Hong Kong

Politics
Hong Kong Economy
Health & Environment
Law and Crime
Society
Education
Transport
China Future Tech
The suspect reportedly operated a Citybus H2 open-top sightseeing route. Photo: May Tse

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.

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

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

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.

8
The driver uploaded a video of himself using adaptive cruise control illegally on the city’s roads on social media. Photo: RedNote
The driver uploaded a video of himself using adaptive cruise control illegally on the city’s roads on social media. Photo: RedNote

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.

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.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

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.

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

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.

Hong Kong Economy

Architect of Hong Kong’s Octopus card retires with dreams of ‘tap-free’ access

Chief operations officer Sammy Kam and marketing director Rita Li look back on the highs and lows of their careers in a cutting-edge company.

Rita Li, the sales and marketing director for Octopus, and chief operations officer Sammy Kam hold up items of memorabilia at their office in Kowloon Bay. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong Christmas lighting designer still at it after 40 years

At 67, Terence Wong shows no signs of slowing down and speaks passionately about his craft, including his dazzling display at Mody Lane.

Terence Wong has been creating Christmas lighting displays in the city for more than four decades. Photo: Dickson Lee
Terence Wong has been creating Christmas lighting displays in the city for more than four decades. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Japan popular with Hong Kong travellers over Christmas, Harbin gaining appeal

Despite row with China, Japan remains popular with Hongkongers, with mainland cities such as Harbin and Yunnan gaining appeal.

10

Law and Crime

Hong Kong taxi driver hospitalised after crashing into school building

Incident at Delia Memorial School (Hip Wo) leaves 61-year-old driver trapped, requiring fire services to extract her.

Society

Charity vows to give every Hong Kong fire-affected child a new toy

Kids4Kids also strives to promote ‘three Cs’ – creativity, character and community – to help children become future changemakers.

Kids4Kids aims to foster creativity, build character, and inspire kids to bring about positive change in their community. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Revellers pack into Hong Kong’s Central for Christmas photos, nightcap

Locals, tourists seek keepsake pictures under 20-metre Christmas tree as other revellers head for time-honoured drink in Lan Kwai Fong.

Colourful Christmas lights managed to attract photoseekers. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Colourful Christmas lights managed to attract photoseekers. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day

Immigration Department figures show Hong Kong residents made about 644,000 outbound trips by 9pm on Thursday.

12

Society

‘Holding on to hope’: Hong Kong fire survivors make New Year wish for a home

Fire-hit residents wish for long-term resettlement, saying they ‘are more concerned about having a roof over their head’.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

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.

8
The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

videocam
4

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.

14

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.

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
OPINION
Jose-Antonio Maurellet

Legal Tales | Free for all or fees for all? Hong Kong’s legal aid levels the scales

Jose-Antonio Maurellet
Grenville Cross

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws

Grenville Cross
Ken Ip

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan

Ken Ip
Alice Wu

Opinion | Frenzy around Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Egyptian show offers food for thought

Alice Wu
Cui Jianchun

Opinion | West must face the facts of Jimmy Lai’s trial and conviction

Cui Jianchun
5
Xiaogang Wu

Opinion | Fix housing to help young Hongkongers feel they belong here

Xiaogang Wu
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MULTIMEDIA
Video

Hongkongers urged to use eMPF to ward off scams

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

Hong Kong chatbot still a work in progress

Hong Kong Chatbot
02:25
Video

The beginning of the end for Choi Hung Estate

x
10:45
Video

Hong Kong mourns firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze

Ho Wai-ho funeral
04:55
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
TRENDING TOPICS
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law
Hong Kong national security law (NSL)
Hong Kong protests
Crime in Hong Kong
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MOST POPULAR
1

Hong Kong district officer apologises over outfit choice at firefighter’s funeral

2

Explainer | As ‘super flu’ spreads worldwide, how can Hongkongers protect against it?

3

Fate of 600 goats in the balance as deadline nears to move for Hong Kong project

videocam
4

Thousands stuck for hours at Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on Christmas Day

5

Hong Kong bid-rig bigwigs paid kickbacks in Shenzhen saunas: building veteran