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Faulty appliance sparks fire at Hong Kong housing estate, prompting 300 to flee
Fire at Lam Wai House in Lam Tin Estate triggered by a short circuit in an electrical appliance.
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Hong Kong society
Independent committee probing Hong Kong fire to start hearings in first quarter
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Hong Kong police
Hong Kong police searching for mainland Chinese man, 47, missing for 3 days
8 Jan 2026 - 12:40PM
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On This Day
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Netflix launches in Hong Kong in 2016 – from the SCMP archive
Ten years ago, Netflix officially entered Hong Kong with a ‘limited’ catalogue amid talk of being a threat to local pay TV service providers.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:27AM
Netflix entered the Hong Kong market on this day 10 years ago. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong firms set to return to projects as new scaffolding nets expected soon
Deadly Tai Po blaze triggered the citywide removal of protective mesh at around 420 buildings undergoing renovations.
8 Jan 2026 - 3:33AM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong police safely dispose of WWII British grenade found in park
Police say the grenade found in Aberdeen Country Park by workers was safely handled with no evacuation needed.
7 Jan 2026 - 5:07PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po housing site ‘viable option’ for fire victims: Hong Kong councillors
Lo Hiu-fung says government should consider plot, about 1.5km from fire-hit Wang Fuk Court, if it wants to help victims resettle as soon as possible.
7 Jan 2026 - 9:30PM
The fire that broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po in late November last year killed at least 161 people. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society
Man found with son after going missing in Hong Kong arrested for child neglect
Baby was given preliminary check and no superficial injuries were found, but he will be admitted to hospital for further examination, insider says.
7 Jan 2026 - 6:40PM
Accidents and personal safety
Second street cleaner accident in a week as Hongkonger, 74, struck by car
Group representing industrial accident victims calls for review of cleaners’ equipment, as another was fatally struck by truck on New Year’s Eve.
7 Jan 2026 - 7:22PM
Hong Kong weather
Frost expected on Thursday as Hong Kong temperatures dip amid winter monsoon
Observatory issues frost waning at 4.30pm on Wednesday, says city will experience cold mornings through Friday.
8 Jan 2026 - 7:16AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Hong Kong group saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge
Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter reports that animal cruelty cases are ‘alarmingly common’ as it calls for stronger action to be taken.
7 Jan 2026 - 10:59PM
Animal rescuers warn that illegal trapping and pet smuggling are becoming alarmingly common in Hong Kong, with an average of two animals saved daily. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong think tank backs call to make bid‑rigging a crime after fatal fire
Bid-rigging is currently classified as ‘serious anticompetitive conduct’ under Competition Ordinance and punishable only by fines.
6 Jan 2026 - 9:02PM
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Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong I&T minister cancels US trip 4 hours after schedule unveiled
Tech chief Sun Dong’s trip scrapped, with analyst calling move ‘sensible’ after US invasion of Venezuela further fuels geopolitical tensions.
6 Jan 2026 - 10:29PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong councillors urge swift rebuilding and rehousing options after Tai Po fire
Tai Po district councillors push for expedited plans to rebuild Wang Fuk Court and ensure flexible rehousing options for displaced residents.
6 Jan 2026 - 9:48PM
Hong Kong society
The charity helping Hong Kong children climb, jump and explore nature
‘We found that when we took kids outdoors for activities, the results were very good,’ Gaia Education chief officer says.
6 Jan 2026 - 11:05AM
Founders and beneficiaries of Gaia Education Limited and Education for Good say their outdoor “school” helps children learn about nature and grow in a holistic way. Photo: Cindy Sui
Hong Kong society
Maduro’s capture sparks hope, concern among Venezuelans in Hong Kong
‘Everyone wants their country to be the greatest; I just want a regular country,’ resident says amid fears over South American nation’s future.
6 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Fire-displaced Hongkongers staying in hostels appeal for more time to find homes
Some Hongkongers forced to stay in youth hotels after deadly Tai Po fire in November feel as if they are ‘being tossed around like a ball’.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court owners’ group mounts defence against ‘smear campaign’ in Hong Kong
Corporation members issue 183-page report ahead of legal process to dissolve group.
6 Jan 2026 - 12:04AM
The blaze at Wang Fuk Court claimed at least 161 lives and left nearly 5,000 people displaced. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society
Glass observatory deck on Hong Kong Island promenade draws tens of thousands
About 7,000 people visited the glass walkway on weekend after its opening, with numbers peaking at 16,000 on New Year’s Day.
6 Jan 2026 - 12:15AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
1,200 dogs allowed to travel on Hong Kong’s major rail lines for fundraiser event
Special arrangement between SPCA and MTR Corp is for Dogathon 2026, which will take place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on March 1.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:28PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Warning over proxy harvesting in Hong Kong amid renovation corruption crackdown
‘You must not sign a proxy form for someone you do not know,’ professional says after Tai Po fire triggers clampdown.
5 Jan 2026 - 6:12PM
Accidents and personal safety
Basketball post collapses at Hong Kong playground, injuring 20-year-old man
Police receive report of incident at Kau Pui Lung Road Playground, near Lok Man Sun Chuen public housing estate, on Sunday night.
5 Jan 2026 - 5:20PM
Online photos show the green basketball post tilted forward at a sharp angle, with the backboard and rim just above the ground. Photo: Facebook/Danny Law
Hong Kong entertainment
Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Eric Tsang confirms departure as TVB general manager
The 72-year-old will be appointed convenor of a newly established advisory council starting on January 21, broadcaster says.
5 Jan 2026 - 11:56PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong ranked fourth for ‘post-Covid air transit connectivity in Asia-Pacific’
Researchers in Taiwan assess competitive positions of 16 major hub airports in region before and after pandemic.
4 Jan 2026 - 11:57PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Singer among 3 held as HK$7.7 million drugs seized from Hong Kong village house
Sources identify singer as Kris Law, who rose to fame in 2018 on ViuTV’s reality show “Good Night Show – King Maker”.
4 Jan 2026 - 11:51PM
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