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Minor car accidents have resulted in hefty compensation claims. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims

Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Lunar New Year parade to feature Labubu, wishing tree on floats

Mainland China

Hong Kong eyes bigger marathon with egg waffles and milk tea to cheer runners

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong retiree spiked soft drinks with urine in year-long ‘prank’

Franklin Lo doctored Coca-Cola Plus and 7-Up drinks and placed them in supermarkets.

Swire Coca-Cola had received multiple reports about the discovery of urine-spiked soft drinks at supermarkets. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

John Lee weighs ‘all options’ amid feedback from flat owners hit by Tai Po fire

Hong Kong leader says government is analysing feedback from 90 per cent of homeowners affected by the blaze that killed 168 and displaced nearly 5,000.

Hong Kong entertainment

What were lead singer Rosé’s local snack choices at Blackpink’s Hong Kong shows?

Classic street foods take the spotlight as K-pop star samples local favourites throughout the group’s world tour finale at Kai Tak Stadium.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong leader urges patience amid pushback against mandatory seat belt rule

John Lee says residents must ‘take responsibility’ for their safety, despite complaints about inconvenience and poor quality of restraints.

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As of January 25, passengers in Hong Kong are required to wear seat belts on public and private buses. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record

Hotel and retail industry leaders say authorities should explore more cultural tie-ups to promote the Hong Kong brand, heritage.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | Hongkongers stand united on the need for more no-smoking zones

As smokers and non-smokers express support for restrictions, officials must be mindful of the acceptance of stronger tobacco controls.

Blackpink

2 women arrested as hawkers cash in on Blackpink merchandise craze at concerts

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has been closely monitoring and taking enforcement actions against hawkers around Kai Tak Station Square.

Blackpink fans outside Kai Tak Stadium before the show. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

AI mental health app helps Hong Kong students accentuate the positive

EmoCare, powered by artificial intelligence, began trial run last month, serving around 700 primary, secondary and university students.

EdUHK’s AI Education Tools showcase with (left to right) Professor Alpha Ling Man-ho, Professor Song Yanjie, and associate vice-president (quality assurance) of the department of psychology Susanna Yeung Siu-sze. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong lawmakers urge review of seat belt policy on buses amid complaints

Legislator Ben Chan says some operators could consider switching to lap belts to make it easier for passengers to alight.

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Hong Kong

Letters | Vulnerable families in Hong Kong simply must master Cantonese

Readers discuss the transformative power of a trilingual skill set, public awareness of the shark fin problem, and how to increase public participation in recycling.

Operation Santa Claus

The Hong Kong charity helping neurodivergent people eat better and exercise more

Love 21 Foundation, among 13 NGOs selected for Operation Santa Claus funding, offers nutrition and fitness training for those with Down’s syndrome, autism or other conditions.

Love 21 Foundation offers nutrition and fitness training for those with Down syndrome, autism, or other neurodiverse conditions. Photo: Cindy Sui
Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong’s children are paying the price for policy gaps in education

Policy failures have already caused a drop in English proficiency and a reading crisis. Officials must tread carefully with new AI plans.

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Queen’s College students react to their Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education Examination (DSE) results on July 16. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Man dies after collapsing while hiking on Hong Kong Island

Man passed out on Hong Kong Trail, near Parker Avenue on Siu Ma Shan.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong bus users pack lower decks on first day of new seat belt rule

Passengers concerned that they will not be able to unbuckle in time to alight on short-distance routes, while some still unaware of new regulation.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities find toxins in 4 batches of milk powder recalled by Nestlé

Centre for Food Safety says Swiss food giant has recalled 96,000 tins of products due to potential contamination caused by bacteria in ingredients.

Hong Kong’s Centre for Food Safety has found traces of toxins in four batches of baby milk powder recalled by Nestlé. Photo: Sam Tsang
China birth rate

Opinion | Hong Kong must tackle the challenges of a super-aged society head on

With both Hong Kong and mainland China unlikely to be able to reverse the decline in birth rates, investing effectively in human capital is crucial.

Hong Kong transport

Are Hong Kong taxi drivers following new rules limiting mobile devices?

Industry leader warns of safety risks as some drivers try to get round stricter mobile device rules.

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Blackpink

Sip of Hong Kong milk tea gives Blackpink show a local flavour

Blackpink fans urged to pay greater attention to safety and follow entry guidelines following earlier surge to standing area.

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Blackpink’s three Hong Kong shows mark the end of the group’s world tour. Photo: Jess Ma
Hong Kong population

Editorial | Hong Kong’s daunting task is to become a baby-friendly city

With incentives and support measures failing to reverse the low birth trend, Hong Kong must directly address the fundamental causes.

A baby drinks milk in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district on September 19, 2025. Economic pressures such as the cost of living and work-life imbalance make parenting challenging. Photo: Jelly Tse
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Hong Kong travel agency backs out of Taiwan trip over controversial film screening

Jetport Travel also distances itself from promotion of tour organised by e-commerce platform As One, says wording ‘crossed the line’.

LGBTQ

My Take | Time to remove the differences in how Hong Kong treats same-sex relationships

Lack of legal recognition of ‘alternative relationships’ in most areas of law and policy brings anomalies, inconsistencies and uncertainties.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong extends building inspection deadline for contractor conviction checks

Some records are ‘definitely quite severe’ and include prosecutions for corruption and bribery, development chief Bernadette Linn says.

Workers remove damaged bamboo scaffolding at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Sam Tsang
Judy Chan Kapui

Hong Kong lawmaker ready to face legal consequences after ‘rash’ driving decision

Judy Chan also says she will refrain from driving for a while as she issues another apology to the public.

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Lawmaker Judy Chan was filmed driving along Jaffe Road in the wrong direction. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

Veteran printer’s mission to keep movable type tradition alive in Hong Kong

‘I really don’t know if the factory will still be here in three years, but I hope to teach as many as possible about movable type culture,’ says Sing Hung owner.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Why delayed reform stands in the way of class-action lawsuit over Hong Kong fire

Tai Po inferno prompts calls from legal experts for authorities to press ahead with long-stalled proposal on collective legal action.

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