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Tiny toy panda keychains are helping unlock the festive spirit at the Kowloon Shangri-La. Photo: Handout

Society

Hong Kong hotel’s panda keychains bring hope to those in need

Kowloon Shangri-La sells keychains featuring tiny Edward Panda and Ellie Panda soft toys to aid local charities and survivors of Tai Po fire.

Pupils of school closed after Hong Kong fire inspired by new university homes

Hong Kong’s Hang Seng University joins property rush with US$11.6 million deal

Law and Crime

Hospital Authority reports alleged fake device certificate to Hong Kong police

Certificate submitted by subcontractor Novox not issued by mainland Chinese lab Guangdong Zhongzhenhang Metrology Testing Co Ltd as claimed.

Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung. Photo: Felix Wong
Princess Margaret Hospital in Kwai Chung. Photo: Felix Wong

Society

Fact-Check | This photo of Hong Kong firefighter saving cat predates Tai Po fire

While pets were among those saved from the deadly fire, this photo does not show scenes from Wang Fuk Court.

Politics

Bar Association is first Hong Kong delegation to visit Beijing after fire, poll

15-member delegation expected to hold meetings with Basic Law Committee, Ministry of Justice and Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office.

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Business

Casino tycoon Fu Tak-iam’s family buys US$71 million Hong Kong rental property

Deal highlights investor shift from offices to rental housing as hotel conversions surge amid student influx.

Pleasure Properties was identified as the buyer of CHI 138, a 107-unit serviced-apartment property in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout
Pleasure Properties was identified as the buyer of CHI 138, a 107-unit serviced-apartment property in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong cuts base rate after US Fed’s move, easing borrowing costs

HKMA cuts its base rate by a quarter of a percentage point to 4 per cent.

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Hong Kong racing tourists to pump HK$35 million into city’s economy this week

Overseas tour organisers for five-day festival say their groups include retirees, business travellers, horse owners and trainers.

Society

Hong Kong police officer dies a week after falling ill following diving test

Senior inspector, 31, underwent emergency brain surgery and had remained in a critical condition.

The Special Duties Unit is an elite squad of the Hong Kong Police Force and carries out high-risk operations. This diver is pictured during a police operation in June. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Suckling pig blamed for leaving 31 ill after Hong Kong wedding banquet

Twenty men and 11 women developed abdominal pain and diarrhoea after attending Chinese wedding banquet at hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.

The Chinese wedding banquet was held at the upscale New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel. File photo: Shutterstock
The Chinese wedding banquet was held at the upscale New World Millennium Hong Kong Hotel. File photo: Shutterstock

Business

Hong Kong home prices to rise in 2026 due to mainland Chinese buyers, rate cut

‘Housing prices have bottomed out, and the outlook for 2026 is cautiously optimistic,’ JLL Hong Kong chairman Joseph Tsang says.

Society

Hong Kong’s DAB proposes 5 relief measures for residents displaced by fire

City’s largest political party submits proposals to deputy financial secretary, says measures ‘should align with each resident’s needs‘.

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Education

Wife of SenseTime’s late founder donates HK$20 million via new Hong Kong charity

Sophie and Sean Foundation to carry out wish of Tang Xiao’ou to give back to community, with three universities in city among those to benefit.

Sophie Yang launches the foundationat on Wednesday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

Artworks snapped up as Hong Kong’s mentally disabled students show off talent

Leading charity Hong Chi Association partners with art and luxury auction house Christie’s on four-day exhibition at The Henderson.

“The Scar Under The Feather” reflects the harm endured by animals from environmental pollution and the world’s over-reliance on down products. Photo: Eugene Lee
“The Scar Under The Feather” reflects the harm endured by animals from environmental pollution and the world’s over-reliance on down products. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong man held for posing as victim to claim HK$20,000 in fire relief aid

Suspect, 36, allegedly used stolen ID details to get a certificate and cheat welfare organisations out of aid for victims of Tai Po inferno.

Arts

‘Transformative’ collection of Hong Kong art donated to Vancouver gallery

An anonymous donation of 131 artworks to the Vancouver Art Gallery elevates the international profile of Hong Kong art.

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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.

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

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.

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.

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

Opinion | How Hong Kong became the trusted bridgehead for China firms going out

Ningrong Liu
Lord Stockwood

Opinion | As UK-China ties warm, Hong Kong can be a natural bridge

Lord Stockwood
John Haffner,Jenny Lee,Lisa Sachs

Opinion | How Hong Kong can distinguish itself as a climate finance hub

John Haffner
Jenny Lee
Lisa Sachs
Sonal Dhanani

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s youth must be key part of city’s mental health support

Sonal Dhanani
Alice Wu

Opinion | After Hong Kong fire, new lawmakers will have to hit the ground running

Alice Wu
Alex Lo

As I see it | Politicisation of Hong Kong’s fire tragedy in Western media a new low

Alex Lo
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New makeshift altar for Tai Po fire victims appears after previous shrine cleared

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Scaffold net sample ignites despite meeting safety standards

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Tai Po fire highlights shady side of Hong Kong’s building renovation industry

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