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The port of Balboa, managed by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings, at the entrance to the Panama Canal in Panama City. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong

Panama orders control of canal ports run by Hong Kong firm after court ruling

The decree authorises the Panama Maritime Authority to occupy the ports, run by CK Hutchison, for ‘reasons of urgent social interest’.

Bird flu outbreaks in parts of Japan, Denmark trigger Hong Kong poultry bans

Mainland China group wins deal to operate Hong Kong harbourfront event space

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong businesses take Trump’s latest tariff surprise in stride

Industry representatives convinced impact of new 15 per cent global tariff on city will be ‘limited’, echoing opinion of financial officials.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House last week. The US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by Trump under an emergency powers law. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House last week. The US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by Trump under an emergency powers law. Photo: AFP

Education

Hong Kong universities enjoy ‘growing appeal with belt and road, Asean students’

Secretary for Education Christine Choi speaks at ‘Study in Hong Kong Week’ event, says city attracting more students from outside China.

Transport

Hong Kong autonomous vehicle tests move up a gear with longer routes

Routes on the North Lantau trial will cover up to 43.2km, with more vehicles allowed to operate at the same time.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong court dismisses appeals of 12 activists over landmark subversion case

Court also upholds acquittal of Lawrence Lau Wai-chung, with Department of Justice to consider appealing ruling.

A correctional services vehicle transports the appellants to court. Photo: Dickson Lee
A correctional services vehicle transports the appellants to court. Photo: Dickson Lee

Transport

Hong Kong launches own rail standards to boost efficiency and cut costs

New standards will enable use of a broader selection of advanced construction technologies, materials, equipment and systems for railway projects.

Law and Crime

Dad throttled wife, child in rage over trivial quarrels, Hong Kong court hears

49-year-old defendant, who works with Immigration Department, pleads guilty to six counts of common assault.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong protests: former young offenders sent on mainland China exchange tours

Head of correctional authorities says expansion of existing scheme aims to boost patriotism and understanding of Chinese culture.

Inmates access computers during a media tour of a Hong Kong prison. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Law and Crime

Hong Kong commentator facing up to 7 years in jail in seditious posts case

Magistrate grants prosecutors’ request to transfer case of Wong Kwok-ngon, known by pen name Wong On-yin, to higher District Court.

Wong Kwok-ngon, better known by his pen name Wong On-yin, is being tried under the national security law for his comments on last November’s Tai Po fire. Photo: Handout
Wong Kwok-ngon, better known by his pen name Wong On-yin, is being tried under the national security law for his comments on last November’s Tai Po fire. Photo: Handout

Politics

Open recruitment for hygiene chief ‘can attract innovator for tech push’

Hong Kong’s civil service chief defends shift from typical internal recruitment for head of Food and Environmental Hygiene Department.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong restaurant burgled, HK$800,000 in cash stolen

Police investigating suspected burglary at Chinese restaurant in Sha Tin, with owner speculating that damaged fire safety door was point of entry.

Society

Hong Kong fire victims to keep receiving HK$150,000 annual aid until rehoused

If the exchange flat is not ready for 2½ years, the annual subsidy will continue until they move in, an official says.

The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives and displaced about 5,000 when it swept the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last November. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan

Some residents of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court dissatisfied with HK$6.8 billion flat buy-back proposal, continue asking for in-situ redevelopment.

A view of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Some affected residents are still adamant that the government should offer in situ redevelopment in the wake of last year’s deadly fire that destroyed seven of the estate’s eight buildings. Photo: Dickson Lee
A view of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Some affected residents are still adamant that the government should offer in situ redevelopment in the wake of last year’s deadly fire that destroyed seven of the estate’s eight buildings. Photo: Dickson Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong 47: court dismisses appeals by 12 activists in national security trial

Appellate court also upholds acquittal of barrister Lawrence Lau in the subversion case.

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Business

Hong Kong home sales head for 22-year high as developers test price resilience

Deep discounts that were offered by developers to reduce unsold inventory may be a thing of the past, analysts say.

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Politics

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang

Politics

CK Hutchison set for hard fight to secure Panama port deal compensation: experts

Subsidiary has requested arbitration after Panamanian authorities voided concession contract but securing damages may be difficult, they warn.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong toddler suspected to have fallen ill from tainted milk formula

Authorities also order 390 cans of Aptamil Profutura milk formula from Germany be taken off shelves.

Health & Environment

‘Don’t blindly follow’ US changes to infant vaccines, Hong Kong parents told

Warning comes after US health authorities scaled back routine child vaccine recommendations, leaving key shots to parental choice.

Hong Kong health authorities have warned parents not to “blindly follow” overseas changes to childhood immunisation schedules. Photo: Getty Images
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OPINION
Christine Choi

Opinion | Bridging East and West, Hong Kong offers talent the best of both worlds

Christine Choi
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirations

Alice Wu
Jane Lee

Opinion | Executive-led governance in Hong Kong must start by listening to the people

Jane Lee
Daryl Ng

Opinion | Building Asean ties puts Hong Kong on path to long-term growth

Daryl Ng
Phoebe Zhang

Opinion | Lunar New Year doesn’t need a home-cooked feast to be full of flavour

Phoebe Zhang
Alice Wu

Opinion | Government must reflect on its failures as we enter Year of the Horse

Alice Wu
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Will Hong Kong’s new subdivided flat rules help or hurt?

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Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Hong Kong

This photograph taken in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, outside Paris on February 9, 2026 shows undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files. US authorities on January 30, 2026, released the latest cache of files related to the investigation into the late conviceted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained references to numerous high-profile figures. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)
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Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.
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Lunar New Year travel off to a strong start in China

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