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Authorities are clamping down on the newly emerging drug space oil. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

16 youngsters caught with ‘space oil’ on grounds of Hong Kong schools last year

Narcotics commissioner vows to strengthen education efforts targeting students under city’s crackdown on emerging narcotic.

Consensus building: crypto conference arrives in Hong Kong amid Web3 changes

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Hong Kong temperatures set to drop to 14 degrees Celsius after warm Sunday

Hong Kong Economy

Kai Tak Sports Park ‘ready to open’, Hong Kong officials say after last big test

Final large-scale stress test includes one-hour performance by athletes and dancers at main stadium, with ‘Leave Easy’ webpage launched for crowd.

The final large stress test at Kai Tak Sports Park was held on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Edmond So
The final large stress test at Kai Tak Sports Park was held on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong Economy

Buyers quick off mark as Hong Kong car plates ‘S’ and ‘88’ go for millions

‘S’ plate, a rare single-letter registration mark, fetches HK$14.2 million while “88” makes HK$11.4 million.

Law and Crime

4 from Jamaica arrested in Hong Kong with 1kg of cocaine in their bodies

Customs officials at the airport intercept three men and a woman, aged between 21 and 51, on suspicion of drug trafficking.

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Society

Hong Kong to install door sensors for elderly in pilot scheme targeting safety

Housing minister announces initiative after elderly man found dead last week with his mentally disabled son unharmed next to him.

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The housing minister has shrugged off privacy concerns over the pilot scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang
The housing minister has shrugged off privacy concerns over the pilot scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Hong Kong woman dreams of creating city’s first elderly LGBTQ co-living space

Jeanne Cheung aims to raise HK$20 million to convert disused shopping centre, and wants to offer financial planning for community members.

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Law and Crime

Woman arrested over bringing ‘space oil’ into Hong Kong after drug relisting

Customs officers discover vape pen suspected to contain space oil as woman underwent clearance at Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan.

Society

Hong Kong to consider easing proposed regulations on subdivided flats: minister

Housing minister also says government will focus on building public homes on larger sites rather than individual blocks on less desirable plots.

Hong Kong plans to start regulating subdivided houses, with authorities hoping to get the proposed law passed this year. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong Economy

‘Hong Kong deficit woes won’t stop funding of Northern Metropolis with bonds’

Finance chief Paul Chan says GDP to debt ratio remains low, as economist acknowledges ‘difficult but sensible choice’ to issue bonds.

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The Northern Metropolis will turn 30,000 hectares of land in the New Territories into an economic powerhouse and housing hub. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Northern Metropolis will turn 30,000 hectares of land in the New Territories into an economic powerhouse and housing hub. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Mei KTV’s Hong Kong launch triggers call for city businesses to meet locals’ needs

Nightlife tycoon Allan Zeman issues call to action after successful opening of Beijing-based karaoke chain’s first branch in Hong Kong.

Society

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park to consider extending panda cub enclosure opening hours

Park chairman Paulo Pong says extended hours could start as soon as second half of this year, but will depend on cubs’ well-being and growth.

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Politics

Will Hongkongers be next to leave US under Trump’s immigration crackdown?

US immigration crackdown has Hongkongers using Deferred Enforced Departure scheme facing uncertain future.

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Immigration policy has become a key talking point for the current US administration. Photo: AFP

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 4, seize HK$5.5 million of drugs including ‘space oil’

Two men and two women, aged between 27 and 41, have been arrested in connection with two cases of alleged drug trafficking, force says.

Police escort a suspect after intercepting him at a flat in Tuen Mun used as a drug storage and distribution centre. Photo: Handout
Police escort a suspect after intercepting him at a flat in Tuen Mun used as a drug storage and distribution centre. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Helper’s Hong Kong court win in sexual harassment case ‘rare but encouraging’

Helpers face huge challenges in even filing sexual abuse or harassment cases, let alone prevailing, advocates say.

Law and Crime

Body found in waters off Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O

Pedestrian called police at 8.05am to report discovery near Tai Au Mun Road.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong doctor dies, 2 others treated in suspected E coli cluster

Investigation under way into trio of oncologists at same hospital who presented symptoms of highly toxic E coli strain.

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All three doctors were from Princess Margaret Hospital’s oncology department. Photo: May Tse
All three doctors were from Princess Margaret Hospital’s oncology department. Photo: May Tse

Law and Crime

Scam cases up by 11.7% in Hong Kong amid rise in fake customer service tactics

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu says force recorded 94,727 criminal cases in 2024, with scams accounting for 46.9 per cent of tally.

Education

Exclusive | Hong Kong considers cash grants for schools to hire more native English teachers

But option may reduce pay and perks of new hires as authorities review existing recruitment scheme, sources say.

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Transport

Power bank warning for passengers after fire on aircraft bound for Hong Kong

Power banks should be in good condition and from reputable brands, experts say.

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The Air Busan aircraft was severely damaged in the fire at Gimhae International Airport in Busan. Photo: EPA-EFE
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OPINION
SCMP Editorial

Editorial | Greater Bay Airlines is expected to provide more reliable services

SCMP Editorial
Devin Lin

Opinion | Panda fever is great but Hong Kong needs its own cultural icon

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Vijay Verghese

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April Zhang

Opinion | Why Hong Kong doesn’t need a playground for the rich like Skytopia

April Zhang
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Cui Jianchun

Opinion | Hong Kong’s pearl will shine brighter under ‘one country, two systems’

Cui Jianchun
Alice Wu

Opinion | For a good Hong Kong story, why not start with Greater Bay Area?

Alice Wu
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