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The two suspects are scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Monday. Photo: SCMP

Law and Crime

Hong Kong teens held over swindling elderly woman out of HK$50,000 in phone scam

Man, 18, and girl, 16, allegedly impersonated 85-year-old victim’s daughter and claimed she urgently needed bail money.

Hong Kong police start issuing digital parking fines, but some drivers puzzled

Hong Kong, Singaporean police team up to smash cross-border scam syndicate

Society

Hong Kong puts construction of 8,300 homes on hold in Fanling

Lawmaker Edward Lau says decision to suspend work at Fanling Area 17 site stemmed from unexpected challenges with digging foundation.

The northern New Territories. The development plan’s zoning outline draft for Fanling Area 17 was approved in December 2022. Photo: May Tse
The northern New Territories. The development plan’s zoning outline draft for Fanling Area 17 was approved in December 2022. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong Economy

New stablecoin law to enhance Hong Kong’s financial appeal to global issuers: Chan

Financial Secretary Paul Chan is confident that the ‘open model’ can help city become a cryptocurrency hub as licensing nears.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong trade body plans 2026 conference to entice Gulf states

Hong Kong Trade Development Council chair also says Donald Trump’s unpredictable policies could see body further revise export projections.

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Society

Hong Kong’s John Lee marks Father’s Day by sharing picture of grandson

City leader says he cherishes time with grandson, with caption ‘paying tribute to fathers all over the world’.

Chief Executive John Lee also spoke about reading fables to his grandson before bed, as well as teaching the boy to recognise words and draw. Photo: Handout
Chief Executive John Lee also spoke about reading fables to his grandson before bed, as well as teaching the boy to recognise words and draw. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Grand relaunch of Hong Kong nightclub marred by police raid, arrest

Site of 80s and 90s nightlife venue Club Bboss raided hours after relaunch ceremony.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong wants an ecotourism boom, but can its parks handle more visitors?

Mass tourism contradicts ‘conservation over everything’, the principle behind managing country parks, researcher says.

Society

Wutip: Hong Kong cancels all typhoon signals on Sunday afternoon

‘In the past few hours, Wutip continued to depart from Hong Kong; local winds also moderated progressively,’ Observatory says.

The local forecaster cancelled the No 3 signal at 3.40pm on Sunday. Photo: Elson Li

Business

Hong Kong’s rent surge hits mainland students and professionals

University neighbourhoods like Hung Hom and Tseung Kwan O have seen steep increases in rents.

Ads see on the window of a property agency in Mong Kok. Photo: Elson Li
Ads see on the window of a property agency in Mong Kok. Photo: Elson Li

Society

The Hong Kong dads breaking tradition to build ‘unforgettable’ bonds with kids

DADs Network is working to change traditional expectations that discourage fathers from bonding more deeply with their children.

Hong Kong Economy

Group tour prices from Hong Kong drop 10% as tourists opt for alternatives to Japan

Increased earthquake concerns create shift in preference towards South Korea, Vietnam and cities in western mainland China for summer travel.

Law and Crime

Should Hong Kong hit luxury homeowners with heavier fines for illegal works?

Lawmaker warns HK$110,000 penalty for two property owners at luxury estate ‘not a good message’ for public.

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Redhill Peninsula in Tia Tam. The convictions of two homeowners are the first among 30 prosecutions made against landlords at the estate over illegal structures. Photo: Elson Li

Society

2025 National Games: real-name ticket system may be used, Hong Kong office says

Yeung Tak-keung of National Games Coordination Office also says tickets to range in price from a few dozen Hong Kong dollars up to about HK$500.

Hong Kong’s Kan Yik-man scores in the National Games Men Handball Test Event in February. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Kan Yik-man scores in the National Games Men Handball Test Event in February. Photo: Elson Li

Companies

Hong Kong’s 1980s nightlife culture dazzles again at old Club BBoss site

Big Boss Generation revives the old club’s huge dance floor, enticing locals and visitors with a glimpse of the go-go ‘80s nightclub scene.

Society

Activist investor David Webb awarded MBE for contributions to Hong Kong

Webb says he is touched by tributes over the last few months as he prepares for ‘final battle’ with late-stage cancer.

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Health & Environment

1 in 4 Hongkongers unaware of coming public healthcare fee changes: survey

Lawmakers call on authorities to ramp up efforts to promote reform, set to come into force in January 2026.

People queue up at the pharmacy of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Authorities announced a series of measures to reform the subsidisation structure of public healthcare services in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
People queue up at the pharmacy of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Authorities announced a series of measures to reform the subsidisation structure of public healthcare services in March. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong helps seize HK$157 million in cross-border online scam operation

Seven Asian police agencies also made 1,800 arrests and froze over 32,000 bank accounts with the aid of direct communication platform.

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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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Health & Environment

Hong Kong nurse honoured with top medal for 15 years of life-saving work

Walter Leung’s volunteer work with the Red Cross in disaster situations has earned him the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international distinction for nurses.

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Hong Kong nurse Walter Leung attends to a patient in Gaza. Photo: Walter Leung
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OPINION
Mike Rowse

Opinion | How a ‘Harvard International’ could boost Hong Kong as an education hub

Mike Rowse
Ken Ip

Opinion | No way should Hong Kong bail out taxi licence holders

Ken Ip
Rachel Chan

Opinion | Silver economy far from enough for rapidly ageing Hong Kong

Rachel Chan
Paul Yip,Li Yang,Raymond Lap-Ming Tang

Opinion | Hong Kong must end its ‘tale of two cities’ to thrive

Paul Yip
Li Yang
Raymond Lap-Ming Tang
Joe Ngai

Opinion | How Hong Kong can shake off stagnant growth

Joe Ngai
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Trump’s attacks on pillars of US society: reform or score settling?

Bernard Chan
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