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Kam Sheung Road MTR station. The railway operator received eight bids for a key project in the area, which is part of the Northern Metropolis development. Photo: Google Maps

Business

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis gains momentum as key project attracts 8 bids

The second phase of the Kam Sheung Road station project is estimated at about HK$5.7 billion, according to an analyst’s forecast.

Mainland Chinese to make 980,000 inbound trips to Hong Kong for Labour Day break

Chow Yun-fat nets 91% gain on Hong Kong flat after 31 years as prices rebound

Health & Environment

Hong Kong launches AI flood alert system to boost forecasting and response

New AI model simulates floods in 3D, helping authorities plan faster emergency response and preventive measures across high-risk areas.

Flooding hits Lam Tsuen River in Tai Po during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Flooding hits Lam Tsuen River in Tai Po during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year. Photo: Jelly Tse

Education

ESF administrator jailed for 25 months for accepting bribes to favour applicants

Fatimah Rumjahn accepted HK$640,000 from 13 parents and a middleman to help them secure kindergarten places by tampering with admissions system.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong launches SkyCity marina project to drive tourism and yacht economy

Airport Authority invites global bids for 200-hectare marina to tap market expected to reach HK$352 billion by 2032.

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Hong Kong Economy

Exclusive | Pfizer, Amgen among 22 strategic firms eyeing Hong Kong expansion: source

Sixth batch under investment-attraction initiative to also feature Boehringer Ingelheim, Hengrui and HAYA, with DiDi and AutoFlight joining transport push.

Pfizer is among 22 strategic enterprises planning to open or expand offices in Hong Kong, the SCMP has learned. Photo: Reuters
Pfizer is among 22 strategic enterprises planning to open or expand offices in Hong Kong, the SCMP has learned. Photo: Reuters

Health & Environment

Second cancer shock for Hong Kong actress Kristal Tin. How does disease strike?

Tin says in a social media post cancer cells were found in her lymph nodes, more than a year after she was diagnosed with early-stage lung cancer.

Law and Crime

Body of 32-year-old man found floating off Hong Kong park

Man was pronounced dead at scene, with cause of death set to be determined after autopsy.

Law and Crime

Tai Po fire probe: member alleges rigged votes in management committee election

Committee member also admits owners’ corporation failed to follow through with threats to fine contractor for workers’ persistent smoking on site.

Wang Fuk court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

‘Like charcoal’: Wang Fuk Court residents sift through ashes for belongings

Over 1,000 government staff, including more than 500 police officers and auxiliary policemen, deployed to assist returning residents.

A resident surnamed Wong has said his seventh-floor flat in Wang Sun House was heavily damaged in the fire. Photo: Handout
A resident surnamed Wong has said his seventh-floor flat in Wang Sun House was heavily damaged in the fire. Photo: Handout

China Business

Hong Kong reasserts role as safe haven in global finance amid Iran conflict

The city’s safe-harbour appeal for capital and investments grows as China’s support strengthens its edge while Dubai faces pressure.

Education

20 Hong Kong couples each get HK$60,000 triple baby bonus but disbursement lags

Only HK$1.31 billion or 57.5 per cent of HK$2.28 billion allocated for baby bonus scheme used as of February, with three-year scheme set to end this October.

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Business

‘Kidults’ and nostalgia drive Toys ‘R’ Us pivot as Hong Kong retail evolves

The retailer is refining its operations with smaller outlets and lifestyle products to capture new demand from Gen Z and young adults.

Toys and collectibles are no longer bought only by children but increasingly by adults, says Leo Tsoi. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Film Awards: Ciao UFO wins top prizes as Sons of the Neon Night glows

Sci‑fi drama Ciao UFO named best film while crime thriller Sons of the Neon Night wins eight prizes.

Tony Leung and Fish Liew were named best actor and best actress. Photo: Edmond So
Tony Leung and Fish Liew were named best actor and best actress. Photo: Edmond So

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s spinal muscular atrophy patients seek aid for injection therapy

Oral medicine subsidies for patients aged 25 or above began early this year but adults still lack public funding for injections.

Hong Kong

Over 250 rare Han dynasty relics on display in major Hong Kong showcase

Development chief Bernadette Linn calls exhibition a ‘sequel’ to last year’s Tang dynasty showcase, with 95 per cent of relics shown in city for first time.

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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
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Why Hong Kong property recovery sceptics miss the bigger picture

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | Patriotism is not a business plan for the Northern Metropolis

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Why Hong Kong is hitting pause on basketball betting

Mike Rowse
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
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‘Like charcoal’: Wang Fuk Court residents sift through ashes for belongings

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Mud wrestling to prep soil for rice planting in Hong Kong

April is the start of the rice planting season in Hong Kong, where a local farm has been working with local university agriculture students to organise an event to get city dwellers involved. They came up with a number of family activities, including having parents and children help prep muddy rice paddies for planting. They include finding and discarding snails that eat the rice plants, a race through the mud and, to cap it all off, some competitive mud wrestling. The activities are designed to teach visitors about rice farming while having fun.
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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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