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Inspectors Tsang Kin-wa (left) and Leung Wai-ying reveal details about the crackdown. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 71 over stooge accounts linked to HK$214 million scams

Largest case involved senior director of multinational who transferred HK$134 million to criminals impersonating her company’s chief executive.

Hong Kong’s exports rose 15.4% in 2025 to ‘historical high’

Hong Kong retiree spiked soft drinks with urine in year-long ‘prank’

Business

Hong Kong records US$95 million worth of luxury home deals in a single day

The surge in luxury home deals comes amid a recovery in Hong Kong’s residential property segment.

The largest of the luxury deals completed on Monday involved a house at Black’s Link in Wan Chai. Photo: Google Maps
The largest of the luxury deals completed on Monday involved a house at Black’s Link in Wan Chai. Photo: Google Maps

Law and Crime

Man arrested as Hong Kong police seize illegal fireworks worth HK$1 million

Officers detain 37-year-old man after seizing pyrotechnics in shipping container during afternoon raid on Monday.

Education

Hong Kong to deny teachers practising certificates with insufficient training hours

Education panel to discuss finer details of new certification to ensure ‘fit and proper’ standards.

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Transport

MTR Corp raises record A$2 billion in first Australian dollar green bond sale

‘We are delighted with the very positive response from investors,’ MTR finance director says.

Hong Kong’s rail giant has sold its first-ever Australian dollar-denominated green bonds for a record A$2 billion. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s rail giant has sold its first-ever Australian dollar-denominated green bonds for a record A$2 billion. Photo: Edmond So

Transport

On This Day | Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific rebrands Dragonair subsidiary in 2016 – SCMP archive

In 2016, Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific renamed Dragonair as ‘Cathay Dragon’, while keeping it as a separate airline within the group.

Banking & Finance

FSDC urges Hong Kong to focus on Africa-Asia financial corridor

City can unlock opportunities providing capital for companies and Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure projects, advisory council says.

Politics

John Lee weighs ‘all options’ amid feedback from flat owners hit by Tai Po fire

Hong Kong leader says government is analysing feedback from 90 per cent of home owners affected by the blaze that killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000.

An aerial view of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Seven of the estate’s eight blocks were devastated in a catastrophic fire last November. Photo: Sam Tsang

Law and Crime

Trial set for September in Hong Kong model Abby Choi murder case

Trial will begin on September 21 and is expected to last 45 days at the High Court.

Abby Choi. Instagram/xxabbyc
Abby Choi. Instagram/xxabbyc

Hong Kong Economy

What were lead singer Rosé’s local snack choices at Blackpink’s Hong Kong shows?

Classic street foods take the spotlight as K-pop star samples local favourites throughout the group’s world tour finale at Kai Tak Stadium.

Transport

Hong Kong leader urges patience amid pushback against mandatory seat belt rule

John Lee says residents must ‘take responsibility’ for their safety, despite complaints about inconvenience and poor quality of restraints.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong police probe pond cleaning operation that killed more than 100 fish

Contractor removed fish to conduct maintenance but allegedly failed to provide temporary space with enough air, according to animal rights group.

Workers clean a pond at King Lam Estate in Tseung Kwan O, with fish still in shallow water. Photo: Jelly Tse

Commodities

Explainer | Why Hong Kong’s gold ambitions run through Shanghai

As Hong Kong and Shanghai deepen cooperation in the gold market, officials are hailing the agreement as ‘the dawn of a new chapter’.

Gold bricks displayed at Hong Kong Gold Exchange. Photo: Edmond So
Gold bricks displayed at Hong Kong Gold Exchange. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong

Hong Kong minister Erick Tsang resigns, reveals prostate cancer fears

City leader John Lee dismisses speculation about more principal official departures, says his cabinet ‘shares his philosophy’ and has met expectations.

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Hong Kong Economy

Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record

Hotel and retail industry leaders say authorities should explore more cultural tie-ups to promote the Hong Kong brand, heritage.

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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.

Yee Wa Building on Un Chau Street. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

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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.

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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.

A health official has urged people to get vaccinated to help prevent a surge in winter flu cases. Photo: Dickson Lee
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s children are paying the price for policy gaps in education

Alice Wu
Matteo Giovannini

Opinion | Talk of digital yuan challenging dollar dominance misses real power shift

Matteo Giovannini
Mike Rowse

Opinion | A home is more than a price tag. Hong Kong must remember this

Mike Rowse
Paul Yip

Opinion | Hong Kong must tackle the challenges of a super-aged society head on

Paul Yip
Bernard Chan

Opinion | From Venezuela to Greenland, Trump is using US power to rewrite the rules

Bernard Chan
Martin W H Wong

Legal Tales | Fine brews: Hong Kong milk tea and the Opening of the Legal Year ceremony

Martin W H Wong
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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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