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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’.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:45AM
Bird flu outbreaks in parts of Japan, Denmark trigger Hong Kong poultry bans
24 Feb 2026 - 12:30AM
Mainland China group wins deal to operate Hong Kong harbourfront event space
23 Feb 2026 - 10:54PM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 10:01PM
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.
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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.
23 Feb 2026 - 9:24PM
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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.
24 Feb 2026 - 12:12AM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:37PM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 6:57PM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 8:19PM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 8:02PM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 3:15PM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 9:42PM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 7:40PM
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.
23 Feb 2026 - 4:25PM
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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.
23 Feb 2026 - 11:50AM
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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.
8 Feb 2026 - 7:33PM
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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
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.
8 Feb 2026 - 11:10PM
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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.
7 Feb 2026 - 4:37PM
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.
28 Jan 2026 - 8:22PM
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OPINION
Christine Choi
Opinion
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Bridging East and West, Hong Kong offers talent the best of both worlds
23 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
Alice Wu
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Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirations
23 Feb 2026 - 8:54AM
Jane Lee
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Executive-led governance in Hong Kong must start by listening to the people
22 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
Daryl Ng
Opinion
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Building Asean ties puts Hong Kong on path to long-term growth
20 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
Phoebe Zhang
Opinion
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Lunar New Year doesn’t need a home-cooked feast to be full of flavour
19 Feb 2026 - 10:23AM
Alice Wu
Opinion
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Government must reflect on its failures as we enter Year of the Horse
16 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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