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Noelyn Patricio Arzaga hopes to finish her chemotherapy treatment after three more sessions. Photo: Edmond So

Society

Hong Kong helper battles cancer and heartless bosses who allegedly kicked her out

Breast cancer patient Noelyn Patricio Arzaga was allegedly fired by her employers after they found out about her chemotherapy treatment.

Hong Kong police summon fugitive Chung Kim-wah’s siblings for questioning

Hong Kong police arrest 5 for allegedly stealing HK$2.2 million of fish maws

Law and Crime

Hongkonger dies, another injured after knife attack in Yuen Long

Knife-wielding attackers assaulted two men near Hi Yip Factory Building, police say.

Two men were attacked near Hi Yip Factory Building. Photo: Google Maps
Two men were attacked near Hi Yip Factory Building. Photo: Google Maps

Transport

Hong Kong offers help to woman seriously injured in Taiwan crash

Taiwanese media says a Hong Kong tourist was seriously injured after the taxi that she was in hit a traffic island at the airport.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to crack down on unlicensed tour guides from mainland China

‘Local companion’ services offer access to authentic experiences but industry players warn of consequences for those working illegally.

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Business

More Hong Kong home buyers may lose deposits, agents say

Deposit defaults on new homes shot up by 75 per cent to 449 last year, and property agents see the trend continuing into 2025.

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Property agents and buyers gather at a sales venue for 198 units of Chinachem’s Echo House on October 27, 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Property agents and buyers gather at a sales venue for 198 units of Chinachem’s Echo House on October 27, 2024. Photo: Elson Li

Climate and energy

Chinese electronics recycler GEM plans Hong Kong share listing

Specialist in recycling batteries, electronic waste, scrapped cars and waste plastics seeks funds to speed global expansion.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies stirring up trouble on ex-US diplomat’s orders

But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.

Education

Hong Kong may require minimum stay to obtain ‘local student’ university status

Minister says she will take reference from overseas as government responds to claims of talent schemes being abused to secure cheaper tuition.

Students who first received dependant visas or entry permits when they were under 18 years old are considered local under the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas). Photo: Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Second University of Hong Kong student falls victim to phone scam

Police source says mainland Chinese student tricked by fraudster pretending to be Immigration Department staff.

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The University of Hong Kong has implemented a scam prevention quiz, with mainland students among those required to complete the questionnaire. Photo: Dickson Lee
The University of Hong Kong has implemented a scam prevention quiz, with mainland students among those required to complete the questionnaire. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

Hong Kong minister voices concern as Greater Bay Airlines axes 200 flights

Source says around 200 flights from January to March will be affected.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong sends team to Bangkok to help victim of Southeast Asian scam farm

Man, 29, released from scam compound in Myanmar but could be detained in Thailand for weeks.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong antitrust watchdog launches website to help SMEs with competition law

SMEs can use website’s tools to assess whether they are at risk of violating ordinance, commission says.

People cross the street in Hong Kong’s shopping hub, Causeway Bay. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

8 arrested in Hong Kong over illegal tours, cross-border shopping services

Individuals from mainland China had acted as guides in the city, helping locals shop and deliver goods across the border.

The Immigration Department has investigated and arrested eight mainland Chinese residents for providing illegal tours and cross-border shopping services. Photo: Jelly Tse
The Immigration Department has investigated and arrested eight mainland Chinese residents for providing illegal tours and cross-border shopping services. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

New Hong Kong title deeds system should include existing owners: lawmakers

Legislators say land and property owners should be allowed to transfer their title deeds to new system.

Society

Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says

Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong tightens airport health checks amid Congo mystery disease outbreak

The unknown disease has left 79 dead and more than 300 infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since late October.

The Democratic Republic of Congo on a map. Photo: Shutterstock
The Democratic Republic of Congo on a map. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong sticks with names An An and Ke Ke for Beijing-gifted pandas

Unchanged names revealed at ceremony before the pair meet the public for the first time on Sunday.

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Politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee sacks tourism and transport ministers in unexpected move

Rosanna Law to replace Kevin Yeung, while Mable Chan will succeed Lam Sai-hung.

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Hong Kong economy

Why some Hong Kong shoppers are ditching bargains in mainland China

Quality assurance, political values, human ties and ‘stubbornness’ among reasons they stay home to shop.

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OPINION
Edwin Lau

Opinion | How Hong Kong can cut wasteful spending and boost revenue

Edwin Lau
Rosanna Law Shuk-pui

Opinion | Hong Kong is embracing change to revitalise its tourism sector

Rosanna Law Shuk-pui
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Zhou Xin

My Take | The US$3.2 trillion question: how much of China’s forex reserves for Hong Kong?

Zhou Xin
Ronald Chan

Opinion | Hong Kong’s dollar peg is an important bulwark against volatility

Ronald Chan
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Hong Kong property market gloom has become self-fulfilling prophecy

Nicholas Spiro
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Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong should not be rewarding people who snitch on neighbours

Alice Wu
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Outgoing Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges public to have faith in Hong Kong's judiciary

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Hong Kong woman accused of luring victims to work at overseas scam centres

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