors in the rubble of ruined buildings. National flags will fly at half-mast until April 6 "in sympathy for the loss of life and damages" from Friday's massive 7…

Rescuers from China have found six survivors so far in earthquake-rattled Myanmar. The China Search and Rescue Team plucked to safety three women and a girl on Monday morning in Mandalay. One of the women is pregnant. That raised to six the number of survivors found by Chinese rescuers. A total of 91 personnel from five civilian emergency response …

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data says a data breach incident by ImagineX has led to nearly 128,000 people’s information being compromised. Failing to delete temporary accounts in a timely manner and the use of end-of-support operating systems were the main factors leading to the breach, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner…

The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) on Monday issued a checklist to guide organisations in regulating their employees’ use of generative artificial intelligence. Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung said the checklist is important as the secure use of AI is an essential part of national security. “In the areas of technological…

An SAR government rescue team is on its way to quake-hit Mandalay in Myanmar. The 51-strong team, including firefighters, doctors and nurses, had earlier arrived in the country's capital, Naypyidaw. There, they rested briefly at the Myanmar National Centre for Disease Control and met diplomats from the Chinese embassy. While they originally planned…

Argentina on Sunday captured the Hong Kong Rugby Sevens for the first time, defeating France in a hard-fought men's final at the Kai Tak Stadium. Neither team managed to break through in a defensive-minded first half, which finished 0-0. In the second half, tries from Santiago Alvarez and Marcos Moneta in quick succession, and an ensuing conversion…

The head of the Hong Kong, China Rugby Association, James Farndon, on Sunday hailed the first-ever Sevens at the Kai Tak Stadium, calling the event a massive success for the SAR. Farndon stressed the importance of the upgraded fan experience at the new venue, following nearly half a century at the Hong Kong Stadium. "It's been an amazing experience…

A Cathay Pacific aircraft on Sunday flew near Kai Tak during the Hong Kong Sevens, an area where the city's former international airport began operations 100 years ago. The A350 operated by the flagship carrier took off for its tour over Hong Kong at around 4pm, flying over Victoria Harbour and passing the old Kai Tak Airport runway. The aircraft f…

Both the SAR men's and women's teams won an invitational in style at the first Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. The local squads drew some of the loudest cheers from an electric home crowd, as the men's team successfully defended their Melrose Claymore title. In the final against the national team, Hong Kong, China conceded a try in t…

Rugby lovers from Hong Kong and beyond filled up the Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday to enjoy a final day of sport and partying at the Hong Kong Sevens. Now in its new home, the annual rugby showcase isn't just about the action on the pitch. The food and drinks, the raucous atmosphere and the people are also what attracted fans to the stadium. Brian Hopk…

Police Commissioner Raymond Siu on Sunday said the force's efforts to raise its image among young people were bearing fruit. Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme, Siu said the police have been spreading the message that the force is acting for the benefit of young people. "We asked a university to conduct public opinion research last year and t…