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Former chief executive Leung Chun-ying at the Post’s annual China Conference. Photo: Nora Tam
Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area has ‘immense opportunities’ for Hong Kong, Nansha: CY Leung

‘Hong Kong serves as the superconnector that brings the world to the region,’ former chief executive Leung Chun-ying says.

Hong Kong society

Food coupons being dished out to 50,000 elderly Hongkongers for HK$25 meals

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Hong Kong society

1 in 3 Gen Z Hongkongers struggle with symptoms of anxiety, study finds

Hong Kong economy

30% of young mainland Chinese in Hong Kong say more regulations affecting lives

Lawmakers warn increased regulation of people’s lives might weaken Hong Kong’s competitive advantages and deter mainland talent from staying.

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The survey also touched on other policy areas, with 52 per cent of interviewees calling for improvements in living conditions. Photo: Jelly Tse
The survey also touched on other policy areas, with 52 per cent of interviewees calling for improvements in living conditions. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong housing

Subletting of public rental homes in Hong Kong to become jailable offence

Offenders will face maximum HK$500,000 fine and one year in prison under proposed legal amendment to curb abuse of public housing resources.

Hong Kong politics

Explainer | How can Hongkongers protect themselves from Southeast Asian job scams?

Hong Kong authorities have come under renewed pressure to ensure the return of residents believed to be held captive in the region.

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Hong Kong’s pandas

Hong Kong’s baby panda twins to meet the public in February: John Lee

City leader says ‘Elder Sister’ and ‘Younger Brother’, aged six months, will be ready to greet visitors in Ocean Park after Lunar New Year.

“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister”. Photo: Ocean Park
“Younger Brother” (left) and “Elder Sister”. Photo: Ocean Park
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers to enjoy visa-on-arrival access to Saudi Arabia from Wednesday

City leader John Lee also reveals that period for visa-free stays for Saudi nationals visiting Hong Kong will be extended from 30 days to 90.

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Hong Kong society

70% of Hongkongers in same-sex relationships want to get married: survey

Researchers urge government to take note of poll as deadline for devising official legal framework for same-sex partnerships nears.

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Accidents and personal safety

11 hurt in scaffolding collapse in Hong Kong, with 4 in critical condition

Structure measuring 60 metres by 20 metres partially gave way at about 4pm at construction site for new hospital in Kai Tak.

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A scaffolding structure has collapsed at a Kai Tak construction site. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation gives 4,200 Disneyland tickets to helpers

Charity outings on two Sundays a show of gratitude for domestic helpers’ contributions to local families.

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The Li Ka Shing Foundation has sponsored 4,200 foreign domestic workers to visit Hong Kong Disneyland in appreciation of their contributions to local families. Photo: Handout
The Li Ka Shing Foundation has sponsored 4,200 foreign domestic workers to visit Hong Kong Disneyland in appreciation of their contributions to local families. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Number of tourist hikers seeking Hong Kong police help nearly doubled last year

Police commissioner urges public to consider their safety more carefully before heading out on hiking trips.

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Hong Kong society

Victims, experts want employers in Hong Kong to do more to tackle sexual harassment

Few victims report harassment because of unclear company policies, fear of what investigation might entail.

Hong Kong society

Hill fire in Hong Kong under control after burning for over 17 hours

Firefighters tackle blaze on Kai Kung Leng mountain range, while government helicopters drop water bombs.

At its most intense, the fire line stretched 500 metres, according to local media reports. Facebook/CAS
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong temperature dips to 11 degrees Celsius, the coldest this winter

Hong Kong Observatory predicts a slight rise in temperatures over next few days as winter monsoon is replaced by easterly airstream.

Pedestrians dressed up for the cold in Lok Fu. Photo: Jelly Tse
Pedestrians dressed up for the cold in Lok Fu. Photo: Jelly Tse
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Travel-loving Hongkongers losing interest in keeping pets, animal charity says

Rising number of cats are also being abandoned, Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police officer hurts hand after gun accidentally fired in station

Officer was unloading firearm in Happy Valley Police Station when it accidentally discharged, source says.

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Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police appeal for help to find man, 72, missing on Lantau Island

Ronald Taylor last seen leaving home in Tung Chung on Thursday; in separate case, police looking for missing man Cheung Hung-hoi, 74.

Ronald Taylor, 72, gone missing on Lantau Island. Photo: Handout
Ronald Taylor, 72, gone missing on Lantau Island. Photo: Handout
Cathay Pacific

How can Hong Kong travellers, airlines avoid food poisoning after Cathay cases?

Health authorities earlier launched investigation into two cases involving 36 passengers on two flights from Kathmandu to Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong cinema

Can Hong Kong films top the successes of 2024 this year?

Academic Kenny Ng believes industry can continue to reinvent itself and build on momentum to produce wave of ‘human-centric’ films.

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Hong Kong society

Stargazers in Hong Kong to witness rare alignment of 4 planets

This year’s ‘parade of the planets’ phenomenon will have Venus, Saturn, Jupiter and Mars, expert says.

Hong Kong’s space museum is hosting a livestream of the astronomical event on Friday. Photo: Facebook/Hong Kong Space Museum
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s reformed district councils need more transparency playing

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Better after-death arrangements will spare our loved ones some grief

Mike Rowse
Quentin Parker

Opinion | True Hong Kong service won’t be found in an order-it-yourself app

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Grenville Cross

Opinion | Hong Kong needs these laws to close child protection loopholes

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Richard Breslin

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Bernard Chan

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