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Hong Kong population
Opinion
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Boost birth rates? Governments should focus on the population they have
Instead of growing the population at all costs, governments should be practically addressing longer life expectancies.
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Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Furry friends in restaurants a big step towards a pet-friendly Hong Kong
8 Feb 2026 - 6:45AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Call for tougher animal welfare laws after invasive turtle found in Hong Kong
8 Feb 2026 - 12:39PM
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Hong Kong economy
Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?
Can pet-friendly premises really give Hong Kong’s economy a boost?
6 Feb 2026 - 8:32AM
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Wellness
For these Hongkongers, walking isn’t just exercise – it’s therapy
For cancer survivors, walking is one of the most accessible and sustainable forms of rehabilitation we learn on World Cancer Day.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:48AM
Hong Kong economy
Pawsitively posh: Hong Kong Pet Show takes luxury to new heights
More than 1,000 exhibitors at Hong Kong Pet Show, with global pet economy on track to hit US$134.46 billion this year amid sustained growth.
29 Jan 2026 - 7:46PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s first dog-friendly restaurants could be opening sooner than you think
Environment minister reveals possible timeline for approval of city’s first dog-friendly restaurants under ‘pet economy’ push.
29 Jan 2026 - 5:07PM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Animal welfare groups slam Hong Kong pet shop for offering cat rental service
Pet shop gave clients the chance to rent a cat for a week for HK$800 with a refundable deposit of HK$6,500 before buying.
14 Jan 2026 - 6:44PM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Hong Kong group saves 351 animals in 6 months as trapping, smuggling cases surge
Paws Guardian Rescue Shelter reports that animal cruelty cases are ‘alarmingly common’ as it calls for stronger action to be taken.
7 Jan 2026 - 10:59PM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
1,200 dogs allowed to travel on Hong Kong’s major rail lines for fundraiser event
Special arrangement between SPCA and MTR Corp is for Dogathon 2026, which will take place at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort on March 1.
5 Jan 2026 - 8:28PM
Hong Kong society
Shorter Hong Kong quarantine time drives rise in pet imports from mainland China
City recorded 291 import applications in first 10 months of the year, up from 283 in 2024 as quarantine time reduced from 120 to 30 days.
27 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
Crime
Letters
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Donkeys slaughtered for their skin is a tragedy on multiple levels
Readers discuss the illicit trade’s damage to animal, human and environmental well-being, and how the city can have both halal and pet-friendly restaurants.
10 Nov 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Letters
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Hong Kong should balance dog-friendly trends with cultural concerns
Readers discuss the debate over dogs in restaurants, gratitude in the city, and the housing market.
1 Nov 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
A perfect purr-scription? How ‘pet doctors’ can help Hong Kong hospital patients
Hospital Authority to allow palliative care patients to spend time with pets and already has volunteer animals to comfort those in need.
18 Oct 2025 - 8:00AM
Hong Kong economy
Letters
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What Hong Kong must do to truly harness the pet economy’s potential
Readers discuss a proposed scheme to allow pet dogs in restaurants, increasing accountability in the bureaucracy, and museums in deficit.
3 Oct 2025 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong to accept mainland Chinese health certificates for imported cats, dogs
Expanded policy means Hong Kong recognises certificates issued by veterinarians from all mainland customs authorities, not just Shenzhen.
30 Sep 2025 - 10:02PM
Hong Kong
In the digital age, a single post can change a dog’s life
Who knew saving an abandoned pet could start with a double tap? Hong Kong adopters are proving the internet has heart.
26 Sep 2025 - 5:12PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Editorial
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Money laundering conviction sends right message to wildlife smugglers
There is a need to send a clear message to sophisticated gangs that their use of Hong Kong for wildlife smuggling will not be tolerated.
26 Sep 2025 - 6:50AM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Calls for clear licensing rules if dogs allowed into Hong Kong restaurants
City leader’s policy address included pledge to lift ban on pet dogs inside restaurants, but business owners say many details will need to be worked out.
21 Sep 2025 - 3:31PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Woman held after mummified cat, dead dog found in Hong Kong flat within week
Suspect arrested after dead cat found in North Point flat a week after dog’s remains discovered at same location.
15 Sep 2025 - 1:22AM
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Pets
Does your dog need to lose weight? How hydrotherapy can help
Hydrotherapy (water therapy) can help dogs both shed pounds and rehabilitate injuries, whether using a swimming pool or underwater treadmill.
28 Aug 2025 - 7:15AM
What to do in Hong Kong
5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend August 22-24
From a purrfectly fun time at a cat festival to a can’t-miss pineapple bun sandwich, there is plenty to keep you entertained this weekend.
22 Aug 2025 - 11:03AM
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Hong Kong society
Purr-fect day for Hong Kong pet owners as cat expo opens
Some booth operators at Hong Kong Cat Expo report brisk business as owners splurge on products ranging from cat food to DNA tests.
2 Aug 2025 - 2:56AM
On Our Radar
Headline mews: Hong Kong Cat Expo returns to Wan Chai
It’s all pyramids, pedigree shows and kitty paraphernalia at this 3-day event.
25 Jul 2025 - 12:00PM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
HK$2,000 a month on cats? Hongkongers spending more on feline friends, poll finds
Market for pet cats has grown by 9 per cent from last year to be worth HK$2.4 billion annually, according to expo organiser.
23 Jul 2025 - 8:48PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong pet shop owner arrested for alleged theft of 35 cats to repay loan
The 35 cats had an estimated value of HK$623,000, source says.
4 Jul 2025 - 1:39AM
Wellness
Is your dog getting too hot? How to prevent heatstroke in pets in summer
‘Every summer, we see dogs die from preventable heatstroke,’ says a veterinarian in Hong Kong. Here’s how to avoid it, and tips on treatment.
26 Jun 2025 - 12:15PM
Hong Kong society
Puppy’s death sparks calls for Hong Kong to quickly tighten animal cruelty laws
Two-month-old Doberman puppy was found abandoned in a park with infections caused by ear cropping.
17 Jun 2025 - 11:51AM
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