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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Owners push back as Wang Fuk Court administrator seeks to delay crucial meeting
Residents call for extraordinary general meeting to be held ahead of deadline on decision about whether to sell flats.
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
‘Heavy’ hearts as residents of Wang Fuk Court’s only spared block return again
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Wellness
No membership required: Hong Kong parks are this coach’s gym of choice
13 May 2026 - 11:00AM
Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong
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Tightened rules for Hong Kong’s money lenders will protect helpers
Moves to regulate the moneylender sector must be accompanied by strengthening law enforcement and stepping up education efforts.
13 May 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong
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Extended visiting hours reflect enlightened approach to patient care
Patients show greater improvement and emotional security as well as less anxiety when visiting hours are extended.
13 May 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong police
Man dies after suspected fall from Hong Kong’s Spiral Lookout Tower
Passer-by discovers man lying near the base of 32-metre tower, with victim later pronounced dead at Alice Ho Miu Ling Nethersole Hospital.
13 May 2026 - 11:07AM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court administrator outlines HK$127 million refund for displaced owners
Residents express dissatisfaction as administrator says HK$180 million in renovation levies have been paid, with remaining funds set aside for refunds.
13 May 2026 - 12:48AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Hong Kong police arrest 2 women after sewage-soaked puppy found in bin, put down
Golden Retriever pup, suffering from terminal canine distemper, found in rubbish bin drenched in sewage and chilli oil.
12 May 2026 - 9:29PM
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Viral clip of parasite in sashimi at Hong Kong sushi branch triggers raw emotions
Gatten Sushi issues apology on social media after footage of shocking discovery at Causeway Bay branch goes viral.
12 May 2026 - 9:07PM
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Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers
Civil Engineering and Development Department introduces new guidelines for communities, property managers and businesses near coastal areas.
12 May 2026 - 1:09AM
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Pets
No hotpot: Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu and layout limits
Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says officers will patrol licensed premises every day in first month after issuing permits.
11 May 2026 - 10:01PM
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Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class
‘Publicly built, privately run’ model will provide more diverse, higher-quality services and allow operators to meet wider range of needs, official says.
11 May 2026 - 6:35PM
Hong Kong housing
Hong Kong lawmakers urge rethink of housing development policy for elderly
Lawmakers say government must reassess scheme to develop public rental flats for elderly by balancing costs and providing services, not just homes.
11 May 2026 - 10:33PM
Secretary for Labour and Welfare (HK)
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Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says
Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.
11 May 2026 - 10:30AM
Hong Kong entertainment
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As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated
Given the addictive potential of the machines and complaints about rigging, regulation is a step in the right direction and must protect children.
11 May 2026 - 10:37AM
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Chris Sun Yuk-han
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Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun
Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.
11 May 2026 - 9:00AM
Hong Kong youth
Editorial
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Hong Kong schools must balance phone policy against student concerns
Backlash at Kwun Tong Maryknoll College shows schools need to work with students and parents to develop guidelines.
11 May 2026 - 7:15AM
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Art
The Tai Po fire took this artist’s home and life’s work. Now she’s starting anew
Deaf artist Apple Tong, whose home and works were destroyed in the Wang Fuk Court fire, reveals how she is turning disaster into positivity.
11 May 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong housing
Hong Kong villagers accuse authorities of rushed Northern Metropolis evictions
One elderly villager says she fears her family may be separated due to rehousing arrangements.
10 May 2026 - 11:36PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong Mother’s Day dining shifts from traditional banquets to casual meals
Banquet restaurants, popular in past years for big celebrations, report weaker Mother’s Day trade as families opt for lunch, afternoon tea or hotpot.
10 May 2026 - 8:37PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Wang Fuk Court residents flag registration issues ahead of online owners’ meeting
Estate administrator Hop On Management says it has enhanced cybersecurity and ‘ample capacity’ for briefing sessions remains.
10 May 2026 - 10:49PM
Greater Bay Area
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Hong Kong to seek more elderly care places in Guangdong, Chris Sun says
Welfare chief tells SCMP number of older residents moving into mainland care homes under government scheme has risen ninefold in recent years.
10 May 2026 - 7:24PM
Mother's Day
Meet 3 vinyl-spinning Hong Kong mothers finding a new rhythm after hardships
Bonding over struggles of single parenthood, three DJs are hoping to turn their music into a business with help from a social enterprise.
10 May 2026 - 10:24AM
Hong Kong politics
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Beijing trip will help Legco sharpen Hong Kong’s development blueprint
The historic visit transcends symbolism; insights gained will strengthen the city’s edge while cementing its role in national development.
10 May 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong
Funeral for Derek Li, father of injured Mirror dancer Mo Li, to be held on June 6
Funeral to be held at St Andrew’s Church, Kowloon, with Archbishop Andrew Chan to officiate.
9 May 2026 - 11:48PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Heroism and grief: 6 residents’ stories from Wang Fuk Court fire hearings
Read the powerful accounts of six residents, among 24 who appeared before independent committee investigating deadly Tai Po blaze.
9 May 2026 - 7:57PM
Hong Kong economy
Budding Mother’s Day competition as Hong Kong florists prune prices
Crowds flock to Mong Kok market on day before Mother’s Day for colourful bouquets of carnations, roses and other fresh flowers.
9 May 2026 - 9:19PM
Hong Kong environmental issues
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Legco must preserve Hong Kong’s natural heritage before it’s too late
Readers discuss the impact of overtourism on the city’s beaches, extending visa-free stays for visiting family, and the promising implications of Korean stroke research.
9 May 2026 - 11:30AM
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