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John Lee (left) meets the president of Kazakhstan, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, on the first day of his trip. Photo: ISD

Hong Kong Economy

Make use of Hong Kong’s advantages, John Lee urges Kazakhstan leaders, companies

Lee meets President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev as delegation seals wide range of partnership deals on first day of Central Asia trip.

Hong Kong steps up random dog licence checks, warns owners of prosecutions

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Defunct Hong Kong bakery chain fined HK$251,800 over unpaid wages

Transport

Uber investigating after woman says driver went off route and locked doors

Passenger says she took Uber with two female friends from Central in early morning and driver left them fearing for their safety.

Uber has stressed that everyone who signs up for an account is required to follow its community guidelines and violations will lead to loss of access. Photo: Winson Wong
Uber has stressed that everyone who signs up for an account is required to follow its community guidelines and violations will lead to loss of access. Photo: Winson Wong

Society

Helper injured, 2 cats die in Hong Kong fire linked to pet water dispenser

Investigators suspect blaze was triggered by electrical fault – such as a short circuit or overheating – linked to pet water dispenser or its charger.

Society

Hong Kong tribunal judge questions power to postpone Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting

Judge acknowledges challenges faced by government-appointed administrator, but stresses limits of court’s powers to extend 45-day deadline.

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Society

Cyclist, 60, dies after being hit by double-decker bus in Hong Kong

Man, 60, was trapped under bus and had to be freed by firefighters and paramedics.

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The accident occurred at around 2.50pm on Monday. Photo: Facebook/hkroad
The accident occurred at around 2.50pm on Monday. Photo: Facebook/hkroad

Society

Hong Kong baby left without legal identity as parents refuse DNA test

Lawmakers urge action, saying baby Danny currently trapped in ‘identity vacuum’ as lack of birth registration denies access to public services.

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Politics

Beijing appoints Yuan Gujie as deputy director of Hong Kong liaison office

Senior Guangdong official with legal background replaces 61-year-old diplomat Liu Guangyuan, who is expected to retire.

Transport

Transport sector calls for smoother border checks, wider mainland driving scheme

Industry leader Ringo Lee says over 140,000 local private cars have registered for northbound scheme, expecting the figure to exceed 200,000 in coming years.

The scheme allows eligible private car owners in Hong Kong to drive into Guangdong via the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge. Photo: Eugene Lee

Business

Hong Kong’s venture fund eyes bigger bankroll after double-digit return

Financial secretary says investment arm will also take lead on new offshore yuan-denominated venture capital fund.

Hong Kong Investment Corporation CEO Clara Chan Ka-chai speaks at a forum at Regent Hong Kong on May 22, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong Investment Corporation CEO Clara Chan Ka-chai speaks at a forum at Regent Hong Kong on May 22, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong Economy

Impact of Middle East war on Hong Kong’s inflation limited, finance chief says

Inflation forecast raised to 2.6 per cent, but Financial Secretary Paul Chan says service-based economy and stable mainland Chinese supplies cushion impact.

Health & Environment

Eminent scientist returns to Hong Kong to lead HKUST’s new medical school

King Li says he is honoured to take up the role at HKUST, pledging to nurture future leaders of ‘healthcare revolution’.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee on Central Asia mission to explore new markets, expand ties

Dozens of agreements are expected to be signed during delegation’s five-day trip to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

The delegation’s first stop on the five-day trip to Central Asia is Astana. Photo: Reuters

Society

Student recalls eye-opening trip with American peers that drew praise from Xi

CUHK undergraduate Liu Runjie describes how Chinese and US students reached common understanding during youth exchange trip.

Liu Runjie (centre in white) was among 20 young students from China and the US who took part in the two-week “A Shared Voyage: China-US Youth Friendship Program” in March and April. Photo: Handout
Liu Runjie (centre in white) was among 20 young students from China and the US who took part in the two-week “A Shared Voyage: China-US Youth Friendship Program” in March and April. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

‘Silent killer’: the race to beat cancer in Hong Kong

Despite a rising number of cancer cases in Hong Kong, survival rates are improving. Here is what you need to know.

Hong Kong Economy

Can Hongkong Post be saved or should it become a taxpayer-funded public service?

Observers say HK$4.6 billion rescue plan only buys time as officials must decide whether basic public services should override push for profit.

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Society

Mind your language: debate rages over Hong Kong principal’s Singapore meltdown

Dr John Tse, executive director of Hong Kong Initiative for Diversity, says it is difficult to determine if Lee Cheuk-hing’s behaviour was racially motivated.

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A new video went viral on Monday, showing Lee Cheuk-hing playing a controversial game with female students on a coach bus. Photo: Handout
A new video went viral on Monday, showing Lee Cheuk-hing playing a controversial game with female students on a coach bus. Photo: Handout

Transport

Screams as 10 hurt in ‘drop tower’ turbulence on Cathay flight from Brisbane

Passenger describes experience as similar to ‘free-falling from a drop tower’, with severe altitude drop just before meals served.

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Education

Former Hong Kong top scorer Mung Chiang to lead Northwestern University

Mung Chiang moved to Hong Kong from Tianjin at age 11 and attended Queen’s College before pursuing higher education at Stanford University.

Hong Kong Economy

Why did Hongkongers queue round the clock for a new watch?

‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, set to go on sale on Saturday.

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People queue up outside the Swatch store in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Who benefits from the ‘significant improvement’ in Hong Kong’s finances?

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | On fire safety, Hong Kong needs a mindset change

Mike Rowse
Mathias Woo

Opinion | Hong Kong’s urban renewal plan must include best of the past

Mathias Woo
Ryan Ip,Jason Leung Yeuk-ho,Moon Kok

Opinion | Hong Kong’s golden window to renew ageing housing estates is now

Ryan Ip
Jason Leung Yeuk-ho
Moon Kok
Marianna Lemus Boskovitch

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must measure the social impact of its cultural events

Marianna Lemus Boskovitch
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong housing: small shoebox flat wins not enough to fix big issues

Alice Wu
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MULTIMEDIA
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Hongkongers rush to sunflower garden as eviction looms

Leung Yat-shun, owner and farmer of Shun Sum Yuen Farm, poses with freshly blossomed sunflowers at his farm in San Tin, Yuen Long, after it was damaged and flooded by Typhoon Ragasa. 13NOV25 SCMP / Karma Lo
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‘Silent killer’: the race to beat cancer in Hong Kong

‘Silent killer’: the race to beat cancer in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong Comic Con makes its debut

Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd are part of the celebrity line-up at Hong Kong’s first event, which takes place May 29-31
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School principal who swore at security guards resigns

Dr. Lee Cheuk-hing, principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School, is accused of misbehaviour after a viral video shows him swearing at Singaporean officers during a row while leading a study tour to the city-state. Photo: handout
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