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The Tai Po fire, which broke out on November 26 last year, killed 168 people and displaced about 5,000 residents. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Government ‘confident’ that 75% of Wang Chi House owners will take buy-back offer

Official cites earlier survey showing 77 per cent keen on deal, with few expected to change their minds about signing letter of acceptance by June 30.

4 fixed penalty notices issued in first 2 days of expanded smoking ban

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45% of fire safety shutdowns run past new 2-month cap after Tai Po blaze

Society

What to leave? Returning Wang Fuk Court residents stuck with tough decisions

Residents returning to Wang Fuk Court after last November’s fire make tough choices on what to pack and what to leave behind.

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Residents return to the estate to collect their belongings. Photo: Karma Lo
Residents return to the estate to collect their belongings. Photo: Karma Lo

Transport

Uber to buy cab-ordering platform FlyTaxi ahead of ride-hailing regulation

Uber says acquisition of FlyTaxi part of its commitment to help grow taxi trade and provide ‘greater economic opportunities’ for drivers.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police investigate ‘suspicious’ fire after man dies in fall

Elderly woman was also rushed to hospital after heavy smoke inhalation, police say.

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Transport

More Hongkongers can drive to Macau under expanded travel scheme

Transport Department says all permanent residents, locally registered firms will be allowed to apply for 400 multiple-entry quota spots.

Applications for the quota spots will be open from May 7 to 20. Photo: Eugene Lee
Applications for the quota spots will be open from May 7 to 20. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong taxi driver arrested for dangerous driving, hitting speeds of 160km/h

Undercover officers intercept driver, 31, after he completed 42km trip from Sai Kung Country Park to border checkpoint in about 30 mins.

Politics

Beijing’s Xia Baolong, top energy official meet with CLP’s Michael Kadoorie

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, National Energy Administration hold separate meetings with energy tycoon.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong seizes HK$16 million of counterfeit goods in joint cross-border operation

Operation between Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau uncovers 23 cases, involving 46,000 counterfeit items including watches, phones and luxury goods.

A joint operation by Hong Kong, mainland China and Macau authorities seized 46,000 counterfeit goods worth HK$16 million. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Man arrested in Hong Kong after police seize HK$800,000 of suspected heroin

Suspect, 44, held in Tuen Mun operation for allegedly trafficking in dangerous drugs, police say.

Police seized 1.3kg of drugs during the operation. Photo: Getty Images
Police seized 1.3kg of drugs during the operation. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Online sales of e-cigarettes persist in Hong Kong despite ban

Platforms still shipping products to city despite ban, prompting authorities to boost inspections and digital surveillance.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s East Dam draws thousands for ‘golden week’ as entry fee floated

Tourists opt for ecotourism over traditional shopping after Unesco geopark receives widespread publicity on mainland Chinese social media.

Hong Kong Economy

Hongkongers flock to Shenzhen for ‘better’ Labour Day dining and attractions

Residents pack border crossings on first day of ‘golden week’, lured by attentive dining service, lower costs and family-friendly attractions.

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Hong Kong residents pack through border crossings at West Kowloon Stationon on Labour Day as they head over the border to Shenzhen. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Economy

Visitors warned over removing crabs, shells from Hong Kong’s Sharp Island

Authorities, NGO step up education efforts on island in anticipation of increased footfall over Labour Day ‘golden week’ break.

Visitors collect crabs and shells at Sharp Island in Sai Kung. Photo: Eric Jiang
Visitors collect crabs and shells at Sharp Island in Sai Kung. Photo: Eric Jiang

Society

Labour Day: Hong Kong records 242,000 trips by mainland Chinese visitors so far

Many visitors head to countryside for scenic views, while others opt for ‘city walks’ to explore picturesque locales.

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Banking & Finance

Gold, cruises and Dior: Hong Kong lenders aim to entice mainland China visitors

With 980,000 visitors from the mainland expected during golden week, Hong Kong lenders line up incentives to capture wealthy customers.

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Hong Kong Economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Society

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.

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Law and Crime

Police arrest man who used air gun to rob Hong Kong bank and recover HK$35,000

Suspect in custody after Bank of East Asia branch in Harbour View Centre in Wan Chai robbed by armed man who later fled on bicycle.

Police at the Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai that was robbed on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Terry Lum

Opinion | Hong Kong is getting its population policy assumptions all wrong

Terry Lum
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Why governments beyond Hong Kong are wary of prediction markets

Bernard Chan
Bryan Luk,Leonard Luk

Opinion | A world adrift looks to China for institutional anchors. Enter Hong Kong

Bryan Luk
Leonard Luk
Alexander Tang

Legal Tales | Should the law treat autonomous AI ‘agents’ as legal persons?

Alexander Tang
Ken Chu

Opinion | As Hong Kong recalibrates, the blue economy offers an anchor

Ken Chu
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s civil service accountability system will end buck-passing mentality

Alice Wu
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Sharp Island patrols boosted for China’s “golden week”

for video thumbnail // Snorkelling and kayaking guides will patrol nearshore waters of Sharp Island in Sai Kung to advise visitors to follow coral-friendly routes when entering and exiting the sea as visitor numbers for Hong Kong’s coastal eco-tourism are expected to rise from May, with more people taking part in snorkelling and kayaking. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) has stepped up patrols, signage and joint operations at hotspots such as Sharp Island ahead of the May Day “Golden Week”, and is working with WWF-Hong Kong and activity guides to promote coral-friendly practices. Measures will remain in place during mainland holiday periods from May to October. 27APR26 SCMP / Karma Lo
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Vaping in public is officially illegal in Hong Kong

Elio, a 22-year-old Hongkonger that has used vape for 2 years. 27APR26 SCMP/ Warton Li
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Resident returns to flat razed by Tai Po fire

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HK Security Bureau defends mentor role for Hins Cheung

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