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Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Day 10 of probe: fire department admits delays, ‘inadequate’ safety checks

Assistant director of Fire Services Department says shutting down fire systems not necessary for draining rooftop tanks.

Hong Kong

Filmmaker accuses school of ‘blatantly lying’ in row over documentary screening

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Hong Kong economy

Is oil crisis just the start of economic pain for Hongkongers?

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Equal Opportunities Commission

Workplace sexual harassment complaints jump by 38% in Hong Kong

Equal Opportunities Commission recorded 315 such complaints in 2025, up from 228 in previous year.

In 2021, the equality watchdog received 148 sexual harassment employment-related complaints. The figure rose to 207 last year. Photo: Getty Images
Music

Japanese band One OK Rock cancels Hong Kong concerts in May

Axing of shows on May 2 and 3 due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ follows cancellation of May 9 concert in Shanghai.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Alleged petition forgery investigated as Wang Fuk Court rebuild plan rejected

Property owners had organised petition and emailed Hop On Management Company to raise concerns and request owners’ meeting.

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Voltage dip traps people in lifts and affects hospitals on Hong Kong Island

Fire Services Department receives 90 reports of people stuck in lifts after abnormality in interconnection between both two power providers.

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HK Electric has said the fault in the interconnection circuit between its network and CLP Power’s led to the momentary voltage dip. Photo: Fung Chang
Mental health

Letters | Policy support is needed to create Asia-specific mental health safety nets

Readers discuss how to better protect vulnerable populations across the region, the HK$2 scheme, and animal experiments.

Google

Legal Tales | Antisocial media: Meta, Google liable in landmark case for mental health harm

Infinite scroll, likes, autoplay and other features that exploit users’ dopamine cravings replicate neurological processes that fuel gambling addiction.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent

To sharpen its competitive edge, the city must look beyond traditional borders to widen its narrowing talent pipeline.

Illustration: Craig Stephens
Mainland China

Hong Kong halts oyster sales from French brand over possible gastroenteritis link

Centre for Food Safety orders import suspension of Josephine brand oysters after cases of suspected food poisoning in Netherlands.

Hong Kong food safety authorities have ordered an immediate halt to the sale of oysters from French brand Josephine. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Site patrols a good start for better protection of Hong Kong’s countryside

Enforcement action at country parks and campsites signals a turning point from the previous approach.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po blaze: no fire safety system checks before firm sent 85 shutdown notices

Fire services company also concedes it acted as ‘rubber stamp’ for renovation contractor, during hearing into deadly inferno.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong car owner loses HK$500,000 in fuel membership card scam

Fraudsters exploit surging fuel prices by offering bogus prepaid petrol card deals, police say.

The scammers promised discounts through prepaid petrol cards and lured the victim into making immediate purchases, police say. Photo: Sam Tsang
HSBC

On This Day | HSBC’s HK$5 billion headquarters opens in Hong Kong in 1986 – SCMP archive

When it opened 40 years ago, the bank’s new headquarters was the most expensive building in the world.

The new HSBC building on the evening of its official opening on April 7, 1986. Photo: SCMP
Crime in Hong Kong

Police arrest man on suspicion of stealing personal data of 56,000 patients

Employee of Hospital Authority contractor made an unauthorised entry into system and retrieved data.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

HKUST launches 5-year study into long lifespans of Chinese people

University president says Hong Kong urgently needs to uncover healthy ageing process as city has become ‘super-ageing society’.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Some Wang Fuk Court residents float ‘profit-making’ in-situ rebuilding plan

Proposal calls for rebuilding half of estate’s eight blocks with higher plot ratio, suggesting government can earn HK$6.4 billion.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court last November killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 others. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong’s under-enrolled primary schools can be overhauled more painlessly

Readers discuss the predicament of under-enrolled primary schools, effective fire prevention, and how to foster a tech ecosystem.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po probe: no on-site checks by firm due to ‘busy’ schedule – as it happened

Director of contractor responsible for estate’s fire services equipment suspects workers drew water from tanks, calling it a serious problem.

Hong Kong culture

Mural celebrates Thai culture in Hong Kong under renovation scheme

Pilot scheme includes seven murals, with one already created on Jenford Building in the heart of city’s ‘Little Thailand’.

A digital rendering of the Thai-themed mural on Jenford Building in Kowloon City. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

New research institute to ramp up efforts as Hong Kong pursues ‘AI for all’

Artificial Intelligence Research and Development Institute’s first meeting will be held as early as this month to formulate city’s AI road map.

A panoramic view of the San Tin Technopole and the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong doctor axed for posting resuscitation photo faces Medical Council case

Kowloon West Cluster says it terminated doctor’s contract and ‘passed relevant case to Medical Council for follow-up’.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s East Dam welcomes 1,400 visitors daily over first 4 days of Easter

Conservation authorities share enforcement action figures, vow to ‘explore long-term management strategies for popular attractions’.

Hong Kong economy

Car record for mega bridge’s Hong Kong crossing as F&B sector feels holiday pain

Number of outgoing residents up 14.3 per cent year on year to 2.1 million, but more inbound visitors lead to high hotel occupancy.

The total number of inbound and outbound car trips on the mega bridge hit a record. Photo: Xinhua
Education in Hong Kong

ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.

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The English Schools Foundation says it has been increasing the proportion of non-local students since the end of the pandemic. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong hospital uses VR tour to ease children’s fears ahead of operations

Hong Kong Children’s Hospital uses VR tour to reduce traumatic memories and maintain young patients’ trust in medical staff.

Smoking and vaping

Editorial | Vape possession ban is vital for protecting Hong Kong’s youth

Combined with education, tough new penalties kicking in from April 30 will help shield our young from a lifetime of nicotine addiction.

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