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Customs spotted 1,324 cases of illegal imports of food items at land-based border checkpoints between January and August. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Raise fines on illegal imports of groceries

Hongkongers are increasingly bringing in raw meat, eggs and other food items from the mainland in contravention of the law.

Crime in Hong Kong

2 arrested in raid on Hong Kong restaurant illegally streaming Liverpool game

Good Schools Guide

How students can benefit from non-violent resistance (NVR) strategies

Hong Kong transport

Letters | Don’t want bus fares hikes? Then fix our congested streets

Readers discuss the rationale for bus fare increases in Hong Kong, the proposal to limit access to public outpatient clinics, the ban on surfing, and direct flight routes to Southeast Asia.

Passengers boarding a public bus in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui district on November 12. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong studio to draw on panda economy with new character IP

AllRightsReserved says IP for pandas will be made freely available to Ocean Park and city government, but others will have to pay for rights.

Accidents and personal safety

Editorial | Following safety rules at workplaces is the responsibility of all

Hong Kong must adopt a culture that has zero tolerance for anyone, in any job being put in danger.

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Accidents and personal safety

Explainer | Carbon monoxide poisoning: how to avoid it after Hong Kong family of 3 fall ill

Experts have warned that it is crucial to keep bathrooms with gas water heaters well ventilated even in cold weather.

Consumers should buy gas water heaters approved by Hong Kong authorities. Photo: Nora Tam
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Who is Golden Horse best actress Chung Suet-ying?

Chung Suet-ying beat out industry veterans such as Sandra Ng to clinch trophy, marking turning point for star who started out studying journalism in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong transport

6-hour suspension catches out 1,000 travellers at Hong Kong side of mega bridge

Cross-border services resumed after a six-hour suspension for a cycling test race for the 2025 National Games.

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Hong Kong

Paralysed Hong Kong Mirror dancer undergoing therapy like ‘professional athlete’

Mo Li, who suffered serious injuries after being hit by a giant screen while performing in July 2022, has ‘obviously improved’, his father says.

Mirror dancer Mo Li (centre), between his parents during a birthday celebration before he was seriously injured in July 2022. Photo: Instagram
Crime in Hong Kong

2 Hong Kong men arrested for allegedly flying drones near visiting PLA warship

Police said two men, aged 35 and 18, were arrested at the China Merchants Wharf pier where amphibious assault ship Hainan is docked.

The Hainan is docked at China Merchants Wharf pier in Kennedy Town. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Man, 65, dies in Hong Kong fire caused by short circuit of phone charger in flat

Fire in Chai Wan flat at 11.38am on Sunday also injures man’s daughter, 31.

Cancer

Editorial | Early detection key to Hong Kong’s fight against cancer

The promised development of risk-based screening for prevalent cancers must be pursued. But awareness is vital.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Maintaining integrity of Hong Kong’s HK$2 fare scheme remains paramount

The government says there is no intention to cancel the transport concession. But a crackdown on abuse and misuse must continue.

Passengers boarding a KMB bus on Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Hong Kong’s Chung Suet-ying named best actress at Golden Horse Awards in Taiwan

Hong Kong directing duo Chan Cheuk-sze and Kathy Wong win award for best documentary short film with Colour Ideology Sampling.mov.

Chung Suet-ying poses with her best actress award in Taipei. Photo: Reuters
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park tests emergency preparedness in drill involving 5,000

Secretary chief Chris Tang says five-hour event shows effectiveness of staff in managing safety stressors.

HSBC

Hong Kong transgender woman slams HSBC for outing her with letter to employer

Christine Chu says HSBC sent letter to employer over ‘discrepancies’ in its records, despite receiving copy of Chu’s updated identity card.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Senior managers at Hong Kong public hospitals to face pay freeze over blunders

Firing staff not an option for punitive action given public health sector’s manpower crunch, Hospital Authority chairman says.

Hong Kong established a committee in July to look into a string of medical blunders and equipment failures at public hospitals. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong’s pandas

Pork knuckles, red eggs party: Hong Kong giant panda cubs turn 100 days old

Giant panda Le Le also makes first public appearance in two months as park reopens special enclosure for bears.

Hong Kong

This week in PostMag: Clockenflap, The Fringe Club and even more art

What to expect from this week’s print issue, from interviews with indie pop artist St Vincent and former Fringe Club head Benny Chia, to PST ART in California.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Where are the nurses? Will higher pay lure non-locals to Hong Kong?

Worries persist despite rule change to open door to professionals trained elsewhere, as city set to be short of thousands of nurses by 2045.

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Racism and other prejudice

Letters | Hong Kong should be a city where wheelchair users are welcome

Readers discuss cases of restaurants turning away customers in wheelchair, using ChatGPT to improve English-speaking abilities and discrimination against ethnic minority groups.

Elderly women sit on a bench in a housing estate in Hong Kong in April 2019. The demand for barrier-free facilities and services will grow in Hong Kong amid population ageing. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong population

Opinion | Expecting IVF to solve Hong Kong’s population problems is misguided

While IVF can be an important tool for infertile couples, it cannot take the place of broad social and financial support for hopeful parents.

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MTR Corporation

Editorial | Pet-friendly services on right road for Hong Kong

Allowing owners to get away with their animals on buses is not only good for them but also the city economy.

Old Hong Kong

The little-known history of one of Hong Kong’s oldest neighbourhoods

Tai Kwun’s new exhibition unveils tales of ecology, history, religion and high stakes in one of Hong Kong’s oldest neighbourhoods.

The “Happy Valley: A Cultural Landscape” exhibition at Tai Kwun, Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of JCCPS
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong franchised bus firms feel heat over proposed fare increases

Nearly 20 lawmakers question bus firms’ proposed increases of 6.5 to 9.5 per cent in a two-hour transport panel meeting.

KMB and Citybus have applied to increase fares by 6.5 and 9.5 percent, respectively. Photo: Jelly Tse
Operation Santa Claus

Hong Kong charity wants more access for wheelchair users in city and in nature

Parks and Trails works with wheelchair users to identify wheelchair-friendly trails and Operation Santa Claus funding will help it expand programme.

Hong Kong

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.

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