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Children at a playground in New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong population

School system not to blame for record low 31,100 births in Hong Kong: minister

Education chief says declining birth rate part of global trend and school policies, including fees, are not the reason couples are having fewer babies.

Hong Kong society

On This Day | 1 runner resuscitated, 22 hospitalised in 2006 marathon – from the SCMP archive

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Social workers in Tai Po fire relief warn of burnout after colleague dies

Accidents and personal safety

Man dies after being thrown from taxi in crash near Hong Kong airport

Passenger ejected from taxi during collision with highway maintenance vehicle.

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A passenger has died after being ejected from a taxi near the Hong Kong airport. Photo: Handout
A passenger has died after being ejected from a taxi near the Hong Kong airport. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong enterprise for needy unable to set up new shop after government error

Tender exercise cancelled after erroneous power supply details sent to bidders by Housing Authority, leaving Agape Garden in limbo.

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation gifts 5,000 Disneyland tickets to domestic helpers

Expanded charity scheme will treat workers from six nations to free day at the theme park with meals and transport covered.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire victims willing to sell flats to government: John Lee

But chief executive says government task force faces challenges in addressing families’ varying needs.

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The Tai Po fire killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 others. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Tai Po fire killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 others. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Suspected illegal cleaning services targeting Hongkongers still listed online

Ahead of Lunar New Year, RedNote ads for mainland home cleaners remain available despite crackdown on illegal labour in city, SCMP finds.

Hong Kong environmental issues

8 people fall ill after eating seafood at Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel

Health authorities suspect illness tied to raw food and note food poisoning cases have risen sharply in recent weeks.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong lawmakers call for greater scrutiny of flat owners’ proxies

Legislators respond to government’s proposed changes to law governing building management including maintenance projects.

Workers put up new fire-retardant scaffolding nets in Tin Hau last month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong Airlines plane issues mayday call amid runway closure in Taipei

Debris on runway forced three aircraft to circle above Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport while alerting ground control to fuel concerns.

Debris caused by an earlier incident involving a T’way Airlines flight from South Korea forced the runway to be temporarily closed. Photo: CNA
Debris caused by an earlier incident involving a T’way Airlines flight from South Korea forced the runway to be temporarily closed. Photo: CNA
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police arrest truck driver over fatal collision

Police say victim, 65, was pushing trolley loaded with cardboard when she was struck by vehicle on Kwun Tong Road.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong reserves 4,000 homes for tenants hit by subdivided flats overhaul

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says demand from 30,000 affected households will be ‘digested’ over extended period.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong government defends estate administrator after Tai Po fire hearing

Minister says Hop On Management will be present ‘as necessary’ at future hearings following criticism residents lacked legal representation.

Residents queue for a place at the independent committee’s first public meeting on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Warm temperatures expected over Lunar New Year holiday in Hong Kong

Observatory says residents can expect temperatures to rise to 23 degrees when holiday begins on February 17.

Visitors at Lee Tung Avenue in Wan Chai on Sunday. Photo: Edmond So
Visitors at Lee Tung Avenue in Wan Chai on Sunday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Miss Nepal hopeful follows in mother’s pageant footsteps 32 years on

Hong Kong-born Deepmala Kharel Dhakal’s national crown bid highlights pride and spirit of city’s Nepalese community.

Accidents and personal safety

Worker scalded by hot oil at biodiesel facility in Hong Kong

Police alerted in early hours of Sunday after man, 33, sustained burns while on duty at ASB Biodiesel facility in Tseung Kwan O.

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Hong Kong society

Public bus driver makes detour to take child to hospital in Hong Kong

Citybus driver was travelling along Tolo Highway when passenger noticed child was unwell and sought help.

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The detour was made by a route 79X Citybus vehicle. Photo: Handout
The detour was made by a route 79X Citybus vehicle. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong plans to revive privacy law requiring firms to report data breaches

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung says watchdog intends to consult lawmakers this year after legislative reform was put on hold in 2024.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to enforce stricter measures at nature spots for Lunar New Year break

Authorities step up crowd and environmental controls to prevent repeat of past incidents as city braces for 1.4 million mainland Chinese tourists.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong

Discovery of 85kg alligator snapping turtle in New Territories pond shows how city has fallen behind in biosecurity, experts say.

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Yoshi the alligator snapping turtle. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Medical Council to set time frame for sorting complaints under proposed shake-up

Proposed measures follow ombudsman slamming watchdog for excessively lengthy complaint-handling process.

The council’s handling of a long-delayed case earlier attracted citywide attention and prompted authorities to amend the Medical Registration Ordinance to enhance the effectiveness of complaint handling. Photo: Getty Images
The council’s handling of a long-delayed case earlier attracted citywide attention and prompted authorities to amend the Medical Registration Ordinance to enhance the effectiveness of complaint handling. Photo: Getty Images
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong’s CLP Power investigates after voltage dip traps dozens in lifts

More than 50 reports of people trapped in lifts received by Fire Services Department between 6.30pm and 8pm.

Hong Kong society

Adidas says sorry over fitting room incident in Hong Kong, vows privacy review

Sportswear giant also says company management has met with customer to offer help.

Accidents and personal safety

Barge catches fire at Yau Ma Tei cargo area, second case in less than a week

Blaze on barge carrying recycled metal early on Friday prompts Hong Kong lawmaker to call for stricter safety oversight.

A barge carrying scrap metal caught fire at the New Yau Ma Tei Public Cargo Working Area in Hong Kong early on Friday. Photo: Handout
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