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Barrister Simon So is accused of molesting his pupil twice in 2017. Photo: Brian Wong

Law and Crime

Court lifts anonymity order for Hong Kong barrister accused of molestation

Eastern Court Principal Magistrate David Cheung rules media can report name of defendant, Simon So, accused of molesting pupil at flat in Sai Ying Pun.

Hong Kong man plunges to ground after blast at first-floor flat

Hong Kong marathon sets record with 1 in 4 of 74,000 runners from outside city

Business

Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks

Most financial institutions forecast price gains ranging from 5 to 10 per cent, supported by supply constraints and end-user demand.

A night view of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon from The Peak. Property prices in the city are expected to trend upwards this year. Photo: Sam Tsang
A night view of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon from The Peak. Property prices in the city are expected to trend upwards this year. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Producers at Hong Kong toy fair bet on AI-powered plushies to double sales

But some buyers also express concerns over use of the technology in toys for children.

Education

3 homeowners at Hong Kong’s Redhill Peninsula fined for illegal building works

Homeowners were convicted and fined sums of HK$130,000, HK$85,000 and HK$60,000 for unauthorised works at seaside estate.

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Politics

Hong Kong Legco president sets up group of coordinators to improve efficiency

12-member group will have fellow lawmakers Ronick Chan, who represents finance sector, and Stanley Ng of Federation of Trade Unions as ‘chief coordinators’.

A view of the Legislative Council’s chamber in Admiralty. Photo: Eugene Lee
A view of the Legislative Council’s chamber in Admiralty. Photo: Eugene Lee

Arts

UCCA’s Philip Tinari named new head of art at Hong Kong’s Tai Kwun

American-born curator Philip Tinari, long-time head of Beijing’s UCCA Centre for Contemporary Art, is set to replace Pi Li.

Transport

Seats sell out on Hong Kong’s new high-speed rail routes to mainland China

Business-class seats on the January 26 train to Nanjing South, priced at HK$3,136, were sold out by Monday afternoon.

Society

Hong Kong DAB chief urges respect for Tai Po fire survivors’ community ties

Lawmaker Gary Chan says ‘genuine thoughts’ of residents should be considered after officials say on-site rebuilding ‘not practical’.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan loses its only cinema amid wave of movie theatre closures

Emperor Cinemas shuts down its MOSTown shopping centre theatre on Monday, saying vouchers and coupons still valid at other branches.

Emperor Cinemas has announced it will close its branch in Ma On Shan. Photo: Jelly Tse
Emperor Cinemas has announced it will close its branch in Ma On Shan. Photo: Jelly Tse

Business

Financial firm Ares doubles Hong Kong office footprint as outlook improves

Rents for prime offices in Central could rise up to 5 per cent, according to JLL, while Knight Frank expects a gain of as much as 8 per cent.

Transport

Over 1,000 apply as online slots for test-free Hong Kong driving licence go fast

Post reporter tried to secure spot at 7am but was met with a digital bottleneck that saw all available slots snapped up in just over 30 minutes.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong boosts environmental impact reviews with AI, laser-armed robot dogs

Environmental Protection Department employs two systems – one for detecting bird species and another for monitoring trees – at Hong Kong Wetland Park.

The AI-powered bird monitoring system at Hong Kong Wetland Park identifies species through visual recognition. Photo: Karma Lo

Law and Crime

Jimmy Lai may complete non-national security jail terms by June: prosecutor

Prosecutor says with one-third guilty plea discount factored in, Lai may finish sentences for four other criminal cases on June 11.

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Former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai (pictured in 2020). Photo: AP
Former Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai (pictured in 2020). Photo: AP

Society

Expert panel formed in Hong Kong to probe chronic water loss at Yuen Long estate

Water Supplies Department says it will offer technical support to residents of Fairview Park, where leakage issues have persisted since 1990s.

Society

Exclusive | Hong Kong surveyor’s undeclared role prompts rule review after deadly Tai Po fire

Arrested surveyor’s undeclared link to Wang Fuk Court triggers move from the government to tighten potential conflict of interest rules.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong hospital A&E department visits fall 12% after new fees take effect

Number of people benefiting from fee waivers under new pricing regime that started on January 1 triples.

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The fee revamp took effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung
The fee revamp took effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung

Transport

Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s late summer flu season is over. But official says jabs still vital

Controller of Centre for Health Protection says seasonal influenza activity has dropped below baseline level over the past week.

Society

Independent committee probing Hong Kong fire to start hearings in first quarter

Former chairman of Bar Association Victor Dawes appointed committee’s lead counsel, according to document seen by the Post.

The fire broke out on November 26, raging for about 43 hours and engulfing seven of Wang Fuk Court’s eight blocks. Photo: Elson Li
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Hong Kong returning to surplus no excuse for splashing budget cash

Mike Rowse
Sunika Joshi

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care

Sunika Joshi
Ian Brownlee

Opinion | Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market

Ian Brownlee
David Dodwell

Outside In | To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats

David Dodwell
Derek Chan

Legal Tales | What happens in Hong Kong’s top court, hidden amid the city’s winter wonderland

Derek Chan
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Hong Kong moves test-free licence ticketing online to stop long queues

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Hong Kong’s biggest fan-hosted anime event returns

Rainbow Gala, first held in 2007, has been held at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo for a second time after the redevelopment of the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre in 2024.
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Woman threatens Hong Kong restaurant staff with cleaver

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13-year-old arrested after New Year brawl in Hong Kong

Police arrest 13-year-old girl over fight with teen during New Year countdown at Kwun Tong Promenade.
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