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Wong Ngar-lun, group head of airport investigation at the Customs and Excise Department, left, and Joanna Mok, divisional commander of Air Cargo 3, reveal the details of the large-scale operation during a press conference. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Law and Crime

Hong Kong customs arrests 62, seizes HK$431 million of drugs in joint operation

Large-scale crackdown with cross-border and global agencies busts syndicates smuggling drugs through airport passenger and cargo channels.

Alibaba, JPMorgan said to back Chinese chip firm’s Hong Kong listing

Proportion of young Hongkongers owning subsidised flats halves in 30 years: study

Society

Hong Kong officials urge buy-back plan over ‘challenging’ Wang Fuk Court rebuild

Deputy finance chief Michael Wong says legal and ownership issues make rebuilding unfeasible, with buy-back option the fastest, most flexible solution.

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Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun believes a cash buy-back option is the “fastest and most flexible” solution for displaced Wang Fuk Court residents. Photo: Sam Tsang
Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun believes a cash buy-back option is the “fastest and most flexible” solution for displaced Wang Fuk Court residents. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

73% of Hong Kong, Greater Bay Area firms ramping up expansion into Asean: survey

Survey by Hong Kong Trade Development Council and United Overseas Bank also shows 98 per cent of companies plan to keep or expand Asean operations.

Business

Li Ka-shing’s CK Infrastructure gets nod to sell UK train leasing firm

Deal to dispose of UK Rails (Eversholt Rail), which was bought in 2015, ‘will generate substantial revenue’, company says.

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Society

Animal welfare groups slam Hong Kong pet shop for offering cat rental service

Pet shop gave clients the chance to rent a cat for a week for HK$800 with a refundable deposit of HK$6,500 before buying.

The pet shop is located in a commercial building in North Point. Photo: Jelly Tse
The pet shop is located in a commercial building in North Point. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

‘One of a kind’: tributes pour in for David Webb, Hong Kong’s ‘voice of integrity’

Financial and civic leaders remember former activist investor, hailed for his fearless pursuit of corporate transparency and accountability.

Society

2 workers killed, 3 others injured in 2 Hong Kong construction site accidents

In one accident, workers were hit by falling gas cylinders being hoisted by a crane, while in the other case a man was trapped on site.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong man who claimed to be reincarnated Thai king gets life for axe murder

Prosecution psychiatrists rule out Mang Yat-lam’s mental illness claims, with the judge citing a lack of remorse for murder of 70-year-old man.

Mang Yat-lam, 35, has been sentenced to life for the murder of 70-year-old Cheung Kwok-yim in Tuen Mun four years ago. Photo: Sun Yeung

Society

Burning mugwort linked to flat fire that killed elderly Hong Kong man

Firefighters say 78-year-old victim had a habit of burning mugwort.

The fire at Kwai Chung housing estate led to the death of a 78-year-old resident. Photo: Handout
The fire at Kwai Chung housing estate led to the death of a 78-year-old resident. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong plan for shopping zone barriers sparks debate over access, congestion

Government proposal to install barriers will enhance public safety, but move could worsen crowd congestion, Wan Chai district councillor says.

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Business

Hong Kong commercial property set for 10% rise in 2026, Colliers says

‘Measured recovery’ is in progress as mainland investment hits a half-decade high, consultancy says.

Politics

Hong Kong to step up crackdown on bid-rigging, Legco told – as it happened

City leader John Lee highlights national integration and post-disaster relief work for Wang Fuk Court as key tasks for new Legco and government.

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John Lee (left) and Starry Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee

Education

Exclusive | Registered births in Hong Kong hit record low in 2025, ending 2-year uptick

31,714 registered births is 14 per cent fewer than 2024 and 3 per cent below previous record low in 2022.

The number of registered births closely mirrors the actual number of newborns. Photo: Jelly Tse
The number of registered births closely mirrors the actual number of newborns. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

HK$5 million plan to install anti-terrorism bollards near Hong Kong’s Sogo store

Authorities plan to place bollards and crash barriers at road crossings near Sogo in Causeway Bay and at the nearby Paterson Street pedestrian precinct.

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Health & Environment

Most Hong Kong residents support more smoking control measures, study finds

Raising tobacco tax progressively could cut the city’s smoking rate significantly within a decade, separate study estimates.

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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 | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Hong Kong returning to surplus no excuse for splashing budget cash

Mike Rowse
Sunika Joshi

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care

Sunika Joshi
Ian Brownlee

Opinion | Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market

Ian Brownlee
David Dodwell

Outside In | To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats

David Dodwell
Derek Chan

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Derek Chan
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Hong Kong moves test-free licence ticketing online to stop long queues

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Hong Kong’s biggest fan-hosted anime event returns

Rainbow Gala, first held in 2007, has been held at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo for a second time after the redevelopment of the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre in 2024.
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Woman threatens Hong Kong restaurant staff with cleaver

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13-year-old arrested after New Year brawl in Hong Kong

Police arrest 13-year-old girl over fight with teen during New Year countdown at Kwun Tong Promenade.
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