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Under the new proposal, improper use of SIM cards registered under another person’s information without authorisation may result in a maximum penalty of a HK$25,000 (US$3,184) fine or imprisonment for up to one year. Photo: Edmond So

Law and Crime

Hongkongers may soon be limited to 3 prepaid SIM cards per service provider

Authorities say they believe proposed measures can protect telecommunications service users and effectively combat fraudulent activities involving prepaid SIM cards.

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Hong Kong Hospital Authority rejects claim that locals can’t secure residencies

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Hong Kong court orders arrest of singer Tommy Yuen for ignoring theft charge

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Transport

12 injured in bus-truck collision in Hong Kong residential district

Truck crashes head-on with double-decker bus on Lin Tak Road at 9.27am; drivers of both vehicles among injured.

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A collision between a bus and a truck in a Hong Kong residential district has left 12 people injured. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Economy

Why investor confidence is key to acing Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis ‘test’

Megaproject near border with mainland is a measure of city’s governance capability in Beijing’s eyes, analyst says.

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Transport

Major rail links in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis to be completed 2 years early

Deal between MTR Corp and government involves HK$39.05 billion in financing from land premiums and gives momentum to project.

9 Jul 2025 - 1:18AM

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Education

University of Hong Kong calls Pok Fu Lam site best option for its innovation hub

Building on residential plot in area offers more advantages than locations on Mount Davis and Northern Metropolis land, university says.

9 Jul 2025 - 1:30AMvideocam

The University of Hong Kong hopes to submit a revised proposal to the Town Planning Board in March next year. Photo: Dickson Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest boy, 13, on suspicion of drug trafficking

Officers raided teen’s Mong Kok home and seized HK$530,000 worth of drugs hidden in flat’s false ceiling.

8 Jul 2025 - 9:57PM

Education

One-third of Hong Kong IB candidates attain near-perfect or full marks

Hong Kong’s top or near-perfect scorers represent nearly 10 per cent of top achievers globally.

8 Jul 2025 - 11:45PM

Society

Hong Kong’s annual anime fair to double venue size to cut waiting times for fans

Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong CEO says fair has ‘gradually developed into a mega-event, receiving attention from Hong Kong people and the industry’.

8 Jul 2025 - 8:34PM

The event will be held at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre from July 25 to 29. Photo: Nora Tam

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong’s insurance market may balloon 55% as Greater Bay Area ages

Gross insurance premium in the city may jump to US$127 billion by 2032, Manulife Financial’s Asia president says.

8 Jul 2025 - 8:10PM

Residents attend a Chinese New Year fair at a home for the elderly in the Nansha district of Guangzhou city on February 3, 2024. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Hong Kong Economy

Efforts needed to combat view ‘Hong Kong equals mainland China’: business leaders

Panellists at South China Morning Post’s China Conference 2025 also say city maintains lead over rival Singapore in key financial metrics.

8 Jul 2025 - 9:07PM

Health & Environment

Explainer | Hong Kong’s hottest Xiaoshu: what does it mean and how can you cope?

With the 11th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar heralding higher temperatures, the Post offers advice on how best to manage.

8 Jul 2025 - 10:45PM

Law and Crime

Mainland driver charged in Hong Kong for offering ride-hailing service illegally

Ye Hai, 41, faces three charges after he entered Hong Kong on two-way permit and alleged used online mapping service Amap to offer paid rides.

8 Jul 2025 - 5:34PM

A 55-year-old local man was also arrested alongside the defendant in a police sting operation and has been released on bail without charge. Photo: Sun Yeung

Transport

80% of Hong Kong Uber drivers worried about quota and fees under new rules

According to survey of 4,800 drivers by ride-hailing operator, 70 per cent cite flexibility as main reason for joining platform.

8 Jul 2025 - 10:14PM

Uber has conducted a survey of 4,800 drivers on their concerns about a coming proposal to regulate ride-hailing platforms in Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse

Health & Environment

Experts urge Hong Kong to be a ‘value partner’, not just a ‘superconnector’

City’s trade resilience amid global shifts and position as a tourism hub highlighted at South China Morning Post 2025 China Conference.

8 Jul 2025 - 5:21PM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong scam losses down 25% in first 5 months of year, but cases up

But police chief reveals overall dip in crime, with 35,888 cases recorded during period, marking 2.8 per cent year-on-year decrease.

8 Jul 2025 - 5:12PM

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Hong Kong Economy

Why are Hong Kong fast-food firms Cafe de Coral, Fairwood suffering in downturn?

Economists say famous fast-food chains struggle with elderly customers’ frugal spending habits and face competition from delivery platforms.

6 Jul 2025 - 9:57PM

A branch of Cafe de Coral at Uptown Plaza in Tai Po. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

‘Sheer delusion’ for Hong Kong landlords to refuse to cut rents: CY Leung

‘If someone tries to go against the tide … he will become the victim at the end of the day,’ ex-leader says.

5 Jul 2025 - 10:28PM

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s feral pigeon population drops 11% in hotspots amid feeding ban

Authorities also say they plan to use AI patrol robots to enhance enforcement.

5 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM

Politics

Is proposal to recognise same-sex partnerships in Hong Kong dead on arrival?

Government may punt vote to next Legco term and argue its obligation under top court ruling has been fulfilled even if bill is rejected by lawmakers, experts say.

4 Jul 2025 - 10:54PMvideocam

The Court of Final Appeal found the government was violating the Bills of Rights when it ruled in favour of a judicial challenge by activist Jimmy Sham in 2023. Photo: Sam Tsang

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Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong

Cristiano Ronaldo museum opens in Hong Kong

DSE vs IB: how different are the two public exams?

DSE vs IB: Hong Kong secondary students discuss differences between college exam systems

Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong visits Hong Kong

Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong visits Hong Kong

Shandong in Hong Kong for 5-day visit

Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong arrives in Hong Kong for 5-day visit

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