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Under Hong Kong law, lab technologists cannot perform tests for medical diagnosis or treatment without a referral from a registered medical practitioner or other specified healthcare professional. Photo: Getty Images

Health & Environment

2 Hong Kong labs linked to suspected cross-border smuggling of blood samples

Department of Health says the case involves suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing.

John Lee calls Hong Kong’s CPPCC delegates a ‘steadfast patriotic force’

Hong Kong builder linked to 5 workplace deaths wins appeal over licence renewal

Transport

Passenger numbers for Hong Kong’s Cathay go sky high with 27% increase

Cathay Pacific Airways and budget arm HK Express carried more than 36 million passengers in 2025 on the back of tourist growth.

A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang
A Cathay Pacific aircraft takes off at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong to build elite fencing, sports venues in Northern Metropolis

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law confirms strategic sites in Northern Metropolis earmarked for top-tier fencing training and competition venues.

Hong Kong Economy

‘No reliable evidence’ Taipan bakery chain can settle debts: Hong Kong judge

Deputy Judge Gary Lam says parent company Vast Luck has twice failed to pay debts, leading to breach of earlier pledge to court.

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Banking & Finance

Hong Kong authority presses banks to shape up services for seniors

The monetary authority requires lenders to improve banking apps, branch premises and sales processes to suit the city’s ageing population.

Senior Hongkongers enjoy a sunny day in North Point on January 15, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
Senior Hongkongers enjoy a sunny day in North Point on January 15, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse

Business

Hong Kong homebuyers snap up all flats in latest batch at SHKP’s Sierra Sea

The achievement marks a significant milestone, with more than a fifth of the 9,700 units available already sold.

Education

Hong Kong teams up with experts to develop AI tailored for schools

Secretary for Education Christine Choi tells legislature authorities are exploring launching a large language model relating to city’s school curriculum.

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Law and Crime

Helper in Hong Kong charged, another held, over alleged abuse of 2 children

Helper, 28, faces holding charge of ill-treatment after four-month-old baby hospitalised with brain injury likely to have been caused by shaking.

The four-month-old is currently in the intensive care unit of Prince of Wales Hospital after undergoing emergency brain surgery. Photo: Handout

Society

Hong Kong authorities could vet construction firm directors to tighten oversight

Development chief says government could extend checks beyond project’s authorised person to help plug loopholes after Tai Po fire.

The deadly fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court last November exposed lapses in Hong Kong’s system of awarding building and maintenance contracts, among other areas. Photo: Sam Tsang
The deadly fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court last November exposed lapses in Hong Kong’s system of awarding building and maintenance contracts, among other areas. Photo: Sam Tsang

Law and Crime

Design of ship in Lamma tragedy met safety standards, Hong Kong inquest finds

Coroner says undisputed evidence shows collision that left 39 dead was caused by the gross negligence of two coxswains.

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Law and Crime

Police probe child abuse report after man runs with baby in Hong Kong Marathon

The force reached out to the runner and is arranging a time for him to return to the city to assist with investigation, an insider says.

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Politics

Hong Kong official fired, faces criminal probe following online ‘perks’ posts

Ricky Cheng’s trip to Macau suspected of breaching provisions under Prevention of Bribery Ordinance regarding civil servants, government says.

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Tianjin Liaison Unit director Ricky Cheng. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

International Bar Association ‘will speak out’ if US sanctions Hong Kong judges

Chairman Claudio Visco says IBA has consistently spoken out against violations of international law and Hong Kong will not be excluded from monitoring efforts.

International Bar Association president Claudio Visco. Photo: Edmond So
International Bar Association president Claudio Visco. Photo: Edmond So

Education

HKU ranks seventh globally for education as East Asia ‘makes strides’

Times Higher Education releases latest annual subject rankings, with Peking University entering top 10 for computer science for first time.

Transport

Hong Kong motor trade sees red over tightened vehicle inspection rules

New rules impose much stricter requirements for private cars and light goods vehicles over six years old that fail mandatory annual inspections.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong hospital A&E department visits fall 12% after new fees take effect

Number of people benefiting from fee waivers under new pricing regime that started on January 1 triples.

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The fee revamp took effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung
The fee revamp took effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung

Transport

Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s late summer flu season is over. But official says jabs still vital

Controller of Centre for Health Protection says seasonal influenza activity has dropped below baseline level over the past week.

Society

Independent committee probing Hong Kong fire to start hearings in first quarter

Former chairman of Bar Association Victor Dawes appointed committee’s lead counsel, according to document seen by the Post.

The fire broke out on November 26, raging for about 43 hours and engulfing seven of Wang Fuk Court’s eight blocks. Photo: Elson Li
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more

Alice Wu
Dicky Chow,Jessie Zhang,Curtis Lam

Opinion | This year, Hong Kong must resolve to rewrite the script for retirement

Dicky Chow
Jessie Zhang
Curtis Lam
Alex Lo

As I see it | Thank you, David Webb, you made Hong Kong a better place

Alex Lo
Christine Loh

Opinion | Hong Kong needs to ask the hard questions about its net-zero challenge

Christine Loh
David Dodwell

Outside In | We are speeding towards a demography of loneliness

David Dodwell
Martin Hui

Legal Tales | Time to end bid-rigging in Hong Kong with criminalisation, tougher enforcement

Martin Hui
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HK court rules 2012 ferry crash victims ‘unlawfully killed’

Lamma Island ferry crash
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Man disqualified from HK marathon for running with baby

Man running marathon with baby
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Knife-wielding man fatally shot by Hong Kong police

Knife-wielding man fatally shot by Hong Kong police
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Hong Kong marathon sets record high for number of non-local runners

A runner showing her medal after completing her 10km race in the 2026 Hong Kong Marathon
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