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The facility in Shek Wu Hui processes already treated waste water. Photo: Development Bureau

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Hong Kong’s first waste water recycling plant can ‘save HK$48 million a year’

Facility provides recycled water for flushing at select sites in North district, with capacity able to expand to 520,000 residents.

Facility provides recycled water for flushing at select sites in North district, with capacity able to expand to 520,000 residents

15 Sep 2024 - 7:40PM

Explainer | How to protect yourself after recent deadly fish-linked infection in Hong Kong

16 Sep 2024 - 12:37AM

How Hong Kong researchers aim to turn bugs into drugs to treat autism, dementia

15 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM

Man arrested over alleged sex offence in Hong Kong hospital toilet

Kwai Chung Hospital says it is ‘highly concerned’ about the incident.

15 Sep 2024 - 12:54AM

A nurse at the Kwai Chung hospital ward was notified of the incident at around 9.30pm on Friday. Photo: Handout

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Hong Kong moon-gazers facing isolated thunderstorms for Mid-Autumn Festival

Potential area of low pressure could develop into typhoon and enter the South China Sea next week but movements uncertain.

14 Sep 2024 - 6:16PM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s panda twins to be taken out of incubators in 2 weeks: Ocean Park

‘They’re constantly wriggling and playing on their bed, and sometimes they even let out a loud squeal,’ park says.

14 Sep 2024 - 7:51PM

Hong Kong should slash liquor tax to 20% to support economy: industry groups

Latest proposal to lower 100 per cent levy ahead of policy address next month, following similar call from major political parties.

13 Sep 2024 - 9:47PM

Official data showed the city’s alcohol consumption per capita stood at 2.79 litres in 2008 and dropped to 2.24 litres in last year, a 20 per cent decline. Photo: Shutterstock

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Hong Kong patient critically ill after device malfunctions during brain surgery

Tissue glue was being injected into patient to control bleeding in blood vessels in brain at time of incident.

13 Sep 2024 - 1:17AM

The Hospital Authority says it is “very concerned” about the incident. Photo: Edward Wong

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Suicide rate among Hong Kong girls under 15 increases by more than 7 times

Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention estimate rate for all ages was 13.6 deaths per 100,000 people in 2023.

11 Sep 2024 - 12:05AM

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Hong Kong can play key role in global effort to fight next pandemic: expert

Public health expert Rebecca Grais says city has wealth of experience in fighting infectious diseases.

10 Sep 2024 - 7:42PM

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11 mainland Chinese tourists suffer suspected food poisoning in Hong Kong

Health authorities order restaurant in To Kwa Wan to suspend business and undergo cleaning.

10 Sep 2024 - 11:41PM

Mainland Chinese tourists are taken by ambulance to hospital on Tuesday. Photo: SCMP

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Explainer | Hong Kong experts share dos and don’ts when mid-flight medical emergencies happen

Doctors discuss dangers of flying with certain medical conditions, as veteran aviator shares cabin crew emergency protocols.

10 Sep 2024 - 5:02PM

Warning the cabin crew that you are feeling ill is a top priority during an on-flight medical emergency. Photo: Shutterstock

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Microplastics found in 85% of faeces collected from wild animals in Hong Kong

Greenpeace works with researchers to analyse 100 faecal samples from buffalo, cattle, boars, macaques and porcupines in Hong Kong’s countryside.

9 Sep 2024 - 5:37PM

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How butterfly wings inspired Hong Kong cooling tech to help fight global warming

Thin cooling film can reduce room temperatures by up to 15 degrees Celius, as scientists hope to mitigate effects of global warming.

9 Sep 2024 - 8:30AM

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Cloudy Hong Kong skies could take shine off Mid-Autumn Festival ‘super moon’

Observatory earlier said a bright and round ‘super moon’ would be observable with the naked eye – if the weather permitted.

8 Sep 2024 - 7:34PMvideocam

A worker tests a large inflatable Mid-Autumn Festival decoration at Cheung Sha Wan Promenade. Eugene Lee

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Green group records first sighting of rare dragonfly in Hong Kong during survey

Green Power discovers Asiatic blood tail, also known as Lathrecista asiatica, while conducting survey near Lantau Island’s Tung Chung River.

8 Sep 2024 - 6:21PM

Green Power was behind the first recorded sighting of Lathrecista asiatica in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

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51% of Hongkongers say city’s extreme weather policies ineffective, survey finds

Major green group also urges government to improve design standards for local drainage infrastructure so it can endure stronger floods.

9 Sep 2024 - 2:54PM

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Hong Kong back in business after Super Typhoon Yagi topples trees, injures 9

Classes and trading suspended, but residents rush back to work as city emerges from world’s second-strongest tropical cyclone this year.

6 Sep 2024 - 10:23PMvideocam

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Waterspout may have formed off Sai Kung, Hong Kong Observatory says

Weather forecaster announces possible occurrence of rapidly rotating water column as it issues amber rainstorm at 7.15pm.

6 Sep 2024 - 9:28PM

A woman stands near the waterfront in Tsim Sha Tsui as Super Typhoon Yagi nears Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

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Explainer | How did Hong Kong escape worst of ‘well-behaved’ Super Typhoon Yagi?

Storm battered city with strong gusts and occasional heavy showers, but distance played a part in easing the impact.

7 Sep 2024 - 6:15PMvideocam

The Observatory gave advance warning of more than six hours over its issuing of the No 8 typhoon warning, one of the earliest in recent years. Photo: Dickson Lee

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Hong Kong police search beach for surfers who ignore closure order as Yagi nears

About a dozen thrill seekers seen at popular Shek O Beach, potentially risking HK$2,000 fine and up to 14 days in jail.

5 Sep 2024 - 6:24PM

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Maternity leave shake-up led to 22% drop in Hong Kong’s postnatal depression cases

University of Hong Kong’s Dr Quan Jianchao says study shows ‘even modest change in policy’ can lead to positive mental health benefits.

4 Sep 2024 - 10:09PM

Health & Environment

Hong Kong conservation authorities free rescued sea turtle kept a year in care

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department found injured turtle in local waters in October 2022 and will continue to track its progress.

2 Sep 2024 - 5:06PM

Conservation officers release the green turtle into Hong Kong’s southern waters. Photo: Handout

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