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Force is urging residents to come forward with information about Mukit Alam Pratama and Mukit Shznjz Putra Pratama reported missing in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Hong Kong police appeal for help in search for missing father, 11-month-old son

Force urges residents to come forward with information about Mukit Alam Pratama and Mukit Shznjz Putra Pratama, reported missing in Sham Shui Po.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Besides part-time employees, Hong Kong should protect gig workers

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Hong Kong group saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge

Hong Kong

Nestle Hong Kong recalls 21 batches of baby milk formula over toxin fears

Consuming contaminated products may cause vomiting and diarrhoea, Centre for Food Safety warns.

Nestle holds almost a quarter of the world’s US$92.2 billion infant nutrition market, according to analysis firm SkyQuest Technology Group. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

Hong Kong think tank backs call to make bid‑rigging a crime after fatal fire

Bid-rigging is currently classified as ‘serious anticompetitive conduct’ under Competition Ordinance and punishable only by fines.

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Operation Santa Claus

The charity helping Hong Kong children climb, jump and explore nature

‘We found that when we took kids outdoors for activities, the results were very good,’ Gaia Education chief officer says.

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US-Venezuela conflict

Maduro’s capture sparks hope, concern among Venezuelans in Hong Kong

‘Everyone wants their country to be the greatest; I just want a regular country,’ resident says amid fears over South American nation’s future.

Members of a militia group known as “Colectivos” take part in a march calling for Maduro’s release in Caracas on January 4. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Fire-displaced Hongkongers staying in hostels appeal for more time to find homes

Some Hongkongers forced to stay in youth hotels after deadly Tai Po fire in November feel as if they are ‘being tossed around like a ball’.

Explore Hong Kong

Glass observatory deck on Hong Kong Island promenade draws tens of thousands

About 7,000 people visited the glass walkway on weekend after its opening, with numbers peaking at 16,000 on New Year’s Day.

Pop culture in Asia

Video | 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.

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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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Warning over proxy harvesting in Hong Kong amid renovation corruption crackdown

‘You must not sign a proxy form for someone you do not know,’ professional says after Tai Po fire triggers clampdown.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Social media

Letters | Scolding not the right way to curb children’s social media use

Readers discuss the parenting styles that are conducive to growth, raising awareness of Hong Kong’s new smoking rules, and minimising disruption in our water supply.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Starry Lee or Ronick Chan? Lawmakers’ choice will reveal their priorities

How legislators vote will show how they see their roles and whether they prioritise national and city interests above personal political gain.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong must take pragmatic approach to improving animal welfare

Readers discuss the complexities of balancing animal protection with economic imperatives, the benefits of engaging the elderly in esports, and traffic arrangements on Christmas Eve.

Horse racing is a Hong Kong tradition. Photo: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Low-income Hongkongers stuck in endless red tape of medical fee waiver process

Many struggle to provide long list of required financial records, prompting concern groups to call for more streamlined process.

A patient in Kwong Wah Hospital’s A&E department on New Year’s Day, when new medical charges in Hong Kong kicked in. Photo: Sun Yeung
Smoking and vaping

Editorial | Stiffer rules on smoking a step towards a healthier Hong Kong

Hopefully, more visible inspections and the threat of larger fines will prompt smokers to exercise greater restraint in the streets.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Completed harbourfront boardwalk lets Hong Kong strut its stuff

The extension in North Point is the final piece of a puzzle that showcases Victoria Harbour and should serve as a point of pride.

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Doing Good

Meet the teen with a mission to help artists with his own brand of socks

Darren Lee, the founder of Sababu Socks, talks about providing a lifeline for under-represented artists from the Philippines to Tanzania.

Founder of Sababu Socks, Darren Lee, sports a pair of Fishy on Me socks, designed by Tanzanian artist Chinga. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Accidents and personal safety

15 left hanging as Hong Kong Ocean Park’s ‘Wild Twister’ ride breaks down again

Thrill-seekers stranded for 19 minutes after signal failure triggers safety system.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Route 6 set to fully open in 2026, transport chief Mable Chan says

New route will slash travel time between Tseung Kwan O and Yau Ma Tei from 65 minutes to just 12, Chan says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers urged to get flu shots as city braces for winter virus wave

Centre for Health Protection’s appeal coincides with infectious disease expert’s concerns over low vaccination rates in the community.

People wear masks inside a shopping centre in Tai Kok Tsui. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

HK$100 million Mark Six jackpot split between 1.5 winning units in Hong Kong

Turnover for New Year Snowball hits more than HK$248 million, Jockey Club says.

A long queue outside the Hong Kong Jockey Club’s Stanley Street betting shop on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Crime in Hong Kong

Woman arrested for brandishing cleaver at Hong Kong restaurant staff, police

Police say woman had grown aggressive after dispute and was subdued by a dozen officers.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong a top countdown city as 200,000 visit on New Year’s Eve: minister

Tourism sector representatives underscore need to direct visitors from tourist hotspots to other parts of city.

Operation Santa Claus

Rising Hong Kong tennis pro wins title as players ace charity efforts

Chinese Recreation Club to donate HK$45,750 after players hit more than 80 aces for charity.

Hong Kong tennis player Yandy Shek. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Letters | Lesson from Tai Po fire: Hong Kong must close the regulatory loopholes

Readers discuss the scourge of dishonest practices in industries, creating longer breaks for Hong Kong workers, combating illegal parking, and the live-fire drills around Taiwan.

Thick smoke and flames rise as a major fire engulfs apartment blocks at the Wang Fuk Court residential estate in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district on November 26. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | As Hong Kong’s public hospital fees rise, balance must be the watchword

Accessibility and affordability should be prioritised, especially given the city’s ageing population increasingly prone to chronic illnesses.

Hong Kong economy

43 measures for Hong Kong’s CLP to improve power supply after series of failures

Government releases report analysing power supply interruptions and voltage dips between 2021 and mid-2024.

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