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Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union
Officer understated repayments and hid other debts to secure HK$280,000 in loans from force’s credit union.
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China may let Hong Kong-listed firms raise funds in Shenzhen via ‘H + A’ IPOs
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Hong Kong environment chief rejects relaxed quarantine rules for imported pets
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Hong Kong shouldn’t let lack of space hold up Guangdong driver scheme: minister
Mable Chan says plan to allow Guangdong residents to drive to city will have strict controls, as lawmakers raise concerns over parking capacity.
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The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme has been the subject of discussion for years and was originally expected to start at the end of 2024 or early this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Politics
Beijing slams Washington for supporting jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong
US Department of State earlier condemned levelling of fresh charge against activist for allegedly conspiring to collude with foreign forces.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong’s top court dismisses domestic helper’s forced labour challenge
Court of Final Appeal rules that absence of dedicated legislation did not impede the ‘practical and effective’ protection of her rights.
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Hong Kong student spared jail for faking exam results via beauty app Meitu
Acting principal magistrate highlights gravity of offence, but notes defendant is still relatively young and has reflected on her mistake.
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The Education University of Hong Kong. Photo: EdUHK
Health & Environment
How Hong Kong’s pilot disease scheme can help save HK$2.7 billion in expenses
Health Bureau says if 200,000 people join scheme, 9,000 cardiovascular diseases and 11,000 deaths could be prevented, leading to medical cost savings.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong court jails couple for life over abuse, murder of newborn son
Judge calls treatment of seven-week-old Iyman Hossain by parents Imran Hossain and Farzana Akter ‘completely disgraceful’.
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Hong Kong Economy
Game on for Hong Kong economy as Kai Tak Stadium proves to be a roaring success
First international football match at stadium provides ‘shot of confidence’ for potential growth, but must be capitalised on, analysts urge.
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Society
Hong Kong girl, 17, rescued from fire ‘likely caused by power bank’
Fire Services Department say Wednesday morning’s blaze has been deemed not suspicious.
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Hong Kong firefighters rescued a 17-year-old girl from a fire on Wednesday. Photo: Cable TV News
Law and Crime
Mobile game advocating Hong Kong independence disappears from Apple’s App Store
Reversed Front: Bonfire was no longer available on Google Play Store on Tuesday, the same day police warned against downloading game.
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Banking & Finance
Haitian eyes US$1.22 billion Hong Kong IPO, one of the year’s largest
The final IPO size could reach US$1.48 billion if size adjustment and overallotment options are exercised at the top end of price range.
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Health & Environment
T1 signal to remain in force as Tropical Depression Wutip brings rain to Hong Kong
Forecaster says temperatures are expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius on Wednesday, day after city recorded hottest day of 2025 so far.
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Education
English lessons in Hong Kong primary schools to cover national security
Education Bureau has released revised curriculum guide for teaching English.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:30AM
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A flag raising ceremony at a primary school on National Security Education Day. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Chinese EV battery maker Eve Energy jumps on Hong Kong IPO bandwagon
The firm joins more than a dozen smart-mobility companies from mainland China aiming to raise funds amid the city’s listing surge.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:30AM
Health & Environment
Hong Kong must ‘seize opportunities’ to attract talent amid US student visa woes
Academics say US-China rivalry offers incentives for talent to come to Hong Kong, ahead of visit to world’s largest biotech event in Boston.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM
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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.
6 Jun 2025 - 6:34PM
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.
3 Jun 2025 - 10:18PM
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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.
1 Jun 2025 - 9:00AM
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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.
31 May 2025 - 7:21PM
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Why Hong Kong is not ‘over’ but must adapt to a changing world order
10 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Hibor plunge a bigger deal for stock market than Hong Kong’s property sector
9 Jun 2025 - 5:41PM
Alice Wu
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Government is making all the wrong noises about Fanling water scare
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With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy
8 Jun 2025 - 5:24PM
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Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport
8 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off
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Overseas judges leaving top Hong Kong court ‘only natural’: ex-justice chief
Former secretary for justice Elsie Leung says first batch of overseas judges appointed to Court of Final Appeal in 1997 are aged 80 to 90.
9 Jun 2025 - 7:51PM
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Hong Kong firms must consider national interests in commercial deals: John Lee
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Hong Kong’s John Lee is not giving any hints on second term
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Hong Kong’s top judge urges new senior counsel to defend rule of law
7 Jun 2025 - 5:55PM
‘Embarrassing’: how Hong Kong response to bitumen in water supply shows ‘flaws’
7 Jun 2025 - 9:54PM
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Hong Kong football fans buzzing as Kai Tak Stadium era off to winning start
Stoppage-time penalty earns win over India, as more than 40,000 enjoy ‘incredible’ atmosphere.
11 Jun 2025 - 12:27AM
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3 gambling giants to close 11 satellite casinos in Macau amid industry shake-up
10 Jun 2025 - 9:43PM
Hong Kong tourism sector urged to provide packages, discounts for National Games
9 Jun 2025 - 11:58PM
Tariff war ‘not the end of the world’ for Hong Kong companies: trade council chief
9 Jun 2025 - 10:36PM
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Hong Kong Observatory issues No 1 typhoon signal at 12.40am on Wednesday
Mercury hits 35 degrees Celsius in Tsim Sha Tsui, marking hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures a couple of degrees higher in other areas.
11 Jun 2025 - 1:11AM
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Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon warning signal as early as Tuesday night
9 Jun 2025 - 7:56PM
Why is Hong Kong releasing 83,500 young fish into its waters?
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Hong Kong water safety saga: what happened and how to protect yourself
10 Jun 2025 - 5:05PM
Hong Kong private estate pool told to close over suspect lifeguard credentials
7 Jun 2025 - 4:14PM
Hong Kong leader orders ageing water pipes lined with bitumen to be replaced
7 Jun 2025 - 7:53AM
Can Hong Kong convince private hospitals to be clear and upfront with fees?
6 Jun 2025 - 8:30AM
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Hongkongers warned not to download mobile game ‘promoting secessionist agenda’
Individuals who download Reversed Front: Bonfire may be considered in possession of a seditious publication, police warn.
10 Jun 2025 - 9:51PM
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Hong Kong court convicts couple of child cruelty, murdering newborn son
10 Jun 2025 - 7:52PM
Hong Kong’s John Lee defends national security clauses for restaurant licences
11 Jun 2025 - 12:07AM
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Hong Kong advocates on why church sex abuse cases take time to surface
10 Jun 2025 - 8:30AM
Slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi ‘took advantage’ of rich husband, court hears
9 Jun 2025 - 10:54PM
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National Games ticketing to start in August for Hong Kong, 3 months before event
Yeung Tak-keung, head of local coordination office, says city’s ticket sales will start at same time as Macau and mainland China.
11 Jun 2025 - 1:20AM
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10 Jun 2025 - 8:28PM
Hong Kong to mark July 1 anniversary with 71,000 free MTR tickets: John Lee
10 Jun 2025 - 11:07PM
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As 2 Hong Kong art chiefs step down, what’s next for city’s culture scene?
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Hong Kong Observatory issues No 1 typhoon signal at 12.40am on Wednesday
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Blink and you’re in. Macau launching iris scan immigration for Hongkongers this week
9 Jun 2025 - 11:24PM
Hong Kong lawmakers call for TV stations to show more English-language content
9 Jun 2025 - 8:52PM
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Hong Kong students still unable to get US visa bookings: consultancy firms
Visa appointments remain unavailable as of Monday despite openings in Beijing and other jurisdictions, industry figures say.
9 Jun 2025 - 6:17PM
Hong Kong students eyeing US universities advised to check social media accounts
8 Jun 2025 - 10:01PM
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US consulate expands social media checks on Hongkongers seeking student visas
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Hong Kong needs route for taxis, ride-hailing firms to co-exist: lawmakers
Owners blame ride-hailing services for their taxi licences falling in value but legislators say there is more to it.
10 Jun 2025 - 11:36PM
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Hong Kong leader rejects taxi licence buy-back amid ride-hailing competition
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Hong Kong can support taxi sector by using levies to create fund: Uber executive
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EU biodiesel tariffs offer Hong Kong a chance to boost adoption of green fuel
9 Jun 2025 - 11:47AM
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Hong Kong minibus operators hail arrival of over 800 drivers from mainland China
8 Jun 2025 - 10:56AM
9 injured in collision involving taxi, private car near Hong Kong Disneyland
7 Jun 2025 - 6:36PM
Hong Kong minibus goes up in flames on highway after suspected engine trouble
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Huawei to launch premium Pura 80 smartphone series next week
The Chinese tech giant has remained silent amid speculation about an upgraded chip for the coming model.
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