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In the drill, airline staff help passengers off the damaged plane, while emergency personnel stand by to provide further support. Photo: Handout

Transport

More than 1,000 personnel, volunteers stage emergency drill at Hong Kong airport

Large-scale exercise simulates power bank fire on plane and landing gear failure, triggering coordinated emergency response across departments.

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Starry Lee to propose boosting Hong Kong’s role as yuan hub at ‘two sessions’

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Mentally ill Hongkonger admits killing mother he mistook for ‘monster lizard’

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Society

Hong Kong police alerted after man seen repeatedly hitting baby’s foot in train

Alleged abuse captured on video is posted by commuter who says the man slapped the infant’s foot more than 20 times over seven minutes.

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The man is seen in the video slapping the child’s foot repeatedly. Photo: Threads

Health & Environment

‘Blood moon’ set to rise over Hong Kong but clouds, rain may get in the way

Forecaster says cloudy skies and possible rain could keep the city from witnessing the rare lunar eclipse on Tuesday evening.

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Arts

In with the bold: the new players igniting Hong Kong art week

Hong Kong’s ‘art week’ in March unveils a series of exciting initiatives, from edible art fairs and open-air exhibitions to tours.

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Hong Kong Economy

Iran war disrupts 56 Hong Kong-Mideast flights as airspace remains closed

Tour agency WWPKG says it has suspended Middle East trips through March 10 amid rising tensions.

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A projectile is seen over the sky in the UAE. Photo: AP

Society

‘We want to go home’: Hongkongers trapped in Mideast call for more official help

‘We hope the Hong Kong government can care more about Hongkongers stranded in Dubai, not just provide an emergency contact number,’ one person says.

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Politics

‘Two sessions’ to ‘focus on Hong Kong’s financial role, Northern Metropolis’

Meetings of Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference and National People’s Congress begin on Wednesday and Thursday respectively.

3 Mar 2026 - 8:30AM

Banking & Finance

Can HKIC fix Hong Kong’s 15 million square-foot office vacancy problem?

Attracting foreign institutions might prove difficult amid the commercial property sector’s elevated vacancy rates and uncertain recovery.

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A general view of prime commercial buildings in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images

Education

HKUST may reserve 20% of first medical school intake for non-locals

School to welcome first batch of 50 students in 2028-29, with most non-locals expected to be from mainland China.

2 Mar 2026 - 10:35PM

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology campus in Clearwater Bay. Photo: Nora Tam

Law and Crime

Hong Kong man gets 4 years for fatal fight over bicycle payment

Jury cleared Wong Koon-ming of murder but convicted him of manslaughter following dispute over HK$800 payment in Tin Shui Wai in 2022.

2 Mar 2026 - 9:07PM

Hong Kong Economy

Middle East conflict to drive up airfares for Hong Kong travellers: analysts

Suspension of major transit hubs in Dubai and Doha sends travellers scrambling for flights on ‘conflict-free’ paths to Europe.

2 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM

Society

Mainland Chinese firm to build HK$23.8 billion Hong Kong supercomputing hub

Range Intelligent Computing Technology to commence operations in 42 months, with a cumulative investment of HK$23.8 billion over the first three years.

3 Mar 2026 - 12:00AM

The Sandy Ridge Data Facility Cluster site is situated in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Dickson Lee

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong, Shanghai sign pact on digital trade finance, cross-border data link

‘This marks an important milestone in the collaboration on financial innovation between Shanghai and Hong Kong,’ HKMA’s Howard Lee says.

2 Mar 2026 - 6:55PM

The collaboration with Hong Kong is expected to help Shanghai realise innovative applications in digitised cargo trade and finance. Photo: Getty Images/iStockphoto

Hong Kong Economy

Middle East tensions highlight Hong Kong’s stability, opportunities: minister

Chris Sun also reveals over 270,000 non-locals settled in Hong Kong as of January 31, with 40 per cent admitted through Top Talent Pass Scheme.

2 Mar 2026 - 6:49PM

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong exporters and exhibitors face fallout from US-Israel strikes on Iran

Traders grapple with surging oil and freight costs, while flight disruptions compound challenges for Middle East exhibitors in the city.

2 Mar 2026 - 6:07PM

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Society

Are new Hong Kong subdivided flat standards triggering a wave of evictions?

Basic Housing Units Ordinance takes effect on Sunday, with landlords required to make renovations to ensure properties meet new standards.

1 Mar 2026 - 1:39PMvideocam

Chan Sai-chiu has made efforts to make his home more comfortable, but he is set to be evicted to make way for renovations. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

‘H’ races to riches: car plate fetches HK$20 million at Hong Kong auction

Other high bids at Sunday’s Chinese New Year auction include plates ‘30’ at HK$4.55 million, ‘101’ at HK$1.01 million and ‘2288’ at HK$470,000.

2 Mar 2026 - 3:21PM

Society

Applications miss target as 670 Hongkongers settle in UK with BN(O) visa

Experts also suggest uncertainties over country’s long-term settlement of migrants could deter future applicants.

28 Feb 2026 - 11:37PMvideocam

Hong Kong Economy

Budget: Hong Kong bets big on AI, chips, Northern Metropolis – as it happened

Financial secretary will lead tax policy review and seek HK$20 billion in funding for cross-border I&T hub and tech zone.

26 Feb 2026 - 1:59AM

Finance minister Paul Chan (second from left). Photo: Eugene Lee

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Hong Kong's first 'patriots-only' Legislative Council: how did they perform?

Hong Kong's first 'patriots-only' Legislative Council: how did they perform?

Why are Hong Kong’s fresh graduates struggling to find a job?

Hong Kong graduates face gloomiest job outlook in 5 years

Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budget

Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budget

Record surplus prompts Hong Kong government to offer tax relief, sweeteners

Finance chief Paul Chan said he aims to “relieve the economic pressure faced by the people and enterprises”

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