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Police say a 10cm-long turtle has died from an apparent fall on No 185 Hammer Hill Road. Photo: Handout

Society

Turtle found dead after apparent fall in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin

Police say they were alerted at 2.09pm of incident at No 185 Hammer Hill Road.

Landlords of 5,557 subdivided homes seek 3-year grace period to fix flats

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Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific and HK Express cut some flights as jet fuel prices rise

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Banking & Finance

Calls grow for HKMA to go further on stablecoins after conservative first batch

Analysts and investors say the HKMA’s cautious approach prioritises risk control, but limits Hong Kong’s digital asset ambitions.

Analysts say the HKMA has prioritised risk management , even as it seeks to promote financial innovation through stablecoins. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Analysts say the HKMA has prioritised risk management , even as it seeks to promote financial innovation through stablecoins. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Hins Cheung to lead arrested 2019 Hong Kong protesters on mainland exchange trips

Cantopop singer expresses remorse for past political stance, says he will serve as mentor for Security Bureau’s rehabilitation project.

Society

Hong Kong proposes mandatory renovation briefings to combat bid-rigging

Amendment to Building Management Ordinance aimed at enhancing homeowners’ participation and closing existing legal gaps after fatal Tai Po fire.

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Politics

Tighter civil service disciplinary rules risk becoming excessive: union head

Federation of Civil Service Unions chairman raises concerns over civil servant retention amid efforts to deal with underperforming staff.

A union leader has cautioned that increasing pressure on frontline staff could further strain morale, particularly among younger recruits. Photo: Elson Li
A union leader has cautioned that increasing pressure on frontline staff could further strain morale, particularly among younger recruits. Photo: Elson Li

Transport

Discovery Bay developer submits proposal for full taxi access despite backlash

Hong Kong Resort Company seeks full taxi access and four new ranks, saying limited service hampers daily travel but it faces resident pushback.

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Markets

Can Hong Kong’s listing reform 2.0 win over innovative firms?

The reforms enhance the city’s appeal for AI, biotech and other firms by slashing the market cap threshold and enabling confidential filings.

Education

73 public schools join new scheme to hire native English-speaking teachers

Hong Kong Education Bureau’s new scheme offers lower salaries but higher recruitment flexibility.

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The Education Bureau says the new scheme offers more hiring flexibility. Photo: Shutterstock

Health & Environment

Girl, 9, in a critical condition with meningococcal infection after holiday in Japan

Girl, who has an underlying illness, visited Japan in a tour group with her family.

The girl is in the intensive care unit at Princess Margaret Hospital. Photo: May Tse
The girl is in the intensive care unit at Princess Margaret Hospital. Photo: May Tse

Society

Tai Po blaze: no fire risk checks done for HK$336 million estate renovation

Authorities did not pay special attention to fire hazards at residential estates undergoing large-scale maintenance before deadly fire, official says.

Transport

Taxi passengers won’t benefit from Hong Kong’s 50% reduction in tunnel tolls

Government’s two-month relief measure for commercial vehicles during fuel crisis aimed at drivers, and passengers will still have to cover cost.

Education

Bubble tea and YouTube topics please Hong Kong DSE exam takers, as poems add twist

Students and teachers praise English exam’s relatable themes despite poetry inclusion, but tutors warn an ‘easier’ paper may mean tougher scoring.

Hong Kong students found this year’s DSE English exam easier and more relatable, though the inclusion of poems caught many by surprise. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

New Kai Tak Hospital to open in 2 phases starting in October

With 2,400 beds, Hong Kong’s largest public hospital will serve patients in Kowloon.

The new hospital has a total gross floor area of 500,000 square metres. Photo: Elson Li
The new hospital has a total gross floor area of 500,000 square metres. Photo: Elson Li

Health & Environment

Health chief hails tobacco control efforts as smoking rate falls to 8.5%

Prevalence of daily cigarette smokers aged 15 and older fell from 9.1 per cent in 2023.

Society

Hong Kong animal groups urge HKTVmall boycott over life science experiments

Online retailer facing major backlash after parent company confirmed tests on pigs’ and sheep’s detached heads and limbs.

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Law and Crime

Warning issued after university student loses HK$190,000 in internship scam

Police say fraudsters held 40-minute online orientation and communicated with victim entirely in English.

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Police have advised students to verify job offers directly with companies. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Police have advised students to verify job offers directly with companies. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

1 in 3 Hong Kong commercial laundry operators at risk of closure as oil prices soar

Industry representatives say price of industrial diesel has increased by more than 190 per cent in just over one month.

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Education

ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong expected to face 4 to 7 typhoons in 2026

Observatory director Chan Pak-wai says city will also be hotter than average in 2026 due to El Nino weather phenomenon.

People at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui during a typhoon signal No 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Tim Parker

Legal Tales | Antisocial media: Meta, Google liable in landmark case for mental health harm

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Matteo Giovannini

Opinion | Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent

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Alice Wu

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Ningrong Liu

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Hong Kong laundry sector facing closures amid oil price surge

Lee Lam, Chairman of Yue Yi Laundry (Hong Kong) Limited, poses for pictures in his factory at Tuen Mun. The sharp rise of industrial diesel has significantly raised operating costs for laundry businesses, which rely heavily on diesel-powered boilers to generate steam for high-temperature washing and sterilisation, particularly for hospital linens and hotel laundry. 06APR26 SCMP/ Sam Tsang
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Seeking answers to a tragedy Hong Kong could have avoided

Seeking answers to a tragedy Hong Kong could have avoided
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Seeking answers to a tragedy Hong Kong could have avoided

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