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The Dah Sing Charity Score Challenge set out to raise funds for Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong students, bankers have a ball for charity with Operation Santa Claus

Dah Sing Charity Score Challenge brings together more than 100 bank staff, families, and friends to play a series of basketball games with children aged 10 to 14.

Hong Kong society

New Year’s Eve revellers hope for peace as crowds flock to Hong Kong lights show

China property

China housing market gets VAT relief on resales but demand outlook stays subdued

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong police officer jailed for forging statements to close 10 cases

According to probation officer’s report, Wong Yiu-chung failed to manage stress at work, driving him to forge statements from complainants.

The defendant’s lawyer said in mitigation that his client had made a “stupid mistake”, having hoped to avoid responsibility at work. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurants, bars gear up for packed 2026 countdown parties

Lan Kwai Fong’s restaurants and bars nearly 90 per cent booked, while seaview eateries in Kowloon could take a hit from cancelled fireworks show.

Accidents and personal safety

Tourist killed after fall from 70-metre cliff while taking photos in Hong Kong

Post learns victim was tourist from Guangzhou who was hiking on Po Pin Chau with three friends.

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Hong Kong politics

Ex-shipping leader joins Hong Kong liaison office amid stalled ports deal

Former executive of Chinese shipping giant Cosco will replace Qi Bin, who is set to take up role in top national advisory body.

Zhang Yong, a former executive at Chinese shipping giant Cosco Shipping Group, has been appointed a deputy director of Beijing’s liaison office in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to step up inspections as new smoking bans take effect on Thursday

Some residents aware of new rules banning smoking while queuing or near certain facilities, while less informed tourists say they will comply.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Annual spending cap protects the medically and financially at risk

Readers discuss the healthcare revamp, greater public usage of the Central Kowloon Bypass, and higher education.

IPO

China AI start-up MiniMax kicks off US$538 million Hong Kong IPO

Start of Shanghai-based company’s share sale follows launch of rival Zhipu’s US$560 million IPO a day earlier.

The company said it would start trading under stock code 0100 on January 9, with pricing expected on January 7. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong, mainland China stocks finish year with world-leading gains

City’s benchmark Hang Seng Index ends 2025 up 28 per cent, while the CSI 300 Index of mainland stocks rises 18 per cent.

Inbound travellers at Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok during the Christmas and New Year holidays. 27DEC25. SCMP / Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | X-rays free, A&E to cost more: the Post breaks down Hong Kong’s new hospital fees

As revamped public healthcare charges kick in on January 1, we take a look at how patients’ wallets will be affected by the new fees.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Low-income patients call for more help as steeper Hong Kong hospital fees loom

From January 1, patients will need to pay more for certain services, and while safety net will also be widened, some people have fallen through the cracks.

Hong Kong property

Exclusive | US anti-piracy firm Vobile buys top floor of Bank of America Tower at a discount

The Emmy-winning firm has bought the top floor of the US bank’s Admiralty office for US$25.4 million – more than 60 per cent below its peak.

The Bank of America Tower is a 38-floor skyscraper located in the Admiralty area of Hong Kong. Photo: Shutterstock
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt man after body of missing woman, 35, found under bed

Officers discover woman’s body hidden under bed in boyfriend’s flat and are now looking for him.

A large team of officers was deployed to Lok Wah South Estate. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

All Hong Kong retail banks to offer anti-scam service, locking cash in accounts

‘Money Safe’ users will have to meet a bank employee to undergo verification process to ensure their funds are not going to scammers.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong set to unveil bottled water probe results, take disciplinary action

Financial Services and Treasury Bureau says review of government’s procurement system and related disciplinary investigation is concluded.

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Hong Kong transport

Video | Mainland Chinese drivers hit bumps navigating Hong Kong roads

Videos and pictures are being circulated of drivers from mainland China allegedly using inappropriate driving manners and vehicle modifications in Hong Kong.

Mainland Chinese drivers are allowed to drive in the city under a new southbound drivers scheme that took effect on December 23, 2025.
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Hong Kong society

Video | Hong Kong Island promenade fully connected after 16 years

13km (8-mile) walkway connects Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan with the last 1.1km section opening in North Point.

Hong Kong courts

Hongkonger who stole HK$61 million by adding ‘0’ to cheques gets 18 years’ jail

Property manager falsified reimbursements issued to him for work done, stealing HK$61.1 million from owners’ corporation over a decade.

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Crime

Mile-high crime club: theft syndicates target Asia’s airlines

Experts say rising passenger volumes, including an influx of Chinese travellers amid visa-free schemes, have attracted gangs operating in the skies.

A man was jailed for 20 months for stealing luggage on a Singapore Airlines flight from Dubai to the city state. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

5 cabbies arrested over exploiting ‘free ride’ policy for Hong Kong fire victims

Police say five drivers, aged 29 to 40, arrested for allegedly attempting to defraud online ride-hailing platform.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court in November killed 161 people. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s SHKP nudges up prices on latest Sierra Sea flats on offer

Developer offers 148 units in Phase 2A of Sierra Sea development, expecting strong demand from homebuyers.

Hong Kong society

Who died in 2025? The prominent figures Hong Kong said goodbye to

Henderson Land founder Lee Shau-kee, singer-songwriter Khalil Fong, renowned food critic Chua Lam and toy tycoon Lam Leung-tim – the Post rounds up famous figures who died.

Art

Hong Kong painter’s bedroom music-inspired show is ‘a self-healing journal’

In ‘Bedroom Paintings’ at Blindspot Gallery, Un Cheng’s 21 hazy works draw on self-discoveries the artist made on a recent trip to Europe.

Un Cheng poses among paintings featured in Bedroom Paintings at Blindspot Gallery in Wong Chuk Hang. The Hong Kong artist says her latest solo exhibition is “a visual diary about intimacy”. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong private subsidised flat scheme suffers new blow as site reassigned

Tung Chung site, originally designated for Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to Housing Society, authorities say.

A residential site in Tung Chung, originally designated for the Private Subsidised Sale Flat Pilot Scheme, will be handed over to the Hong Kong Housing Society. Photo: Sam Tsang
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities praise schools for major progress in fostering patriotism

Education Bureau says national education has been integrated into daily teaching and learning, helping to inculcate love for city and country.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

300,000 Hongkongers to be offered free hepatitis B screenings in early 2026

Pilot scheme part of authorities’ efforts to meet World Health Organization goal of eliminating viral hepatitis as a public health threat by 2030.

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