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Singer Hins Cheung performs at Sha Tin racecourse. Photo: Kenneth Chan.
Hong Kong society

Why Cantopop star Hins Cheung’s new mentor role has polarised Hong Kong fans

Once a vocal supporter of social movements in the city, the singer now says he regrets his past and will help rehabilitate 2019 protesters.

Accidents and personal safety

Fire breaks out at Hong Kong columbarium, injuring 2 people

The Philippines

Manila vs Hong Kong: the 2 sides of Asia’s housing affordability crisis

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong balancing security and innovation as nation’s ‘firewall’: Paul Chan

Finance chief says security is key to China’s high-quality growth as geopolitical tensions create risks to energy supplies and financial markets.

The Central financial district in Hong Kong. Finance chief Paul Chan says the concept of national security is intertwined with various fields, such as finance, energy, technology, food and overseas interests. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home sales outlook firm even as La Mirabelle demand ebbs

Developers prioritise sales continuity, keeping pricing close to prevailing secondary market levels to ensure consistent absorption.

Accidents and personal safety

Citybus driver dies after collapsing, losing control of vehicle on Hong Kong road

Police say 42-year-old man collapsed while driving along Chung Yan Road on Saturday night.

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Hong Kong society

Death of Maisy Ho, daughter of late tycoon Stanley Ho, announced by family

Siblings Pansy, Josie and Lawrence Ho disclose news in statement, but no cause of death given.

Maisy Ho held the position of executive director at family business Shun Tak Holdings. Photo: Edward Wong
Hong Kong protests

Rehabilitation project open to all 2019 Hong Kong protest arrestees: Chris Tang

But security chief says authorities will still ‘act in accordance with the law’ when handling arrestees with clear evidence of alleged crimes.

Hong Kong society

‘A dream come true’: helpers flock to Disneyland for free trip given as thanks

Amusement park and Li Ka Shing Foundation gave 5,000 tickets to workers from Philippines, Indonesia, India, Sri Lanka, Nepal and Thailand.

Hong Kong society

Controversial Hong Kong documentary pulled from Italian film festival

Distributor Golden Scene says To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self will not feature at Far East Film Festival in Udine.

The documentary’s planned screening has met with a backlash. Photo: Golden Scene
Hong Kong society

Time to act on stalled proposal toughening child abuse penalties, lawmakers say

SCMP check finds that only one of 13 cases of serious child abuse offences over more than two decades resulted in close to maximum 10-year sentence.

To push for a higher penalty, lawmakers will have to start a “long-term” discussion with authorities, legislator Nixie Lam Lam says. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong culture

Opinion | Why securing Hong Kong’s economic future is a cultural question

One-off events are not enough for a city in dire need of a cultural revival that nurtures its subcultures and lets future creators thrive.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s ministerial team spent HK$46.6 million on visits in past 3 years

Former lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen asks whether taxpayer money is being well spent, but government says quantifying value of trips not always possible.

Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Making Hong Kong desirable to overseas students must be a priority

At stake is not just the survival of international schools that don’t meet non-local student quotas, but also the city’s status as a global hub.

An English Schools Foundation junior school in Fo Tan, Hong Kong. Eight international school operators, including the ESF, did not meet the non-local student quotas this academic year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Ageing Hong Kong should welcome more open conversations around death

Recent events are nudging Hongkongers to move past long-standing taboos and embrace end-of-life and funeral planning.

Minimal Funeral founder Pasu Ng at his booth at the Smart Retirement Expo in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on April 5. Photo: Jonathan Wong
My Take

My Take | Discovery Bay will never be the same if the restriction on taxi access is lifted

The enclave’s appeal is that it offers an environment that is different to the rest of the city. Do not let it lose that and become just another part of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Medical intern suspended after complaint over patient data in social media post

Case comes just days after another Hong Kong doctor was dismissed in a separate but similar privacy controversy.

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Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks

Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.

Xia Baolong (third from right) tours the office of a firm in Huizhou. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Gucci shoes worth HK$11,000 stolen from shopping centre restroom in Hong Kong

Shopper bought shoes from Gucci store in Times Square and left them in restroom only to discover them gone when she returned.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Turtle found dead after apparent fall in Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin

Police say they were alerted at 2.09pm of incident at No 185 Hammer Hill Road.

Hong Kong housing

Landlords of 5,557 subdivided homes seek 3-year grace period to fix flats

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says 780 subdivided homes have been granted a grace period.

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For subdivided flats to remain on the market, they will have to meet certain standards. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific and HK Express cut some flights as jet fuel prices rise

Cathay reduction affects flights mainly on regional routes, along with some services to Australia, South Asia and South Africa, from May 16 to June 30.

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On March 26, Cathay Pacific announced it would increase its fuel surcharge for all flights by 34 per cent from April. Photo: Eugene Lee
Banking & finance

Calls grow for HKMA to go further on stablecoins after conservative first batch

Analysts and investors say the HKMA’s cautious approach prioritises risk control, but limits Hong Kong’s digital asset ambitions.

Hong Kong society

Hins Cheung to lead arrested 2019 Hong Kong protesters on mainland exchange trips

Cantopop singer expresses remorse for past political stance, says he will serve as mentor for Security Bureau’s rehabilitation project.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong proposes mandatory renovation briefings to combat bid-rigging

Amendment to Building Management Ordinance aimed at enhancing homeowners’ participation and closing existing legal gaps after fatal Tai Po fire.

Authorities have proposed legal reforms to tighten building management rules after the deadly fire in Tai Po exposed flaws and bid‑rigging risks. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Tighter civil service disciplinary rules risk becoming excessive: union head

Federation of Civil Service Unions chairman raises concerns over civil servant retention amid efforts to deal with underperforming staff.

A union leader has cautioned that increasing pressure on frontline staff could further strain morale, particularly among younger recruits. Photo: Elson Li
US, Israel war on Iran

How the Gulf conflict recast risks for Asian investors in Dubai

Asian firms that use Dubai as a launch pad into the Middle East are weighing new threats to liquidity, logistics and confidence.

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IPO

What does China’s tightening grip on red-chip structures mean for IPOs?

China’s tougher stance on red-chip structures is reshaping the tech listing pipeline, adding uncertainty for companies targeting Hong Kong.

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