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Firefighters and police were called to Regal Crest on Robinson Road on Saturday morning. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Accidents and personal safety

1 dead, 2 in critical condition after fire at luxury Hong Kong flat

Police investigate suspicious fire that killed 30-year-old woman after drug paraphernalia found in master bedroom.

Hong Kong transport

HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi approaches

Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

NGO offers HK$30,000 to residents of blaze-hit Tai Po blocks who transfer ownership

Tung Wah Group of Hospitals also reveals that more than 1,000 inquiries have been received regarding its legal aid scheme.

The Tung Wah Group has offered HK$30,000 in relocation aid to Tai Po fire victims who agree to transfer ownership of their properties to the government. Photo: Elson Li
The Tung Wah Group has offered HK$30,000 in relocation aid to Tai Po fire victims who agree to transfer ownership of their properties to the government. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Inaugural Hong Kong Comic Con draws massive crowds and global vendors

Pop culture enthusiasts pack exhibition floor, driving optimism among international exhibitors for three-day event.

Hong Kong children

Hong Kong charity calls for foster carers from diverse backgrounds to ease backlog

Mother’s Choice urges people of all backgrounds to step forward as 222 vulnerable children wait for temporary homes.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong cuts emergency mobile alert activation time from 1 hour to 15 minutes

Alerts can also be tailored to specific districts under upgraded Emergency Alert System, security chief says.

Emergency mobile alerts sent in 2022 by the Hong Kong government regarding Queen Elizabeth Hospital being converted to a designated Covid treatment facility. Photo: Warton Li
Emergency mobile alerts sent in 2022 by the Hong Kong government regarding Queen Elizabeth Hospital being converted to a designated Covid treatment facility. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hearing results key to compensation for Wang Fuk Court residents: experts

Legal and insurance experts say sale of flats to government won’t affect residents’ rights to claims but they must prove negligence had caused losses.

Hong Kong politics

Students can play role in US-China ties, Xi says in letter to Hong Kong student

Liu Runjie receives letter after he and other students shared their experiences in youth friendship programme with president, university says.

Accidents and personal safety

Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island

Man, surnamed Chan, told his family on Wednesday he planned to hike on section 8 of the Lantau Trail.

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Section 8 of the Lantau Trail connects Shek Pik Reservoir (pictured) with Kau Ling Chung. Photo: Stanley Shin
Hong Kong housing

Elderly landlords of subdivided flats say they can’t afford upgrade costs

Flat owners say renovations to ensure compliance with new law are as high as HK$400,000 and they may be forced to take cheaper units off market.

A subdivided flat in Yee Wa Building in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
A subdivided flat in Yee Wa Building in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning after intense heatwave earlier gripped city

Parts of New Territories record maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees by mid-afternoon on Friday, the hottest for 2026 so far.

Hong Kong society

Death of Hongkong Post? Mounting losses, dwindling demand cast shadow over service

Government has proposed HK$4.6 billion lifeline for operator after years of losses amid changing business environment.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong approves smart IoT fire alarms for 3,600 old buildings after pilot scheme

Detectors installed in flats and public areas of building send warning to fire department within 60 seconds of detecting carbon monoxide or smoke.

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Old residential and commercial buildings in Mong Kok.The roll-out of the IoT smart fire alarm system follows a pilot scheme covering 10 buildings earlier this year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong bus driver suspended after video shows him hands-free at the wheel

KMB says it has immediately suspended the driver from duty and launched an investigation.

The 17-second clip shows the driver completely releasing his grip on the steering wheel while the bus is in motion. Photo: Handout
The 17-second clip shows the driver completely releasing his grip on the steering wheel while the bus is in motion. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Search launched after Lantau hiker goes missing amid Hong Kong heatwave

Man, 51, failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island on Wednesday, when temperatures shot up to 33.7 degrees.

Hong Kong economy

Greater Bay Area firms ‘cautious’ about hiring but hybrid tech talent in demand

Study finds that 70 per cent of firms plan to add no more than 30 new hires over the next three to five years.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong civil servants in line for pay rises of up to 4.12%, survey shows

Civil service will also introduce rigorous appraisal system in October, with 10 per cent of underperformers facing increment freeze.

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The pay trend survey is one of six factors the Executive Council considers when determining annual pay adjustments for civil servants. Photo: Karma Lo
The pay trend survey is one of six factors the Executive Council considers when determining annual pay adjustments for civil servants. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong science and tech

3 scientists win Hong Kong’s Shaw Prize for developing therapy for rare leukaemia

Anne Dejean, Hugues de The and Chen Zhu share US$1.2 million life sciences and medicine prize for work on acute promyelocytic leukaemia.

Hong Kong society

Stamp of approval sought on HK$4.6 billion lifeline for struggling Hongkong Post

Government-owned postal service provider has recorded eight consecutive annual deficits, accumulating nearly HK$2.9 billion in losses.

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Hong Kong society

More villagers evicted from land earmarked for Northern Metropolis

Residents of Yick Yuen Tsuen in New Territories pack belongings and vacate homes under watch of police and Lands Department staff members.

The Li family and friends leave their village in Tuen Mun on Wednesday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Beijing hails Hong Kong astronaut’s selection as result of ‘one country, two systems’

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says space mission will inspire more young people in Hong Kong to support country’s technological development.

Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying has also made history as China’s first female payload specialist. Photo: AP
Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying has also made history as China’s first female payload specialist. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong justice secretary fears possible leak in allegations against prosecutor

Paul Lam urges staff with ‘useful information concerning the source of the allegations and the subsequent dissemination’ to come forward.

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Accidents and personal safety

Construction worker struck by falling chain hoist in critical condition

Worker, 68, was on Hong Kong government site undergoing drainage replacement works when accident occurred.

Hong Kong 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
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