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Tributes from current and former city officials poured in for the late jurist on Wednesday, just a day after he died. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Anthony Mason, who helped put top Hong Kong court on the map, dies at age 100

City leader, current and former top judges pay tribute to former Australian chief justice and praise ‘his profound wisdom and illustrious experience’.

Education in Hong Kong

Closing struggling Hong Kong schools ‘spares parents from future problems’

Hong Kong

Hong Kong women’s group condemns entry of Tates amid safety and equality concerns

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Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis land-use laws won’t undermine board’s authority: experts

Compressing procedures to two months will break traditional development ‘shackles’, lawmaker argues.

The Northern Metropolis scheme covers 30,000 hectares of land near the border with mainland China. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Medical Council reform must prioritise the public interest

It's well within reason for Hongkongers to expect accountability from a body tasked with registering and licensing medical practitioners.

Hong Kong economy

Measures to streamline Northern Metropolis land-use procedures unveiled

Proposed Development Bureau legislation aims to cut process from nine months to just two and remove bottlenecks.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

8 wild boars captured, put down after wandering into Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin

Two large boars and six smaller ones near Chuk Yuen (North) Estate captured by Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department staff.

The wild boars were captured in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin neighbourhood. Photo: Handout
Ocean Park

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park euthanises 17-year-old red panda Rou Rou

Park puts down ageing red panda to spare her pain after degenerative joint issues and loss of response to palliative care.

Hong Kong

Suspected wartime mortar round detonated safely at Hong Kong construction site

No evacations needed as bomb disposal officers complete operation at site in Kwu Tung North on Tuesday morning.

Hong Kong

Letters | How Hong Kong can better support its Nepali youth

Readers discuss the challenges faced by an ethnic minority group, the need for a law to prevent workplace bullying, and the struggles of English teachers.

A Nepali performer puts traditional costumes on a mannequin at the Asia+ Festival at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui on November 10, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Artificial intelligence

HKGAI to launch world’s first governed AI agent network amid OpenClaw frenzy

System aims to let AI agents collaborate under strict rules, as HKGAI rolls out tools for school selection, budgeting and racing data.

HKGAI said it would soon offer on an open-source basis a human-AI agent collaboration network named “ClawNet”, designed to ensure AI agents “only do things that are allowed”. Photo: HKUST
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Digital revolution can revive Hong Kong taxi industry’s image

Embracing e-payments will shed the industry’s technophobia and improve services, raising its standing with the public.

Sexual harassment and assault

Video | Tate brothers party in Hong Kong, sparking controversy

Andrew and Tristan Tate, brothers who are facing rape and human trafficking charges in Romania and the UK, visited Lan Kwai Fong and a restaurant in Causeway Bay.

Northern Metropolis

Northern Metropolis to streamline land approval process from 9 to 2 months: sources

New legislation intended to align with newly unveiled 15th national five-year plan and speed up megaproject development.

The Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area in Tuen Mun. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong in new push to get young people to register as voters

Youngsters will be exempted from producing proof of address to register as electors as part of campaign.

Residents leave a polling station after voting in December’s Legco election. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong science and tech

Fix, don’t fire ‘digital employee’ OpenClaw over security risks: Paul Chan

Finance chief’s remarks follow Digital Policy Office’s advice to government departments to avoid installing AI agent.

Fashion

In their words: Mimi Tang defines 20 years of setting trends in Hong Kong

Formerly at Kering overseeing Gucci, Saint Laurent and more luxury brands, Tang recalls Louis Vuitton’s fashion show in Hong Kong, and names her style icons.

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Super Typhoon Ragasa

Couple to face child neglect charges after son swept into sea during typhoon

Five-year-old’s parents arrested in January after they took family to Hong Kong waterfront amid No 8 typhoon warning signal last September.

The man, who jumped into the water after his wife and child were swept into the sea, is stretchered off a rescue boat in September last year. Photo: Handout
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong watchdog warns 24-hour gym users of hidden costs, data privacy risks

Consumer Council urges users to weigh short-term costs and review privacy terms before signing up, with fees and policies varying citywide.

Hong Kong

Influencer Andrew Tate, facing rape charges in 2 countries, parties in Hong Kong

Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are facing rape and human‑trafficking charges in Romania and UK, visit Lan Kwai Fong and restaurant in Causeway Bay.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Over 300 Wang Fuk Court homeowners to petition Hong Kong’s John Lee for meeting

Owners demand face-to-face session to address concerns over remaining renovation funds, outstanding fees and building safety.

The deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong seeks to replace, not punish, underperforming Medical Council members

Health chief Lo Chung-mau also rules out rigid deadlines for each stage of complaint handling by council.

The Medical Council has been criticised for its excessively long complaint processes, with several cases in limbo for more than a decade. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Body tied to bags of bricks found off Hong Kong pier in ‘suspicious’ case

Police investigating after body of 60-year-old woman attached to bags of bricks found floating at Sai Kung pier.

Art Basel

Blackpink’s Jennie, Art Basel, Cj Hendry: top Hong Kong events to catch in March

Residents and visitors are spoiled for choice in the last two weeks of art month, with ComplexCon and HKwalls among the offerings.

US, Israel war on Iran

Playing the harp amid sirens: why a Hongkonger refuses to flee the Middle East

Church worker Gloria Mok landed in Israel days before fighting erupted, but plans to stay to complete her three-month Hebrew course.

Gloria Mok, who works in a Hong Kong church group, has made more than 20 trips to Israel. Her latest was to attend a three-month course in Hebrew. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

‘AI may know me better’: why Hongkongers turn to chatbots for mental health help

Survey reveals growing trend of residents seeking help from AI to deal with emotional stress.

Joe, photographed in Causeway Bay on Friday. The 20-year-old student says ChatGPT helped him analyse his tangled emotions. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hong Kong’s war on obesity will result in a healthier society

The government’s weight management plan can help Hong Kong shift gear and accelerate its battle against obesity.

Hong Kong transport

Glitches possible as new signalling system starts on Tsuen Wan line: MTR Corp

Train and platform screen doors not aligning properly at stations and automatic speed adjustments on sections of line are possible.

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