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Health & Environment

Hong Kong maintains ban on seafood from 10 Japanese prefectures

City government will stay ‘prudent’ as it continues communicating with Japan on developments in waste water discharge at Fukushima nuclear plant.

Hong Kong school told to submit report on alleged student harassment in Shenzhen

China’s soft power, Cathay flight leaves dozens stranded: 5 weekend reads

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest man for allegedly stealing HK$7,500 from beach campers

Man was hit by BMW car as he tried to flee the scene after snatching cash from two handbags in tent at Golden Beach in Tuen Mun.

A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing money from campers at Golden Beach. Photo: Google Maps
A man has been arrested after allegedly stealing money from campers at Golden Beach. Photo: Google Maps

Society

First tickets for Hongkongers to see Chinese aircraft carrier gone in 45 seconds

Total of 10,000 tickets, with 2,000 designated for Shandong aircraft carrier and 8,000 for two other vessels, are up for grabs.

Health & Environment

How a Hong Kong man’s drug-resistant epilepsy was relieved using robotics

Neurosurgery expert says new approach could encourage more people to get check-ups for epilepsy conditions.

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Banking & Finance

Hong Kong’s IPO dominance leaves Singapore grasping for lost allure

The listings of IFBH and Mirxes underline Hong Kong’s superiority, but Singapore is not giving up, bankers and analysts say.

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A view of the Singapore Exchange building in the central business district of Singapore on April 7, 2020. Photo: AFP
A view of the Singapore Exchange building in the central business district of Singapore on April 7, 2020. Photo: AFP

Politics

Hong Kong justice minister says ‘soft resistance’ political term, not legal

‘Soft resistance is not a legally defined principle. It was never meant to be a term that had a very rigid definition,’ Paul Lam says.

Hong Kong Economy

Last bite for diners before popular City’super food court closes in Hong Kong

Popular food court packed with regulars and occasional diners before officially ceasing operations.

Society

Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘hasn’t given up on Hong Kong’, immigration chief says

Newlywed seven-time world snooker champion has revealed that he plans to move to the Middle East and has reportedly sold his UK home.

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Ronnie Sullivan recently got married to actress Laila Rouass. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong Economy

Golden Harvest closes its 4 remaining cinemas amid industry upheaval in Hong Kong

After more than 50 years, cinema giant ceases all operations in city, although three venues will be taken over by new operators.

Moviegoers at The Sky at Olympian City on its last day in operation as Golden Harvest closed its four remaining cinemas. Photo: Eugene Lee
Moviegoers at The Sky at Olympian City on its last day in operation as Golden Harvest closed its four remaining cinemas. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong striving to create favourable environment for stablecoins: Paul Chan

Financial secretary says authorities ‘aim to help resolve practical pain points for businesses and everyday citizens’.

Society

Explainer | How to score tickets for port call by Shandong aircraft carrier to Hong Kong

Residents can visit vessels forming Shandong aircraft carrier strike group early next month.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman arrested in 31kg narcotics bust worth HK$12 million

Resident, 28, intercepted at airport with suspected methamphetamine and cannabis buds in luggage.

A 28-year-old Hong Kong woman was arrested at the airport with narcotics in her luggage worth an estimated HK$12 million. Photo: Handout

Society

Thousands flock to Chiikawa gift set giveaway in Hong Kong ahead of exhibition

Giveaway aims to drum up interest for summer event set to feature characters from hugely popular Japanese anime, manga series.

The coming “Chiikawa Days” show will be held between August 1 and 24 at the K11 Musea shopping centre. Photo: Sun Yeung
The coming “Chiikawa Days” show will be held between August 1 and 24 at the K11 Musea shopping centre. Photo: Sun Yeung

Politics

Hong Kong opposition party folds over ‘political pressure’ and ‘safety fears’

League of Social Democrats says it experienced a ‘crisis where almost all of its leadership faced imprisonment due to civil disobedience’.

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Law and Crime

Man arrested over attacking Hong Kong taxi driver with knife after being woken

Police say suspect, aged 31, allegedly attacked driver after cabby tried to wake him up when they reached destination in Tai Kok Tsui.

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Politics

‘Betrayal’: why Hong Kong students remain cautious as US resumes visa processing

US State Department says new policy requires applicants to make social media accounts public so officials can screen for content deemed hostile.

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Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for student visas are once again available. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for student visas are once again available. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong issues ‘black’ travel alert for Iran and Israel as conflict escalates

Hongkongers should avoid visiting Iran and Israel because of the ‘highly unpredictable security situation’, Security Bureau says.

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Society

Hong Kong subdivided flat owners ‘may pass on costs to tenants under new rules’

As city moves to legislate minimum standards, industry players also worry that more operators will exit market due to stiffer penalties.

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Education

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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The University of Hong Kong came in 11th in the global ranking. Photo: Elson Li
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Why reaction to Angel Chong’s Miss Hong Kong bid is hypocritical

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Hong Kong handling of taxi/Uber mess has been a decade of disappointment

Mike Rowse
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Ken Chu

Opinion | Now that Hong Kong has its mojo back, what next?

Ken Chu
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Dennis Lee

Opinion | No better time than a property slump to ‘future-proof’ urban Hong Kong

Dennis Lee
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Bernard Chan

Opinion | In seeking change, leaders must make tough choice on how hard to push

Bernard Chan
Sebastian Man,Thomas Deng

Opinion | Despite property market slump, Hong Kong must increase housing supply

Sebastian Man
Thomas Deng
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MULTIMEDIA
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How Hong Kong became one of the world’s most unequal cities

‘Paradise’ for the rich, hell for the poor’: mansions and cage homes reflect Hong Kong disparity
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Hidden gems: tours unveil vanishing Hong Kong attractions

Hidden gems: tour guide shows visitors Hong Kong's vanishing attractions
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Why is Hong Kong Cantopop star Keung To so popular?

Who is Keung To, and what was the story behind his fall in Hong Kong’s harbour?
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Old, alone and barely getting by in Hong Kong

Elderly, alone and barely getting by: the plight of Hong Kong’s most underprivileged seniors
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