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The Wang Fuk Court blaze tore through seven residential buildings. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire department to review strategies following Tai Po inferno

New steering committee within Fire Services Department will evaluate operational strategies.

Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: John Lee hails ‘role models’ as firefighters feted

Hong Kong tourism

Crowds at campsites ‘not out of control’: Hong Kong conservation authorities

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire victims to keep receiving HK$150,000 annual aid until rehoused

If the exchange flat is not ready for 2½ years, the annual subsidy will continue until they move in, an official says.

The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives and displaced about 5,000 when it swept the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last November. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives and displaced about 5,000 when it swept the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last November. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan

Some residents of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court dissatisfied with HK$6.8 billion flat buy-back proposal, continue asking for in-situ redevelopment.

Hong Kong society

5 dogs found poisoned to death in Hong Kong’s New Territories in single week

String of cases recorded in Lok Ma Chau, with carcass of ‘Glue’ found floating in mangroves on Sunday.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong eyes booking system, fees after campers overrun hotspots

Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department reveals plan amid calls for stronger public education, law enforcement and visitor limits at popular sites.

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Rubbish bins at Ham Tin Wan during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Edmond So
Rubbish bins at Ham Tin Wan during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Silent suffering: how a domestic helper’s Hong Kong dream became a nightmare

Nepalese helper came to city in search of better life, only to find exploitation, exhaustion and abuse behind closed doors.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong fans were right to bet on lottery picks from K-pop star G Dragon

During fan meeting earlier this month in Seoul, star was asked to name lucky lottery numbers, and his suggestions paid off in Mark Six draw.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong official warns of lower payout if Tai Po fire victims reject buy-back plan

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong urges Wang Fuk Court flat owners to ‘make a wise decision’ or face lower compensation under possible legislation.

The government is expected to spend about HK$6.8 billion to buy back damaged flats at Wang Fuk Court, offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong housing

Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer

Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment.

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The government has ruled out redeveloping Wang Fuk Court, as it could take nine to 10 years. Photo: Dickson Lee
The government has ruled out redeveloping Wang Fuk Court, as it could take nine to 10 years. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Ocean Park’s last 2 arctic foxes die, den temporarily closed

‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.

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Hong Kong society

HK$200 million Mark Six draw to be split across 5 winning bets

‘I hope there is good fortune in the new year,’ one resident says ahead of Saturday night’s draw.

Hong Kong society

‘Belongs to everyone’: wheelchair dancers move beyond boundaries in Hong Kong

‘Beauty isn’t about how we execute difficult moves ... but about those moments when we immerse ourselves together,’ choreographer says.

Dancers rehearse for Wayfaring Beyond. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds.

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The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives. Photo: Dickson Lee
The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives. Photo: Dickson Lee
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

Hong Kong society

‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse expected on March 3 in Hong Kong

Lunar eclipse will begin before moonrise, at 6.22pm that day, when part of the moon starts to enter Earth’s shadow, and end at 10.25pm.

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Hong Kong society

Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute

Incident has already prompted Chinese consulate to warn nationals against travel to Japan, amid heightened tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

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Sapporo is a popular winter holiday destination and hosts a world-famous annual snow festival in February. Photo: Getty Images
Sapporo is a popular winter holiday destination and hosts a world-famous annual snow festival in February. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire owners to get buy-back offer of up to about HK$10,000 per square foot

Government sources say resettlement plan to be announced as early as Saturday.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory detects tremors felt by residents

Forecaster announced at 2.34pm that its seismic network picked up tremors after receiving over 100 reports from residents.

Hong Kong politics

Protect Hongkongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked

Concerns over attack on resident in Sapporo amid tense relations between China and Japan over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments.

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Travellers cross the road in Sapporo. Photo: Kyodo
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities offer support to family of man found dead in Taipei hotel

Suicide note and chemical substances found in hotel room, with investigators ruling out foul play, according to media reports.

The Hong Kong resident checked into The Okura Prestige Taipei alone last Saturday and showed no signs of distress at the time. Photo: Handout
The Hong Kong resident checked into The Okura Prestige Taipei alone last Saturday and showed no signs of distress at the time. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hongkonger, 63, falls to his death from high-rise while trying to save cat

Man lost footing and fell from flat while attempting to retrieve his cat from ledge outside, according to initial investigation.

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Hong Kong society

Breaking the cycle: Hong Kong parents wrestle with impact of their own abuse

Experts urge cultural change to end intergenerational violence as landmark study reveals childhood trauma still shapes parenting patterns.

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Hong Kong society

Japan travel warning after Hongkonger beaten with beer bottle in Sapporo

Visitor beaten on head at a restaurant in the Japanese city, Chinese consulate says.

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Sapporo is a popular winter holiday destination. Photo: Getty Images
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