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A customer at ParknShop’s store in Tai Hang. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong Economy

Small grocers’ neighbourhood links can help them beat price war, experts say

Latest price war erupted ahead of Mother’s Day with ParknShop, Wellcome offering 12 per cent off for shoppers who met minimum spending threshold.

10 May 2026 - 11:13PM

Ex-owner of bankrupt bakery dies after chasing thief and falling off building

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AI app to detect drunk drivers through Cantonese speech analysis in the works

10 May 2026 - 9:15PM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 2 drivers over alleged truck racing viral video

Dashcam footage shows two trucks cutting lanes amid incessant honking in tunnel believed to be Central Kowloon Bypass.

10 May 2026 - 11:09PMvideocam

Two trucks were seen driving at high speed in the footage believed to be the Central Kowloon Bypass. Photo: Handout

Society

Hong Kong villagers accuse authorities of rushed Northern Metropolis evictions

One elderly villager says she fears her family may be separated due to rehousing arrangements.

10 May 2026 - 11:36PM

Society

Hong Kong Mother’s Day dining shifts from traditional banquets to casual meals

Banquet restaurants, popular in past years for big celebrations, report weaker Mother’s Day trade as families opt for lunch, afternoon tea or hotpot.

10 May 2026 - 8:37PM

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Health & Environment

Shenzhen nuclear plant glitch posed no safety risk, Hong Kong authorities say

During routine test, staff closed cooling water isolation valve for standby equipment longer than permitted under technical specifications.

10 May 2026 - 7:47PM

The Ling Ao Nuclear Power Station is about 50km north of urban Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Society

Wang Fuk Court residents flag registration issues ahead of online owners’ meeting

Estate administrator Hop On Management says it has enhanced cybersecurity and ‘ample capacity’ for briefing sessions remains.

10 May 2026 - 10:49PM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman arrested over smuggling 7 animals at border checkpoint

Woman had chinchilla, mouse, hamster, three guinea pigs and sugar glider hidden in paper bags.

10 May 2026 - 5:34PM

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong records 17% jump in investment led by purchases, construction

Finance chief Paul Chan says growth reflects improving property market, but concedes uneven recovery across different sectors.

10 May 2026 - 9:57PM

Construction in the Kwu Tung area, where a world-class fencing hall and swimming pool are planned for the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee

Politics

Diplomatic row over Hong Kong-linked spying convictions in UK heats up

Beijing disputes UK’s version of diplomatic meeting as ambassador warns of ‘firm countermeasures’ over ‘political manipulation’.

10 May 2026 - 9:22PM

Chinese Ambassador to the UK Zheng Zeguang. Photo: Handout

Society

Exclusive | Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says

Welfare chief tells SCMP number of older residents moving into mainland care homes under government scheme has risen ninefold in recent years.

10 May 2026 - 7:24PM

Society

Meet 3 vinyl-spinning Hong Kong mothers finding a new rhythm after hardships

Bonding over struggles of single parenthood, three DJs are hoping to turn their music into a business with help from a social enterprise.

10 May 2026 - 10:24AM

Business

Is Hong Kong’s cultural hub of West Kowloon emerging as ‘Central 2.0’?

SHKP to benefit as tenants including UBS, JPMorgan Chase and Banco Santander set to move into new office space near high-speed rail station.

10 May 2026 - 1:32PM

Construction at the Lyric Theatre Complex and Artist Square Towers, West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Bar Association proposes ‘double-track’ approach to criminalising bid-rigging

Chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet says implementing ‘criminal track’ alongside ‘civil track’ to encourage whistle-blowing will increase deterrence.

10 May 2026 - 8:30AMvideocam

The Hong Kong Bar Association has proposed criminalising bid-rigging by introducing a “double track” approach to the Competition Ordinance. Photo: Jelly Tse

Transport

Elderly woman tries to shove younger one out of priority seating on MTR train

Older woman pushes younger one’s face, grabs her hair and shakes her head, according to viral video clip.

10 May 2026 - 3:14PM

Society

Funeral for Derek Li, father of injured Mirror dancer Mo Li, to be held on June 6

Funeral to be held at St Andrew’s Church, Kowloon, with Archbishop Andrew Chan to officiate.

9 May 2026 - 11:48PM

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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.

16 Apr 2026 - 10:18PM

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.

16 Apr 2026 - 3:22PM

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.

10 Apr 2026 - 11:42PMvideocam

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.

10 Apr 2026 - 10:25PM

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

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UK court convicts 2 men from HK trade office of spying

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CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: INJECTING LIFE INTO THE HK ‘REVOLUTION’

Coronavirus crisis injects new life into Hong Kong ‘revolution’ with toxic results

Inside the making of a bamboo theatre in Hong Kong

Workers make final preparations at the temporary bamboo theatre on Po Toi Island ahead of the Tin Hau Festival. 05MAY26. SCMP / Eugene Lee

Hong Kong hiker dies in Japan’s Northern Alps

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