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Liaison office director Zhou Ji (centre) visits a community centre in Tsing Yi. Photo: Handout

Politics

New liaison office chief in first public appearance with Hong Kong community visit

Recently appointed Zhou Ji, who met John Lee on Saturday, praises work of district councils, neighbourhood committees and community care teams.

1880 Hong Kong club folds after 7 months, accused of owing staff unpaid wages

2.3% rise in mainland visitors to Hong Kong on first day of Dragon Boat Festival

Hong Kong Economy

Fans bid fond farewell as curtain falls on Hong Kong’s Grand Ocean Cinema

Tsim Sha Tsui venue closes after 56 years as cinema numbers continue to dwindle across city.

Wong Kai-Yu and his wife Joey Chow pose for a photo with their movie tickets outside Grand Ocean Cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui ahead of it closing after 56 years. Photo: Eugene Lee
Wong Kai-Yu and his wife Joey Chow pose for a photo with their movie tickets outside Grand Ocean Cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui ahead of it closing after 56 years. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong MPF administration fees down by 36% since launch of digital platform

More than 2.7 million members and 70,000 employers to be managed under new system by end of second phase of migration in August.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 7 over attempted burglary of jewellery store

Suspects aged between 19 and 44 apprehended at around 5am while attempting to break into store inside On Luk Street shopping centre.

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Hong Kong Economy

Credible new global mediation body will draw investors to Hong Kong: Paul Chan

Finance chief says ‘fair’ dispute resolution mechanism will boost city’s appeal, especially to developing nations, as global economy shifts eastward.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (sixth from left) and Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (seventh from left) attend the signing ceremony for the mediation centre on Friday. Photo: Nora Tam
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (sixth from left) and Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (seventh from left) attend the signing ceremony for the mediation centre on Friday. Photo: Nora Tam

Transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong Airlines to expand pet-in-cabin and family-friendly services

Carrier’s president also reveals plans to introduce new family-friendly products that will benefit children and the elderly.

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Society

Hong Kong pulls Haribo cola sweets after cannabis traces found in Netherlands

Centre for Food Safety orders removal of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets from shelves as precautionary measure after Taiwan suspends imports.

Business

Hong Kong’s veteran investors face the heat in sinking property market

Falling property values have forced some of Hong Kong’s wealthiest investors to part ways with prized assets.

A view of the Hong Kong skyline from The Peak. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Keeta rider with no ID or work visa risks arrest to eke out living in Hong Kong

Rider who is non-refoulement claimant ‘rents’ account of cousin to make ends meet, angering legally employed workers who have demanded better identity verification.

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Food delivery stickers at a restaurant in Jordan. Labour sector lawmaker Kwok Wai-keung has urged authorities to speed up the creation of regulations requiring delivery platforms to more stringently monitor the identity of their riders. Photo: Sam Tsang
Food delivery stickers at a restaurant in Jordan. Labour sector lawmaker Kwok Wai-keung has urged authorities to speed up the creation of regulations requiring delivery platforms to more stringently monitor the identity of their riders. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Injured Mirror dancer’s dad shocked by acquittal of 3 backstage staff in Hong Kong

Reverend Derek Li asks ‘where the scales of justice were tipping’ and recounts son’s difficult journey towards recovery.

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Society

What does Hong Kong’s obsession with ‘Mr and Mrs Ho’ say about society?

Analysts say fascination with internet couple goes beyond curiosity over age-gap romance, but warn that residents should not be quick to judge.

Politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee meets new liaison office chief, vows to pursue fresh growth

Beijing now confident in national security framework and appointment of director Zhou Ji shows priority has shifted to economic development, analysts say.

Liaison office Director Zhou Ji (left) meets Hong Kong leader John Lee at Government House on Saturday. Photo: ISD

Law and Crime

Passenger arrested in Hong Kong for alleged theft on flight from Indonesia

Police say man, 35, detained after two passengers report that cash and jewellery went missing from their backpacks.

Thieves tend to target unsecured baggage left unattended on seats or placed inside overhead compartments, police say. Photo: Getty Images
Thieves tend to target unsecured baggage left unattended on seats or placed inside overhead compartments, police say. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Black particles in water? Hong Kong says supply at public housing estate is safe

Queens Hill Estate residents voice worries and hit out at authorities over response to discovery of black specks in tap water.

Business

Tepid sales at Uni Residence as competition heats up in new home market

The project in Tai Wai sold just 60 per cent of flats on offer on the first day of sale, as rival developers compete for buyers’ interest.

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Health & Environment

Positive Covid-19 samples hit 1-year high in Hong Kong as 30 die in 4 weeks

Proportion of respiratory samples testing positive increased 7.5 per cent in four weeks, but health expert claims overall impact of virus is milder.

A woman walks past an infection control notice at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Authorities earlier revealed the city recorded 75 severe adult cases of Covid-19 and 26 deaths in the past four weeks, exceeding the previous four-week period. Photo: Edmond So
A woman walks past an infection control notice at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Authorities earlier revealed the city recorded 75 severe adult cases of Covid-19 and 26 deaths in the past four weeks, exceeding the previous four-week period. Photo: Edmond So

Society

Hong Kong public holiday 2026: how to get a 9-day Lunar New Year break

Government gazettes dates for public holidays next year, with residents able to enjoy longer breaks with some clear use of their annual leave.

Transport

Taxis and ride-hailing services can coexist in Hong Kong, transport chief says

Transport secretary says coming regulation of online ride-hailing platforms will be driven by the needs of the public.

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Society

Grand Kornhill Cinema becomes latest movie theatre to close in Hong Kong

Venue located in Kornhill Plaza South in Quarry Bay and operating as part of MCL chain will shut on May 28.

Launched in 1987, Grand Kornhill Cinema underwent a significant renovation in 2017, becoming the city’s first to offer a “MX4D” experience. Photo: Handout
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OPINION
Dennis Lee

Opinion | Forget tourist fads. Let’s better preserve, promote Hong Kong heritage

Dennis Lee
David Dodwell

Outside In | Mark Twain was wrong. Travel is not as fatal to prejudice as hoped

David Dodwell
Futao Huang

Opinion | Hong Kong’s university freedom key to China’s global education power goal playing

Futao Huang
Daryl Ng

Opinion | Hong Kong cements its status as an international mediation centre

Daryl Ng
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Trump’s Harvard blow hits the very freedoms vital to US success

Bernard Chan
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Devin Lin

Opinion | To tap talent, Hong Kong must go beyond welcoming Harvard students

Devin Lin
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MULTIMEDIA
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Confused about life? Tarot readers offer spiritual guidance

Tarot readers offer spiritual guidance to young Hongkongers
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China, 30+ countries create international mediation body in Hong Kong

China and 30+ countries establish international mediation organisation in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong activist Jimmy Sham released from prison

Hong Kong activist Jimmy Sham released from jail after 4-year sentence
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Infographics

Paws aboard! An infographic guide to pet-friendly public transport in Hong Kong

Pets on Hong Kong public transport: a visual guide on how the city is relaxing rules
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