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The fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po claimed the lives of 160 people. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Hong Kong inferno exposes regulatory silos, lax oversight: who is accountable?

Industry insiders also ask whether housing authorities should have played bigger role in supervising renovation at Wang Fuk Court.

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Companies

Manulife becomes first insurer to redomicile in Hong Kong

Move from Bermuda ‘reflects our deep-rooted belief in Hong Kong’s future and its importance to our business,’ Hong Kong and Macau CEO says.

12 Dec 2025 - 7:50PM

Patrick Graham, CEO of Manulife (International) Hong Kong and Macau, photographed in Ngau Tau Kok on June 3, 2024. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Business

Hongkong Land poised to launch US$6 billion Singapore property fund

The real estate fund, including stakes in One Raffles Quay and Marina Bay Financial Centre, will be Singapore’s largest, company says.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong national security police arrest 9 over military-style combat drills

Arrests first under domestic national security law, with some suspects allegedly gathering at scene of Tai Po fire.

12 Dec 2025 - 9:04PM

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Politics

Hong Kong to host Apec finance ministers’ meeting in October 2026

Central authorities also reveal dates for Apec economic leaders’ meeting in Shenzhen next year, while Macau set to hold tourism ministers’ event.

12 Dec 2025 - 9:41PM

Hong Kong will hold the Apec finance ministers’ meeting in November next year, the Post has learned. Photo: Sun Yeung

Society

Electoral commission head David Lok to lead committee probing Hong Kong fire

Investigation is expected to be completed within nine months, with all findings set to be made public.

13 Dec 2025 - 12:05AMvideocam

Society

Scaffolding worker pay likely to rise in Hong Kong amid roll-out of new mesh

City is expected to install new fire-tested plastic meshes at more than 200 buildings from next month.

12 Dec 2025 - 5:16PM

Law and Crime

Hongkonger remanded after ‘impersonating fire victim, claiming HK$18,000 in aid’

Defendant allegedly said he was Chan Man-him, a resident of fifth-floor flat at Wang Shing House, while the actual occupant was Wong Kam-hung.

12 Dec 2025 - 4:43PM

At least 160 people died in the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Eugene Lee

Transport

Hong Kong ride-hailing car quota should reflect Uber’s operating ‘reality’: CEO

Dara Khosrowshahi says firm ‘won’t necessarily object’ to levy on ride-hailing trips to support taxi trade, but it depends on details of regulation.

12 Dec 2025 - 11:19PM

Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi at the ride-hailing firm’s office in Causeway Bay. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong

‘Fact-twisting’: Hong Kong slams US report alleging erosion of rights, autonomy

Government says it strongly disapproves of and opposes US Congressional-Executive Commission on China’s repeated attempts to interfere in city affairs.

12 Dec 2025 - 4:55PM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong court to deliver verdict in Jimmy Lai national security trial on Monday

Former media boss awaits his fate as High Court judges prepare to deliver verdict that could result in him being jailed for life.

12 Dec 2025 - 6:37PMvideocam

Business

Exclusive | Rosewood hotel brand of Hong Kong’s Chow Tai Fook is not for sale, sources say

The prestige brand has delivered ‘exceptional’ results, sources say, while suggesting that certain properties might be available.

12 Dec 2025 - 6:38PM

The Rosewood Hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. Photo:
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Health & Environment

Chilly weekend ahead for Hong Kong as temperatures set to hit 15 degrees

Cold front expected to move across Guangdong’s coast from Saturday, bringing strong winds, few rain patches and significant drop in temperatures.

12 Dec 2025 - 6:23PM

A cold front is expected to begin affecting Hong Kong on Saturday. Photo: Karma Lo

Health & Environment

Why ‘Hong Kong model’ combining Chinese and Western medicine could go global

German facility says it is exploring potential areas of collaboration and possible joint projects with the city’s new hospital.

12 Dec 2025 - 8:40PMvideocam

Society

Explainer | What you need to know about services at Hong Kong’s Chinese Medicine Hospital

Flagship facility is city’s first hospital offering Chinese medicine services and also serves as training and research hub.

12 Dec 2025 - 9:05AMvideocam

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Politics

Tackling aftermath of deadly Hong Kong blaze among first tasks for new lawmakers

Election turnout rate of 31.9 per cent slightly higher than in 2021, with city leader saying poll will have profound impact on reforms after Tai Po fire.

8 Dec 2025 - 11:24PM

Winners and their supporters pose for pictures in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong leverages Greater Bay Area ties to help low-altitude economy take off

Transport chief Mable Chan sets sights on seamless airspace, linking manned and unmanned aviation to drive growth in burgeoning sector.

9 Dec 2025 - 3:49PM

Transport

New Hong Kong bypass to open on December 21, cut Kai Tak commute to 5 minutes

‘The Yau Ma Tei section … designed to bypass congested transport corridors and reduce peak hour journey time,’ John Lee says.

26 Nov 2025 - 7:11PM

Society

‘Devastating’ losses: scammers targeting mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong

Fraudsters have cheated mainland students out of HK$110 million in first nine months this year.

16 Nov 2025 - 4:04PM

A Chinese University of Hong Kong student was scammed into transferring 200,000 yuan. Photo: Jelly Tse

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How Peking duck helped fix China-US relations

A server carves a Peking duck at Liqun Restaurant in Beijing

How a block of online text led to a cafe’s viral stardom

Yuen Long cafe’s meat patties skyrockets to fame after viral online copypasta trend

Hong Kong opens its first TCM hospital

TCM hospital

Dozens of pets still missing after deadly Tai Po blaze

Cat rescued from Tai Po deadly blaze

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