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A photo released by authorities shows Lau Kin‑pong talking on his phone while walking along a pavement before he went missing. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Search under way for 68‑year‑old man missing since Friday in Hong Kong

Lau Kin‑pong left his Tai Po home after arguing with family member and was last seen on Shan Tong Road.

Hong Kong society

Influencer Andrew Tate, facing rape charges in 2 countries, parties in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Over 300 Wang Fuk Court homeowners to petition Hong Kong’s John Lee for meeting

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong seeks to replace, not punish, underperforming Medical Council members

Health chief Lo Chung-mau also rules out rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint handling by council.

The Medical Council has been criticised for its excessively long complaint processes, with several cases in limbo for more than a decade. Photo: Getty Images
The Medical Council has been criticised for its excessively long complaint processes, with several cases in limbo for more than a decade. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Body tied to bags of bricks found off Hong Kong pier in ‘suspicious’ case

Police investigating after body of 60-year-old woman attached to bags of bricks found floating at Sai Kung pier.

Accidents and personal safety

Couple arrested after toddler falls to his death from Hong Kong flat

Initial investigations showed family’s living room windows were neither locked nor fitted with grilles, source says.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Terrorism threat in Hong Kong ‘moderate’ amid Middle East war: security chief

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says city has one of world’s lowest crime rates despite having fewer CCTV cameras compared with other places.

Hong Kong residents are urged to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to police. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong residents are urged to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to police. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Playing the harp amid sirens: why a Hongkonger refuses to flee the Middle East

Church worker Gloria Mok landed in Israel days before fighting erupted, but plans to stay to complete her three-month Hebrew course.

Hong Kong society

‘AI may know me better’: why Hongkongers turn to chatbots for mental health help

Survey reveals growing trend of residents seeking help from AI to deal with emotional stress.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong OpenClaw users say tool is helpful ‘family member’ who must be watched

They describe convenience of automating life tasks but say AI agent springs surprises, such as bots fighting and asking about existence.

A man holds a placard featuring OpenClaw in Beijing. OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent framework that performs real-world tasks for users, much like a supercharged digital assistant. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents in resettlement limbo slam ‘unhelpful’ engagement staff

Hongkongers displaced by Tai Po fire say they are frustrated with outreach officers’ failure to answer questions and explain rehousing options.

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The fire that broke out at Wang Fuk Court last November raged for nearly two days, killing 168 people and displacing about 5,000 residents. Photo: Dickson Lee
The fire that broke out at Wang Fuk Court last November raged for nearly two days, killing 168 people and displacing about 5,000 residents. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Elderly man dies after being hit by taxi in Kwun Tong

Hong Kong police say accident took place shortly before 10pm on Friday as 75-year-old was crossing Hip Wo Street.

Hong Kong society

Purrs of approval for Yau Ma Tei cat mural as community art project draws crowds

Artist Li Hok-fung’s mural on Nathan Road is part of art initiative using cat-themed works to enliven neighbourhoods and connect residents.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong students honour over 400 foreign domestic helpers as ‘second mothers’

Renaissance College’s annual ‘Jie Jie Day’ engages participants with cultural games, raffle draws and networking opportunities.

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Hundreds of domestic helpers participate in an activity on “Jie Jie Day” organised by students of Renaissance College Hong Kong. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong government workers warned not to install OpenClaw due to security risks

Digital Policy Office points to potential risks of AI agent, including unauthorised data access, leakage and system intrusion.

OpenClaw functions as a proactive assistant – once permissions are granted, it controls applications, organises files, processes emails, sorts data and executes coding workflows. Photo: Getty Images
OpenClaw functions as a proactive assistant – once permissions are granted, it controls applications, organises files, processes emails, sorts data and executes coding workflows. Photo: Getty Images
Accidents and personal safety

21 hurt in 4-vehicle crash on Hong Kong’s Yuen Long Highway

Some sections of Tuen Mun-bound lanes closed following the accident involving two buses, a truck and a car.

Hong Kong society

Donald Liao, architect who shaped Hong Kong’s housing landscape, dies at 96

Liao played key role in design and development of several landmark early housing estates, including Ma Tau Wai and Wah Fu.

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Macau

Robot ‘arrested’ after elderly woman startled and sent to hospital in Macau

Video of incident shows woman angrily confronting robot before police arrive and escort it away.

A screengrab from a video showing the incident in Macau. Photo: Handout
A screengrab from a video showing the incident in Macau. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

More Hong Kong drivers head to mainland China to refuel as oil prices rise

Previously, residents were topping up their tanks once or twice a month, but they are now making weekly trips, automobile association says.

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Hong Kong society

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip swaps policy for photo cards at ComplexCon

Veteran politician-turned-online sensation joins global stars, including Blackpink’s Jennie, at two-day pop culture festival.

Hong Kong society

Impact report for border crossing revamp approved despite concerns over temple

Antiquities Advisory Board approves impact report for redevelopment of Sha Tau Kok border checkpoint, located near historic Hip Tin Temple.

Hip Tin Temple, dedicated to “God of Martial Arts” Kwan Tai, was constructed between 1894 and 1895. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Late superstar Leslie Cheung to add magic to Hong Kong’s Pop Culture Festival

Festival that begins next month to feature newly restored 4K version of 1999’s The Kid.

The festival will feature a newly restored 4K version of 1999’s The Kid starring Leslie Cheung as a father of an adopted son. Photo: Handout
The festival will feature a newly restored 4K version of 1999’s The Kid starring Leslie Cheung as a father of an adopted son. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Only 1 Hong Kong landlord seeks subdivided flat approval as new law takes effect

Housing Bureau receives 316 registration applications involving 1,160 subdivided flats for grace period, but only one to approve certification.

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Hong Kong society

Suspected wartime grenade found in Hong Kong residential area

Bomb disposal officers safely handle suspected explosive found on a hillside in Happy Valley.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire: Hong Kong Red Cross raises HK$530 million for affected residents

Charity says it has ended donation drive and vows no more than 5 per cent of funds will go towards administrative fees.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po after the deadly blaze. Photo: Eugene Lee
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