Hong Kong police have warned WhatsApp users to call their contacts before transferring any money. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police warn WhatsApp scams on the rise after 130 people duped in 1 week

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Police warn scams involving messaging platform led to combined loss of more than HK$1.7 million last week.

Hong Kong police have warned WhatsApp users to call their contacts before transferring any money. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong police warn WhatsApp scams on the rise after 130 people duped in 1 week

Police warn scams involving messaging platform led to combined loss of more than HK$1.7 million last week.

27 minutes ago

Property owners with illegal additions at Hong Kong estate appeal teardown orders

Buildings Department says it has issued demolition orders to owners of 68 homes at Redhill Peninsula in Tai Tam after landslide last year unearthed illegal structures.

54 minutes ago

Messi fans can seek refunds without dropping complaints to Hong Kong watchdog

But Consumer Council says those who bought tickets for February friendly match using e-payment systems may need to drop complaints to banks to collect cash.

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Authorities revealed last December that an inspection of 85 houses in Redhill Peninsula had found 40 had unauthorised structures, one illegally occupied government land and 29 were found to have violated both regulations. Photo: May Tse

Property owners with illegal additions at Hong Kong estate appeal teardown orders

Buildings Department says it has issued demolition orders to owners of 68 homes at Redhill Peninsula in Tai Tam after landslide last year unearthed illegal structures.

54 minutes ago
Hong Kong sports

Messi fans can seek refunds without dropping complaints to Hong Kong watchdog

But Consumer Council says those who bought tickets for February friendly match using e-payment systems may need to drop complaints to banks to collect cash.

But Consumer Council says those who bought tickets for February friendly match using e-payment systems may need to drop complaints to banks to collect cash.

2 hours ago
China Evergrande Group

What’s next for Hui Ka-yan after penalty and lifelong market ban?

Evergrande, which has the dubious honour as the world’s most indebted developer with more than US$300 billion of liabilities, stands accused of inflating its revenue in the years leading up to its collapse.

Evergrande, which has the dubious honour as the world’s most indebted developer with more than US$300 billion of liabilities, stands accused of inflating its revenue in the years leading up to its collapse.

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Dubai royal nephew to open US$500 million family office in boost to Hong Kong hub

Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum, the nephew of Dubai ruler, is opening a family office in Hong Kong, one of the first high-profile global investors to respond to the city’s campaign to lure the ultra-rich.

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Dubai royal nephew to open US$500 million family office in boost to Hong Kong hub
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Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill ‘a new beginning’: non-establishment lawmaker

City set to pass constitutionally mandated law after first attempt shelved more than 20 years ago in face of massive protests.

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Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill ‘a new beginning’: non-establishment lawmaker

What’s next for Hui Ka-yan after penalty and lifelong market ban?

Evergrande, which has the dubious honour as the world’s most indebted developer with more than US$300 billion of liabilities, stands accused of inflating its revenue in the years leading up to its collapse.

1 hour ago

Dubai royal nephew to open US$500 million family office in boost to Hong Kong hub

Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum, the nephew of Dubai ruler, is opening a family office in Hong Kong, one of the first high-profile global investors to respond to the city’s campaign to lure the ultra-rich.

5 hours ago
LIVE

Hong Kong’s Article 23 bill ‘a new beginning’: non-establishment lawmaker

City set to pass constitutionally mandated law after first attempt shelved more than 20 years ago in face of massive protests.

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Article 23 national security law

Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law needs public interest defence: lawyers

Law Society of Hong Kong tables proposal, along with body representing senior media executives, on Article 23 legislation views, before its 30-day consultation ends on Wednesday.

Law Society of Hong Kong tables proposal, along with body representing senior media executives, on Article 23 legislation views, before its 30-day consultation ends on Wednesday.

27 Feb 2024 - 11:28PM

Hong Kong accuses top US diplomat in city of ‘scaremongering’ over security law

US Consul General Gregory May earlier said crackdown on dissidents could impact city’s attractiveness as an international finance centre.

US Consul General Gregory May earlier said crackdown on dissidents could impact city’s attractiveness as an international finance centre.

2 Mar 2024 - 9:54PM

‘Hong Kong’s new broadly worded national security offences could stifle press’

Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for incorporation of public interest defence into home-grown national security legislation.

Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for incorporation of public interest defence into home-grown national security legislation.

25 Feb 2024 - 12:41PM

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

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Article 23 national security law

Hong Kong’s Article 23 security law needs public interest defence: lawyers

Law Society of Hong Kong tables proposal, along with body representing senior media executives, on Article 23 legislation views, before its 30-day consultation ends on Wednesday.

Law Society of Hong Kong tables proposal, along with body representing senior media executives, on Article 23 legislation views, before its 30-day consultation ends on Wednesday.

27 Feb 2024 - 11:28PM

Hong Kong accuses top US diplomat in city of ‘scaremongering’ over security law

US Consul General Gregory May earlier said crackdown on dissidents could impact city’s attractiveness as an international finance centre.

US Consul General Gregory May earlier said crackdown on dissidents could impact city’s attractiveness as an international finance centre.

2 Mar 2024 - 9:54PM

‘Hong Kong’s new broadly worded national security offences could stifle press’

Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for incorporation of public interest defence into home-grown national security legislation.

Hong Kong Journalists Association calls for incorporation of public interest defence into home-grown national security legislation.

25 Feb 2024 - 12:41PM
Hong Kong | OPINION
An exhibition celebrating the 100th birthday of the late novelist Jin Yong at Edinburgh Place, Central. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

My Take | Hong Kong should cherish its open culture that nurtured Jin Yong

Without Hong Kong’s thriving entertainment industry and open culture, the genius and creativity of the literary giant and his martial arts epics would have no chance to shine.

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Opinion | Why there’s no need to worry about Article 23 subsidiary legislation

Subsidiary legislation is often found in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. Its purpose is to provide details and guidelines in relation to matters under the primary legislation – but never to create new offences.

Subsidiary legislation is often found in both common law and civil law jurisdictions. Its purpose is to provide details and guidelines in relation to matters under the primary legislation – but never to create new offences.

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Why there’s no need to worry about Article 23 subsidiary legislation

Opinion | Cathay Pacific needs Hongkongers’ support as it finds its feet again

After years of posting pandemic-related losses, Cathay Pacific reporting a net profit of HK$9.79 billion in 2023 is a welcome bit of good news for the city. If our flag carrier is to recover its status as the pride of Hong Kong, the city’s people need to give it their support and celebrate a good Hong Kong story.

After years of posting pandemic-related losses, Cathay Pacific reporting a net profit of HK$9.79 billion in 2023 is a welcome bit of good news for the city. If our flag carrier is to recover its status as the pride of Hong Kong, the city’s people need to give it their support and celebrate a good Hong Kong story.

18 Mar 2024 - 9:30AM
Cathay Pacific needs Hongkongers’ support as it finds its feet again

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