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Angelina Chow and Kung Kwok-leung provide details about the new kiosks. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Hong Kong opening self-service ID card kiosks – with 6 chances for photo

Immigration Department has updated functions at 54 kiosks at its new headquarters in Tseung Kwan O.

Hong Kong shopping centres failing to ensure barrier-free access, poll finds

Ex-Hong Kong politician, 6 others convicted over riot at MTR station in 2019

Law and Crime

Student loses over HK$500,000 to Hong Kong scammers who told her to go to Thailand

Master’s candidate from Yunnan told by swindlers pretending to be mainland officials that she was under investigation for money laundering.

The victim, identified as K, says she was blackmailed into paying over HK$500,000 in cash, then told to flee to Thailand. Photo: Jelly Tse
The victim, identified as K, says she was blackmailed into paying over HK$500,000 in cash, then told to flee to Thailand. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies seeking new Cold War with praise for Pompeo

Lai says tweets in support of speech by then secretary of state in July 2020 were for only part of his address and did not apply to official’s statements about justifications for US sanctions.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong cinema chain MCL’s Diamond Hill branch likely to close on Friday

Branch has no screenings listed after Thursday evening, while employees say they are unsure whether they should clock in there on Friday.

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Politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee urges Beijing-based firms to take lead on integration

Chief Executive John Lee met 15 Hong Kong business representatives during his duty visit to capital.

John Lee (standing) meets members of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China during his visit to Beijing. Photo: Handout
John Lee (standing) meets members of the Hong Kong Chamber of Commerce in China during his visit to Beijing. Photo: Handout

Transport

Tada in Hong Kong could cost less than Uber, but longer wait time

Lawmaker Gary Zhang and Post reporters compare ride-hailing services, even as both remain illegal, and find driver without hire-car permit.

Hong Kong economy

44% of businesses have negative economic outlook for Hong Kong, poll finds

Survey by Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce finds pessimism at highest level in five years.

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Society

Volunteers from Hong Kong law firm Deacons spread joy among elderly

Local and ethnic minority elders take part in event held as part of law firm Deacons’ 14-year-long support for Operation Santa Claus.

Volunteers from Deacons have participated in an event at the Epworth Neighbourhood Elderly Centre to support Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Wong Kin Fung

Education

Hong Kong lawmakers say private schools should be required to disclose finances

Lawmakers say change needed after indebted Han Academy fails to refund at least HK$6.2 million worth of debentures to parents.

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Han Academy in Aberdeen told parents in a recent briefing that it was now HK$100 million in debt. Photo: Jelly Tse
Han Academy in Aberdeen told parents in a recent briefing that it was now HK$100 million in debt. Photo: Jelly Tse

Business

Hong Kong home prices: up or down? Experts weigh in with forecasts for 2025

Analysts forecast up to 5 per cent price fall or rise amid oversupply, falling interest rates and improving stock market performance.

Transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s Cathay reaches 3,400 pilots this year, with resignation rate of 2.9%

Company is ‘in a phase of record training’, spokesman says.

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Transport

Singapore’s Tada launches in Hong Kong, driving fresh competition with Uber

Ride-hailing operator arrives ahead of government plan to regulate services next year.

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Tada will allow customers to pay by cash or credit card in its beta launch covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the airport. Photo: Tada

Transport

Global airline body expects airfares to fall in 2025, with profits set to soar

Airlines are expected to deliver a global profit of US$36.6 billion next year, International Air Transport Association says.

The average airfare next year is expected to by 1.8 per cent lower than in 2024, IATA says. Photo: Elson Li
The average airfare next year is expected to by 1.8 per cent lower than in 2024, IATA says. Photo: Elson Li

Society

Collar’s Marf Yau to perform at Coldplay’s Hong Kong shows

Well-known member of Cantopop girl group will be a guest support act for British band’s April shows at soon-to-open Kai Tak stadium.

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Health & Environment

30 more rocks containing dinosaur fossils found on Hong Kong’s Port Island

Remote island will reopen to public on Thursday, but visitors warned against exploring area on their own due to safety concerns.

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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
Ronny Tong

Opinion | In reshuffling cabinet, Hong Kong’s leader was simply doing his duty

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Alice Wu

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Ken Chu

Opinion | How Hong Kong can help ‘Bay Area in the Sky’ take flight

Ken Chu
Peter Gordon,Juan José Morales

Opinion | Can Hong Kong reclaim its role as Asia’s gateway to the Americas?

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Ryan Ip,Dicky Chow,Dorothy Yeung

Opinion | Hong Kong must break the taboos around end-of-life care and death

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Dicky Chow
Dorothy Yeung
Cui Jianchun

Opinion | Hong Kong must cement its national security foundations to prosper

Cui Jianchun
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Where do Hong Kong’s domestic workers sleep? 3 personal stories

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Fans meet Hong Kong’s newest giant pandas

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Cut-price mainland grocery brand makes inroads in Hong Kong

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Test of endurance: a visual guide to The North Face 100 trail race in Hong Kong

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