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9 September, 2024
The late tycoon Nina Wang in 2001. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s justice minister names 3 to oversee late tycoon Nina Wang’s estate

Appointees include former Legco president Rita Fan and ex-Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Joseph Yam.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong public dental clinics fill quotas, but waiting list draws complaints

Operation Santa Claus

Sino Group marks 20 years of partnership with Operation Santa Claus in Hong Kong

Education in Hong Kong

3 aid workers win top Hong Kong-based award for improving education in war zones

War Child Alliance wins HK$30 million Yidan Prize and plans to expand educational games programme to over a million pupils in five years.

(From left) The War Child Alliance’s Marwa Zahr, Luke Stannard and Mark Jordans, winners of the 2024 Yidan Prize for Education Development. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hongkongers deserve credit for getting through a tough 2024

If John Lee had hoped to rally people to rise to the challenge of 2025 in his New Year’s address, he should have learned from Xi Jinping’s focus on people.

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Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF)

Editorial | Strong gains in MPF provide a measure of relief for pensioners

But there is still a long way to go as three-quarters of Hongkongers expect they will have to work beyond retirement age.

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Hong Kong youth

Editorial | Schools must limit the use of smartphones

A blanket ban like that imposed in Zhengzhou may not work in Hong Kong, but nonetheless efforts must be made to instil a sense of self-discipline.

The education ministry in 2021 issued a directive stating that phones were “in principle” forbidden on school campuses, but Zhengzhou is the first local legislature to impose a ban. Photo: Xinhua
Mental health

How creative therapies help bereaved Hongkongers process unspoken grief

Success of movie The Last Dance has thrust into spotlight how residents process death of loved ones, with one NGO project manager warning painful feelings often get suppressed.

Accidents and personal safety

Man dies after collapsing on Hong Kong escalator, injuring woman during fall

Man with history of medical problems collapses in Sha Tin and falls onto woman behind him, with pair rushed to hospital.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong building in falling concrete case failed to comply with 2020 notice

Man, 79, was hit by concrete that fell off building on Percival Street in Causeway Bay on Friday.

Contractors inspect the building at No 76 Percival Street in Causeway Bay. Photo: Harvey Kong
Wellness

Letters | Standardise sizes at eateries to make Hong Kong healthier

Readers discuss ways to optimise food portion sizes in Hong Kong, the city’s first breast milk bank, and the benefits of admitting we’re not perfect.

Customers line up at a two-dish rice counter in a shopping mall in Central district on November 22. Photo: Alexander Mak
Lunar New Year

Hongkongers can have string of 9 days off over Lunar New Year holiday

There are 17 public holidays in 2025 and residents can enjoy extended breaks if they take leave in between those dates.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Business is good for online shopping scams

As online shopping increases, scammers are following the money. The surge is a reminder for shoppers to be alert and guard personal data.

Accidents and personal safety

Family flying home with crash victim’s body a week after Hong Kong wedding

Mourners attend prayer ceremony for Mohammad Nadeem Adalat, one of three men killed in New Year’s Day’s car crash.

A prayer ceremony is held for car crash victim Mohammad Nadeem Adalat at the Masjid Ammar and Osman Ramju Sadick Islamic Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Bar Association to pick new leaders with veteran set to helm body

Members will vote on new line-up at AGM on January 23, with Jose-Antonio Maurellet set to succeed chairman Victor Dawes.

Jose-Antonio Maurellet (left) is expected to succeed Victor Dawes as chairman. Photo: Sam Tsang
Accidents and personal safety

Elderly man hit by chunks of falling concrete from Hong Kong building

Man, 79, hit by pieces of concrete and sent to Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai on Friday evening.

Cantopop

How a Hong Kong DJ is bringing the tunes of Joey Yung, Eason Chan to the world

Pete Sabine, also known as DJ Fabsabs, says he is on a quest to connect with Hongkongers globally through his Cantopop sets.

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Hong Kong transport

Air Busan flight from Hong Kong aborts landing after gear malfunction scare

Pilot unable to confirm if landing gear functioning, prompting decision to circle around for additional checks.

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A subsidiary of Asiana Airline, Air Busan was established in 2008 as a regional carrier. Photo: Facebook/Air Busan Hong Kong Branch
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man arrested for ‘furious driving’ after officer dragged 70 metres

Driver, 56, allegedly sped away from policeman who then tried to stop van and suffered injuries to his head, arms and legs.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to have warmer, drier weather in coming 3 months: Observatory

City’s forecaster also notes that last month was slightly warmer than normal and almost without rain.

Crime in Hong Kong

Young man stabbed repeatedly in chest by attacker still on run in Hong Kong

Victim and assailant knew each other and had previously been in disagreement over woman, source says.

Police officers search a refuse collection point in Po Tin Estate. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Editorial | Get set for the next phase of Hong Kong’s war on plastics

Despite city’s battle against such pollution by restaurants getting off to a good start, stronger punishment may be needed along way.

Hong Kong’s war against plastic pollution requires strong political will, sound policies and cooperation at all levels. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong public dental clinics log 26% absence rate despite e-booking launch

Authorities launched new booking system amid intense demand for public dental services, but 40 people missed appointments on Tuesday, Thursday.

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Profile

Melanie Cheng on leaving Australia for Hong Kong, and becoming a doctor and author

The Australian GP and writer talks about meeting other girls ‘like her’ and the magic of writing a passion project.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Native English teachers can’t fix what ails Hong Kong education

Readers discuss reforming the city’s exam-oriented system, the lack of sleep among schoolchildren, and claw machines covering up illicit gambling.

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Students sit for a paper at the 2024 Diploma of Secondary Education exam in April 2024, at a school in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Opinion | How government plans to improve lot of Hongkongers in poor housing playing

The government is determined to address the needs of Hongkongers living in substandard housing and help them improve their lives.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong always ready to answer charity call

Despite the economic downturn and its effect on giving, the Hong Kong public continues to be generous when it comes to the needy.

Hong Kong politics

From regulating Uber to combating space oil, what Hongkongers can expect in 2025

Regulating subdivided flats, improving taxi services and banning flavoured cigarettes are also on the list of policies expected in 2025.

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