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CUHK has launched a four-year DNA testing programme to screen 9,000 adults of working age to identify individuals at high risk of developing young-onset diabetes. Photo: SCMP / Eugene Lee
Disease

My Take | Time to make a new year resolution like your life depends on it

Improving public awareness of diabetes and the risks associated with it should be one of the vows for 2026.

China consumption

Travellers hoof it in China as horseback tourism makes strides

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firm sanctioned by US in Venezuela crackdown found to use bogus address

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.

“Wild Twister” swings riders around at high speed. Photo: Handout
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.

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Hong Kong society

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.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Most patients at Hong Kong A&E departments unaware of evening clinics as option

But those who do seek treatment at clinics find it difficult to secure an appointment, with multiple calls and long waits.

Patients wait for treatment at the accident and emergency department of Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Jordan. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

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
Centaline Property

Hong Kong property market hits 4-year high in 2025 as sales top HK$616 billion

December was the 10th consecutive month where new home transactions exceeded 1,500, the first time the trend was seen in more than 21 years.

Hong Kong economy

Occupancy rate at Hong Kong tech park set to hit 90% in first quarter of 2026

Government says lease renewal on Hong Kong side of collaborative tech hub with Shenzhen will be based on KPIs, but there will be ‘room for error’.

Education in Hong Kong

Exempt Hong Kong substitute teachers from practising certificates: principals

Schools already struggle to hire supply teachers, so proposed new measure should consider different criteria to tackle shortfall, they say.

Hong Kong’s school principals have called for substitute teachers to be exempt from a proposed practising certificate, fearing the measure will exacerbate an existing shortfall of such teachers. Photo: Getty Images
Human rights

Ageing Asia needs domestic helpers, but can it keep them safe?

While the region cries out for care, top source nations the Philippines and Indonesia have tightened controls to curb exploitation and abuse.

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Filipino domestic workers gather on a street in Hong Kong. Indonesia and the Philippines have provided millions of helpers to the rest of Asia over the decades. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Fire caused by short circuit of phone charger in Hong Kong flat injures 4, kills cat

Police say blaze broke out at flat in Lai Yiu Estate in Kwai Chung, leading to temporary evacuation of 150 residents.

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.

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Hong Kong weather

Temperature in Hong Kong falls to 11.4 degrees Celsius, the lowest this winter

Minor flooding expected in coastal areas as Observatory warns that sea levels during high tide on Saturday night will be half a metre higher than usual.

A boy in warm clothing rides a balance bike along the East Coast Boardwalk in Fortress Hill. Photo: Elson Li
Architecture and design

Mushroom magic: is mycelium set to be the next ‘it’ material in homeware?

Mycelium is revolutionising sustainable design and shaping the future of eco-friendly homeware, from lamps to sofas.

Banking & finance

More issuers turn to Dubai listings as yuan bonds gain traction in Middle East

Dubai’s dim sum bond momentum points to investor confidence in China and diversification from the US dollar, says regulator.

Legislative Council election 2025

New Hong Kong lawmaker Julia Lau vows to strengthen oversight after Tai Po fire

Architectural sector legislator urges better use of public funds, and has ideas on how to boost development of the Northern Metropolis and tourism.

Lawmaker-elect Julia Lau has suggested conducting third-party risk assessments before contractors start major repairs on buildings in Hong Kong. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

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.

A hospital staff member holds a queue token at Kwong Wah Hospital’s A&E department on December 31, the day before the hospital fee revamp. Photo: Sun Yeung
Accidents and personal safety

Editorial | Tourists must put safety first in quest for the perfect photo

The tragic death of a visitor in Sai Kung and other fatal accidents should prompt caution among travellers.

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.

Hong Kong society

Jose-Antonio Maurellet set to return as Hong Kong Bar Association chairman

Maurellet nominated for another term, with Martin Hui and Eva Sit to also continue as vice-chairpersons.

Last year saw Jose-Antonio Maurelle lead a delegation to Beijing to strengthen professional ties and defend Hong Kong’s judicial independence following the guilty verdict for former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

2 cats found at Tai Po inferno site a month after Hong Kong blaze, SPCA says

Animal protection group calls discovery a ‘miracle’ and expresses hope of finding more missing pets.

A cat owner is reunited with her pet. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Hong Kong’s John Lee has sciatica. Here’s what you need to know about the condition

Post talks to orthopaedic specialists to find out more about common ailment that can cause excruciating pain.

Hong Kong economy

Back to the Past, starring Louis Koo and Raymond Lam, smashes Hong Kong record

Historical sci-fi action film earns HK$10.91 million in debut, the most for a Chinese film opening in city.

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