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The government has ruled out redeveloping Wang Fuk Court, as it could take nine to 10 years. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer

Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment.

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Calls for better supervision of Hong Kong’s campsites after areas inundated

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Hong Kong police probe death of man, 66, in fall from bamboo scaffolding

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Society

Hong Kong Ocean Park’s last 2 arctic foxes die, den temporarily closed

‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.

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Arctic fox “Siu Go” has died of old age. Photo: Ocean Park

Society

HK$200 million Mark Six draw to be split across 5 winning bets

‘I hope there is good fortune in the new year,’ one resident says ahead of Saturday night’s draw.

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Society

‘Belongs to everyone’: wheelchair dancers move beyond boundaries in Hong Kong

‘Beauty isn’t about how we execute difficult moves ... but about those moments when we immerse ourselves together,’ choreographer says.

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Society

Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds.

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The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Economy

New US 10% global tariff will have ‘limited impact’ on Hong Kong: treasury chief

Christopher Hui cites city’s service-dominated economy as buffer and says US move highlights Hong Kong’s safe haven status.

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Transport

600 Guangdong drivers enter Hong Kong as thousands apply for new scheme

Transport minister Mable Chan says government has received 3,000 applications for the scheme so far, with 1,700 motorists already booking trips.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit.

21 Feb 2026 - 8:38AM

People at a pedestrian crossing in Central. How will the coming budget benefit ordinary Hongkongers? Photo: Karma Lo

Law and Crime

CUHK alumni lose legal bid to overturn election ban over ‘scandalous’ conduct

Judge says Walter Tse and Anthony Suen’s prior behaviour raised concerns about their candidacy for institution’s advisory body.

20 Feb 2026 - 10:31PM

The Chinese University of Hong Kong campus. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

20 Feb 2026 - 11:30PM

Law and Crime

Law firm asks court to block access to files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ probe

Raymond Lam & Associates says the 66 files contain confidential letters and medical documents belonging to at least 61 clients.

20 Feb 2026 - 9:40PM

Transport

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 projected to serve 15 million travellers this year

Airport Authority says 15 airlines are scheduled to operate from the terminal, set to fully open in May, with a midterm goal of doubling its capacity.

20 Feb 2026 - 7:37PM

The revamped second terminal is part of the airport’s HK$141.5 billion expansion project launched in 2016, which also included a third runway. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate edges up to 3.9%

But authorities remain optimistic, saying growing economy will support labour market going forward.

20 Feb 2026 - 9:41PM

Commuters in Central. Hong Kong’s jobless rate has edged up by 0.1 per cent over the past three months to 3.9 per cent. Photo: Eugene Lee

Business

Hong Kong’s property market to build on gains in the Year of the Horse: agents

Overall property transactions in the Year of the Snake totalled 87,506 valued at about US$86.8 billion, according to the Land Registry.

20 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

Society

‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse expected on March 3 in Hong Kong

Lunar eclipse will begin before moonrise, at 6.22pm that day, when part of the moon starts to enter Earth’s shadow, and end at 10.25pm.

20 Feb 2026 - 11:20PM

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Politics

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

8 Feb 2026 - 7:33PM

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang

Politics

CK Hutchison set for hard fight to secure Panama port deal compensation: experts

Subsidiary has requested arbitration after Panamanian authorities voided concession contract but securing damages may be difficult, they warn.

8 Feb 2026 - 11:10PM

Health & Environment

Hong Kong toddler suspected to have fallen ill from tainted milk formula

Authorities also order 390 cans of Aptamil Profutura milk formula from Germany be taken off shelves.

7 Feb 2026 - 4:37PM

Health & Environment

‘Don’t blindly follow’ US changes to infant vaccines, Hong Kong parents told

Warning comes after US health authorities scaled back routine child vaccine recommendations, leaving key shots to parental choice.

28 Jan 2026 - 8:22PM

Hong Kong health authorities have warned parents not to “blindly follow” overseas changes to childhood immunisation schedules. Photo: Getty Images

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Opinion | Building Asean ties puts Hong Kong on path to long-term growth

Daryl Ng

20 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Lunar New Year doesn’t need a home-cooked feast to be full of flavour

Phoebe Zhang

19 Feb 2026 - 10:23AM

Opinion | Government must reflect on its failures as we enter Year of the Horse

Alice Wu

16 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Hong Kong’s success debunks the false binary of security vs freedom

Zhang Muyang

15 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM

Opinion | How recent graduates entering the job market can outperform AI

Eric Stryson

15 Feb 2026 - 3:10PM

As I see it | Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check

Alex Lo

14 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM

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Will Hong Kong’s new subdivided flat rules help or hurt?

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Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Hong Kong

Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.

Lunar New Year travel off to a strong start in China

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