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Society
Hong Kong travel agency backs out of Taiwan trip over controversial film screening
Jetport Travel also distances itself from promotion of tour organised by e-commerce platform As One, says wording ‘crossed the line’.
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No prescription, no problem: Hong Kong’s grey zone for weight-loss injections
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Blackpink fever hits Hong Kong as Rosé delights in local delicacy on way to stage
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Law and Crime
Woman, 73, charged with murdering husband in Tsim Sha Tsui hotel
Pair found unconscious in hotel room, with man, 77, suffering potentially fatal stab wound, police say.
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Cleaners at the Ramada Grand hotel on Austin Avenue had discovered the couple. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong ‘pivotal’ to rebuilding Canada-China academic links, experts say
Hong Kong positioned as bridge for fresh collaboration between Ottawa and Beijing in higher education, engineering, research and innovation.
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Business
Hong Kong homebuyers keep up demand as new launches draw brisk sales
Two-thirds of Park Seasons’ latest batch sold by midafternoon on Saturday, while Kabitat Tin Hau sold out a day earlier.
24 Jan 2026 - 5:20PM
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Society
Hong Kong extends building inspection deadline for contractor conviction checks
Some records are ‘definitely quite severe’ and include prosecutions for corruption and bribery, development chief Bernadette Linn says.
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Workers remove damaged bamboo scaffolding at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Sam Tsang
Politics
Hong Kong lawmaker ready to face legal consequences after ‘rash’ driving decision
Judy Chan also says she will refrain from driving for a while as she issues another apology to the public.
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Society
Veteran printer’s mission to keep movable type tradition alive in Hong Kong
‘I really don’t know if the factory will still be here in three years, but I hope to teach as many as possible about movable type culture,’ says Sing Hung owner.
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Health & Environment
Flu vaccination rates lag in Hong Kong as winter peak nears, expert warns
Expert David Hui reminds members of the public to get vaccinated ahead of Lunar New Year.
24 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
Society
On This Day
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In 2016, Hong Kong shivered through coldest day in 6 decades – SCMP archive
Ten years ago, on January 24, 2016, some schools in the city were closed due to near-freezing temperatures.
24 Jan 2026 - 11:00AM
Visitors drawn to Tai Mo Shan to view frost and icicles. Photo: Felix Wong
Law and Crime
Why delayed reform stands in the way of class-action lawsuit over Hong Kong fire
Tai Po inferno prompts calls from legal experts for authorities to press ahead with long-stalled proposal on collective legal action.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong lawmaker Judy Chan ‘sorry’ over traffic incident caught on camera
Viral video shows car heading along Jaffe Road against the flow of traffic.
24 Jan 2026 - 3:09AM
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Society
Hong Kong urged to boost support for at-risk elderly across all social classes
Calls by analysts for expanded support follow arrest of elderly woman who allegedly killed husband before attempting suicide.
23 Jan 2026 - 11:21PM
Law and Crime
19 arrested in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal labour
Immigration Department says it worked with police and Labour Department in string of operations between January 16 and 22.
23 Jan 2026 - 9:20PM
Authorities escort some of the suspects caught in the recent crackdown. Photo: Handout
Transport
Air travellers are being urged to ditch power banks. Here’s why
Hong Kong tour operator says it has asked its clients to bring charging cables instead.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:43PM
Society
Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme is 1 month old. Are people signing up?
Policy launched in late December allows Guangdong drivers to enter Hong Kong’s urban areas under daily quota system.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:01PM
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Society
Elderly Hongkongers facing eviction over subdivided flat revamp fear losing jobs
Residents of Sham Shui Po’s Yee Wa Building previously told they needed to leave sometime between March and December.
21 Jan 2026 - 5:02AM
Yee Wa Building on Un Chau Street. Photo: Eugene Lee
Health & Environment
Hong Kong public hospital pricing reform slashes less urgent A&E visits by 24%
Health minister says new system, in place since January 1, offers ‘guiding role’ steering patients with mild conditions to alternatives.
17 Jan 2026 - 11:24PM
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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.
8 Jan 2026 - 11:27PM
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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.
9 Jan 2026 - 2:00AM
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OPINION
Bernard Chan
Opinion
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From Venezuela to Greenland, Trump is using US power to rewrite the rules
23 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
Martin W H Wong
Legal Tales
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Fine brews: Hong Kong milk tea and the Opening of the Legal Year ceremony
22 Jan 2026 - 1:25PM
Alice Wu
Opinion
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Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more
19 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
Dicky Chow
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Jessie Zhang
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Curtis Lam
Opinion
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This year, Hong Kong must resolve to rewrite the script for retirement
18 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
Alex Lo
As I see it
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Thank you, David Webb, you made Hong Kong a better place
17 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
Christine Loh
Opinion
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Hong Kong needs to ask the hard questions about its net-zero challenge
17 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
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MULTIMEDIA
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Homeless in Hong Kong weather the cold
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New fire-tested scaffolding nets go up in Hong Kong
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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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