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People at Coco Park shopping centre in Shenzhen. Photo: Edmond So

Society

Thousands of Hongkongers brave heavy rain for Shenzhen trip on day 2 of Easter

More than 150,000 residents crossed the border on Saturday morning drawn by wider range of shopping, dining and entertainment options.

Probe launched after Hospital Authority data breach involving 56,000 patients

Amber rainstorm warning in Hong Kong, with thunderstorms expected over weekend

Society

KMB told to probe machines that gave free bus rides as new HK$2 scheme launched

Faulty machines offered full rebates to customers who tapped their Octopus cards, rather than charging them HK$2 or 20 per cent of trips above HK$10.

Passengers at a bus stop at Nathan Road in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Jelly Tse
Passengers at a bus stop at Nathan Road in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Jelly Tse

Health & Environment

Hong Kong airport opens sensory space for passengers with invisible disabilities

Room near Gate 10 in Terminal One designed for passengers with autism, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, claustrophobia and dementia.

Law and Crime

Domestic helper arrested after 6-month-old girl dies in Hong Kong

Baby was rushed to hospital after being found unconscious on a bed by her family.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$3.4 million worth of suspected drugs, arrests 2 men

Suspected ketamine, cocaine and ‘Ice’ seized in two separate operations, department says.

A suspect is escorted by Hong Kong customs officers at the department’s headquarters in North Point. Photo: Edmond So
A suspect is escorted by Hong Kong customs officers at the department’s headquarters in North Point. Photo: Edmond So

Society

Hong Kong documentary pulled from cinemas 3 years ago to be screened in Italy

To My Nineteen-year-old Self will be shown at Far East Film Festival after withdrawal in 2023 over lack of consent from interviewees.

Health & Environment

Rats versus pets: Hong Kong dog owners want rodent poison in boxes, not bags

Pet owners call for environmental authorities to improve rat extermination methods after one dog accidentally consumes poison three times.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong committed to helping mainland China’s health standards ‘go global’

Health minister Lo Chung-mau also hails city’s first time hosting of China Chest Pain Centres Congress as occasion of ‘great significance’.

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The event marks a first for Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

Hong Kong set for thunderstorms and showers on Saturday, Observatory says

Forecaster also expects weather to remain ‘unsettled’ for rest of Easter holiday.

Tourists gather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront despite the gloomy skies. Photo: Jelly Tse
Tourists gather at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront despite the gloomy skies. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong customs seizes HK$280,000 worth of dried shark fins from Panama

Officers say goods declared as dried fish maw and weighed about 162kg.

Transport

Revamped transport fare scheme triggers concerns about cost for working elderly

Hong Kong’s revised scheme now requires elderly and people with disabilities to pay 20 per cent of fares for trips costing over HK$10.

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Society

Operation Santa Claus: Maxim’s ramps up fundraising for Tai Po fire victims

Restaurant conglomerate also encourages employees and their families to volunteer at elderly care homes to foster a stronger sense of community.

Chefs with participants of Maxim’s Gentlemeal soft meal programme for elderly people with difficulties swallowing. Photo: Handout

Education

University town to be fast-tracked, Eric Chan says after mainland China visit

Hong Kong’s No 2 official also says authorities will devise plan to attract top institutions from across border and overseas to take part.

Chief Secretary Eric Chan (second from left) and his working group visit a university campus in mainland China in 2024. Photo: Handout
Chief Secretary Eric Chan (second from left) and his working group visit a university campus in mainland China in 2024. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police on the hunt for 2 men who attacked taxi driver after quarrel

Driver asked pair blocking his vehicle to move aside, triggering argument that led to the alleged attack, according to police.

Society

On This Day | World’s highest hotel opens in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon in 2011 – SCMP archive

Once the world’s highest hotel, the Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong marks 15 years atop the ICC.

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

Transport

Cathay extends Hong Kong to Middle East flight suspension until end of April

Suspension has already been extended multiple times since joint US-Israeli attack on Iran.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong prison department’s IT system hacked, 6,800 staffers’ data compromised

Authorities reveal breach occurred on Tuesday, allowing hacker access to names, email addresses, employment history and other personal information.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong cannot extradite Tates without UK or Romania requests, lawmakers say

Videos show Andrew and Tristan Tate surrounded by crowds in Lan Kwai Fong, where onlookers are seen taking photographs and selfies with the influencers.

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Andrew Tate (right) with his brother Tristan outside a restaurant in Hong Kong. Photo: X/Andrew Tate
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OPINION
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Debate over Jimmy Lai’s sentencing should steer clear of geopolitics

Bernard Chan
Richard Harris

Opinion | From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading

Richard Harris
Ken Chu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s next 5 years must take city from alignment to action

Ken Chu
Kun Tian

Opinion | Dubai’s loss could be Hong Kong’s gain, but only if city is ready

Kun Tian
Chen Xiaofeng

Opinion | Let’s be clear: national security law update is not a power grab

Chen Xiaofeng
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong can draw on Art March’s success by keeping it authentic

Alice Wu
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MULTIMEDIA
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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

Seeking answers to a tragedy Hong Kong could have avoided
Video

Why are Hong Kong restaurants shaking up venues and menus?

Shifting dining habits and cross-border competition are forcing legacy brands like Maxim’s to reinvent themselves to stay relevant
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HKTVmall parent firm defends life science project

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