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2 workers die in separate accidents within one hour in Hong Kong
Worker maintaining escalator trapped in machinery in Central, painter is crushed into ceiling by malfunctioning raised platform.
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Tremors felt in Hong Kong as earthquake strikes Taiwan
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Hong Kong charity wants more access for wheelchair users in city and in nature
22 Nov 2024 - 3:21PM
Society
Hongkonger honoured for bravery after dying while trying to save girl in sea
Vincent So awarded silver medal for diving into water to try to save girl who was attempting suicide.
22 Nov 2024 - 4:11PM
The man jumped into the waters at Aberdeen Harbour near South Horizons to rescue the girl on April 11 this year. Photo: Winson Wong
World
‘Jay Chou of fitness world’, Jimmy Lai takes witness stand: 7 highlights
From EU warning China against making drones for Russia to Malaysia’s fitness influencer, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
22 Nov 2024 - 1:34PM
Society
Will Hong Kong’s proposed new building rules to help elderly spur projects?
Professionals and lawmakers hail move as step in right direction, but say whether developers will take action depends on size of concessions they receive.
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Society
Hong Kong watchdog takes aim at bikes blocking paths around leisure facilities
Ombudsman calls on Leisure and Cultural Services Department to better enforce rules for rental services at 14 recreational venues.
22 Nov 2024 - 12:29AM
Society
2 PLA Navy warships arrive in Hong Kong for 5-day port call
Changsha, a destroyer, and Hainan, the country’s largest amphibious assault vessel, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning.
21 Nov 2024 - 7:32PM
Hainan, a Type 075 landing helicopter dock, at China Merchants Wharf in Kennedy Town. Photo: Eugene Lee
Society
Hong Kong charity helps neurodiverse people achieve full potential through fitness
‘We don’t see this as an ability issue but more of an opportunity issue,’ says head of Love 21 Foundation, selected for annual fundraising drive Operation Santa Claus.
21 Nov 2024 - 4:28PM
Society
Cool, wet for Hongkongers on Thursday but temperature set to rise in coming days
Mercury dips to 17 degrees Celsius in urban areas on Thursday morning.
21 Nov 2024 - 1:13PM
Sport
Hong Kong sports bodies have 2 years to fall into line or risk losing funding
New code of governance sets out three major areas where the city’s National Sports Associations need to improve by 2026.
20 Nov 2024 - 10:22PM
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5,000 Hongkongers to take part in next Kai Tak Sports Park drill on Saturday
Crowd control exercise will take place at Youth Sports Ground from 3.30pm to 8.45pm to test venue capacity and surrounding facilities.
19 Nov 2024 - 10:03PM
1,500 spectators attend a football match on October 27 at the Youth Sports Ground, the first trial event at Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Sam Tsang
Transport
Minibus driver critically injured in crash at upscale Hong Kong neighbourhood
Driver, 79, hurled out of windscreen when vehicle ploughed into entrance of a Mid-Levels residential complex, source says.
19 Nov 2024 - 2:35PM
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Society
1.5% of Hong Kong civil servants are disabled, lawmakers call for more hires
Unemployment rate for people with disabilities was 11 per cent in 2020, compared with 5.8 per cent citywide.
18 Nov 2024 - 9:44PM
Society
Fewer quitting Hong Kong’s civil service, but hiring must be faster: minister
Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung tells lawmakers recruitment process must be accelerated as retirement rates remain high.
18 Nov 2024 - 6:28PM
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Society
30% of travel platforms fail to state data retention policies: Hong Kong watchdog
Watchdog reviews privacy policies of 10 travel platforms, finds three have yet to add data retention sections after being contacted.
18 Nov 2024 - 5:11PM
A Hong Kong watchdog has urged travel platforms to appoint staff to ensure they comply with privacy regulations. Photo: Elson Li
Society
Operation Santa Claus: inclusion drive looks to Hong Kong’s ethnic minority elders
Community project under Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre set to launch next year with funding from OSC.
18 Nov 2024 - 12:22PM
Society
Hong Kong’s first private residence for elderly set to welcome well-off retirees
Happy Valley’s Ventria Residence offers hotel-like experience with tailored healthcare services in latest project tapping needs of ‘silver economy’.
18 Nov 2024 - 11:27AM
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Hong Kong officials double down on surfing ban, refuse to discuss change in law
Lawmaker Adrian Pedro Ho had requested meeting in hope of changing government’s mind, but instead was told officials would not budge.
18 Nov 2024 - 5:54PM
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Society
Mainland Chinese tourists fall down Hong Kong escalator ‘like dominoes’
One elderly member of tour group taken to hospital after accident near exit of East Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.
17 Nov 2024 - 11:22PM
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The Fire Services Department said it received a report at 5.20pm that people had been injured at the junction of Kowloon Park Drive and Salisbury Road. Photo: SCMP
Society
Hong Kong group to train ‘well-being practitioners’ to help 1,500 stressed pupils
Local charity Mind HK will launch the Improving Access to Community Therapies (iACT) project with support from Operation Santa Claus.
18 Nov 2024 - 8:37PM
Society
Hong Kong mothers left out of job market over lack of childcare, employer support
Survey from Hong Kong’s largest political party finds 90 per cent agree mothers need flexible working hours and more childcare support.
17 Nov 2024 - 8:38PM
Politics
Chinese navy training ship Po Lang will dock in Hong Kong next week
People’s Liberation Army Hong Kong garrison reveals vessel will be in city from Monday to Wednesday on ‘technical stop’.
16 Nov 2024 - 10:20PM
OPINION
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Why a social media ban could be in Hong Kong youth’s best interest
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Hong Kong needs credible fertility policies, not baby photos in offices
11 Nov 2024 - 9:30AM
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Remembering Po Chung, a true Hong Kong luminary
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Paul Yip
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Hong Kong government can’t turn the tide on youth disenchantment on its own
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Hong Kong needs to rethink its branding – it can’t be a hub of everything
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3 ways Hong Kong can boost economic growth and development
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