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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

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

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

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.

A passer‑by reported seeing a body floating about five metres off the Sai Kung New Public Pier. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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‘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.

Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong OpenClaw users say tool is helpful ‘family member’ who must be watched

They describe convenience of automating life tasks but say AI agent springs surprises, such as bots fighting and asking about existence.

A man holds a placard featuring OpenClaw in Beijing. OpenClaw is an open-source AI agent framework that performs real-world tasks for users, much like a supercharged digital assistant. Photo: AFP
Cathay Pacific

Beijing first stop as Cathay launches global drive to hire 3,000 workers

Hong Kong carrier has openings for pilots, flight attendants and engineers as well as vacancies for digital positions.

Cathay Pacific has openings for cabin crew among other vacancies. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

2 monks brawl during temple ceremony in Hong Kong, leaving 1 injured

Police say one monk has been arrested after fight at repentance service at Chuk Lam Sim Yuen.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents in resettlement limbo slam ‘unhelpful’ engagement staff

Hongkongers displaced by Tai Po fire say they are frustrated with outreach officers’ failure to answer questions and explain rehousing options.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong to tighten moneylending rules to tackle debt collector harassment

Authorities will impose measures such as stricter borrowing caps and ban loan referees in August.

A pedestrian walks past a moneylending advertisement in Hong Kong. Photo: Felix Wong
Art

Purrs of approval for Yau Ma Tei cat mural as community art project draws crowds

Artist Li Hok-fung’s mural on Nathan Road is part of art initiative using cat-themed works to enliven neighbourhoods and connect residents.

Artist Li Hok-fung (right) takes a photo with a resident in front of his popular cat-themed mural at Kiu Kong Mansion in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Dream or reality: can Hong Kong deliver on its AI ambitions?

Hong Kong’s AI revolution accelerates as policy funds skills training while industries and educators rush to integrate the shift.

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong students honour over 400 foreign domestic helpers as ‘second mothers’

Renaissance College’s annual ‘Jie Jie Day’ engages participants with cultural games, raffle draws and networking opportunities.

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Video | Taiwanese band Mayday angers fans by changing Hong Kong date

The Hong Kong concert scheduled for March 24 was moved to March 29.

Taiwanese band Mayday concert at the Kai Tak Stadium in May, 2025. Photo: handout
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Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong government workers warned not to install OpenClaw due to security risks

Digital Policy Office points to potential risks of AI agent, including unauthorised data access, leakage and system intrusion.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Funding cuts trigger calls for help on jobs from Hong Kong’s physiotherapists

Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association alarmed by hiring freezes and job losses at NGOs despite rising demand for services.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong MTR Corp pay rise below expectations: union

Most non-managerial staff to get salary increases from 1.6 to 3.84 per cent for the 2026-27 financial year, firm says.

An MTR train at Tsuen Wan station. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Donald Liao, architect who shaped Hong Kong’s housing landscape, dies at 96

Liao played key role in design and development of several landmark early housing estates, including Ma Tau Wai and Wah Fu.

Donald Liao (pictured in 2019) has died at the age of 96. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong children

Letters | Families need not feel targeted by the child safeguarding process

Readers discuss the structured process around child abuse reporting, the reach of fire safety education, and ice hockey in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong housing

Opinion | When homes are small and costly, dreams of having a family shrink

In Asian cities, imagining family life has become the real work of adulthood – shaped by square footage, commute times and childcare options.

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Hong Kong economy

Is AI displacing young people for entry-level jobs?

Rapid advances in AI are fuelling fears among Hong Kong’s fresh graduates that machines could replace them before their careers begin.

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Macau

Robot ‘arrested’ after elderly woman startled and sent to hospital in Macau

Video of incident shows woman angrily confronting robot before police arrive and escort it away.

A screengrab from a video showing the incident in Macau. Photo: Handout
Regina Ip

Former Hong Kong lawmaker Regina Ip swaps policy for photo cards at ComplexCon

Veteran politician-turned-online sensation joins global stars, including Blackpink’s Jennie, at two-day pop culture festival.

Hong Kong culture

Impact report for border crossing revamp approved despite concerns over temple

Antiquities Advisory Board approves impact report for redevelopment of Sha Tau Kok border checkpoint, located near historic Hip Tin Temple.

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