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Hong Kong weather
Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees
‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says.
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
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As ‘super flu’ spreads worldwide, how can Hongkongers protect against it?
23 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
Hong Kong workers/labour rights
Heavier penalties urged as on-the-job deaths in Hong Kong rise 55% to 118
23 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Over 99% of Hongkongers have low immunity against ‘super flu’: researchers
University of Hong Kong researchers urge public to get vaccinated against rapidly spreading strain, saying current vaccines are still effective.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:21PM
A boy and his family wear masks in an MTR station to protect themselves against seasonal flu and other infectious diseases. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong environmental issues
Hong Kong’s solid waste levels dip for third year, but green groups still worried
Environment groups say trend not so clear-cut, cite impact of pandemic and heightened public awareness over shelved waste-charging plan.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:11PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong to integrate Chinese and Western medicine in pain management, recovery
Chinese medicine fares better in areas such as stroke care, chronic pain management and cancer palliative care, official says.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:34PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong teaching hospital investigates staff over viral ‘water fight’ video
Queen Mary Hospital vows disciplinary action after staff caught on video using syringes as ‘water pistols’ inside a ward.
20 Dec 2025 - 9:37PM
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Queen Mary Hospital has pledged to take disciplinary measures. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Chinese or Western medicine? Hong Kong to help residents decide
Chinese and Western medicine each have their own strengths and ‘sometimes a combination of both is more effective’, official says.
20 Dec 2025 - 9:55PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong unveils its first blueprint to develop Chinese medicine sector
Health minister says plan underpins city’s contribution to national strategy of bringing healing powers of Chinese medicine to the world.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:12PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong dental scheme serves 10,000 teens and poor, adds 1,500 street sleepers
Teenagers, underprivileged benefit from subsidised dental programmes launched earlier this year, with new services to be added in 2026.
17 Dec 2025 - 10:22PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Chinese University of Hong Kong to offer free autism test for 200 young children
University to launch pilot project in January using new technology that tests stool samples and provides results as quickly as one week later.
17 Dec 2025 - 11:13PM
The pilot project allows for samples to be collected at home before being sent to a laboratory, with results ready in seven to 10 days. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority vows flexible approach to A&E fee transition
Hospitals to make allowances as well as deploying more staff during shift to new healthcare payment arrangements from January 1.
16 Dec 2025 - 6:39PM
Hong Kong weather
Temperature in Hong Kong to drop to 14 degrees and remain cool till midweek
Cold front is moving across coast of Guangdong province, bringing cooler weather until middle of next week, Observatory says.
13 Dec 2025 - 5:46PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hongkongers urged to get Covid vaccine as next infection wave approaches
Centre for Health Protection asks public to get shots in ‘timely manner’ as more than five months have passed since last surge of activity.
12 Dec 2025 - 9:29PM
Hong Kong weather
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
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
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 - 8:40PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong should study social media impact on teens, craft own policies: experts
Education experts note difficulties in enforcement and urge further local research following Australia’s social media ban for children under 16.
11 Dec 2025 - 6:20PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong’s first Chinese medicine hospital opens to popular demand
Facility, which hopes to bring Chinese medicine development in Hong Kong to the world, adds extra quota slots to meet demand.
11 Dec 2025 - 10:24PM
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A total of 181 patients booked appointments at the Chinese Medicine Hospital on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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Hong Kong scaffolding net sample ignites in test despite passing safety standards
Findings from test commissioned by Post prompt calls to review standards set for nets and improvements to safety regulations.
8 Dec 2025 - 5:11PM
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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Hong Kong confirms 10th locally acquired case of chikungunya fever
A 67-year-old woman confirmed as the latest case after hiking in Tsing Yi, the Centre for Health Protection says.
6 Dec 2025 - 11:27PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
140 private doctors offering free basic healthcare to Hong Kong fire victims
Scheme grants survivors of Tai Po fire three consultations, plus medication, free of charge between now and February 28 next year.
4 Dec 2025 - 4:59PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong’s investment body posts US$300 million income in first year
Every dollar invested by the HKIC has attracted more than six in long-term market capital, Financial Secretary Paul Chan says.
4 Dec 2025 - 10:05AM
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Hong Kong environmental issues
Bull shark found stranded in Hong Kong mudflats returned to sea by residents
Despite being caught in Pak Nai fishing nets, scientist says presence of juvenile shark suggests city’s ‘abused’ marine ecosystem is recovering.
26 Nov 2025 - 9:52PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Standard X-rays to stay free despite fee overhaul at Hong Kong public hospitals
Government will still cover 90 per cent of cost of radiological examinations after fee reform next year, according to Hospital Authority.
24 Nov 2025 - 10:05AM
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Hong Kong mum who gave birth at 58 marks 100-day milestone with happy family
Lilian Chan and her husband Brian Wong celebrate occasion with more than 400 guests and reveal challenges and joys of journey so far.
23 Nov 2025 - 10:58PM
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