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An aerial view of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, located in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Bridge connecting Hong Kong, Shenzhen parks in Hetao cooperation zone launched

City leader says it will open up transportation networks of cooperation zone and promote effective cross-border talent flow and integration.

Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%

Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong restaurants eye Lunar New Year boost after weak winter solstice sales

Slump in sales for traditional dinner gatherings tied to Tai Po fire tragedy, with restaurants looking to February for turnaround.

Many Hongkongers traditionally celebrate the winter solstice with family dinners – similar to Thanksgiving. Photo: Jelly Tse
Many Hongkongers traditionally celebrate the winter solstice with family dinners – similar to Thanksgiving. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’.

Society

Hong Kong man who went missing overnight on hike with mother found in Yuen Long

Staff member at Tai Lam Tunnel finds 28-year-old intellectually disabled man on Monday morning with no visible injuries.

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Transport

More signs installed in new section of Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass

Authorities respond to feedback on lack of clear lane directions, despite smooth operations reported on first day of new Yau Ma Tei section.

Transport chief Mable Chan says operations went smoothly on the first day of the newly opened Yau Ma Tai section of the Central Kowloon Bypass. Photo: Karma Lo
Transport chief Mable Chan says operations went smoothly on the first day of the newly opened Yau Ma Tai section of the Central Kowloon Bypass. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong

Video | Redevelopment breaks up decades-old community at Hong Kong’s Choi Hung Estate

The beginning of the end for the close-knit Choi Hung Estate as redevelopment project at the public housing community begins.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 15 over ‘meticulously planned’ 1 billion yen robbery

Police still trying to recover cash, saying robbery was ‘meticulously planned’, ‘violent’ and marked by high level of professional execution.

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Society

Operation Santa Claus appeal for Hong Kong’s fire-hit residents warmly embraced

Tragedy prompts swift response, with one beneficiary, Mind HK, organising crisis support team of psychologists, social workers and well-being practitioners.

OSC volunteers at Santa’s Neon Studio. Photo: Handout

Society

Hong Kong lawyers give free aid to Tai Po residents at loss over next legal steps

As residents of Wang Fuk Court rebuild their lives, hundreds of lawyers have stepped in to help them understand their legal options.

The blackened buildings of Wang Fuk Court. An independent review committee has been tasked with investigating the blaze. Photo: Elson Li
The blackened buildings of Wang Fuk Court. An independent review committee has been tasked with investigating the blaze. Photo: Elson Li

Society

Festive decorations dazzle reckless selfie-takers at Hong Kong’s Peninsula hotel

Tourists leap over safety barriers and dodge traffic to snap photos of famed hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Society

Hong Kong welfare group scraps ban on Tai Po survivors keeping donated appliances

SideBySide U-turns on policy hours after some residents in temporary housing argue donated items are theirs to keep even after they move out.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong bid-rig bigwigs paid kickbacks in Shenzhen saunas: building veteran

Former senior project manager says syndicates linked to triads, and bosses, colleagues and peers routinely engaged in under-the-table dealings.

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Flammable foam panels used to seal windows and nets that failed fire-retardant tests are believed to have fuelled the blaze’s rapid spread across seven of Wang Fuk Court’s eight blocks. Photo: Karma Lo

Health & Environment

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.

A pharmacy at the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Edmond So
A pharmacy at the Hong Kong Chinese Medicine Hospital in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Edmond So

Society

Hong Kong water pipe leak leaves thousands of homes dry during winter solstice

Repairs continue after a burst pipe on San Wan Road in Sheung Shui leaves thousands without water and gatherings disrupted.

Society

Filipino helper killed in Hong Kong fire hailed as heroine on repatriation

Filipino official says Maryan Pascual Esteban’s body arrives in country while Hong Kong authorities vow long-term support for affected residents.

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Politics

Tackling aftermath of deadly Hong Kong blaze among first tasks for new lawmakers

Election turnout rate of 31.9 per cent slightly higher than in 2021, with city leader saying poll will have profound impact on reforms after Tai Po fire.

Winners and their supporters pose for pictures in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Winners and their supporters pose for pictures in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong leverages Greater Bay Area ties to help low-altitude economy take off

Transport chief Mable Chan sets sights on seamless airspace, linking manned and unmanned aviation to drive growth in burgeoning sector.

Transport

New Hong Kong bypass to open on December 21, cut Kai Tak commute to 5 minutes

‘The Yau Ma Tei section … designed to bypass congested transport corridors and reduce peak hour journey time,’ John Lee says.

Society

‘Devastating’ losses: scammers targeting mainland Chinese students in Hong Kong

Fraudsters have cheated mainland students out of HK$110 million in first nine months this year.

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A Chinese University of Hong Kong student was scammed into transferring 200,000 yuan. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Ken Ip

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan

Ken Ip
Alice Wu

Opinion | Frenzy around Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Egyptian show offers food for thought

Alice Wu
Cui Jianchun

Opinion | West must face the facts of Jimmy Lai’s trial and conviction

Cui Jianchun
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Xiaogang Wu

Opinion | Fix housing to help young Hongkongers feel they belong here

Xiaogang Wu
Victor Dawes

Legal Tales | Despite lapses behind Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s unity shows in a time of crisis

Victor Dawes
Ronny Tong

Opinion | End of the road for Hong Kong’s democracy movement? There’s still hope

Ronny Tong
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The beginning of the end for Choi Hung Estate

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Hong Kong mourns firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze

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Fallen firefighter Ho Wai-ho laid to rest

Fallen Hong Kong firefighter Ho Wai-ho has officially been laid to rest in Gallant Garden, a cemetery plot reserved for civil servants who died in the line of duty. Ho was killed battling the Tai Po blaze in late November.
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Hong Kong has a new Guinness World Record

The vibrant glow of the sunset adorns the giant bamboo scaffold at Kam Tin in Yuen Long during the Jiao Festival, which is held once every 10 years. 15DEC25.
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