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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.
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Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%
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Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion
40 minutes ago
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.
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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’.
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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.
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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
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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.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:40AM
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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.
2 hours ago
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.
22 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
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.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:35PM
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.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:28PM
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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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.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:34PM
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.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:43PM
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.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:51PM
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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.
8 Dec 2025 - 11:24PM
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.
9 Dec 2025 - 3:49PM
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.
26 Nov 2025 - 7:11PM
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.
16 Nov 2025 - 4:04PM
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OPINION
Ken Ip
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Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan
22 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Alice Wu
Opinion
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Frenzy around Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Egyptian show offers food for thought
22 Dec 2025 - 6:30AM
Cui Jianchun
Opinion
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West must face the facts of Jimmy Lai’s trial and conviction
21 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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Xiaogang Wu
Opinion
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Fix housing to help young Hongkongers feel they belong here
19 Dec 2025 - 11:13AM
Victor Dawes
Legal Tales
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Despite lapses behind Tai Po fire, Hong Kong’s unity shows in a time of crisis
18 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
Ronny Tong
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End of the road for Hong Kong’s democracy movement? There’s still hope
17 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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MULTIMEDIA
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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
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Hong Kong has a new Guinness World Record
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