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A photo released by authorities shows Lau Kin‑pong talking on his phone while walking along a pavement before he went missing. Photo: Handout

Society

Search under way for 68‑year‑old man missing since Friday in Hong Kong

Lau Kin‑pong left his Tai Po home after arguing with family member and was last seen on Shan Tong Road.

Influencer Andrew Tate, facing rape charges in 2 countries, parties in Hong Kong

Over 300 Wang Fuk Court homeowners to petition Hong Kong’s John Lee for meeting

Health & Environment

Hong Kong researcher sounds alarm after toxic electronic waste found in dolphins

Toxic pollutants from laptops, televisions and smartphones found in bodies and brains of endangered dolphins and porpoises that washed up on city’s beaches.

A Chinese white dolphin swims in the waters around Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
A Chinese white dolphin swims in the waters around Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Politics

Panama urges Chinese shipping giant Cosco to resume operations at canal

Minister for Canal Affairs Jose Ramon Icaza says Cosco’s 4 per cent of cargo transshipped in Balboa is ‘significant’ and hopes company returns.

Society

Hong Kong seeks to replace, not punish, underperforming Medical Council members

Health chief Lo Chung-mau also rules out rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint handling by council.

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Society

Body tied to bags of bricks found off Hong Kong pier in ‘suspicious’ case

Police investigating after body of 60-year-old woman attached to bags of bricks found floating at Sai Kung pier.

A passer‑by reported seeing a body floating about five metres off the Sai Kung New Public Pier. Photo: Dickson Lee
A passer‑by reported seeing a body floating about five metres off the Sai Kung New Public Pier. Photo: Dickson Lee

Health & Environment

Damp days ahead in Hong Kong, with 95% humidity expected in midweek

Observatory says temperatures will reach 26 degrees Celsius in the middle of the week, with moisture from a seasonal coastal mist.

Law and Crime

Hongkonger, 28, held as HK$20 million of suspected cocaine seized in house

Police believe 28-year-old jobless man was recruited by syndicate to manage storage and deliveries to buyers.

Society

Couple arrested after toddler falls to his death from Hong Kong flat

Initial investigations showed family’s living room windows were neither locked nor fitted with grilles, source says.

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Initial investigations by police showed the window from which the toddler fell was not secured with grilles. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Terrorism threat in Hong Kong ‘moderate’ amid Middle East war: security chief

Secretary for Security Chris Tang says city has one of world’s lowest crime rates despite having fewer CCTV cameras compared with other places.

Hong Kong residents are urged to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to police. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong residents are urged to remain vigilant and report anything suspicious to police. Photo: Dickson Lee

Transport

New system launches smoothly despite minor glitches on MTR’s Tsuen Wan line

Some trains misaligned with platform screen doors, but such teething problems rare as Hong Kong rail operator deploys additional staff to aid service.

Hong Kong Economy

Middle East conflict could divert new capital to Hong Kong: treasury chief

Christopher Hui pledges to keep markets operating smoothly amid energy price shocks caused by US-Israel war against Iran.

Hong Kong Economy

Blackpink’s Jennie, Art Basel, Cj Hendry: top Hong Kong events to catch in March

Residents and visitors are spoiled for choice in the last two weeks of art month, with ComplexCon and HKwalls among the offerings.

Blackpink’s Jennie will perform at the coming ComplexCon in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Playing the harp amid sirens: why a Hongkonger refuses to flee the Middle East

Church worker Gloria Mok landed in Israel days before fighting erupted, but plans to stay to complete her three-month Hebrew course.

Gloria Mok, who works in a Hong Kong church group, has made more than 20 trips to Israel. Her latest was to attend a three-month course in Hebrew. Photo: Handout
Gloria Mok, who works in a Hong Kong church group, has made more than 20 trips to Israel. Her latest was to attend a three-month course in Hebrew. Photo: Handout

Markets

Japan hotels luring Hong Kong families, global investors

Record tourism, limited supply and a weak yen lift returns as institutional capital pours into the hospitality sector.

Society

‘AI may know me better’: why Hongkongers turn to chatbots for mental health help

Survey reveals growing trend of residents seeking help from AI to deal with emotional stress.

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Hong Kong Economy

More Hong Kong drivers head to mainland China to refuel as oil prices rise

Previously, residents were topping up their tanks once or twice a month, but they are now making weekly trips, automobile association says.

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A petrol station in Mong Kok. Hong Kong’s pump prices have surpassed HK$30 per litre for both petrol and diesel. Photo: Jelly Tse
A petrol station in Mong Kok. Hong Kong’s pump prices have surpassed HK$30 per litre for both petrol and diesel. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Only 1 Hong Kong landlord seeks subdivided flat approval as new law takes effect

Housing Bureau receives 316 registration applications involving 1,160 subdivided flats for grace period, but only one to approve certification.

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Transport

Cathay extends flight suspension to Dubai, Riyadh until March 31 amid war

Heightened regional instability has forced airlines to divert flights or avoid certain airspace in Middle East entirely as a precaution.

Society

‘H’ races to riches: car plate fetches HK$20 million at Hong Kong auction

Other high bids at Sunday’s Chinese New Year auction include plates ‘30’ at HK$4.55 million, ‘101’ at HK$1.01 million and ‘2288’ at HK$470,000.

The auctioneer gestures as the “H” plate goes up for sale at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Handout
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OPINION
Kitty Tam,Calvin Au

Opinion | To stay competitive, Hong Kong must embrace nature-based solutions

Kitty Tam
Calvin Au
Brian Y. S. Wong

Opinion | Hong Kong can play vital part in boosting crucial Sino-India relations

Brian Y. S. Wong
Nicole Chan

Opinion | When homes are small and costly, dreams of having a family shrink

Nicole Chan
Jose-Antonio Maurellet

Legal Tales | Graham A. Harris, a giant of the Hong Kong Bar

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Kun Tian

Opinion | Why China’s economic reset is a credibility test for Hong Kong

Kun Tian
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong must keep pace with China’s development push

Alice Wu
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Taiwanese band Mayday angers fans by changing Hong Kong date

Taiwanese band Mayday concert at the Kai Tak Stadium in May, 2025. Photo: handout
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Hong Kong drivers head north for cheaper fuel

Gas prices in Hong Kong rise amid Iran war.
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Hong Kong airlines raise prices amid fuel shortages

Travellers at Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok on Monday afternoon. Cathay Pacific halts Dubai and Riyadh flights until Thursday amid US-Israeli strikes on Iran. 02MAR26. SCMP / Eugene Lee
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