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9 September, 2024
A public housing estate in Ping Shek, Hong Kong, photographed on November 30, 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Hong Kong must beware of fallout in fixing public housing ills

Tighter limits, enforcement and penalties are steps in the right direction but careful implementation is vital to prevent unintended consequences.

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International schools in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools embrace physical education post-Paris Olympics success

Hong Kong

Hong Kong tourist, 61, killed by train in Japan while taking photos on tracks

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Hong Kong courts

New Hong Kong Bar Association chair vows to cultivate more talent for country

Jose-Antonio Maurellet also pledges to uphold the core values of the rule of law and judicial independence.

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José-Antonio Maurellet, the new chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, addresses the media after the group’s Annual General Meeting, in which he was elected uncontested. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s new ride-hailing regime to be open to all players

But transport minister Mable Chan says ride-hailing providers will need to meet criteria focused on safety and quality.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s e-payment firms give away tens of millions in lai see, perks

Campaigns by Alipay HK, WeChat Pay HK and Octopus aim to boost spending during Lunar New Year period.

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Hong Kong bakery receives warning after staff clean shelf with floor mop

Food hygiene authorities issue verbal warning to bakery in Tsz Wan Shan Shopping Centre after images of incident go viral online.

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The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has said it has received five complaints over the incident. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong needs total ban on flavoured cigarettes, anti-smoking group says

Survey finds nearly 90 per cent of young female smokers opt for flavoured cigarettes, which can lead to higher levels of addiction.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong’s ombudsman urges more legal action over public housing abuse

Watchdog finds Housing Authority had prosecution rate of 4.2 per cent last year for cases of public flats being misused.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong public secondary schools can offer foreign languages to younger pupils

Government offering HK$250,000 in funding for each school to launch foreign language courses for Form One to Three from next academic year.

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Students return to school on the first day of the academic year at Po Leung Kuk Ma Kam Ming College in Fanling in 2023. Photo: Edmond So
Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park to host biggest stress test yet on Friday

About 63,000 people are expected to take part in drill aimed to assess the sports park’s capacity.

Spectators at a charity music concert at Kai Tai Sports Park. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong helper battles cancer and heartless bosses who allegedly kicked her out

Breast cancer patient Noelyn Patricio Arzaga was allegedly fired by her employers after they found out about her chemotherapy treatment.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong urged to crack down on unlicensed tour guides from mainland China

‘Local companion’ services offer access to authentic experiences but industry players warn of consequences for those working illegally.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong may require minimum stay to obtain ‘local student’ university status

Minister says she will take reference from overseas as government responds to claims of talent schemes being abused to secure cheaper tuition.

Students who first received dependant visas or entry permits when they were under 18 years old are considered local under the Joint University Programmes Admissions System (Jupas). Photo: Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Second University of Hong Kong student falls victim to phone scam

Police source says mainland Chinese student tricked by fraudster pretending to be Immigration Department staff.

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The University of Hong Kong has implemented a scam prevention quiz, with mainland students among those required to complete the questionnaire. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says

Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.

Hong Kong tourism

1.4 million mainland tourists to visit Hong Kong over Lunar New Year: John Lee

City leader adds celebratory events in Hong Kong will include 23-minute fireworks display and parade featuring international performers.

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Earthquakes

Over 100 Hongkongers report mild tremors after magnitude 6.4 quake hits Taiwan

Earthquake strikes Taiwan at 12.17am on Tuesday at depth of around 10km.

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Six people, including a child, have been rescued from a collapsed house in Tainan City, Taiwan. Photo: CNA
Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Legal eagles make it clear rule of law still reigns in Hong Kong

Despite challenges – and ill-informed naysayers overseas – city remains a bedrock of judicial independence and integrity.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for cold weather ahead of Year of the Snake

Cold spell forecast to hit city on Sunday, with temperatures falling to as low as 11 degrees on last day of Year of the Dragon.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong adds nursing help, other services to pilot chronic disease scheme

Early detection of diabetes and hypertension the focus of scheme that will now offer access to physiotherapists, dietitians and optometrists.

Anyone who wishes to enrol in the scheme must become a member of any of the 18 District Health Centres or DHC Express sites, which pair participants with family doctors. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Second Hong Kong man rescued from Southeast Asia scam farm: ex-politician

Former District Councillor Andy Yu tells the Post the man has fled to Bangkok after four months of captivity.

A family member of a kidnapped victim is accompanied by former District Councillor Andy Yu (right) to petition for help. Photo: Jelly Tse
Architecture and design

How a run-down flat in Hong Kong’s Chungking Mansions became a diversity hub

Offering a comfortable space for the marginalised, the repurposed flat has everything from hot food to language lessons.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong florists eye blossoming business with longer Lunar New Year market

Road closure for the seasonal outdoor event will be extended to 10 days instead of the usual eight.

Lunar New Year

HK$188 million lottery prize to be offered in Hong Kong over Lunar New Year

Hong Kong Jockey Club offers largest-ever Mark Six Lunar New Year snowball draw on February 2, with tickets available from January 25.

People queue up to buy lottery tickets at a betting branch of the Hong Kong Jockey Club in Central. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong barristers’ group to keep speaking up on legal issues: Victor Dawes

Outgoing Bar Association chairman also says frank dialogue with Beijing is in Hong Kong’s interest, with body not avoiding critical comments.

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Hong Kong Bar Association chairman Victor Dawes has said there are many ways to communicate with authorities, depending on the issues and their sensitivity. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Have faith in Hong Kong’s judiciary, outgoing Bar Association chair urges public

Senior Counsel Victor Dawes also calls on government to be more transparent about national security legislation to assist public understanding.

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Hong Kong housing

60% of Hongkongers in subdivided flats say proposed minimum too small: poll

Society for Community Organisation says government should factor in household size in effort to eradicate substandard homes.

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