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The Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Jelly Tse

Politics

Government should probe department heads prudently under new system: Regina Ip

Convenor of city’s Executive Council says proposed accountability system should be preventive and avoid undermining morale among civil servants.

New firms with up to HK$100 billion market capitalisation to set up shop in Hong Kong

‘No mood for work’: ship mechanic’s future clouded by Aberdeen marina project

Society

New York Met exhibit in Hong Kong ‘underscores importance of cultural exchanges’

About 200 pieces of jewellery from 4,000 years of history across five continents on display at Hong Kong Palace Museum for next six months.

The exhibition, “Treasures of Global Jewellery from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed”, will run until October 19 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
The exhibition, “Treasures of Global Jewellery from the Metropolitan Museum of Art: The Body Transformed”, will run until October 19 at the Hong Kong Palace Museum on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo

Society

14 hurt after minibus slams into back of goods vehicle in Hong Kong

Crash occurred at about 9.30pm in Tsing Yi.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong watchdog monitoring potential merger of city’s top 2 supermarket chains

Jardine Matheson and CK Hutchison reportedly in talks for Wellcome-ParknShop megadeal amid decline in citywide supermarket sales.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’

Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say.

Hong Kong recorded 43,212 crimes last year, nearly half of which were deception cases. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong recorded 43,212 crimes last year, nearly half of which were deception cases. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Hong Kong Sevens at ‘pinnacle’ on 50th anniversary, pioneering coach says

First tournament in 1976 drew 3,000, while this year’s event at Kai Tak Stadium has attracted more than 140,000, with three-day passes sold out.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong’s Mirror star Keung To urges public to learn from his driving mistakes

‘I do not drive now. I do not dare to. I should brush up on my driving first,’ singer says after being fined for series of traffic offences.

Society

Wang Fuk Court residents prepare for emotional return to site of deadly fire

Grief counsellor and psychologist help residents prepare physically and mentally for the expected ‘sensory shock’ of returning to ravaged homes.

The catastrophic fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court claimed 168 lives and destroyed all but one of the estate’s eight buildings. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Hong Kong Housing Society aims to boost supply of subsidised sale flats

Chairman Ling Kar-kan says society will still supply more rental flats.

The Hong Kong Housing Society is the second-biggest provider of public housing. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
The Hong Kong Housing Society is the second-biggest provider of public housing. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Society

Charity breeding Labrador with golden retriever to boost guide dog supply

‘Labradors are naturally friendly, obedient and food-motivated, which is a good quality for training due to the high-value, immediate reward,’ charity says.

Global Economy

Hong Kong wants to be a global gold vault. Does the Iran war create an opening?

Geopolitical risk is driving a rethink of where bullion is stored – and Hong Kong’s unique status is drawing attention.

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Politics

Public opinion a factor in government’s decision to investigate officials: minister

Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says permanent secretaries, while not covered under new mechanism, could still be taken to task if found culpable.

Government headquarters (background) and the Legislative Council building in Admiralty. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong minister urges long-term view, says Middle East investment unaffected

Minister Algernon Yau urges businesses to avoid short-term thinking, says Hong Kong entrepreneurs are discerning in assessing opportunities.

Dubai cityscape. The trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East accounted for 1.5 per cent of the city’s total trade volume. Photo: Getty Images
Dubai cityscape. The trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East accounted for 1.5 per cent of the city’s total trade volume. Photo: Getty Images

Transport

Faulty devices, low battery: some taxi drivers make excuses to avoid e-payments

‘Cash is king’ mentality persists, experts say, as some cabbies fear income trail will lead to taxation or loss of eligibility for public housing.

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Hong Kong Economy

Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers with 1.6 billion followers over 2 years

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau says influencers’ itineraries were tailored to their markets and audiences.

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Hong Kong Economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Society

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.

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Law and Crime

Police arrest man who used air gun to rob Hong Kong bank and recover HK$35,000

Suspect in custody after Bank of East Asia branch in Harbour View Centre in Wan Chai robbed by armed man who later fled on bicycle.

Police at the Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai that was robbed on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Regina Ip

Opinion | How markets will test Hong Kong’s new economic model

Regina Ip
Ryan Ip,Jason Leung Yeuk-ho,Wenhui Jia

Opinion | How Hong Kong can beat Singapore as the launch pad for Chinese firms

Ryan Ip
Jason Leung Yeuk-ho
Wenhui Jia
Terry Lum

Opinion | Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age

Terry Lum
David Dodwell

Outside In | Debunking the myth of the lonely, isolated Hong Kong retiree

David Dodwell
Bernard Chan

Opinion | With Art March, Hong Kong is firmly on the global cultural map

Bernard Chan
Francis Neoton Cheung

Opinion | 4 identities Hong Kong must embrace to provide global leadership

Francis Neoton Cheung
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Tuen Mun’s co-creative bookshop by the sea

In a world where electronic devices have become the main way people consume information and entertainment, Sanlly Wang has gone against the grain by opening a community bookstore in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun area. Although independent bookstores have had trouble staying afloat amid economic challenges, the former NGO worker and Web3 event planner said she felt it was important to create a space for people to gather, have face-to-face conversations and foster creativity.
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Inside the fan village at the Hong Kong Sevens

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Where can Sevens fans go for post-rugby fun?

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Hi-tech gear to help Wang Fuk Court residents visit homes

Mok Yin-fun, 69 years old, a resident of Wang Fuk Court, tries out the “Next-Gen Exoskeleton”, provided by Aid Vengers Federation, at Wang Fuk Living Room in Tai Po. 13APR26 SCMP/ Sam Tsang
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