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Cosplayers at the Tokyo Comic Con 2025, which was held in December. Photo: EPA
Hong Kong economy

Hollywood stars to headline Hong Kong Comic Con

Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd lined up for Hong Kong Comic Con 2026 to be held from May 29 to 31.

Accidents and personal safety

30 people evacuated at Hong Kong airport after fire breaks out

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s minimum wage set to rise by HK$1 per hour to HK$43.10

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong businessman charged with providing surrogacy services overseas

Harcourt director Alfred Siu and company manager Lin Siu-fong charged with taking part in, and receiving payment for, surrogacy arrangement.

Principal Magistrate David Cheung adjourned the hearing to April 21. Photo: Eugene Lee
Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation gifts 5,000 Disneyland tickets to domestic helpers

Expanded charity scheme will treat workers from six nations to free day at the theme park with meals and transport covered.

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Hong Kong courts

Retiree who left urine-spiked drinks in Hong Kong supermarkets spared prison

Court considers defendant’s psychological health and accepts Social Welfare Department’s recommendation to place him on probation for one year.

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Hong Kong

Being Chinese | I feel for young Hongkongers who say they are ‘from the UK’

Instead of mocking those who adopt a superficial Western identity, we might pause and ask: what pressure made them feel this was necessary?

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People cross London Bridge, with Tower Bridge in the background, in London in 2024. Photo: EPA-EFE
Crime in Hong Kong

Wife alleged to have attacked man with pan in Hong Kong murder case

Wife, 51, suspected to have hit victim with a stainless steel pan, investigators say.

From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong readies for Lunar New Year

A look at how Hongkongers have prepared for the most significant Chinese holiday of the year, from the 1970s to the 2000s.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Legco must exercise due diligence against the tyranny of KPIs

Even if the government drafted perfect laws, lawmakers must scrutinise them without being afraid of performing their constitutional duty.

The Legislative Council Complex in Admiralty on January 7. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Tai Po fire highlights need for Hong Kong to allow class actions

The introduction of class actions is worth considering as it will make justice more accessible for Hongkongers.

A man walks past burnt buildings after the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po district on November 28 2025. Photo: AP
Hong Kong population

Opinion | Boost birth rates? Governments should focus on the population they have

Instead of growing the population at all costs, governments should be practically addressing longer life expectancies.

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Hong Kong transport

New rail routes to mainland China nearly sold out ahead of Lunar New Year

All classes of tickets from Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Station to 14 of 16 new mainland stops fully booked from Friday through next Sunday.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong reserves 4,000 homes for tenants hit by subdivided flats overhaul

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says demand from 30,000 affected households will be ‘digested’ over extended period.

More than 100 households at Yee Wa Building on Un Chau Street in Cheung Sha Wan were forced to relocate. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Miss Nepal hopeful follows in mother’s pageant footsteps 32 years on

Hong Kong-born Deepmala Kharel Dhakal’s national crown bid highlights pride and spirit of city’s Nepalese community.

Pets in Hong Kong

Editorial | Furry friends in restaurants a big step towards a pet-friendly Hong Kong

The relaxation of public transport and dining rules acknowledges the social value of pets in a crowded city like Hong Kong.

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Citybus

Public bus driver makes detour to take child to hospital in Hong Kong

Citybus driver was travelling along Tolo Highway when passenger noticed child was unwell and sought help.

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The detour was made by a route 79X Citybus vehicle. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

My Take | Bus seat belt law not at the end of the road despite fiasco of the first attempt

Legal blunder that saw legislation repealed is a blessing in disguise. Problems faced by passengers need to be considered and the policy improved.

Hong Kong Federation of Trade Unions

Hong Kong district councillor warned after parking illegally in fire exit lane

Chau Kit-ying reminded verbally and in writing to act in accordance with public expectations of district councillors, minister says.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong plans to revive privacy law requiring firms to report data breaches

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung says watchdog intends to consult lawmakers this year after legislative reform was put on hold in 2024.

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung says the mandatory breach reporting measures may be carried out in phases. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Opinion | Fee hikes are only half the equation if Hong Kong health reform is to work

If paired with viable service alternatives, clear guidance and a stronger focus on prevention, price rises could become a catalyst for real change.

Illustration: Craig Stephens
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong toddler suspected to have fallen ill from tainted milk formula

Authorities also order 390 cans of Aptamil Profutura milk formula from Germany be taken off shelves.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Medical Council to set time frame for sorting complaints under proposed shake-up

Proposed measures follow ombudsman slamming watchdog for excessively lengthy complaint-handling process.

Hong Kong

Adidas says sorry over fitting room incident in Hong Kong, vows privacy review

Sportswear giant also says company management has met with customer to offer help.

The incident happened at an Adidas store in Langham Place, Mong Kok. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Patients given more hope as study finds best time for lung cancer treatment

‘Highly encouraging’ results uncovered after immunochemotherapy administered at different times in two groups of patients.

Lung cancer is the most common and deadliest cancer in Hong Kong. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to launch licensed ride-hailing services by fourth quarter of 2026

Government’s 124-page transport strategy blueprint also proposes measures for autonomous vehicles and a smart and green mass transit system.

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Mahjong

Painted tiles, loud tables, new faces: shaping mahjong’s next chapter

The next generation of mahjong players around the world is preserving and reinventing a Hong Kong tradition.

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