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Sanju endured months of exploitation and hardship as a domestic helper in Hong Kong before seeking help. Photo: Edmond So

Society

Silent suffering: how a domestic helper’s Hong Kong dream became a nightmare

Nepalese helper came to city in search of better life, only to find exploitation, exhaustion and abuse behind closed doors.

More advanced maths students needed for tech sector: Hong Kong committee head

Hong Kong jewellery sales sparkle amid 13% jump in mainland Chinese visitors

Law and Crime

Pokemon cards worth HK$8,000 stolen in Hong Kong shop burglary

Police believe the suspect climbed scaffolding to reach a platform before forcing open window grilles to enter the Kwun Tong shop.

Rare, vintage or high-grade Pokemon cards can command exorbitant prices. Photo: Getty Images
Rare, vintage or high-grade Pokemon cards can command exorbitant prices. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Hong Kong fans were right to bet on lottery picks from K-pop star G Dragon

During fan meeting earlier this month in Seoul, star was asked to name lucky lottery numbers, and his suggestions paid off in Mark Six draw.

Society

Hong Kong official warns of lower payout if Tai Po fire victims reject buy-back plan

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong urges Wang Fuk Court flat owners to ‘make a wise decision’ or face lower compensation under possible legislation.

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Law and Crime

Chef, 34, arrested for allegedly spraying unknown liquid on 3 women in Hong Kong

Suspect apprehended on Saturday over three separate incidents near Tai Wai MTR station during Christmas and Lunar New Year holidays.

A view of the footbridge at the roundabout near Tai Wai MTR station. Photo: Handout
A view of the footbridge at the roundabout near Tai Wai MTR station. Photo: Handout

China Business

After boost from viral dance challenge, Chinese medicine firm’s shares languish

Slumping profits at Shandong Xinhua Pharmaceutical have dragged the shares to about HK$7 in December 2025 from HK$15.62 in December 2022.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong budget must be ‘prudent’, balance social needs and reserves: Paul Chan

Finance chief also reveals purple cover for 2026-27 budget, saying it symbolises Hong Kong’s economic growth amid external volatility.

Law and Crime

HK$261 million of frozen crime funds may take 7 years to reach Hong Kong coffers

Trials and other legal procedures must first be completed before funds can be deposited into treasury, insider says.

Money seized during an operation combating money laundering is displayed at police headquarters in Wan Chai. Photo: Edmond So

Commodities

Investment gold retailers move into vacant Hong Kong high-street shops

‘We see overwhelming demand for investment gold coins and bars,’ retailer San Gold Coins’ Sophia Chen says.

Investment gold retailers expect to draw first-time buyers and younger savers with move to high-street shops. Photo: Shutterstock
Investment gold retailers expect to draw first-time buyers and younger savers with move to high-street shops. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

Finance chief’s blueprint seen as gauge for officials’ ‘reform mindset’ following Beijing’s 15th five-year plan recommendations.

Society

Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer

Government announces offer to purchase flats destroyed in blaze at HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot, but some residents prefer redevelopment.

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Health & Environment

Calls for better supervision of Hong Kong’s campsites after areas inundated

While authorities have stepped up patrols in recent days, improvements in public education and limits on crowds needed, campers and hikers say.

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A conservation officer reminds visitors to keep the environment clean at Ham Tin Wan in Sai Kung. Photo: Edmond So

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police probe death of man, 66, in fall from bamboo scaffolding

Force says detectives from its Mong Kok district criminal investigation team have taken over case.

The man was declared dead at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Warton Li
The man was declared dead at Kwong Wah Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Warton Li

Society

Hong Kong Ocean Park’s last 2 arctic foxes die, den temporarily closed

‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.

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Society

HK$200 million Mark Six draw to be split across 5 winning bets

‘I hope there is good fortune in the new year,’ one resident says ahead of Saturday night’s draw.

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Politics

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang

Politics

CK Hutchison set for hard fight to secure Panama port deal compensation: experts

Subsidiary has requested arbitration after Panamanian authorities voided concession contract but securing damages may be difficult, they warn.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong toddler suspected to have fallen ill from tainted milk formula

Authorities also order 390 cans of Aptamil Profutura milk formula from Germany be taken off shelves.

Health & Environment

‘Don’t blindly follow’ US changes to infant vaccines, Hong Kong parents told

Warning comes after US health authorities scaled back routine child vaccine recommendations, leaving key shots to parental choice.

Hong Kong health authorities have warned parents not to “blindly follow” overseas changes to childhood immunisation schedules. Photo: Getty Images
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OPINION
Jane Lee

Opinion | Executive-led governance in Hong Kong must start by listening to the people

Jane Lee
Daryl Ng

Opinion | Building Asean ties puts Hong Kong on path to long-term growth

Daryl Ng
Phoebe Zhang

Opinion | Lunar New Year doesn’t need a home-cooked feast to be full of flavour

Phoebe Zhang
Alice Wu

Opinion | Government must reflect on its failures as we enter Year of the Horse

Alice Wu
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Zhang Muyang

Opinion | Hong Kong’s success debunks the false binary of security vs freedom

Zhang Muyang
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Eric Stryson

Opinion | How recent graduates entering the job market can outperform AI

Eric Stryson
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MULTIMEDIA
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Will Hong Kong’s new subdivided flat rules help or hurt?

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Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Hong Kong

This photograph taken in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, outside Paris on February 9, 2026 shows undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files. US authorities on January 30, 2026, released the latest cache of files related to the investigation into the late conviceted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained references to numerous high-profile figures. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)
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Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.
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Lunar New Year travel off to a strong start in China

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