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Peta members wearing dolphin masks protest against the Ocean Park’s dolphin shows on August 20. Photo: Nora Tam
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Letters | Let 2026 be the year we are kinder to animals

Readers suggest what Hongkongers can do in the coming year to make a difference and reflect on the constant pursuit of gratification.

Hong Kong children

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new legislators must strengthen child protection laws

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong police make another arrest over deadly Tai Po blaze

Hong Kong economy

Christmas Eve crowds gather in Hong Kong but festive atmosphere ‘more subdued’

Families at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront say celebrations are more muted this year after the deadly Tai Po fire last month.

People gather along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to take in the Christmas Eve sights. Photo: Karma Lo

The write way: Hong Kong’s Christmas card loyalists keep the digital wave at bay

Despite ease of sending mass messages via social media, young and old traditionalists deliver festive greetings through handwritten paper cards.

Hong Kong politics

Young people’s input needed on pressing Hong Kong issues, incoming lawmaker says

Lawmaker-elect Grace Chan also says there is room for more effective communication within the social welfare sector.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Helper who survived Hong Kong fire recovers in Philippines for Christmas

Rhodora Alcaraz earlier lauded by Philippine president as hero for her role in helping save three-month-old baby during last month’s fire.

Rhodora Alcaraz (front right) is still covering after last month’s deadly fire in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Video | Hongkongers urged to use eMPF to ward off scams

The advice comes with a warning about the recent theft of HK$1.8 million from three MPF accounts by scammers using high-quality ID forgeries.

Hong Kong

How Cantopop created Hong Kong’s own Christmas soundtrack

Joyful and jubilant, melancholic and mournful … the marriage of Cantopop and Christmas has resulted in a unique musical genre with a very Hong Kong vibe.

Social media

Letters | To kick our social media habit, let’s start with the adults

Readers discuss the missing link in efforts to restrict screen time for children, concern over the Jimmy Lai trial and verdict, and rampant illegal parking in Hong Kong.

Hongkongers engrossed in their phones are a common sight on the MTR. Photo: Eugene Lee
Operation Santa Claus

Hong Kong shopping centre brings festive cheer with ‘Ticket to Christmas’

Attractions, running until January 2, include immersive animated train ride, Christmas Day musical and shopping rewards.

All proceeds from ticket sales for the “Santa Express” will be donated directly to OSC. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Editorial | Christmas spirit of compassion can help a Hong Kong that is still healing

While celebrations will be restrained in honour of the lives lost in the Tai Po fire, Christmas can still be a source of comfort in difficult times.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Committee probing Hong Kong fire visits Wang Fuk Court to inspect conditions

Panel chairman Justice David Lok visits scene of blaze with committee members to understand ‘actual environment’ at estate.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong Red Cross unveils HK$420 million relief fund for Tai Po fire victims

Charity to provide cash, medical and mental health aid under a three- to five-year recovery plan for families hit by the deadly blaze.

CEO Bonnie So says the Hong Kong Red Cross has raised HK$420 million. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong’s Cardinal Chow says celebrating Christmas will bring hope after fire

Christmas can provide ‘way out to a radically new and promising life’, he says in wide-ranging message that also touches on economy, AI challenges.

Cardinal Stephen Chow in the Vatican earlier this year during the election of a new pope. Photo: Reuters
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong’s AI grant for schools shouldn’t leave out teacher training

Readers discuss the flaws of a hardware-first, training-last approach, shoring up accountability of owners’ corporations, and the aftermath of the Bondi Beach attack.

Scams and swindles

Hongkongers urged to quickly sign up for eMPF platform as defence against scams

Cybersecurity experts call on residents to move quickly after HK$1.8 million stolen from three MPF accounts.

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Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Weigh plans for long-term resettlement of Hong Kong fire victims with care

It is good that officials are keeping an open mind and not rushing into any decisions. Hopefully, it will not be too long before suitable options are proposed.

People walk past Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, on December 20, weeks after a deadly fire burned the community and at least claimed 161 lives. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s solid waste levels dip for third year, but green groups still worried

Environment groups say trend not so clear-cut, cite impact of pandemic and heightened public awareness over shelved waste-charging plan.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%

Return tickets for adults will cost HK$116 from next Monday, while fares for children and the elderly will jump to HK$75.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion

80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurants eye Lunar New Year boost after weak winter solstice sales

Slump in sales for traditional dinner gatherings tied to Tai Po fire tragedy, with restaurants looking to February for turnaround.

Many Hongkongers traditionally celebrate the winter solstice with family dinners – similar to Thanksgiving. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong man who went missing overnight on hike with mother found in Yuen Long

Staff member at Tai Lam Tunnel finds 28-year-old intellectually disabled man on Monday morning with no visible injuries.

Hong Kong transport

Police asked to tackle reckless driving on Hong Kong’s new Central Kowloon Bypass

Transport Department says it has informed police of vehicles making U-turns at tunnel entrance and heading in opposite direction.

The Yau Ma Tei section of the Central Kowloon Bypass opened on Sunday. Photo: Karma Lo
Operation Santa Claus

Operation Santa Claus appeal for Hong Kong’s fire-hit residents embraced

Tragedy prompts swift response, with one beneficiary, Mind HK, organising crisis support team of psychologists, social workers and well-being practitioners.

OSC volunteers at Santa’s Neon Studio. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan

The fire must compel us to re-examine how we assign risk, structure contracts, insure homes and support communities after a catastrophe.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong lawyers give free aid to Tai Po residents at loss over next legal steps

As residents of Wang Fuk Court rebuild their lives, hundreds of lawyers have stepped in to help them understand their legal options.

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