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

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, after city recorded its hottest day of 2025 on Tuesday.

English lessons in Hong Kong primary schools to cover national security

Chinese EV battery maker Eve Energy jumps on Hong Kong IPO bandwagon

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.

A student walks past the statue of John Harvard. US President Trump has sought to bar the entry of foreign nationals to Harvard University. Photo: Reuters
A student walks past the statue of John Harvard. US President Trump has sought to bar the entry of foreign nationals to Harvard University. Photo: Reuters

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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Law and Crime

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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Law and Crime

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

High Court jury also rejects parents’ defence that infant’s head trauma and rib fractures were inflicted by his brother out of jealousy.

A High Court jury passed a unanimous guilty verdict. Photo: Warton Li
A High Court jury passed a unanimous guilty verdict. Photo: Warton Li

Society

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.

Society

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

Free MTR tickets, Ocean Park discounts and dining deals among the offers available on anniversary of city’s return to Chinese rule.

Hong Kong Economy

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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The result gives Hong Kong four points from two games in the group, with a win and a draw. Photo: Sam Tsang

Companies

Macau’s closure of satellite casinos to favour licensed resort operators

SJM Holdings, which has nine of the 11 satellite casinos to be shut, was seen as the biggest winner, with its stock jumping 6.3 per cent in Hong Kong.

A street scene in Macau. Photo: Eugene Lee
A street scene in Macau. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

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

City leader says Food and Environmental Hygiene Department made the decision to help fulfil legal obligation to safeguard national security.

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Transport

Hong Kong leader rejects taxi licence buy-back amid ride-hailing competition

John Lee pledges regulatory framework for online platforms, but urges taxi drivers to improve service in the face of criticism.

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Hong Kong Economy

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

Venues to close with expiration of three-year transition period on December 31 under law clamping down on casinos using partnership model.

Authorities have urged the concession holders to treat the affected employees properly. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

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

City leader also says he will bring forward his annual policy address by a month to make way for Legco election on December 7.

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Hong Kong will mark the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule with free MTR tickets, carnivals, flag-raising ceremonies and sports games. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong will mark the 28th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule with free MTR tickets, carnivals, flag-raising ceremonies and sports games. Photo: Sam Tsang

Arts

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

Para Site and Asia Art Archive are both looking for new executive directors during a volatile period for Hong Kong’s art scene.

Society

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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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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MULTIMEDIA
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How Jimmy O. Yang found success in comedy and in Hollywood

‘Telling my own truth’: How Jimmy O. Yang found success in comedy and in Hollywood
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Hong Kong football team’s ‘crazy’ fan club

Why the Hong Kong football team’s diehard fans are called ‘crazy’
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Hong Kong police arrest 2, take away 10 during Tiananmen vigil patrol

Hong Kong police arrest 2, take away 10 at Tiananmen commemoration
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Death stranding: why dolphins, porpoises and whales wash ashore in Hong Kong

Death stranding: why dolphins, porpoises and whales wash ashore in Hong Kong
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