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Singer-actress Kelly Chen’s 10 Hermes bags were sold at auction, with some of the proceeds going to the singer’s charity fund for students from low-income families. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong singer Kelly Chen’s Hermes bags bring in over HK$3 million for charity

Part of proceeds from 10 bags will be donated to actress’ Kelly Chen Children Education Fund, founded to help students from low-income families.

Part of proceeds from 10 bags will be donated to actress’ Kelly Chen Children Education Fund, founded to help students from low-income families

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Explainer | How can Coldplay fans secure a spot for Hong Kong shows at new Kai Tak stadium?

Tickets for highly anticipated shows in April next year are expected to be hot commodities once sales launch next week.

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The concerts will be the group’s first in the city since 2009. Photo: AFP

Ticket prices for Hong Kong’s Coldplay concerts to range from HK$399 to HK$2,099

General sales begin on October 10, but early booking available for those willing to pay for premium experiences reaching HK$6,599 per person.

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Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: the Hongkonger growing coral babies to save ecosystem

Apple Chui, or ‘Coral Mum’, has been selected as a finalist for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2024 in the community category.

3 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Explainer | What were the risks involved in Hong Kong’s cancelled drone shows?

The Post breaks down what went wrong with the National Day events, the technology involved and why neighbouring Shenzhen was able to carry on with its shows.

3 Oct 2024 - 12:52PM

A ship carrying drones is seen in Tsim Sha Tsui before the National Day show. Photo: Eugene Lee

3 Hongkongers evacuated from Lebanon as Israel intensifies military operations

Immigration Department says evacuation coordinated with foreign ministry’s office in Hong Kong and Chinese embassy in Beirut.

3 Oct 2024 - 1:18AMvideocam

Thick smoke billows after an Israeli air raid near the Lebanese border. Photo: dpa

Why did Shenzhen’s National Day drone show go ahead but not Hong Kong’s?

Drone operator behind both events says flexible schedule for show in Shenzhen allowed it to wait for better atmospheric conditions.

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Fine Art Asia 2024 preview and how new section targets young visitors

Fine Art Asia founder Andy Hei and collectibles section curator Grace Lau talk about involving a younger crowd in at the 2024 fair.

2 Oct 2024 - 7:16PM

Hong Kong’s richest earning 81.9 times more than poorest residents, charity says

Local branch of Oxfam says more than 1.39 million residents living in poverty in first quarter of this year.

2 Oct 2024 - 9:05PMvideocam

Oxfam Hong Kong has also warned that more elderly residents have fallen into poverty. Photo: Jelly Tse

Passengers evacuated from Hong Kong train carriage after lithium battery fire

One passenger sustains minor injuries and is taken to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong for treatment.

3 Oct 2024 - 12:38PM

A man was injured after a lithium battery caught fire. Photo: Handout

‘85% of Hongkongers want mandatory cooling-off period for beauty, gym contracts’

Survey of over 700 people follows scandal tied to Physical gym chain, with 75 per cent of respondents wanting maximum term limits for contracts.

2 Oct 2024 - 8:20PM

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: translator built second career while battling cancer

Overcoming illness and grief, Neena Pushkarna, 81, helps people of ethnic minority groups navigate cultural issues and communicate with officials.

2 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Government can’t control weather, minister says after Hong Kong axes drone shows

Ionospheric scintillation, which leads to poor GPS signal, forced city to scrap drone shows, although Shenzhen was able to go ahead with performances.

2 Oct 2024 - 6:32PM

Shenzhen celebrated National Day with drone shows in five districts on Tuesday. Photo: Weibo

Hong Kong man ends 4-hour rooftop stand-off after roaming building with knife

Police say man’s girlfriend filed report after he suffered suspected mental health episode at Kin Shue House in Lei Muk Shue Estate.

1 Oct 2024 - 6:36PM

The incident took place at Lei Muk Shue Estate. Photo: Handout

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Hong Kong lawmakers call for contingency plans after mega drone show cancelled

Ionospheric interference, mainly caused by solar storms, forces cancellation of two drone shows for National Day celebrations.

2 Oct 2024 - 12:14AM

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: breaking down food waste with black soldier flies

A Plastic Ocean Foundation has been selected as a finalist for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2024 in sustainability category.

1 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM

Drone show cancelled ahead of Hong Kong National Day fireworks – as it happened

Spectacular fireworks display draws hundreds of thousands to harbourfront although drone show cancelled at last minute.

1 Oct 2024 - 11:45PMvideocam

The fireworks display started just after 9pm. Photo: Dickson Lee

Glitch grounds drone show Hong Kong planned on eve of country’s 75th anniversary

Thousands of people, including many tourists, had gathered for spectacle at West Kowloon Cultural District.

2 Oct 2024 - 12:23AM

Thousands of people had converged on the cultural hub to wait for the National Day-themed performances. Photo: Sam Tsang

Another Hong Kong resident falls to death while hanging laundry outside window

Security personnel alert police after discovering 83-year-old man lying on podium near Yee Yip House at Tsing Yi Estate.

30 Sep 2024 - 11:43PM

Hong Kong needs office overseeing planning for mega events, think tank says

Our Hong Kong Foundation also says number of sports venues need upgrading to comply with international requirements.

30 Sep 2024 - 9:27PM

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: ex-basketball player teaches youths to take the shot

Leung Kwok-shing, founder of Hoops for Hope Basketball Asia, is in the running for 12th Spirit of Hong Kong Awards’ ‘nurturing’ category.

1 Oct 2024 - 1:07PM

Leung Kwok-shing has dedicated more than a decade to coaching and mentoring underprivileged youths through his non-profit organisation, Hoops for Hope Basketball Asia. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

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