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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.
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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?
10 Apr 2026 - 8:36AM
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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.
9 Apr 2026 - 11:55PM
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.
9 Apr 2026 - 6:24PM
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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.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:42PM
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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.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:24PM
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Mental health
Letters
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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.
9 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Google
Legal Tales
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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.
9 Apr 2026 - 10:02AM
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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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.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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.
9 Apr 2026 - 7:52PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
Editorial
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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.
9 Apr 2026 - 6:45AM
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.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:36PM
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.
8 Apr 2026 - 7:46PM
HSBC
On This Day
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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.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
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.
8 Apr 2026 - 11:38PM
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’.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:48PM
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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.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:50PM
Education in Hong Kong
Letters
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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.
8 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
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.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:31PM
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’.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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.
8 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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’.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:46AM
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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’.
7 Apr 2026 - 8:44PM
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.
7 Apr 2026 - 10:26PM
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.
7 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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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.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:30AM
Smoking and vaping
Editorial
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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.
7 Apr 2026 - 6:45AM
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