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Elected lawmakers meet the media at the Legislative Council complex. Photo: Edmond So

Politics

Back reforms and align with nation, Legco chief tells new Hong Kong lawmakers

‘I am confident that the new lawmakers can draw on their professional expertise … to fully support the government in driving reform and innovation,’ Andrew Leung says.

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How a Hong Kong mum is finding strength to rebuild life after Tai Po fire

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Hong Kong’s Operation Santa Claus boosted by Morgan Stanley’s enduring support

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Society

Shorter Hong Kong quarantine time drives rise in pet imports from mainland China

City recorded 291 import applications in first 10 months of the year, up from 283 in 2024 as quarantine time reduced from 120 to 30 days.

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There has been an increase in applications to import pets after the city cut the quarantine period from the mainland. Photo: Karma Lo

Health & Environment

Genomic sequencing puts Hong Kong at forefront of cancer care innovation

Scientist Aya El Helali says research speeds up cancer treatment discovery and helps the city bridge mainland China with global drug development.

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Hong Kong

Greater ambition: how Hong Kong and bay area could host Asian Games, Olympics

The cooperation showcased by the co-hosted National Games has further fuelled calls to launch a bid to welcome the world.

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Law and Crime

2 decoration workers remanded in custody over 1 billion yen robbery in Hong Kong

Lee Wan-kwong is alleged to be mastermind behind operation, while Lee Chun-wa accused of handling stolen cash.

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The two defendants appeared at Fanling Court on Friday. Photo: Winson Wong

Society

Old Hong Kong police station gets new role hosting film-related show

‘Yau Ma Tei Police Station: A Cinematic Journey’ exhibition opens on January 2 at the popular selfie spot.

27 Dec 2025 - 4:12AM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong tour bus driver arrested over allegedly stealing HK$110 in fares

Citybus driver, 27, reportedly fired after internal inspection finds he improperly handled fare revenue.

26 Dec 2025 - 8:05PM

Society

Hong Kong Jockey Club plans fourth public riding school in Tseung Kwan O

School to address strong public demand and construction could begin as early as 2027, club says.

26 Dec 2025 - 6:35PM

The club currently has three public riding schools in Tuen Mun in the New Territories, and Pok Fu Lam and Lei Yue Mun Park on Hong Kong Island. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong restaurant sales drop 10% over Christmas as cross-border trips spike

While restaurants struggle to attract diners, one hotel group says its properties recorded 90 per cent occupancy.

26 Dec 2025 - 11:30PM

Diners at a restaurant in Tsim Sha Tsui. The city recorded a 10 per cent drop in restaurant sales. Photo: Jelly Tse

Transport

Hong Kong probes mainland Chinese driver for using banned autopilot mode in city

Transport Department says driver under the southbound scheme may lose eligibility after filming himself using automatic cruise control.

26 Dec 2025 - 7:01PM

China

China’s reusable rocket failure, PLA growth leaves US ‘vulnerable’: 7 highlights

From Hong Kong’s crowded border at Christmas to jailed ex-Malaysian PM’s request rejected, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

26 Dec 2025 - 12:41PM

Health & Environment

Hong Kong could take ‘lead in supporting Greater Bay Area children with autism’

Former medical school dean says research team plans for comprehensive care platform to start operating within a year.

26 Dec 2025 - 5:30PM

Professor Francis Chan (left) and the lab assistant demonstrate the new screening system. Photo: Fiona Chow

Society

How Hong Kong’s Tai Po community is finding light in darkness, 1 month after fire

As Wang Fuk Court residents and their neighbours pick up the pieces after blaze, glimmers of hope and generosity bring comfort.

27 Dec 2025 - 2:19AMvideocam

The fire, which raged for 43 hours, killed 161 people, including a firefighter, and displaced nearly 5,000 residents. Photo: Sam Tsang

Transport

Hong Kong to extend Lo Wu and Shenzhen Bay checkpoint hours for New Year’s Eve

Lo Wu checkpoint to stay open until 2am next day while Shenzhen Bay will operate overnight to manage post-countdown crowds.

25 Dec 2025 - 11:08PM

Society

Hong Kong firefighter unions slam Ip Man producer Checkley Sin over blaze remarks

Producer of Ip Man film series took to social media on Monday to claim internal messages accuse fire service director of mismanaging blaze.

25 Dec 2025 - 9:51PM

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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.

22 Dec 2025 - 8:47PM

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.

22 Dec 2025 - 11:22AMvideocam

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.

18 Dec 2025 - 12:34AM

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.

22 Dec 2025 - 11:37PM

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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Why are Hong Kong bars struggling to stay afloat?

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Body restoration experts help families of Hong Kong fire victims bid farewell

Taiwanese mortuary reconstruction specialist Kuo Chang-chen demonstrates the steps of body restoration

Hongkongers urged to use eMPF to ward off scams

Hongkongers urged to sign up for eMPF platform as defence against scams

Hong Kong chatbot still a work in progress

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