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Law and Crime

Hong Kong auxiliary policeman charged over alleged indecent act in taxi

Man, 57, arrested on suspicion of outraging public decency, is scheduled to appear in Eastern Court on Tuesday.

‘Let us return’: some Tai Po fire survivors petition for on-site rebuilding

Woman, 27, killed after being hit by KMB bus at road crossing in Hong Kong

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong homeowner fined HK$180,000 for ‘wilful’ structural flat wall removal

Ku Chun-ho bears responsibility for checking whether removal of wall in his Lohas Park home requires approval, magistrate says.

A screen grab of Ku Chun-ho’s 681 sq ft home. Photo: Handout
A screen grab of Ku Chun-ho’s 681 sq ft home. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong to close Central roads from 2pm on New Year’s Eve ahead of countdown

Event at Chater Road pedestrian zone will feature music and light shows instead of fireworks following deadly Tai Po inferno.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong exports jump 18.8% in November, sharpest increase in 22 months

Growth follows year-on-year increases of 17.5 per cent in October and 16.1 per cent in September.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong sets up Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator, sweetens land tender

Development Bureau says Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company will be fully operational by mid-2026, land tender with incentives to run for six months.

An aerial view of Hung Shui Kiu in Yuen Long, which forms a part of the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee
An aerial view of Hung Shui Kiu in Yuen Long, which forms a part of the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hongkongers make 2.73 million outbound trips over Christmas, up 11% from 2024

But bar industry leader reports 10 per cent rise in local business due to festive mood and surge in visitors from Europe and the US.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong taxi driver, 82, acquitted of using foul language at teenage customer

Deputy Magistrate Christine Leung rules that complainant was an unreliable witness, with logical fallacies in his testimony.

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Society

District councillors call for more amenities in Hong Kong Jockey Club school bid

Residents concerned about possible noise and light pollution at new riding school, but offering leisure facilities will draw support, they say.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Pokfulam Public Riding School opened in October this year, and the club has proposed building a fourth school in Tseung Kwan O. Photo: Nora Tam

Society

Hongkongers head to East Coast Boardwalk as ‘final piece of puzzle’ opens

Boardwalk’s eastern section, from North Point Promenade to Quarry Bay’s Hoi Yu Street, injects vitality into harbourfront, official says.

The eastern section of the East Coast Boardwalk has opened to the public. Photo: Sam Tsang
The eastern section of the East Coast Boardwalk has opened to the public. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong table tennis lovers serve it up for charity

More than 250 adults and students took part in the second year of Charity Table Tennis Tournament at Luen Wo Hui Sports Centre.

Society

Hong Kong authorities distribute 30% of HK$4.1 billion Tai Po fire relief fund

Nearly HK$1.2 billion of fund has been handed out to those affected by deadly blaze, along with more than 45,000 donated items.

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong bond markets, yuan issuance to expand in 2026 under HKMA, SFC road map

HKMA and SFC blueprint to drive multicurrency issuance, with green finance and Bond Connect widening investor base.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority logo at its IFC Two headquarters. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong primary home sales to see decade high as small flats perk up market

Attractive discounts, easing mortgage costs and policy support drive the market’s shift towards flats that cost below US$1.3 million.

Primary home sales are projected to reach 21,000 next year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Primary home sales are projected to reach 21,000 next year. Photo: Dickson Lee

Politics

Incoming Hong Kong lawmaker Vivian Kong to shift to Jockey Club consultant role

Former boss Freely Cheng says Olympian will continue to promote racing tourism in her new role with the club.

Politics

Hong Kong liaison office’s Qi Bin to take up role in Beijing on economic affairs

Qi Bin expected to be appointed deputy director of economic committee under Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%

Return tickets for adults will cost HK$116 from next Monday, while fares for children and the elderly will jump to HK$75.

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The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Fate of 600 goats in the balance as deadline nears to move for Hong Kong project

Cheung Siu-ling says she has until end of January next year to make way for Northern Metropolis, or her herd will be put down.

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Education

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion

80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs

Alice Wu
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Mike Rowse

Opinion | Hong Kong must tackle long-term problem of building maintenance

Mike Rowse
Jane Lee,Victor Kwok

Opinion | Hong Kong should offer an international DSE to boost education hub goal

Jane Lee
Victor Kwok
Jose-Antonio Maurellet

Legal Tales | Free for all or fees for all? Hong Kong’s legal aid levels the scales

Jose-Antonio Maurellet
Grenville Cross

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws

Grenville Cross
Ken Ip

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan

Ken Ip
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Fares rise for Hong Kong Peak Tram

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Hikers scale steep slope in Hong Kong’s Ocean Park

Hikers climbing down giant seahorse carved into Brick Hill.
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Body restoration experts help families of Hong Kong fire victims bid farewell

Taiwanese mortuary reconstruction specialist Kuo Chang-chen demonstrates the steps of body restoration
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