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Mainland China currently bans fetal gender testing for non-medical purposes, prompting parents who want to know the gender of their babies in advance to seek out such services elsewhere. Photo: Getty Images

Health & Environment

Hong Kong lab still offering cross-border gender tests despite government warning

Health authorities earlier named 2 Hong Kong-based companies linked to alleged smuggling of blood samples for gender testing.

Complaints against Hong Kong property agents rise faster than home sales

Wild boar carcass found near Li Ka-shing’s home in Hong Kong sparks brief scare

Society

Construction worker falls, pierces buttock on rebar at Hong Kong government site

Labour authorities investigating after police receive report on Thursday morning of accident at Tung Chung site under Housing Department.

The construction site in Tung Chung under the Housing Department, where a worker was injured after falling onto steel rebar on Thursday. Photo: Handout
The construction site in Tung Chung under the Housing Department, where a worker was injured after falling onto steel rebar on Thursday. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

4 in 10 Hongkongers struggle to distinguish Chinese medicines from supplements

Our Hong Kong Foundation develops new tool to assess literacy in Chinese medicine, finds ‘moderate level’ of understanding among respondents.

Business

Hong Kong tests student housing land sales amid slumping office demand

Government invites interest in three sites for student hostels, signalling a shift from office sites to education-focused development.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong Tiananmen vigil activist admits to subversion, 2 others deny charges

Albert Ho admits pushing for end to mainland China’s one-party rule, while Lee Cheuk-yan and Chow Hang-tung to be tried for national security crimes.

Albert Ho (pictured in 2021) has pleaded guilty to inciting subversion. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Albert Ho (pictured in 2021) has pleaded guilty to inciting subversion. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

As cold spell grips Hong Kong, homeless shun shelters that ‘feel like prison’

Some street sleepers brave the elements at popular park in Sham Shui Po, others take refuge in underpass near cultural centre in Tsim Sha Tsui.

Politics

European Parliament debates moves to punish Hong Kong after Jimmy Lai conviction

Vote in European Parliament to revoke city’s special trade status and on sanctions to take place Thursday evening.

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.

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

Politics

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

City leader praises Hong Kong members of nation’s top political advisory body as he hosts vice-chairman of its 14th National Committee.

The city leader has also said the delegates have fully leveraged their influence in the process of implementing the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong”. Photo: Jelly Tse
The city leader has also said the delegates have fully leveraged their influence in the process of implementing the principle of “patriots administering Hong Kong”. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

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

High Court orders Buildings Department to review rejection of Aggressive Construction’s application to renew licence as ‘not even brief reasons were given’.

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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.

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’s men’s foil fencing team (from second left) Cheung Ka-long, Lawrence Ng, Leung Chin-yu and Ryan Choi soak in the applause after winning an historic gold medal at the 15th National Games last November. Photo: Elson Li

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.

The bakery chain closed all its branches last year. Photo: Jelly Tse
The bakery chain closed all its branches last year. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

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.

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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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HK court rules 2012 ferry crash victims ‘unlawfully killed’

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Man disqualified from HK marathon for running 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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