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Wutip is named after the Cantonese word for “butterfly”. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Severe Tropical Storm Wutip: Hong Kong’s T1 to remain in force for most of Friday

Observatory says it will assess need to upgrade warning for between Friday night and Saturday morning.

Hong Kong’s gig economy workers want industry regulated. Can city deliver?

Beijing national security authorities carry out operation with police in Hong Kong

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Transport

Hongkongers may have to pay higher tolls at Aberdeen Tunnel, Shing Mun Tunnels

Authorities planning to raise toll to HK$8 for both tunnels, up from HK$5, to help recoup annual losses, source says.

The Aberdeen Tunnel. The current flat fee of HK$5 for all vehicles has been unchanged for 34 years. Photo: Handout
The Aberdeen Tunnel. The current flat fee of HK$5 for all vehicles has been unchanged for 34 years. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

WeChat Pay records fourfold rise in mainland tourist taxi payments in Hong Kong

Tencent executive also says more than 20,000 taxi drivers in city now accept both local WeChat Pay HK accounts and the mainland version.

China Business

Xpeng and Chinese EV peers aim to win over Hongkongers amid global push

‘Xpeng and other mainland Chinese companies have abundant new technologies that can be introduced to Hong Kong,’ CEO says at expo in city.

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Law and Crime

Customs works with University of Hong Kong to develop crypto transaction tracer

Seven suspected money laundering cases using virtual assets have been recorded in recent years involving HK$9 billion, department says.

A customs official has warned that illegal transactions and trades involving virtual assets, such as cryptocurrency, are on the rise. Photo: DPA
A customs official has warned that illegal transactions and trades involving virtual assets, such as cryptocurrency, are on the rise. Photo: DPA

Transport

Hong Kong passes bill to launch electronic driving licences in September

Lawmakers raise concerns over HK$12.5 million cost to develop mobile application for initiative.

Politics

Hong Kong tobacco tycoon Charles Ho dies at 75 after lung cancer diagnosis

Former Sing Tao News Corp chair, who became surprise anti-smoking advocate, remembered by city leader as ‘successful entrepreneur’ who provided ‘insights’.

Big Tech

Ant International and Ant Digital to seek stablecoin licences in Hong Kong

The two Ant units’ move aligns with its global ambitions as other companies, including rival JD.com, line up to issue fiat-backed cryptocurrencies.

Ant International is one of the largest tech firms yet to announce its intention to issue a stablecoin in Hong Kong. Photo: Ant International

Transport

Hong Kong flights to 2 Japanese cities cut over sluggish tourism and quake fears

Hong Kong Airlines says affected passengers can rebook for other destinations, while those opting for refunds will be offered travel vouchers.

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Hong Kong Airlines has also said flight schedules between Hong Kong and Nagoya will be adjusted. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong Airlines has also said flight schedules between Hong Kong and Nagoya will be adjusted. Photo: May Tse

Law and Crime

Firefighters put out blaze in busy Hong Kong shopping district

Authorities say fire was extinguished nearly an hour and a half after it was first reported.

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Law and Crime

Teen star of Hong Kong documentary on DSE exams convicted of theft again

Tang Ngai-hong, 19, pleads guilty to stealing bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips from supermarket in Quarry Bay.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong re-exporters urged to remain cautious despite US-China trade talks

Economists suggest deal may benefit city, but warn of lingering volatility amid US President Donald Trump’s history of ‘creating crises’.

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng shakes hands with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a two-day meeting in London. Photo: Xinhua

Society

Twice-unlucky public flat tenants to be prioritised for Hong Kong subsidised homes

Measure part of latest round of home ownership policy, which will see 2,576 flats at Kowloon Bay’s Wang Chi Court go up for grabs.

A lawmaker has said the area is a good location and has a shopping centre nearby. Photo: Google Maps
A lawmaker has said the area is a good location and has a shopping centre nearby. Photo: Google Maps

Politics

Hong Kong exhibition opens to mark fifth anniversary of national security law

Minister Chris Tang says 326 people have been arrested under Hong Kong’s two security laws as of June 1.

Arts

Pianist Aristo Sham ‘overwhelmed’ by Hong Kong response to his contest win

29-year-old hails support from home city, quality of its music teaching and especially that of his piano teacher, looks forward to Asia tour.

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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
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Fire erupts in busy Hong Kong shopping district

Fire erupts in busy Hong Kong shopping district
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How US military power depends on China’s rare earths

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‘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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