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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong travellers brace for possible disruptions as strong winds hit UK

London’s Heathrow airport axed about 100 flights on Sunday because of persistently strong winds.

Hong Kong police arrest man in connection with 6 burglaries in Sha Tin

Man, 70, drowns while swimming at Hong Kong’s Butterfly Beach

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest man linked to 13 burglaries, mostly at kindergartens

Police warn they will step up patrols over holiday season, with 46-year-old suspect accused of carrying out burglaries in seven-month period.

Some of the items allegedly stolen in the spate of burglaries. Photo: Handout
Some of the items allegedly stolen in the spate of burglaries. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong economy

‘Christmas vibe’ lures tourists to Hong Kong but more residents heading off

13 million passenger trips will be recorded at Hong Kong checkpoints over the Christmas and New Year period, the Immigration Department estimates.

Transport

Hong Kong may drop plan to use hydrogen-powered light rail trains: lawmakers

MTR Corp faces double whammy of restrictive safety rules and need to adapt light rail platforms, pair of lawmakers say.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong should open third medical school sooner amid Sino-US tensions: expert

Former head of Hospital Authority Anthony Wu says new institution must embrace technology and prepare to train talent soon.

The Ngau Tam Mei site in the Northern Metropolis, with land reserved for Hong Kong’s third medical school. Photo: May Tse
The Ngau Tam Mei site in the Northern Metropolis, with land reserved for Hong Kong’s third medical school. Photo: May Tse

Society

Relocating to Hengqin: Macau residents tell of the woes, perks of uprooting

The Post visits island in Zhuhai to learn how new settlers are coping as Macau marks 25th anniversary of return to Chinese administration.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis MOU a ‘general expression’ of support: minister

Bernadette Linn says non-binding deal to support megaproject does not require commitments for formal tenders.

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Health & Environment

Exclusive | Rapid test to give Hong Kong officials new weapon to fight shark fin trade

PCR-based method to allow law enforcement to identify shark species in hours as opposed to previous DNA tests that took days, UN official and local authorities say.

Ivonne Higuero, secretary general of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, recently visited Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Transport

Cathay sorry as unruly traveller on Hong Kong-US flight causes 15-hour delay

Flight CX812 diverted to Tokyo, where passenger was arrested, before plane returns to Hong Kong and departs again.

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Passengers have taken to social media to complain about the ordeal on the flight to Boston. Photo: Winson Wong
Passengers have taken to social media to complain about the ordeal on the flight to Boston. Photo: Winson Wong

Hong Kong economy

Xi’s vision for Macau, Hong Kong boon to confidence amid geopolitics: Paul Chan

Hong Kong’s finance chief says president’s speech at inauguration of new Macau administration sums up ‘one country, two systems’.

Hong Kong economy

From pandas to postboxes: hotspots for selfies in Hong Kong over Christmas

The city offers vibrant locations for shopping, strolling and taking pictures over the holiday season, with new features from previous years.

Hong Kong economy

Crowds throng at busy Hong Kong airport as residents depart for holidays

Passengers arrive early to avoid rush, but waiting time between security checks and departure gates still long, at around two hours.

Travellers queue to check in at the departure hall of Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday morning. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong travellers opt for short-haul holiday season deals in snowy locales

Agencies report 30 per cent jump in bookings for Christmas and New Year tours, but demand for long-haul trips remains poor.

Visitors in traditional dresses on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace amid heavy snowfall in Seoul in late November. Photo: AFP
Visitors in traditional dresses on the grounds of Gyeongbokgung Palace amid heavy snowfall in Seoul in late November. Photo: AFP

Society

Hong Kong Disneyland postcard service adds some magic to charity drive

Resort will donate all the proceeds from sales of its ‘Holiday Wishes Charity Postcards’ to Operation Santa Claus.

Tech Trends

A Hong Kong AI model is accurately identifying eye conditions at high rates

The open-source VisionFM model from the Chinese University of Hong Kong is comparable to doctors at diagnosing ophthalmic diseases, paper finds.

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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
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new culture push will fail without fixing old problems

Alice Wu
Ningrong Liu

Opinion | Reform the only answer to securing Hong Kong’s prosperous future

Ningrong Liu
Richard Breslin

Opinion | Kai Tak shows how sports infrastructure can lift neighbourhoods

Richard Breslin
Alice Wu

Opinion | The problem with Hong Kong officials’ rising salaries

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Mike Rowse

Opinion | Bond sale shortfall, ballooning deficit early warning signs for Hong Kong

Mike Rowse
Dennis Lee

Opinion | Hong Kong should look before it leaps into low-altitude economy

Dennis Lee
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Hundreds join Hong Kong’s ‘Santa Run’

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China's Xi meets Macau chief Ho ahead of 25th anniversary of handover

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Hong Kong’s first pyrotechnic drone show to light up the sky with ‘pandas’ on December 28

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