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Society
Hong Kong plans to complete Kowloon waterfront promenade projects by 2028
Development Bureau says link-up will extend total length of pedestrian pathways on both sides of Victoria Harbour to 34km.
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31% of scam victims calling Hong Kong helpline had possible suicidal tendencies
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8 hurt as coach with mainland Chinese tourists hits KMB bus in Hong Kong
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Society
SpongeBob, Peppa Pig and panda cubs head to Hong Kong arts hub for balloon parade
City’s first large-scale inflatable characters parade serves as finale for ‘Merry Balloon Hong Kong’ winter festive event.
6 hours ago
The parade was held at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang.
Law and Crime
Hong Kong police hunt man who snatched HK$650,000 Rolex watch in Tsim Sha Tsui
Suspect grabbed watch during viewing at Prince Jewellery & Watch on Haiphong Road, police say.
11 Jan 2026 - 6:21PM
Law and Crime
How a legal loophole is failing Hong Kong survivors of long-term sexual abuse
Victim recalls years of unprosecutable abuse as advocates urge closure of loophole tying prosecutors’ hands and law review to prove patterns over specifics.
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong issues 4 tickets from 700 new site inspections under expanded smoking ban
New zones include outside hospitals, clinics and tram stops with possession of e-cigarettes in public to be a criminal offence from April 30.
11 Jan 2026 - 5:57PM
Smoking is now prohibited outside schools, hospitals, clinics and elderly care homes. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong must issue bonds as public works drive capital account deficit: Paul Chan
Finance chief also says annual budget will be delivered on February 25.
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Society
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Hong Kong ‘to release list of 161 fire victims’ as rehousing questions grow
Displaced Wang Fuk Court residents call for clarity about rehousing arrangements, says, saying they have received conflicting information.
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Society
Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops
Sleeper train service from Hong Kong to Shanghai will also be upgraded to daily runs due to strong demand, MTR Corp says.
2 hours ago
Society
Dutch passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong
Man, 53, collapsed on flight from Amsterdam and was later pronounced dead at hospital despite emergency first aid by cabin crew.
11 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
A 53-year-old Dutch man died after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Society
Hong Kong launches probe as high-rise flat fire kills man, critically injures wife
Investigation under way into Yuen Long flat fire that killed man, injured his wife and forced 435 to evacuate, with foul play not ruled out.
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Society
Hong Kong firm aims to build 30,000 modular flats a year with Saudi partner
AluHouse and Saudi Arabian partner will build factory to produce prefabricated flats and meet rising demand for homes in the Middle East.
11 Jan 2026 - 5:45PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong police arrest Russian woman over Tesla car attack, brandishing knife
Police say woman was reported to be hitting car at about 6am in Tsim Sha Tsui and had also snatched knife from nearby stall.
11 Jan 2026 - 12:33AM
Society
Nestlé Hong Kong recalls another baby milk formula batch as tests get all clear
Swiss food giant has added a batch of formula with best-before date of June 16, 2027, to its recall list.
10 Jan 2026 - 11:33PM
Nestlé is embroiled in a global scare over the potential contamination of certain batches of baby milk formula. Photo: Sam Tsang
Health & Environment
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority approves 85% of fee waiver requests on average
Authority says it receives an average of about 5,000 applications a day, releasing figures following complaints about complicated procedures.
10 Jan 2026 - 10:16PM
Politics
Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation
Conviction of former media boss shows that any plots to undermine national security will fail, constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says.
10 Jan 2026 - 9:12PM
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Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%
Return tickets for adults will cost HK$116 from next Monday, while fares for children and the elderly will jump to HK$75.
22 Dec 2025 - 8:47PM
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The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang
Society
Fate of 600 goats in the balance as deadline nears to move for Hong Kong project
Cheung Siu-ling says she has until end of January next year to make way for Northern Metropolis, or her herd will be put down.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:22AM
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Education
University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper
Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.
18 Dec 2025 - 12:34AM
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion
80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:37PM
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OPINION
Mike Rowse
Opinion
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Hong Kong returning to surplus no excuse for splashing budget cash
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Sunika Joshi
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care
11 Jan 2026 - 10:38AM
Ian Brownlee
Opinion
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Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market
10 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
David Dodwell
Outside In
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To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats
9 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
Derek Chan
Legal Tales
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What happens in Hong Kong’s top court, hidden amid the city’s winter wonderland
8 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Weishi Zhang
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With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future
6 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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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
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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
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