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Tung Wah College is based in Ho Man Tin and was founded in 2010. Photo: Handout

Education

Tung Wah College to undergo review in April on bid to gain university status

College plans to adopt the name ‘Hong Kong Tung Wah University’, president Professor Sally Chan says.

5 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM

Hong Kong truck driver arrested after crash kills cabby and passenger

5 Mar 2026 - 9:19PM

Warning over screen time and chatbots as number of depressed hits record high

5 Mar 2026 - 9:14PMvideocam

Law and Crime

16 Hongkongers sued for refusing to vacate homes in HK$15 billion URA project

Residents living on Nam Kok Road and Nga Tsin Long Road failed to hand over flats by October 17 and ignored second deadline on January 22.

5 Mar 2026 - 9:07PM

Residents and shops on Nam Kok Road are affected by the URA project. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Law and Crime

Customs seizes record HK$233 million in gold and silver hidden in air cargo

Officers find 168kg of gold foil and 285kg of silver foil hidden in household cleaning machines destined for Japan.

5 Mar 2026 - 8:34PM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan charged over driving against traffic in Wan Chai

Black Tesla limousine was filmed travelling against the flow of traffic on Jaffe Road in Wan Chai on January 23.

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Banking & Finance

China and Hong Kong should relax biotech listing rules, venture capitalist says

Foreign investors are returning to China’s healthcare sector, but IPO bottlenecks and takeover rules could deter deals, VC Nisa Leung says.

5 Mar 2026 - 7:39PM

Biotechnology was explicitly included as a “strategic emerging pillar industry” in China’s government work report during the “two sessions” Photo: Shutterstock

China Business

China reclaims title as world’s billionaire capital: Hurun Rich List

Global billionaire population hits record, led by Elon Musk, as China adds 287 names and AI emerges as a top wealth generator.

5 Mar 2026 - 6:30PM

Education

Hong Kong Baptist University may issue bonds to finance development

University president says funds needed to support its Chinese medicine hospital and campus redevelopment.

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Transport

Sky-high jump in airfares from Hong Kong to Europe, Americas – even Asian cities

Economy-class fares to Paris, Rome and New York surge while cheapest return flight to Tokyo costs nearly HK$5,000.

5 Mar 2026 - 6:12PMvideocam

The escalation of the conflict has thrown Middle Eastern airspace into chaos, grounding tens of thousands of flights and stranding passengers across major aviation hubs. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong man freed after court finds pastor forced confession in poisoning case

Court found that Ye Wen-fei, 29, admitted to poisoning woman with sodium nitrate in 2024 only after father intimidated him into admitting alleged crime.

5 Mar 2026 - 5:21PM

The High Court in Admiralty. Ye Wen-fei was released immediately after the judge overturned his conviction and two-year jail term. Photo: Sun Yeung

Law and Crime

Hong Kong man denies intent to kill girlfriend, says ‘she was an alien’

Tang Lung-fai, 56, admits causing girlfriend’s death in 2022 scuffle but denies he intended to murder her.

5 Mar 2026 - 3:36PM

Hong Kong

Hong Kong trying to secure seats on flights from Dubai for stranded residents

Carrier Emirates is planning to operate direct flights from Dubai to Hong Kong from Friday to Sunday, government says.

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Politics

Beijing tasks Hong Kong with enhancing role as an international finance centre

City priorities in 15th five-year plan draft include development of a commodity trading ecosystem and deepening cross-border connections of financial markets.

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The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park. Photo: Eugene Lee

Politics

Chinese Premier Li Qiang calls on Hong Kong to improve governance efficiency

Delivering work report at NPC opening session, Li also urges city to fully harness its unique advantages to act as bridge to world.

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This year was the first time Chinese Premier Li Qiang used the annual work report to clearly call on Hong Kong to improve its governance. Photo: AP

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong unveils incentives to attract gold refiners and boost global hub plan

Targeted measures, tax incentives and cross-border partnerships aim to bolster city’s role as a global gold trading and refining hub.

5 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM

Health & Environment

Smart meters available to Hong Kong subdivided flats meeting new living standards

CLP Power extends smart meter applications to compliant subdivided flats as the Basic Housing Units Ordinance takes effect.

5 Mar 2026 - 8:35AM

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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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