Hong Kong labour authorities are investigating a fire in Tai Po, with the Labour Department suggesting that workers might have smoked despite prior inspections at the renovation site.

Hong Kong labour authorities have decided against establishing designated smoking areas at construction sites under a proposed smoking ban, citing enforcement difficulties, and plan to use drones for inspections.

Hong Kong labour authorities are investigating the death of a scaffolding worker who fell from the third floor of a food factory while setting up scaffolding.