Zoe Law

Zoe was a summer intern on the Hong Kong desk. She is a journalism student from the University of Hong Kong, with a second major in global studies.

Jovy Chan Yuet-shan of WWF-Hong Kong showing the results of the group’s investigation on seafood labelling in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

Supermarkets’ mislabelled seafood leads to overpricing, group says

24 Aug 2018 - 11:31pm 4

After a day of pollution levels posing a ‘very high’ health risk on Wednesday, the air quality improved at night

Health & Environment

Air quality improves but pollution will linger for rest of week

23 Aug 2018 - 10:19am 4

An arborist trimming the India rubber tree involved in the accident. Photo: Winson Wong

Society

Bad branch that killed maid shows poor tree management, experts say

22 Aug 2018 - 10:58pm 12

Much of the waste produced at races in the city is recyclable. Photo: Felix Wong

Health & Environment

Green group urges Hong Kong race organisers to reduce waste

20 Aug 2018 - 8:21pm 7

May Chan won 26 boxes of abalone. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

75-year-old queues two days for Food Expo, wins HK$7,000 of abalone

16 Aug 2018 - 10:53pm 6

The happiness index for Primary Four students dropped from 7.3 in the last school year to 6.94 this year. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Education

Are pushy parents to blame for Hong Kong's unhappy nine-year-olds?

16 Aug 2018 - 5:12pm 17

Mandarin fish samples collected from supermarkets under A S Watson were found to be affected. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

‘Carcinogens found’ in fish sold at four A S Watson supermarkets

15 Aug 2018 - 12:21am 6

Singer Denise Ho (left) and music industry veteran Anthony Wong (front) were pallbearers at the service. Photo: Handout

Society

Stars and fans bid final farewell to late Canto-pop singer Ellen Joyce Loo

14 Aug 2018 - 9:40pm 1

DAB’s Terry Yip slams rail operator for hiding details of problems at six light rail stations in Tuen Mun

Hong Kong economy

MTR sinking issues a ‘subsidence on public confidence’, district councillor says

13 Aug 2018 - 9:05pm 3

The most recent figures followed 4.6 per cent growth in the first quarter – Hong Kong’s strongest in almost a decade. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong GDP records 3.5 per cent growth for second quarter

10 Aug 2018 - 11:32pm 5

Chinese University launches region’s first research and transplant centre using faecal matter to cure intestinal problems

Health & Environment

Why the microbes in your poo could help someone else lose weight

9 Aug 2018 - 10:39pm 2

The Special Educational Needs Rights Association has urged the government to provide more support to parents of special needs children. (left to right) Lawmaker Fernando Cheung, Connie Chan, Helen Kwok Hoi-ying, SEN service officer, Dr Shirley Hung, Baptist University, Rio Chan Hin-ting, a social worker, and Ho Cheuk-hin, the SEN organisation officer. Photo: Zoe Law

Education

Study highlights lack of support for parents of children with special needs

8 Aug 2018 - 11:27pm

Dissatisfied with their physical appearance, many women are altering photos to make themselves look better online, survey finds

Education

Why social media and selfies are fuelling self-doubt in young women

8 Aug 2018 - 8:55am 2

Group will function as watchdog to screen cases, with campaign aimed at raising awareness among public and government for overlooked segment

Health & Environment

Crowdfunding to help needy cancer patients ineligible for subsidies

7 Aug 2018 - 5:10pm 1

Hannah Tam and James Koo are among this year’s awardees of the Jockey Club's Music and Dance Fund. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Education

Why scholarships are music to ears of talented young musicians

7 Aug 2018 - 3:19pm

Jockey Club fund helps talented musicians realise dreams

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s young talented musicians

6 Aug 2018 - 9:13am

The study found no significant difference in terms of the children’s language, cognitive, physical, social and emotional development. Photo: David Wong

Education

Full-day kindergartens do not make kids smarter, Hong Kong study finds

2 Aug 2018 - 2:22pm 19

Richard Poon, managing director of On Kee Dry Seafood Company, said the company would be giving away abalone worth up to HK$100,000. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong economy

Fancy abalone for HK$1? Better be first in line at Hong Kong Food Expo

1 Aug 2018 - 9:01am 1

A six-month citywide trial of video cameras at traffic black spots is set to go live from Wednesday. Photo: Edmond So

Law and Crime

Police camera crackdown on traffic jam black spots citywide

31 Jul 2018 - 11:31pm 20

Choi Park-lai died peacefully at the age of 96 last Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Top officials pay respects to revered feng shui master Choi Park-lai

30 Jul 2018 - 11:09pm 3

The fortunes of the Hong Kong retail sector are closely tied with mainland visitors, who account for three in every four tourists in the city. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retail recovery at threat as yuan weakens amid trade war

29 Jul 2018 - 12:01pm 9

Diehard fans are forced to undergo a round of checks and queue up days in advance to secure priority entry, but most say it’s worth it

Hong Kong economy

Facial recognition tech to tackle ticket touts a hit with Ani-Com fans

27 Jul 2018 - 11:41pm

The last day of the Hong Kong Book Fair saw many bargain hunters scouting cheap buys. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Hong Kong economy

Book fair draws record 1.04 million visitors, but they’re spending less

25 Jul 2018 - 8:03am

The Urban Renewal Authority has accepted an invitation to use a site in To Kwa Wan in Kowloon to build subsidised flats. Photo: Handout

Society

Help build more starter homes and funds will flow, urban renewal body told

24 Jul 2018 - 11:39pm 7

This year’s instalment of the annual event saw a record high of 680 exhibitors from 39 countries. Photo: David Wong

Hong Kong economy

Look out for discounts of up to 50 per cent on last day of book fair

24 Jul 2018 - 7:33pm 2

Those with early bird ticket will get priority entry to annual extravaganza of cosplay, comics and video games at Exhibition Centre when it opens on Friday

Society

Cosplay and comic fans sleep on streets to snap up Ani-Com tickets

16 Jan 2019 - 12:00pm 2

Models Kitty Yau and Priscilla Yuen promote the gaming products on offer at the upcoming Ani-com. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong economy

Ani-com ups the ante in battle with city’s ticket touts

6 Aug 2018 - 1:55pm 1

Book fair visitors hunt for deals at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Book Fair draws fans and seekers of forbidden books

18 Jul 2018 - 10:50pm 1

Hong Kong rider Leung Chun-wing (white) in action during the 2017 Cyclothon. 08OCT17 SCMP / Chan Kin-wa

Society

Cyclothon returns for fourth year, hosting final round of elite road race

17 Jul 2018 - 8:13pm 1

Many shopping centres turned into venues for soccer parties, while restaurants and bars with big screens introduced special menus for the Russian soccer extravaganza

Hong Kong economy

Multimillion-dollar World Cup windfall for city’s bars, restaurants and malls

16 Jul 2018 - 11:14pm

House parties and get-togethers for city’s large French contingent, while dozens of its fewer than 50 Croatians expected at screening of match which has ‘equal significance to declaring independence’

Society

Hong Kong’s French and Croatian residents gear up for World Cup final

15 Jul 2018 - 11:43am 12

The PTU found that staff on short-term contracts were being paid less than their peers. Photo: Roy Issa

Education

Low morale and job insecurity troubles contract teachers at public schools

13 Jul 2018 - 12:26pm 1

The pedestrianisation scheme has made the area hugely popular with buskers and other entertainers. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Society

18 years of raucous Hong Kong street entertainment to end on July 29

11 Jul 2018 - 11:40pm 16

Cheng Suk-fan (right) cries tears of joy after discovering her son Yuen Pak-ngai, 12, has been accepted by Choi Hung Catholic Secondary school, his first choice. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Education

Cheers, and tears, at annual secondary school allocation exercise

11 Jul 2018 - 9:54am

Students take the DSE examination at Kiangsu-Chekiang College in North Point. Photo: Handout

Education

‘Don’t lower language bar for university’, recruiters say

11 Jul 2018 - 9:54pm 16

James Chow, of Canadian International School, described the IB programme as “the most difficult time of my studies here”. Photo: Handout

Education

38 Hong Kong pupils bag full marks on International Baccalaureate exams

9 Jul 2018 - 1:07pm 9

Hongkongers are still wary of the technology that allows payment with a smartphone. Photo: Felix Wong

Hong Kong economy

Paying with your smartphone still not catching on in Hong Kong

5 Jul 2018 - 4:32pm 14

Hong Kong police officials displaying some of the weapons they have seized from airport travellers. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Law and Crime

More tourists in Hong Kong bringing illegal extendable batons

3 Jul 2018 - 8:03am 5

Visitors aboard a PLA helicopter at Shek Kong in the New Territories. Photo: Winson Wong

Society

Thousands get rare behind-the-scenes look at China’s military

30 Jun 2018 - 6:59pm 6

Lili Ho, host and chef at Table For U, second from left, talks with guests at the restaurant. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Society

At Table for U, you bring the food, they cook it up for a good cause

30 Jun 2018 - 1:10pm 1

The process requires pupils to add different layers of sawdust to their food waste, wait two weeks for it to ferment, and mix it with soil for a month. Photo: Zoe Law

Society

A matter of waste: the pupils making compost from their leftovers

23 Jun 2018 - 1:35pm 1

The redevelopment project in Kowloon City includes Nos 44-54A Ngan Hon Street and 72-118 Wing Kong Street. Photo: Edward Wong

Hong Kong economy

Dozens of old Kowloon City blocks targeted for redevelopment

22 Jun 2018 - 11:57pm 5

Eczema is an incurable skin condition and the cause of it remains unknown. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Environment

Don’t simplify causes of suicide, expert warns in wake of triple homicide

9 Jul 2018 - 3:41pm

Alex Mok (left) and Felix Chong. Photo: Winson Wong

Law and Crime

Less drama ahead for film industry over fake money props

19 Jun 2018 - 11:20pm 2

Racers and spectators turn out at locations around the city for a day of competition and community

Society

Hong Kong hits the water for dragon boat fun and festivities

18 Jun 2018 - 11:04pm 1

Citybus and New World First Bus have submitted a proposal to increase fares, but those of rival KMB will remain the same. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Hong Kong economy

12 per cent bus fare rise? Don’t add to public burden, operators told

16 Jun 2018 - 6:33am 4

Soccer fans watching the kick-off match of the 2018 Fifa World Cup at an event held at East Point City in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Hong Kong economy

City gripped by World Cup fever as fans flood into bars and restaurants

15 Jun 2018 - 12:02am 6