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Some sections are set for completion within this year, including a pedestrian passage connecting the West Kowloon Cultural District to Tai Kok Tsui. Photo: Dickson Lee

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.

31% of scam victims calling Hong Kong helpline had possible suicidal tendencies

8 hurt as coach with mainland Chinese tourists hits KMB bus in Hong Kong

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.

The parade was held at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang.
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.

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.

Smoking is now prohibited outside schools, hospitals, clinics and elderly care homes. Photo: Jelly Tse
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.

Society

Exclusive | 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.

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.

Passengers wait to depart from West Kowloon station. Photo: Sam Tsang

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.

A 53-year-old Dutch man died after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
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.

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.

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.

The incident occurred on Nathan Road at about 6am on Saturday. Photo: Facebook/Hunter Ho

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.

Nestlé is embroiled in a global scare over the potential contamination of certain batches of baby milk formula. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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.

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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.

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The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang
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.

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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.

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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.

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
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

Legal Tales | What happens in Hong Kong’s top court, hidden amid the city’s winter wonderland

Derek Chan
Ying Xu,Weishi Zhang

Opinion | With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future

Ying Xu
Weishi Zhang
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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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