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Parents should become participants and play with their children so they can know what they are playing and who they play with, a non-profit group has said. Phpto: Karma Lo

Society

Can parents, children playing video games together level up their relationship?

Chinese YMCA of Hong Kong calls for new approach to supervise children’s gaming activity, after surveying families’ attitudes to video games.

First section of Fanling Bypass to open soon. So how will Hongkongers benefit?

Woman rescued after falling into sea while taking photos at a Hong Kong lighthouse

Hong Kong Economy

Cinema Day attracted 201,000 film-goers. How does it stack up against last year?

Annual event started in Hong Kong after Covid-19 pandemic to help drum up business for industry and is funded by authorities.

Movie lovers pack into the IMAX theatre at Emperor Cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Edmond So
Movie lovers pack into the IMAX theatre at Emperor Cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Edmond So

Transport

Over 5,000 Guangdong motorists sign up for Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme

Scheme launched on December 23 and currently grants access to Hong Kong for up to 100 vehicles a day from four mainland Chinese cities.

Society

Hong Kong plans new trial of infecting male mosquitoes to halt offspring growth

‘Mosquito-to-control-mosquito’ strategy will be deployed next year, as government considers stepping up control measures.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong boosts e-cigarette ban awareness in mainland China before ‘golden week’

Authorities ramp up promotion and enforcement before public possession ban on alternative smoking products begins on April 30.

Hong Kong has stepped up outreach and enforcement as a ban on possessing e-cigarettes in public takes effect ahead of the Labour Day “golden week”. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong has stepped up outreach and enforcement as a ban on possessing e-cigarettes in public takes effect ahead of the Labour Day “golden week”. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Business

Frenzy for Hong Kong luxury homes seen continuing after 156% sales rise

Stock-market gains and attractive prices will continue to lure wealthy buyers including mainland Chinese investors, agents say.

Hong Kong Economy

IPO market ‘raises HK$140 billion’ as Hong Kong renews gold trading push

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says city remains top IPO hub, citing strong demand among ‘high-quality’ companies and robust market momentum.

Health & Environment

Some Hong Kong trees are behaving strangely and botanists want to know why

Experts call for citywide study lasting up to decade to determine whether climate change is behind late leaf-shedding and early flowering.

A cockatoo on the branch of a blooming cotton tree in Admiralty in March. Experts have warned early flowering could disrupt pollinators and species further up the food chain. Photo: Karma Lo

Society

Photo of labourer smoking on scaffolding triggers anger after Tai Po blaze

Social media post shows construction worker smoking on bamboo scaffolding at residential building, prompting calls for company to act.

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The government has proposed a complete ban on smoking at construction sites following the blaze that tore through Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court last November. Photo: Jelly Tse
The government has proposed a complete ban on smoking at construction sites following the blaze that tore through Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court last November. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong urged to clarify consent in reforms to close sexual offence loopholes

Experts and survivor call for statutory consent definition to ensure clarity, fairness and stronger protection for victims.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 2 men over thefts targeting homeless people

Pair allegedly stole personal belongings such as cash, mobile phones, Octopus and bank cards, and identity documents.

Law and Crime

What smokers need to know about Hong Kong’s new e-cigarette ban

From April 30, anyone found carrying small amount of alternative tobacco products in public for non-commercial purposes will have to pay HK$3,000.

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From next week, an individual who possesses a specified alternative smoking product in a public place commits an offence. Photo: Edmond So

Society

Reverend Derek Li, father of injured Hong Kong Mirror dancer Mo Li, dies

Christian Ministry Institute announces death of elder Li, who spent recent years advocating for son after accident at 2022 concert.

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Reverend Derek Li (centre) and his wife leave Queen Elizabeth Hospital a week after their son’s accident in 2022. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Reverend Derek Li (centre) and his wife leave Queen Elizabeth Hospital a week after their son’s accident in 2022. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Society

Wang Fuk Court resident cherishes chance to capture final photo of sea from flat

Tearful reunions as residents return to fire-ravaged flats to salvage belongings before leaving for last time.

Business

Hong Kong developers clear stock amid strong demand and shrinking supply

Nearly 300 flats released as strong demand meets falling supply, with completions set to decline over the next two years.

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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.

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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
Paul Yip,Harrison Sit

Opinion | 10 ways Hong Kong schools can effectively promote mental health

Paul Yip
Harrison Sit
Jun Yu Chan

Opinion | To be the world No 2 financial centre, Hong Kong must be a rule maker

Jun Yu Chan
Martin W H Wong

Legal Tales | Being annoying is not just an annoyance, it’s harassment under tort law

Martin W H Wong
Ken Ip

Opinion | Hong Kong’s education hub cannot be a one-market wonder

Ken Ip
Kun Tian

Opinion | Hong Kong’s stablecoin roll-out puts banks at the centre of digital money

Kun Tian
Jinghan (Michael) Zeng

Opinion | It’s time to unlock Hong Kong’s international relations potential

Jinghan (Michael) Zeng
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MULTIMEDIA
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‘My home is right here. Why would I bid it farewell?’

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Wang Fuk Court fire survivors return to worst-hit tower

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Infographics

How fire safety failures worsened Hong Kong’s deadly inferno

How fire safety failures worsened Hong Kong’s deadly inferno
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‘Like charcoal’: Wang Fuk Court residents sift through ashes for belongings

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