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Hong Kong civil servants could receive a salary rise of up to 4.12 per cent this year, according to preliminary pay trend survey results. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong civil servants could see pay rise of up to 4.12%, survey shows

Civil service to introduce rigorous appraisal system in October, under which bottom 10% of performers to face pay freeze.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong drainage project suspended after worker struck by chain hoist dies

Hong Kong courts

Legal Tales | The evolution of Hong Kong’s independent common law

Stamp of approval sought on HK$4.6 billion lifeline for struggling Hongkong Post

Government-owned postal service provider has recorded eight consecutive annual deficits, accumulating nearly HK$2.9 billion in losses.

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Mail volume handled by Hongkong Post decreased by an average rate of about 7 per cent a year from 2019-20 to 2024-25. Photo: Karma Lo

More villagers evicted from land earmarked for Northern Metropolis

Residents of Yick Yuen Tsuen in New Territories pack belongings and vacate homes under watch of police and Lands Department staff members.

Beijing hails Hong Kong astronaut’s selection as result of ‘one country, two systems’

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says space mission will inspire more young people in Hong Kong to support country’s technological development.

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Hong Kong justice secretary fears possible leak in allegations against prosecutor

Paul Lam urges staff with ‘useful information concerning the source of the allegations and the subsequent dissemination’ to come forward.

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The Department of Justice offices in Central. US-based Hong Kong fugitive activist Frances Hui posted an internal letter from justice minister Paul Lam on Wednesday. Photo: Nora Tam

4 schools to close, 8 to merge with others after failing to meet enrolment quota

Hong Kong’s Education Bureau says it has approved 12 schools’ survival plans, including two that will operate self-financing Primary One classes.

On This Day | Hong Kong ‘Happy Ghost’ actress Lo Ming-chu dies at 47 in 2016 – SCMP archive

Police say they found medication including diet pills in her flat in Bel-Air Residence on Hong Kong Island.

Letters | Hong Kong needs a smarter measure than a fixed ride-hailing cap

Readers discuss a flexible alternative to the proposed quota, why some consumers prefer ride-hailing, and US military killings in the Caribbean Sea.

A dashboard is lined with mobile phones for ride-hailing apps on September 2, 2025. Photo: Edmond So

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must measure the social impact of its cultural events

Without robust data, cultural funding remains vulnerable: proving the social return on investment secures our cultural institutions.

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“City Lantern”, an installation by artist Suzann Victor, at Art Basel at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on March 29. Photo: Dickson Lee

How Hong Kong’s first astronaut triggered a space education race

Lai Ka-ying’s selection spurs interest in aerospace and satellite-design courses at centre, as industry leaders call for blueprint.

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4,200 expected at Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 on ‘very smooth’ opening day

Some travellers describe revamped facility as efficient, but others complain they still have to board flights at Terminal 1.

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Editorial | Cheung Chau Bun Festival flies flag for Hong Kong’s cultural heritage

The festival’s success adds momentum to the citywide heritage promotion drive aiming to bolster the city’s cultural identity.

Spectators take photos as fireworks sparkle after the bun scrambling competition final at the annual Bun Festival in Cheung Chau on May 24. Photo: Karma Lo

Mind your language: debate rages over Hong Kong principal’s Singapore meltdown

Dr John Tse, executive director of Hong Kong Initiative for Diversity, says it is difficult to determine if Lee Cheuk-hing’s behaviour was racially motivated.

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A new video went viral on Monday, showing Lee Cheuk-hing playing a controversial game with female students on a coach bus. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong unveils proposed overhaul of fire safety laws as consultation begins

Six months on from deadly Tai Po blaze, authorities launch consultation exercise on proposed amendments to Fire Services Ordinance.

57-year-old Hong Kong school to merge after third closure threat in 2 decades

Fresh Fish Traders’ School will merge with nearby CCC Kei Tsun Primary School on September 1 according to circular issued on Tuesday.

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Hong Kong woman duped out of HK$1 million by fake AI investment app

Police receive more than 70 investment scam reports over past week, with total losses exceeding HK$50 million.

Scammers have posed as investment experts and sent random messages offering unsolicited advice via WhatsApp. Photo: Edmond So

Video | Hong Kong principal caught swearing at guards on school trip in Singapore

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says sorry, stressing that the matter will be handled with ‘utmost seriousness’.

Hongkongers stuck for hours, as 673,000 return via land checkpoints after holiday

Residents returning from mainland China after Buddha’s Birthday long weekend get caught in long, winding queues and jam-packed checkpoints.

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China expands migrant workers’ access to public services

SCMP Plus annotates the State Council’s 13-point guidelines for easing restrictions under the nation’s hukou household registration system.

China expands migrant workers’ access to public services

Hong Kong issues year’s first ‘very hot weather’ warning

Weather forecaster says temperatures are expected to hover around 33 degrees until Friday before easing slightly over the weekend.

Hong Kong issued its first “very hot weather” warning of the year on Tuesday. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong school suspends principal for swearing at security guards in Singapore

San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School says decision taken because principal’s behaviour fell short of public expectations.

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Opinion | Hong Kong housing: small shoebox flat wins not enough to fix big issues

While the current administration has made strides on the housing front, the wait for a proper place to live is harming Hongkongers’ mental health.

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A new battlefront for KFC and its Chinese rivals: the lighter meal

Big-name fast-food chains are seeking to capitalise on a surge in demand in China for lighter meals.

A drink and several meals from KPRO’s menu. Photo: Handout

Editorial | Hong Kong must not slip into complacency on fire safety

The city is right to extend its safety inspection regimes for old buildings, even as it moves to enforce stricter standards for cramped subdivided flats.

A general view of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on March 2. Photo: Jelly Tse

Opinion | Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong’s chance to show the best of urbanism

Hong Kong has an opportunity to affirm that, rather than being opposites, technological advancement and human-centric design go hand in hand.

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Hong Kong’s first astronaut has done city proud but now what else is needed?

Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.

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