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A resident smokes along Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Hong Kong to step up inspections as new smoking bans take effect on Thursday

Some residents say they are aware of new rules banning smoking while queuing or near certain facilities, while tourists note they are not but will comply.

Explainer | X-rays free, A&E to cost more: the Post breaks down Hong Kong’s new hospital fees

Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police hunt man after body of missing woman, 35, found under bed

Officers discover woman’s body hidden under bed in boyfriend’s flat and are now looking for him.

A large number of officers were deployed to Lok Wah South Estate. Photo: Handout
A large number of officers were deployed to Lok Wah South Estate. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

All Hong Kong retail banks to offer anti-scam service, locking cash in accounts

‘Money Safe’ users will have to meet a bank employee to undergo verification process to ensure their funds are not going to scammers.

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Society

Hong Kong set to unveil bottled water probe results, take disciplinary action

Financial Services and Treasury Bureau says review of government’s procurement system and related disciplinary investigation is concluded.

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Law and Crime

Hongkonger who stole HK$61 million by adding ‘0’ to cheques gets 18 years’ jail

Property manager falsified reimbursements issued to him for work done, stealing HK$61.1 million from owners’ corporation over a decade.

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The High Court building in Admiralty. Photo: Warton Li
The High Court building in Admiralty. Photo: Warton Li

Law and Crime

5 cabbies arrested over exploiting ‘free ride’ policy for Hong Kong fire victims

Police say five drivers, aged 29 to 40, arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud online ride-hailing platform.

Property

Hong Kong’s SHKP nudges up prices on latest Sierra Sea flats on offer

Developer offers 148 units in Phase 2A of Sierra Sea development, expecting strong demand from homebuyers.

Society

Who died in 2025? The prominent figures Hong Kong said goodbye to

Henderson Land founder Lee Shau-kee, singer-songwriter Khalil Fong, renowned food critic Chua Lam and toy tycoon Lam Leung-tim – the Post rounds up famous figures who died.

Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong private subsidised flat scheme suffers new blow as site reassigned

Tung Chung site, originally designated for Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to Housing Society, authorities say.

A residential site in Tung Chung, originally designated for the Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to the Hong Kong Housing Society. Photo: Sam Tsang
A residential site in Tung Chung, originally designated for the Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to the Hong Kong Housing Society. Photo: Sam Tsang

Education

Hong Kong authorities praise schools for major progress in fostering patriotism

Education Bureau says national education has been integrated into daily teaching and learning, helping to inculcate love for city and country.

Health & Environment

300,000 Hongkongers to be offered free hepatitis B screenings in early 2026

Pilot scheme part of authorities’ efforts to meet World Health Organization goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

Society

Hong Kong charity to get funding to expand services for people with disabilities

The Home of Loving Faithfulness provides lifelong care for people with severe disabilities and is among Operation Santa Claus’ beneficiaries.

HOLF has cared for 85 children and adults with disabilities since its founding in 1965. Photo: Handout

Society

Swire’s Christmas fair encourages giving for Hong Kong fire-affected residents

Event in mid-December raised funds for Operation Santa Claus and pledged to match amount in relief for residents affected by Tai Po fire.

The White Christmas Street Fair, held by Swire Properties, ran from December 11 to 14. Photo: Dickson Lee
The White Christmas Street Fair, held by Swire Properties, ran from December 11 to 14. Photo: Dickson Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong policeman jailed for posing as trainer to claim sick leave in 2019

Court rejects Jeffrey Tam Shun-wai’s denials and rules he had lied to his doctor to avoid frontline police work during the 2019 social unrest.

Hong Kong Economy

New Hong Kong industrial park eyes edge in smart manufacturing, Chinese medicine

Some industries have indicated interest in settling in Hung Shui Kiu, such as makers of environmentally friendly concrete, official says.

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Hong Kong Economy

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

Return tickets for adults will cost HK$116 from next Monday, while fares for children and the elderly will jump to HK$75.

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The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Fate of 600 goats in the balance as deadline nears to move for Hong Kong project

Cheung Siu-ling says she has until end of January next year to make way for Northern Metropolis, or her herd will be put down.

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Education

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

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Law and Crime

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

80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs

Alice Wu
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Mike Rowse

Opinion | Hong Kong must tackle long-term problem of building maintenance

Mike Rowse
Jane Lee,Victor Kwok

Opinion | Hong Kong should offer an international DSE to boost education hub goal

Jane Lee
Victor Kwok
Jose-Antonio Maurellet

Legal Tales | Free for all or fees for all? Hong Kong’s legal aid levels the scales

Jose-Antonio Maurellet
Grenville Cross

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws

Grenville Cross
Ken Ip

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

Ken Ip
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MULTIMEDIA
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Mainland Chinese drivers hit bumps navigating Hong Kong roads

Mainland Chinese drivers are allowed to drive in the city under a new southbound drivers scheme that took effect on December 23, 2025.
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Hong Kong Island promenade fully connected after 16 years

Hong Kong Island promenade fully connected after 16 years
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Fares rise for Hong Kong Peak Tram

Fares rise for Hong Kong Peak Tram
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Hikers scale steep slope in Hong Kong’s Ocean Park

Hikers climbing down giant seahorse carved into Brick Hill.
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