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Wines from Domaine Faiveley and Bullard-Simon in Burgundy, France. Photo: Oscar Liu

Hong Kong Economy

Can Hong Kong mature as a wine hub? French vineyard owner calls for new focus

Seventh-generation winemaker Erwan Faiveley encourages city to up logistical and storage services during first post-Covid fact-finding trip.

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Companies

Hong Kong developers test ultra-luxury home demand with new launch on The Peak

As property prices stabilise and rents are on the rise, affluent buyers are being enticed with a fresh supply of high-end homes.

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Wharf Holdings’ latest Plantation Road launch reflects how developers are encouraged by improved market sentiment, following a number of big-ticket transactions this year. Photo: Handout

Society

5,000 Hong Kong workers idle as new scaffold net safety regime hits 200 projects

Development Bureau says it will consider amending a law to strengthen supervision over external works involved in major building repairs.

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Society

Clip of 3 hikers scaling slope at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park goes viral

Video from December 23, which appears to be taken from cable car at resort, shows hikers climbing along giant seahorse carved into Brick Hill.

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Politics

Requests for help after 2 Hongkongers reportedly killed in Ukraine war

Two men reportedly volunteered to fight for Ukraine in war, but died in Russian attack in Zaporizhzhia Oblast.

28 Dec 2025 - 12:29AM

Members of the Ukrainian military take cover during an operation in June. Photo: AFP

Politics

Hong Kong’s role to be discussed in China’s top legislature annual session

Sole delegate to National People’s Congress Starry Lee expects the city’s role in finance, trade, and innovation to be discussed in 15th five-year plan.

27 Dec 2025 - 11:59PM

Transport

Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O–Lam Tin Tunnel fully reopens after fuel truck crash

Police received report at 12.52pm on Saturday that medium-sized truck had crashed into right wall of tunnel.

27 Dec 2025 - 11:35PM

Society

Hong Kong records 10% rise in festive period visitors as outbound trips surge 22%

Despite increase in tourists, merchants warn absence of New Year fireworks may impact visitor numbers and, in turn, the retail sector.

28 Dec 2025 - 12:34AM

Hong Kong recorded 404,559 inbound visitor trips from December 24 to 26, a 10 per cent increase compared with last year. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Hong Kong police arrest off-duty officer after elderly man knocked down by car

Police say driver was travelling along On Lok Road towards Tai Kiu Road on Saturday afternoon when he lost control of his Porsche.

28 Dec 2025 - 12:38AM

The driver of the white Porsche lost control and crashed through a barricade. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

2 more arrested in Hong Kong over illicit cigarette murder, taking tally to 27

Two men, aged 29 and 32, apprehended at border crossing, police say.

28 Dec 2025 - 12:33AM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong man arrested after extendable baton found in US-bound air luggage

Preliminary investigations show man, 62, hid suspected extendable baton, an unauthorised weapon, in his checked suitcase, police say.

27 Dec 2025 - 8:38PM

Law and Crime

‘Hell car parks’: mainland Chinese drivers hit bumps navigating Hong Kong roads

Southbound travel scheme driver fined for illegal parking, while another investigated for tinted windows.

27 Dec 2025 - 7:31PM

The Southbound travel scheme started on Tuesday and allows 100 drivers to travel to Hong Kong for three days. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

Hong Kong to deploy 1,000 hospital staff to guide patients through fee reform

Public hospital systems, including billing and dispensing, have been updated to reflect adjusted fees aimed at tackling structural challenges.

27 Dec 2025 - 6:35PM

Shroff office at Kwong Wah Hospital in Mong Kok. Photo: Sun Yeung

Society

6 injured after vehicle swerves to avoid detached container at Hong Kong airport

Driver of light goods vehicle suffers hand injuries, while five passengers, aged between 46 and 70, sustain minor injuries.

27 Dec 2025 - 1:31PM

Politics

Back reforms and align with nation, Legco chief tells new Hong Kong lawmakers

Andrew Leung ‘confident new lawmakers can draw on their professional expertise … to fully support government in driving reform’.

27 Dec 2025 - 4:15PM

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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.

22 Dec 2025 - 8:47PM

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.

22 Dec 2025 - 11:22AMvideocam

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.

18 Dec 2025 - 12:34AM

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.

22 Dec 2025 - 11:37PM

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse

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Why are Hong Kong bars struggling to stay afloat?

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Body restoration experts help families of Hong Kong fire victims bid farewell

Taiwanese mortuary reconstruction specialist Kuo Chang-chen demonstrates the steps of body restoration

Hongkongers urged to use eMPF to ward off scams

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

Hong Kong chatbot still a work in progress

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