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Defence lawyers have said the officer became emotionally disturbed by divorce proceedings with his ex-wife. Photo: Winson Wong

Law and Crime

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.

China may let Hong Kong-listed firms raise funds in Shenzhen via ‘H + A’ IPOs

Hong Kong environment chief rejects relaxed quarantine rules for imported pets

Transport

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.

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
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.

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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Law and Crime

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.

The Education University of Hong Kong. Photo: EdUHK
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.

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’.

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.

Analysts say the success of the first Hong Kong football team home game played at Kai Tak Stadium highlights an opportunity to develop a sports economy in the city. Photo: Sam Tsang

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.

Hong Kong firefighters rescued a 17-year-old girl from a fire on Wednesday. Photo: Cable TV News
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.

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.

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.

The No 1 typhoon signal is expected to remain in effect throughout Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang

Education

English lessons in Hong Kong primary schools to cover national security

Education Bureau has released revised curriculum guide for teaching English.

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A flag raising ceremony at a primary school on National Security Education Day. Photo: Eugene Lee
A flag raising ceremony at a primary school on National Security Education Day. Photo: Eugene Lee

China EVs

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.

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.

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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
Anthony Cheung

Opinion | Why Hong Kong is not ‘over’ but must adapt to a changing world order

Anthony Cheung
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Hibor plunge a bigger deal for stock market than Hong Kong’s property sector

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | Government is making all the wrong noises about Fanling water scare

Alice Wu
John Park

Opinion | With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy

John Park
Ken Chu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport

Ken Chu
Thomas Tang

Opinion | Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

Thomas Tang
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Hong Kong police arrest 2, take away 10 during Tiananmen vigil patrol

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Politics
Foreign justices have been appointed to the Court of Final Appeal since 1997. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong national security law (NSL)

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.

Hong Kong students still unable to get US visa bookings: consultancy firms

Exclusive | Hong Kong firms must consider national interests in commercial deals: John Lee

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Exclusive | Hong Kong’s John Lee is not giving any hints on second term

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City leader John Lee has said boosting the economy and improving people’s livelihoods will be among his priorities for the two years remaining in his current term. Photo: Dickson Lee

Exclusive | ‘Don’t kill your successful DNA’: Hong Kong’s John Lee on tariffs, trade war

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City leader John Lee has said his government has already made “contingency plans for the worst”, but stopped short of revealing what they are. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong’s top judge urges new senior counsel to defend rule of law

Chief Justice Andrew Cheung (second right) poses with the three newly appointed senior counsel: Timothy Parker (left), Catrina Lam (second left) and Priscilia Lam. Photo: Handout

‘Embarrassing’: how Hong Kong response to bitumen in water supply shows ‘flaws’

The government will set up an expert team to trace the source of the bitumen and replace affected water pipes. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong Economy
The result gives Hong Kong four points from two games in the group, with a win and a draw. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

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.

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3 gambling giants to close 11 satellite casinos in Macau amid industry shake-up

Hong Kong tourism sector urged to provide packages, discounts for National Games

Tariff war ‘not the end of the world’ for Hong Kong companies: trade council chief

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Hong Kong backs start-ups at VivaTech show in push for European market

Health & Environment
Tuesday’s sweltering heat is expected to continue the following day. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

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.

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Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon warning signal as early as Tuesday night

Why is Hong Kong releasing 83,500 young fish into its waters?

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Explainer | Hong Kong water safety saga: what happened and how to protect yourself

Residents at two public rental and subsidised estates in Fanling first reported the presence of black particles in their drinking water on Friday last week. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong private estate pool told to close over suspect lifeguard credentials

The pool is located at the San Francisco Towers private housing estate in Happy Valley. Photo: Google

Hong Kong leader orders ageing water pipes lined with bitumen to be replaced

Staff from the Housing Department and Water Supplies Department visit Queens Hill Estate and Shan Lai Court. Photo: handout

Can Hong Kong convince private hospitals to be clear and upfront with fees?

Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Law and Crime
‘Reversed Front: Bonfire’ was developed by a Taiwanese company, ESC. Photo: reversedfront.tw
Hong Kong national security law (NSL)

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.

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Hong Kong court convicts couple of child cruelty, murdering newborn son

Hong Kong’s John Lee defends national security clauses for restaurant licences

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Hong Kong advocates on why church sex abuse cases take time to surface

Slain Hong Kong model Abby Choi ‘took advantage’ of rich husband, court hears

Society
Fencing is among the sports contests set to be hosted by Hong Kong for the National Games. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong sports

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.

What are Hong Kong’s best deals, discounts for this year’s July 1 celebrations?

Hong Kong to mark July 1 anniversary with 71,000 free MTR tickets: John Lee

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As 2 Hong Kong art chiefs step down, what’s next for city’s culture scene?

Christopher K. Ho, who joined Asia Art Archive as executive director in 2021. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong Observatory issues No 1 typhoon signal at 12.40am on Wednesday

Tuesday’s sweltering heat is expected to continue the following day. Photo: Jelly Tse

Blink and you’re in. Macau launching iris scan immigration for Hongkongers this week

People arrive at the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge control point. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong lawmakers call for TV stations to show more English-language content

News of Donald Trump winning the US presidential election is broadcast on TVs in Sham Shui Po last November. In 2023, the government approved easing the cap for non-English programmes on English channels from 20 per cent to 45 per cent. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education
The US consulate in Hong Kong in Central. Education consultancy firms have said they have been unable to make US visa bookings for students since last Thursday. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Education in Hong Kong

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.

Hong Kong students eyeing US universities advised to check social media accounts

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Hong Kong’s education hub ambitions take centre stage in US, UK visits

US consulate expands social media checks on Hongkongers seeking student visas

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Alarm over Hong Kong student suicides, but minister rejects calls for counsellors

Transport
The number of taxi licences has remained constant at 18,138 since the government stopped issuing them in 1994. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

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.

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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

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Hong Kong’s biodiesel consumption amounted to 7.5 per cent of the city’s annual production of 100,000 tonnes. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong minibus operators hail arrival of over 800 drivers from mainland China

Minibus driver Yin Wang (left), stands alongside Ka Wo Motors manager Lee Pak-kay. The driver is among those brought in under a labour import scheme. Photo: Dickson Lee

9 injured in collision involving taxi, private car near Hong Kong Disneyland

Rescuers on site at the scene of the crash on Magic Road. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong minibus goes up in flames on highway after suspected engine trouble

Footage circulating online shows the minibus going up in flames. Photo: Facebook/Bosco Chu
China Future Tech
A Huawei flagship store in the Wangfujing shopping district in Beijing. Photo: AP Photo
Huawei Technologies

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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iFlytek says using local chips in AI models extends development time by 3 months

From AI to chips: China courts private tech firms to help drive next 5-year plan

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Exclusive | China working to add C919 certification to agenda for July EU summit

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