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Liaison office director Zhou Ji (centre) visits a community centre in Tsing Yi. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

New liaison office chief in first public appearance with Hong Kong community visit

Recently appointed Zhou Ji, who met John Lee on Saturday, praises work of district councils, neighbourhood committees and community care teams.

Hong Kong economy

1880 Hong Kong club folds after 7 months, accused of owing staff unpaid wages

Hong Kong economy

2.3% rise in mainland visitors to Hong Kong on first day of Dragon Boat Festival

Hong Kong economy

Fans bid fond farewell as curtain falls on Hong Kong’s Grand Ocean Cinema

Tsim Sha Tsui venue closes after 56 years as cinema numbers continue to dwindle across city.

Wong Kai-Yu and his wife Joey Chow pose for a photo with their movie tickets outside Grand Ocean Cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui ahead of it closing after 56 years. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong MPF administration fees down by 36% since launch of digital platform

More than 2.7 million members and 70,000 employers to be managed under new system by end of second phase of migration in August.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 7 over attempted burglary of jewellery store

Suspects aged between 19 and 44 apprehended at around 5am while attempting to break into store inside On Luk Street shopping centre.

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Hong Kong economy

Credible new global mediation body will draw investors to Hong Kong: Paul Chan

Finance chief says ‘fair’ dispute resolution mechanism will boost city’s appeal, especially to developing nations, as global economy shifts eastward.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi (sixth from left) and Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (seventh from left) attend the signing ceremony for the mediation centre on Friday. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong Airlines to expand pet-in-cabin and family-friendly services

Carrier’s president also reveals plans to introduce new family-friendly products that will benefit children and the elderly.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong pulls Haribo cola sweets after cannabis traces found in Netherlands

Centre for Food Safety orders removal of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets from shelves as precautionary measure after Taiwan suspends imports.

Universities in Hong Kong

Letters | Here’s how to market Hong Kong universities to Harvard students

Readers discuss the potential outflow of foreign students from Harvard, Hong Kong’s move to take pedestrians off busy streets, and providing a listening ear to troubled students.

Harvard branded merchandise is displayed in a store in the Cambridge neighbourhood of Boston, home to Harvard University, on May 28. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s veteran investors face the heat in sinking property market

Falling property values have forced some of Hong Kong’s wealthiest investors to part ways with prized assets.

A view of the Hong Kong skyline from The Peak. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China consumption

Mission: Impossible? China faces box office blues during Dragon Boat Festival

Film ticket sales estimated to decline compared to previous holiday – but analysts say long-term trends remain positive.

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Accounting and auditing

Exclusive | Deloitte China launches global office to help clients navigate trade tensions

The ongoing US-China dispute is a golden opportunity for Chinese companies to go global, Deloitte China CEO Dora Liu says.

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Keeta rider with no ID or work visa risks arrest to eke out living in Hong Kong

Rider who is non-refoulement claimant ‘rents’ account of cousin to make ends meet, angering legally employed workers who have demanded better identity verification.

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Food delivery stickers at a restaurant in Jordan. Labour sector lawmaker Kwok Wai-keung has urged authorities to speed up the creation of regulations requiring delivery platforms to more stringently monitor the identity of their riders. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong private firms walking in the right direction

An initiative that will see companies build 10 pedestrian links in bustling areas in exchange for waivers on land premiums is a positive step.

Two Queensway Bridge in Admiralty opened in late April to connect Pacific Place, Harcourt Garden, Admiralty MTR station, government headquarters and commercial buildings. Photo: Eugene Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong can benefit from Donald Trump’s crackdown on foreign students

The United States is closing the door on the global talents that the city is striving to tap with its ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand.

From our archives

When a wall collapsed on people at a bus stop near a school, killing 6

Tragedy struck in June 1966 as a woman and 5 children were crushed by a wall near a school that collapsed on Hong Kong’s Boundary Street.

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Hong Kong society

Injured Mirror dancer’s dad shocked by acquittal of 3 backstage staff in Hong Kong

Reverend Derek Li asks ‘where the scales of justice were tipping’ and recounts son’s difficult journey towards recovery.

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Mo Li, who is paralysed from the neck down, is undergoing treatment to regain muscle movement. Photo: Mo Lee Instagram
Hong Kong society

What does Hong Kong’s obsession with ‘Mr and Mrs Ho’ say about society?

Analysts say fascination with internet couple goes beyond curiosity over age-gap romance, but warn that residents should not be quick to judge.

Hong Kong society

My Take | Top football clubs need to repay Asian fans with value for money

The visiting teams have a duty to respect and not take for granted their supporters who welcome any opportunity to see them play in the flesh.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee meets new liaison office chief, vows to pursue fresh growth

Beijing now confident in national security framework and appointment of director Zhou Ji shows priority has shifted to economic development, analysts say.

Liaison office Director Zhou Ji (left) meets Hong Kong leader John Lee at Government House on Saturday. Photo: ISD
Crime in Hong Kong

Passenger arrested in Hong Kong for alleged theft on flight from Indonesia

Police say man, 35, detained after two passengers report that cash and jewellery went missing from their backpacks.

Thieves tend to target unsecured baggage left unattended on seats or placed inside overhead compartments, police say. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Black particles in water? Hong Kong says supply at public housing estate is safe

Queens Hill Estate residents voice worries and hit out at authorities over response to discovery of black specks in tap water.

Accidents and disasters in China

China flight turns back after smoke found coming from camera battery, power bank

Hong Kong regulator and Asian airlines crack down on lithium batteries and in-flight charging after string of safety incidents.

Hong Kong property

Tepid sales at Uni Residence as competition heats up in new home market

The project in Tai Wai sold just 60 per cent of flats on offer on the first day of sale, as rival developers compete for buyers’ interest.

Potential buyers at the sales office of Uni Residence at AIA Kowloon Tower in Kwun Tong. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

New toll system, cheaper fees in place as Hong Kong’s Tai Lam Tunnel handed over

Government takes control of 3.8km tunnel after consortium’s 30-year franchise ends.

A consortium had run the 3.8km tunnel since 1995, with the franchise expiring at the end of May. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong display strikes gold at Chelsea Flower Show with rare orchids

Vibrant display, with orchids from Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, sent powerful message about need to protect the endangered plants.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong court bails ‘Mrs Ho’, with ‘Mr Ho’ in hospital under police supervision

Internet couple facing wounding charges over dispute that resulted in wife suffering knife injury to her head.

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