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Hong Kong tourism
Editorial
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Stamp out coercive shopping tours to uphold Hong Kong’s reputation
Low-cost tours have proved difficult to eradicate but measures such as random inspections and harsher penalties could be considered.
3 hours ago
Hong Kong
Editorial
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HKUST study to decode longevity is the stuff of frontier science
4 hours ago
Accidents and personal safety
14 hurt after minibus slams into back of goods vehicle in Hong Kong
18 Apr 2026 - 11:57PM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s Mirror star Keung To urges public to learn from his driving mistakes
‘I do not drive now. I do not dare to. I should brush up on my driving first,’ singer says after being fined for series of traffic offences.
18 Apr 2026 - 8:36PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court residents prepare for emotional return to site of deadly fire
Grief counsellor and psychologist help residents prepare physically and mentally for the expected ‘sensory shock’ of returning to ravaged homes.
18 Apr 2026 - 11:23PM
Hong Kong housing
Hong Kong Housing Society aims to boost supply of subsidised sale flats
Chairman Ling Kar-kan says society will still supply more rental flats.
18 Apr 2026 - 10:56PM
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Charity breeding Labrador with golden retriever to boost guide dog supply
‘Labradors are naturally friendly, obedient and food-motivated, which is a good quality for training due to the high-value, immediate reward,’ charity says.
18 Apr 2026 - 4:00PM
Hong Kong tourism
Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers with 1.6 billion followers over 2 years
Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau says influencers’ itineraries were tailored to their markets and audiences.
18 Apr 2026 - 7:33PM
Sexual harassment and assault
Editorial
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Employers must tackle office culture as harassment complaints spike
Statistics point to a culture in which harassment is considered acceptable. Employers must make clear that misconduct will not be tolerated.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:45AM
Good Schools Guide
How Hong Kong’s students and educators are reshaping LGBT inclusivity
Support networks like Quarks and QSA are providing support for LGBTQ youth, while helping to enact change within the educational system – but is it enough?
18 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM
Ageing society
Opinion
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Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age
The city’s rapid ageing need not turn into a crisis as long as it can look beyond its borders and tap into regional healthcare systems.
18 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong in Sevens heaven as dazzling display marks start of 50th year
Not even a leaky roof at Kai Tak Stadium can put a dampener on proceedings as 34,368 fans pass through gates on day one.
18 Apr 2026 - 12:21AM
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Hong Kong Sevens
Gloomy weather can’t take shine off Hong Kong Sevens for visiting rugby fans
Rugby tournament kicks off 50th anniversary edition with spectators in party mood.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:20PM
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Hong Kong economy
Outside In
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Debunking the myth of the lonely, isolated Hong Kong retiree
New findings show that elderly Hongkongers are much more mobile than most people imagine and just want to be treated as normal members of society.
17 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
7 arrested in crackdown on party rooms with copyright-infringing karaoke sets
Hong Kong customs raids 14 party rooms, a bar and residences of two sellers from mid-March to mid-April, seizing 28 sets and four gaming consoles.
17 Apr 2026 - 10:17PM
Hong Kong economy
Bars gearing up for bumper Hong Kong Sevens weekend
Bar operators dismiss concerns that higher airfares because of Middle East war will deter rugby fans from visiting city.
17 Apr 2026 - 2:14PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong government pays two-thirds of HK$90 million tab for HK$2 fare revamp
About 220 beneficiaries averaged over 240 trips a month – equivalent to more than eight daily – with one taking as many as 20 a day.
17 Apr 2026 - 3:34AM
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Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Give officials more power to probe suspected animal cruelty cases: watchdog
Office of the Ombudsman says existing ‘investigative approach is ineffective against offenders intending to conceal evidence’.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:22PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hongkongers as young as 6 should ‘feel proud to be Chinese’: learning guide
Authorities publish 2026 Values Education Curriculum Framework, with latest guide placing heavier emphasis on ‘national identity’.
16 Apr 2026 - 8:54PM
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Hong Kong
Legal Tales
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How the law protects when a parent abducts their child across borders
Hong Kong is a signatory to a law that enables children to be returned to their habitual residence, and the local court to make a determination.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong Jockey Club
Exclusive
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Jockey Club to channel HK$1 billion basketball betting investment into football
Source says club’s main concern is illegal wagering and that it will work with government to solve crisis over basketball betting pause.
16 Apr 2026 - 2:40AM
Hong Kong economy
Reel deals: Hong Kong to celebrate Cinema Day on April 25 with HK$30 tickets
In past three years, Cinema Day recorded over 600,000 admissions and box office revenue of more than HK$44 million in total.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
Education in Hong Kong
Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles in 5 years
Education authorities say the increase may be under-reported because of reluctance among parents and pupils to disclose health information.
15 Apr 2026 - 11:02PM
Hong Kong
Call to check tech trends when drafting policies after basketball betting U-turn
Development of technology is faster than the pace of legislation, ex-lawmaker notes.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:01AM
Hong Kong
Editorial
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Hong Kong’s U-turn on basketball betting a prudent move
Officials have warned that launching the betting scheme at this time would encourage participation in illegal prediction market gambling.
15 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong landlords face HK$17,000 inspection bill over ignored water seepage
The plan shifts responsibility of shouldering inspection costs from government to flat owners who fail to address water seepage problems.
14 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
Hong Kong transport
Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears
Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee holds meeting on proposals by Hong Kong Resort Company in presence of more than 20 residents.
14 Apr 2026 - 11:56PM
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Hong Kong
New York’s Met to debut glittering global jewellery exhibition in Hong Kong
From golden headdresses to diamond brooches, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will showcase some 200 pieces spanning 4,000 years and five continents.
14 Apr 2026 - 7:03PM
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