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9 September, 2024
A scheme rewarding $3,000 for tips about abuses of Hong Kong’s public flats is to be implemented on Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong housing

Editorial | No room for grudges in tip-offs exposing abuse of Hong Kong public flats

Scheme rewarding whistle-blowers who report ineligible tenants of Hong Kong housing meant for less well-off must be used fairly.

Hong Kong

Stargazers in Hong Kong to witness rare alignment of 4 planets

Thailand

Hong Kong’s Eason Chan axes Thai show over ‘safety issues’ for Chinese citizens

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong minister backs city’s care teams despite critical viral video

Secretary for home and youth affairs defends teams in face of viral news clip in which officials duck requests for performance reports.

The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau holds a pledging ceremony for care teams in Tsuen Wan in May 2023. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong expands probe after more Cathay passengers on Nepal flights fall ill

Centre for Health Protection investigating two food poisoning cases involving 36 passengers who arrived from Kathmandu earlier this week.

Hong Kong

Kenmuddy Town? Hong Kong power firm apologises for botched road markings

A viral image showed the Chinese name for ‘Kennedy Town’ written wrongly, with the first character in simplified form and the second to mean ‘mud’.

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Hong Kong

Tremors felt in Hong Kong as 4.2 magnitude quake strikes off Guangdong

Observatory says it received more than 10 reports of minor shaking, with duration of a few seconds.

A seismograph records the seismic activity of an earthquake. The epicentre of Friday’s quake was about 200km southeast of the city. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong weather

Flu outbreaks surge at Hong Kong schools as cold weather warning issued

The forecaster issued the warning at 6am, expecting the weather to be persistently cold over next few days.

Hong Kong

Ex-Hong Kong opposition lawmaker Shiu Ka-chun dies at 55 after cancer battle

Shiu, who underwent a procedure to remove half of his stomach in November, died at 12.41am on Friday.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health officials take aim at 168 schools for not joining flu jab drive

Official urges members of the public to get vaccinated as surveillance data shows Hong Kong has entered the flu season.

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Health officials say the flu vaccination can reduce serious complications and lower school absenteeism. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Mainland Chinese standards for building materials worth considering

As long as safety and quality are not undermined, there is every reason for Hong Kong to save on construction costs by using items from the mainland.

Construction workers work at a construction site in Central, Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wellness

3 top wellness trends to make 2025 a better year

In the advent of artificial intelligence, cutting-edge wellness technology and a growing awareness of holistic health practices, there are now more ways than ever to get in, and stay in, tip-top shape.

Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after second suspected food poisoning

For two consecutive days, passengers arriving on flight CX640 from Kathmandu have shown symptoms of food poisoning.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong cultural district’s housing scheme to include more arts elements

District councillors express concerns the proposed residential development may undermine art hub’s image.

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority is proposing to build seven residential blocks in the area. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong to end pilot plastic recycling scheme as Green@Community expands

‘Centralised Waste Plastics Collection’ pilot programme will end on January 19 as recycling habits in the city have matured, official says.

The Green@Community network has expanded to cover all 18 districts in Hong Kong.Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Xi’s orders for Macau serve as reference for Hong Kong, Beijing official says

Xia Baolong also calls on Hong Kong and Macau to fully unleash the benefits of the ‘one country, two systems’ governing principle.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns URA over leaked details of 199 tenants, owners

Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issues investigation report and finds URA contravened data laws with security failures.

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Crime in Hong Kong

20 Hong Kong students hospitalised after trolley set ablaze outside school

Police receive call just before 12.30pm on Thursday, investigating fire as case of suspected arson.

Firefighters investigate a trolley set alight in a suspected arson case outside Shek Lei St. John’s Catholic Primary School in Kwai Chung. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong housing

Whistle-blowing scheme not a threat to harmony: Hong Kong housing chief

Winnie Ho also says informants will need to be interviewed by authorities to assess the accuracy of the information.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues first cold weather warning of 2025 as temperatures set to fall

Temperatures forecast to be around 11 degrees in urban areas over the weekend and may drop to seven degrees or below in the New Territories.

Road safety in Hong Kong

Editorial | Crime fighting role of public faces scrutiny in motorcyclist death

Legal process must be allowed to run its course after attempt by Hong Kong off-duty customs officer to stop rider ends in tragedy.

Family members and friends attended a roadside memorial for the deceased motorcyclist in Kowloon Bay on January 8, 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Board members fear famed Hong Kong flower market may lose ‘spirit’ in revamp

Town Planning Board holds first public hearing on Sai Yee Street and Flower Market Road development scheme in Mong Kok.

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The flower market in Mong Kok is a popular spot to visit. Photo: Elson Li
Cathay Pacific

Cathay passengers flying to Hong Kong hit by food poisoning, preflight meal blamed

Centre for Health Protection says sandwiches eaten before departing Kathmandu could be source of illness.

Hong Kong

Inmate becomes first in Hong Kong to earn local doctoral degree behind bars

Inmate Chun says he hopes his academic achievement can encourage other prisoners not to give up on themselves.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Jump in Hong Kong dog poisoning cases sparks calls for stricter animal laws

Group following up on suspected poisoning cases says number of dogs killed rose from five in 2023 to at least 49 last year.

Animal rights concern groups met lawmakers and police on Wednesday over recent dog poisoning cases. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to tune into ‘concert economy’ as shows attract 4 million

Big pop concerts held in 2023 and 2024 attracted over 4.2 million spectators, including more than 1.5 million visitors, tourism minister says.

British band Suede puts on a show at the Clockenflap festival in Central in November. Photo: Eugene Lee
Britain

Hong Kong, Macau passport holders hit online snag for UK travel e-permit

Attempts to list Hong Kong or Macau as passport’s place of issue or applicant’s nationality triggers pages stating such document holders are ‘not eligible’.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s West Kowloon hub proposes to build 1,995 flats to ease burden

Project, which consists of seven residential buildings, is seen as a way to ease the arts hub’s financial strain.

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