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A view of Central district in Hong Kong on January 26, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse

Business

Hong Kong property back as a top choice for foreign investors, study says

Commercial sector rebounds after missing top 10 a year ago, CBRE says, as Knight Frank research shows recovery in luxury residential deals.

Hong Kong residents seek answers in Tai Po fire inquiry as judge vows fairness

Temperatures to drop to 13 degrees on Sunday as cold front sweeps Hong Kong

Society

Senior civil servants to face scrutiny in Hong Kong blaze inquiry

Senior civil servants and department heads among witnesses to be cross-examined by an independent committee as victims demand accountability.

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The devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze claimed 168 lives last November. Photo: Sam Tsang
The devastating Wang Fuk Court blaze claimed 168 lives last November. Photo: Sam Tsang

Banking & Finance

Morgan Stanley sees another record year for Hong Kong IPOs as pipeline hits 450

Mainland China’s issuers will still dominate city’s IPO market, executive says, but US and Southeast Asian companies are also joining in.

Law and Crime

Police arrest 4 in Hong Kong over ‘crash-for-cash’ scams

Married couple and two doctors detained on suspicion of conspiracy to defraud.

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Politics

Hong Kong urged to focus on economic progress, align with national development

Liaison office chief Zhou Ji also calls on the city to strengthen executive-led governance model.

Liaison office director Zhou Ji (left) with Chief Executive John Lee at the Lunar New Year reception. Photo: Elson Li
Liaison office director Zhou Ji (left) with Chief Executive John Lee at the Lunar New Year reception. Photo: Elson Li

Society

Wang Fuk Court survivors hit out at ‘bureaucratic’ process for URA subsidies

Hop On Management outlines rigid schedule for cheque collection for URA building maintenance subsidies, which must be completed by owner or authorised person.

Transport

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong murder suspect arrested after 37 years on run to be extradited

Mui Yiu-keung was wanted in connection with a brutal murder on a Sai Kung beach in 1989.

Thai police arrested Hong Kong man Mui Yiu-keung (right) in Bangkok on Monday. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

US ‘pressure’ a challenge in CK Hutchison’s arbitration against Panama: experts

Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract.

An aerial view of the port of Balboa, operated by Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, in Panama City. Photo: AFP
An aerial view of the port of Balboa, operated by Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison, in Panama City. Photo: AFP

Business

‘Vibrant’ Hong Kong market seen drawing more listings from abroad

But other markets like South Korea could offer stronger near-term returns for international investors, J.P. Morgan Private Bank says.

Transport

Arrests for illegal use of e-bikes, scooters in Hong Kong up 17% to 760 in 2025

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan says surge in arrests underscores urgent need for formal regulations to ensure public safety.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong recalls Aptamil baby milk formula batch over toxin contamination fears

Centre for Food Safety says a local retailer sold a small quantity of the formula batch suspected to contain cereulide.

Aptamil Profutura DUO Pre D 800g. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Defence argues Tiananmen vigil activists’ actions ‘lawful’ exercise of rights

Defence lawyer says Hong Kong group aimed to promote democracy and greater political freedom, not oppose or topple Communist Party leadership.

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The last vigil marking the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, held in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park in 2019. Photo: Sam Tsang
The last vigil marking the anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown, held in Hong Kong’s Victoria Park in 2019. Photo: Sam Tsang

Education

3 Hong Kong pupils probed for drinking, overnight stay in separate room on tour

Girl and two boys allegedly slipped away from teacher supervision, rented separate room at another location to drink alcohol and stayed there until the following morning.

Society

Proposal allowing dogs in restaurants a ‘step forward’ for Hong Kong: lawmakers

Lawmakers say new licensing regime offers restaurant sector flexibility while balancing needs of dining public.

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Transport

Hong Kong to repeal bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law

Law only applies to new buses registered from Sunday, the day the seat belt rule took effect.

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Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Kwun Tong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Kwun Tong. Photo: Jelly Tse

Health & Environment

‘Don’t blindly follow’ US changes to infant vaccines, Hong Kong parents told

Warning comes after US health authorities scaled back routine child vaccine recommendations, leaving key shots to parental choice.

Society

Elderly Hongkongers facing eviction over subdivided flat revamp fear losing jobs

Residents of Sham Shui Po’s Yee Wa Building previously told they needed to leave sometime between March and December.

Law and Crime

6 arrested over 51 million yen robbery in Hong Kong, with ‘mole’ among victims

Police chief Joe Chow says the six suspects include three Japanese men.

Hong Kong police investigate a robbery outside a money exchange shop in Sheung Wan. Photo: Karma Lo
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OPINION
Victor Dawes

Legal Tales | Baptism of fire: my first criminal trial

Victor Dawes
Grenville Cross

Opinion | Those betting on Hong Kong’s bright future have backed a winner

Grenville Cross
Ken Chu

Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars

Ken Chu
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Hong Kong’s housing market recovery rests on solid foundations

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s seat belt policy U-turn shows little learned from waste levy mess

Alice Wu
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Francis Neoton Cheung

Opinion | Hong Kong must fix Tenants Purchase Scheme’s flaws before any relaunch

Francis Neoton Cheung
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Nestlé baby milk formula tests positive for toxin

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Hongkongers scammed out of millions on Carousell

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North vs South: Chinese dumplings for Lunar New Year

Southern China tang yuan dumpling and northern China jiaozi dumpling
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Hong Kong to suspend seat belts on buses rule after less than a week

Hong Kong’s transport chief has said the government will suspend a mandatory seat belt requirement for bus passengers and revise the legislation, after the law was found to be only applicable to new buses registered from January 25, 2026.
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