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Wai Lik New Energy reveals the electric minibus at Hong Kong Science Park. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong firm eyes untapped market with launch of tailor-made electric minibus

Of the city’s more than 4,000 minibuses, only about 10 are currently electric, according to industry leader.

Ferry passengers stranded over an hour after vessel hits typhoon shelter barrier

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Hong Kong urged to expand role in national medical research, breakthroughs

Business

Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui tops Asia luxury retail rents – but loses global crown

City’s luxury retail shows resilience with rising tourist arrivals and new store openings despite global slowdown, according to Savills.

Shoppers queue and snap photos in Tsim Sha Tsui in early May. Photo: Jelly Tse
Shoppers queue and snap photos in Tsim Sha Tsui in early May. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class

‘Publicly built, privately run’ model will provide more diverse, higher-quality services and allow operators to meet wider range of needs, official says.

Hong Kong Economy

The Weeknd reveals dates for Hong Kong concerts at Kai Tak Stadium

K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms stop at AsiaWorld-Arena on January 9.

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Transport

Hong Kong authorities to finalise ride-hailing cap ahead of Legco break

Platform operators could also face up to HK$1 million fine and 12 months in jail for failing to comply with coming regulatory regime.

Hong Kong authorities should issue about 20,500 licences in the first phase of regulating ride-hailing platforms, lawmakers and experts have said. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong authorities should issue about 20,500 licences in the first phase of regulating ride-hailing platforms, lawmakers and experts have said. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

Hong Kong lawmakers urge rethink of housing development policy for elderly

Lawmakers say government must reassess scheme to develop public rental flats for elderly by balancing costs and providing services, not just homes.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm

Leader John Lee and health chief Lo Chung-mau highlight city’s unique role in boosting global pandemic readiness at Asia Summit on Global Health.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong rugby player denies molesting woman at bar, but admits vandalism

Faizal Solomona pleads guilty to damaging door bolt at Central police station, but denies groping woman at Wyndham Street bar last year.

Faizal Solomona Penesa at a rugby training session. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Exclusive | Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says

Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.

Hong Kong may widen support for elderly residents after recent deaths exposed gaps in identifying those at risk. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong may widen support for elderly residents after recent deaths exposed gaps in identifying those at risk. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

Arts

The Tai Po fire took this artist’s home and life’s work. Now she’s starting anew

Deaf artist Apple Tong, whose home and works were destroyed in the Wang Fuk Court fire, reveals how she is turning disaster into positivity.

Hong Kong Economy

Small grocers’ neighbourhood links can help them beat price war, experts say

Latest price war erupted ahead of Mother’s Day with ParknShop, Wellcome offering 12 per cent off for shoppers who met minimum spending threshold.

A customer at ParknShop’s store in Tai Hang. Photo: Edmond So

Law and Crime

Ex-owner of bankrupt bakery dies after chasing thief and falling off building

Former owner of Hoixe Cake Shop runs after thief at industrial building in Kwun Tong and falls onto air-conditioning pipes on facade.

Kimball Industrial Building in Kwun Tong. Photo: Google Maps
Kimball Industrial Building in Kwun Tong. Photo: Google Maps

Health & Environment

AI app to detect drunk drivers through Cantonese speech analysis in the works

Hong Kong Metropolitan University to develop app that allows users to assess alcohol’s effects in real time to determine whether they are fit to drive.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 2 drivers over alleged truck racing viral video

Dashcam footage shows two trucks cutting lanes amid incessant honking in tunnel believed to be Central Kowloon Bypass.

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Hong Kong Economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Society

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.

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Law and Crime

Police arrest man who used air gun to rob Hong Kong bank and recover HK$35,000

Suspect in custody after Bank of East Asia branch in Harbour View Centre in Wan Chai robbed by armed man who later fled on bicycle.

Police at the Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai that was robbed on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Hong Kong’s property recovery could be more robust than many think

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated

Alice Wu
Jane Lee

Opinion | Hong Kong needs the people’s wisdom for its 5-year plan to succeed

Jane Lee
Mohamad Zreik

Opinion | How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability

Mohamad Zreik
Ruiwang Yu

Opinion | Hong Kong should study how Singapore awards infrastructure contracts

Ruiwang Yu
Alice Wu

Opinion | Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it

Alice Wu
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Viral video shows alleged truck racing in Hong Kong

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UK court convicts 2 men from HK trade office of spying

Chinese embassy in Britain slams conviction of 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office
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CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: INJECTING LIFE INTO THE HK ‘REVOLUTION’

Coronavirus crisis injects new life into Hong Kong ‘revolution’ with toxic results
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Inside the making of a bamboo theatre in Hong Kong

Workers make final preparations at the temporary bamboo theatre on Po Toi Island ahead of the Tin Hau Festival. 05MAY26. SCMP / Eugene Lee
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