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CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Mainland mother who offered bribe for son’s Hong Kong school place spared jail

Cai Yu, 39, told court she ‘underestimated’ consequences of offering HK$10,000 bribe to assistant principal of CMA Choi Cheung Kok Secondary School.

High-altitude turbulence tricky to spot, experts say, as Cathay looks into case

Hong Kong sets ride-hailing permit cap at 10,000 under regulatory push

Education

57-year-old Hong Kong school to merge after third closure threat in 2 decades

Fresh Fish Traders School will merge with nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1 according to circular issued on Tuesday.

The institution will merge with the nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1. Photo: Jelly Tse
The institution will merge with the nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Police officer gets 2½ years’ jail for taking HK$1.1 million in cash, gifts

In his mitigation letter, Ho Siu-tung admits to becoming ‘private servant’ of businessman to keep up affluent lifestyle beyond his means.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman duped out of HK$1 million by fake AI investment app

Police receive more than 70 investment scam reports over past week, with total losses exceeding HK$50 million.

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Society

CLP Power to raise electricity price for third straight month in June

Hong Kong’s main power supplier increased its fuel cost charge to 42.6 HK cents per unit of electricity, up 5.4 per cent from May.

A view of the Sham Shui Po cityscape at night. Photo: Eugene Lee
A view of the Sham Shui Po cityscape at night. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Hongkongers stuck for hours, as 673,000 return via land checkpoints after holiday

Residents returning from mainland China after Buddha’s Birthday long weekend get caught in long, winding queues and jam-packed checkpoints.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong issues year’s first ‘very hot weather’ warning

Weather forecaster says temperatures are expected to hover around 33 degrees until Friday before easing slightly over the weekend.

Society

3 elderly Hong Kong hikers found after 12-hour search

Fire department called off operation at 11.05am after trio, all in their 70s, were located.

Pak Lap Village is located in the hills of Sai Kung East Country Park. Photo: Getty Images

Education

Hong Kong school suspends principal for swearing at security guards in Singapore

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says decision taken because principal’s behaviour fell short of public expectations.

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Lee Cheuk-hing’s argument with security personnel during a school trip to Singapore was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. Photo: Handout
Lee Cheuk-hing’s argument with security personnel during a school trip to Singapore was captured on video and widely circulated on social media. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

China Mobile plans fresh Central Asia link to Hong Kong submarine cable network

Telecoms giant’s announcement comes ahead of Hong Kong leader John Lee’s first official visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in early June.

Hong Kong Economy

Can Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 take off as 11 Skies, rivals pose challenges?

Experts say mixed-use complex must go beyond relying on passenger traffic and appeal to local market by matching offerings of city-centre malls.

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Banking & Finance

HSBC Hong Kong targets 7.5 million customers, same as city’s population

HSBC Hong Kong sees an increase in international clients coming to city to invest as it becomes a global wealth management hub.

The HSBC Building in Central. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong Economy

Private equity firm Templewater primed as Hong Kong deepens Central Asia ties

Chairman Cliff Zhang says company positioning itself as ‘superconnector’ to channel Middle East funds into emerging market amid volatility elsewhere.

A view of the presidential palace in Astana, Kazakhstan. Photo: Getty Images
A view of the presidential palace in Astana, Kazakhstan. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s first astronaut has done city proud but now what else is needed?

Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.

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Society

Wang Fuk Court family’s marathon efforts to retrieve belongings one last time

Residents Joe and Annie race against time to pack anything valuable they can find during second and final visit.

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Hong Kong Economy

Why did Hongkongers queue round the clock for a new watch?

‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, set to go on sale on Saturday.

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People queue up outside the Swatch store in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
People queue up outside the Swatch store in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So

Transport

Cathay Pacific moves forward Hong Kong boarding gate closure times by 5 minutes

From June 1, airline will also start boarding passengers five minutes earlier to help ensure on-time departures.

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Transport

Hong Kong halves tunnel tolls for commercial vehicles amid surging fuel prices

Two-month cut to apply at all government tunnels and Tsing Sha Control Area from Sunday, but taxi passengers will still have to pay full toll.

Education

Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight

Figures shift from net decrease to net increase after Top Talent Pass Scheme launched and annual quota for another key admission scheme removed.

The net gain in students for the current school year stood at 7,229 compared with the previous one. Photo Dickson Lee
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong housing: small shoebox flat wins not enough to fix big issues

Alice Wu
Dennis Lee

Opinion | Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong’s chance to show the best of urbanism

Dennis Lee
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Ying Xu,Weishi Zhang

Opinion | Hong Kong can empower commuters by embracing e-bikes

Ying Xu
Weishi Zhang
Alberto Vettoretti

Opinion | Hong Kong is the best anchor for Chinese firms seeking global waters

Alberto Vettoretti
Francis Neoton Cheung

Opinion | Hong Kong can turn Hung Shui Kiu into a northwest stronghold

Francis Neoton Cheung
Victor Dawes

Legal Tales | The weight of silk: what the honour means for the Inner Bar as an institution

Victor Dawes
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MULTIMEDIA
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Hong Kong principal caught swearing at guards on school trip in Singapore

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says sorry, stresses matter to be handled with utmost seriousness
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‘Farewell, Wang Fuk Court’

Wang Kin House residents complete their final visit to their former home after deadly Tai Po fire
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Cheung Chau’s Piu Sik Parade highlights rising oil prices

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What to know about Hong Kong airport’s new Terminal 2

Several budget and regional airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10
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