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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.
55 minutes ago
Accidents and personal safety
30 people evacuated at Hong Kong airport after fire breaks out
3 hours ago
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s minimum wage set to rise by HK$1 per hour to HK$43.10
47 minutes ago
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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.
4 hours ago
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.
10 Feb 2026 - 4:24PM
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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.
5 hours ago
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Hong Kong
Being Chinese
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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?
10 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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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.
6 hours ago
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.
9 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
Hong Kong politics
Opinion
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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.
9 Feb 2026 - 12:37PM
Hong Kong courts
Editorial
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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.
9 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong population
Opinion
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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.
9 Feb 2026 - 8:31AM
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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.
8 Feb 2026 - 9:56PM
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.
8 Feb 2026 - 8:23PM
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.
8 Feb 2026 - 7:33PM
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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.
8 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
Pets in Hong Kong
Editorial
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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.
8 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
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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.
7 Feb 2026 - 10:26PM
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Hong Kong
My Take
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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.
7 Feb 2026 - 10:15PM
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.
7 Feb 2026 - 9:33PM
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.
7 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Opinion
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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.
7 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM
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.
7 Feb 2026 - 4:37PM
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.
6 Feb 2026 - 11:49PM
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.
6 Feb 2026 - 9:59PM
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.
6 Feb 2026 - 8:02PM
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.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:46PM
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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.
6 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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