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10 Hong Kong students hurt as self-heating hotpot pack explodes in classroom
Police received report from St Paul’s Co-educational College that self-heating hotpot pack exploded after being improperly heated.
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Owners push back as Wang Fuk Court administrator seeks to delay crucial meeting
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
‘Heavy’ hearts as residents of Wang Fuk Court’s only spared block return again
2 hours ago
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court administrator outlines HK$127 million refund for displaced owners
Residents express dissatisfaction as administrator says HK$180 million in renovation levies have been paid, with remaining funds set aside for refunds.
13 May 2026 - 12:48AM
In an online briefing, Wang Fuk Court residents were told that remaining renovation funds will be refunded in line with what each owner has paid. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society
Viral clip of parasite in sashimi at Hong Kong sushi branch triggers raw emotions
Gatten Sushi issues apology on social media after footage of shocking discovery at Causeway Bay branch goes viral.
12 May 2026 - 9:07PM
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No hotpot: Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu and layout limits
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says officers will patrol licensed premises every day in first month after issuing permits.
11 May 2026 - 10:01PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Ferry passengers stranded over an hour after vessel hits typhoon shelter barrier
Authorities say all passengers were rescued and unharmed after crash involving Mui Wo-bound First Ferry VI vessel.
11 May 2026 - 10:07PM
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The vessel hit the Hei Ling Chau typhoon shelter barrier on Monday morning. Photo: David Sutton
Hong Kong society
Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class
‘Publicly built, privately run’ model will provide more diverse, higher-quality services and allow operators to meet wider range of needs, official says.
11 May 2026 - 6:35PM
Hong Kong housing
Hong Kong lawmakers urge rethink of housing development policy for elderly
Lawmakers say government must reassess scheme to develop public rental flats for elderly by balancing costs and providing services, not just homes.
11 May 2026 - 10:33PM
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Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says
Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.
11 May 2026 - 10:30AM
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Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun
Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.
11 May 2026 - 9:00AM
Currently, smoking in an outdoor area of a construction site is only illegal if it occurs near flammable materials. Photo: Jelly Tse
Art
The Tai Po fire took this artist’s home and life’s work. Now she’s starting anew
Deaf artist Apple Tong, whose home and works were destroyed in the Wang Fuk Court fire, reveals how she is turning disaster into positivity.
11 May 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong housing
Hong Kong villagers accuse authorities of rushed Northern Metropolis evictions
One elderly villager says she fears her family may be separated due to rehousing arrangements.
10 May 2026 - 11:36PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong Mother’s Day dining shifts from traditional banquets to casual meals
Banquet restaurants, popular in past years for big celebrations, report weaker Mother’s Day trade as families opt for lunch, afternoon tea or hotpot.
10 May 2026 - 8:37PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court residents flag registration issues ahead of online owners’ meeting
Estate administrator Hop On Management says it has enhanced cybersecurity and ‘ample capacity’ for briefing sessions remains.
10 May 2026 - 10:49PM
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Estate administrator Hop On Management will host online sessions for owners on Tuesday afternoon and on the evening of May 20. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says
Welfare chief tells SCMP number of older residents moving into mainland care homes under government scheme has risen ninefold in recent years.
10 May 2026 - 7:24PM
Hong Kong society
Meet 3 vinyl-spinning Hong Kong mothers finding a new rhythm after hardships
Bonding over struggles of single parenthood, three DJs are hoping to turn their music into a business with help from a social enterprise.
10 May 2026 - 10:24AM
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Hong Kong society
Funeral for Derek Li, father of injured Mirror dancer Mo Li, to be held on June 6
Funeral to be held at St Andrew’s Church, Kowloon, with Archbishop Andrew Chan to officiate.
9 May 2026 - 11:48PM
Derek Li, seen here with his wife, died on April 25, a week after disclosing he was receiving treatment for an undisclosed illness. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Heroism and grief: 6 residents’ stories from Wang Fuk Court fire hearings
Read the powerful accounts of six residents, among 24 who appeared before independent committee investigating deadly Tai Po blaze.
9 May 2026 - 7:57PM
Hong Kong society
SCMP takes home 3 honours from Global Media Awards, including win for infographic
International News Media Association’s awards event gave SCMP graphic on deadly Tai Po fire first place for best use of visual journalism.
8 May 2026 - 10:41PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire: building authorities slammed at inquiry for ‘mechanical mindset’
Former head of Housing Bureau’s Independent Checking Unit acknowledges that old supervision mechanism had created ‘blind spot’.
8 May 2026 - 10:59PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Housing checking unit admits ‘blind spots’ amid ‘robotic’ workflow criticism
Te Chi-wang, deputy director of the Home Affairs Department, and ex-ICU head Lau Fu-kwok take stand at hearing into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades.
8 May 2026 - 5:16PM
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s pinball wizards and claw fans defend arcade thrills as curbs loom
Citywide craze in pinball and claw machines has prompted authorities to consider tightening regulations to prevent addiction to the games.
8 May 2026 - 7:46PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Inspector failed to spot illegal alterations, Hong Kong fire probe hears
Senior maintenance surveyor thought wooden boards used to cover temporary openings at Wang Fuk Court designed to protect ‘broken’ windows.
7 May 2026 - 9:38PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong recalls Zwilling electric kettle over handle defect and scalding risk
Electrical and Mechanical Services Department recalls product over potential safety risk and urges users to contact supplier for a refund.
7 May 2026 - 4:59PM
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