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Liu Yim-kwan was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and white sneakers. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police launch search after man, 76, goes missing in Ma On Shan

Liu Yim-kwan left his home at Yan On Estate on Han Chi Street early Wednesday and failed to return.

Hong Kong society

Baby Danny DNA case sparks calls for Hong Kong to introduce home birth rules

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Hong Kong society

No pain, no gain? Ex-player defends ‘unique’ method of coach seen slapping student

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What to do in Hong Kong

It’s back – revived TEDxHongKong challenges assumptions and reframes beliefs

Creative director Daniella Lopez explains how the June 20 event – the first TEDxHongKong since 2017 – will address globally relevant issues.

Daniella Lopez is the licence holder and creative director of TEDxHongKong. The 2026 event, to be held on June 20, is titled “Adjust Focus: Look Again”. Photo: TEDxHongKong
Daniella Lopez is the licence holder and creative director of TEDxHongKong. The 2026 event, to be held on June 20, is titled “Adjust Focus: Look Again”. Photo: TEDxHongKong
Hong Kong society

Sweden outlines child care policy amid registration row over infant in Hong Kong

Government explains how decision to take child away from parents is reached, shedding light on Hong Kong couple’s custody battle for daughter.

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Hong Kong society

How a couple lost 3 kids in as many countries and were arrested in Hong Kong

Authorities to take baby boy into protection after parents initially refuse DNA test for birth registration, with sisters also victims of a troubled history.

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Hong Kong society

Warning over home births, anti-vaccine stance after unregistered baby case

Doctor says unassisted home births carry extremely high risks, following arrest of baby Danny’s parents over refusal to provide DNA test.

Home births are not illegal in Hong Kong, but they are not recommended by the Midwives Council. Photo: Getty Images
Home births are not illegal in Hong Kong, but they are not recommended by the Midwives Council. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

‘King Sir’ Chung King-fai, titan of Hong Kong theatre, dies aged 89

Nephew confirms death on TVB social media page, saying Chung died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday morning.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Adminstrator to ‘review’ tribunal decision on Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting

Hop On Management Company says it will arrange extraordinary general meeting as displaced owners have requested, but does not indicate time frame.

Hong Kong society

Parents of undocumented Hong Kong baby have DNA samples taken after arrest

Baby Danny may later be placed in foster care until parents are deemed fit to regain custody, lawmaker says.

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The parents of two-month old Danny, Kwan Pui-sin (right) and Tsang Wai-bong, have been arrested over suspected child neglect. Photo: Handout
Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong helpers urge employers to relax ‘air-con ban’ in heatwave

Employer draws widespread online criticism for scolding domestic helper who switched on air conditioner an hour early in hot weather.

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A domestic helpers’ group says about 80 per cent of its members face restrictions on using air conditioners. Photo: Sam Tsang
A domestic helpers’ group says about 80 per cent of its members face restrictions on using air conditioners. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to keep ‘open mind’ on options for struggling postal service

Government ‘comprehensively’ reviewing Hongkong Post’s operating model and will submit a report on the long-term road map in three years.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong rolls out summer deals, events to mark 50 years of dragon boat races

Hong Kong Tourism Board launches 13-day programme with races, citywide events and HK$20 million in deals to boost overnight visitors and spending.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong tribunal rejects request to postpone Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting

Lands Tribunal says it lacks power to extend statutory deadlines, urges government-appointed administrator to convene meeting immediately.

Hop On Management Company’s senior counsel, Hectar Pun Hei, left, argued it had been unable to contact 383 households after the fire and had struggled to identify a suitable venue that could accommodate at least 1,000 people. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong basketball coach apologises for slapping pupil in viral video

Hon Wah College says incident took place during the 2023-24 school year, adding coach involved had been suspended.

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A basketball coach was seen forcing a boy to slap himself. Photo: Handout
A basketball coach was seen forcing a boy to slap himself. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Protection order sought for baby after parents arrested in DNA test refusal case

Security minister says mother of two-month-old Danny has so far been unable to provide any prenatal check-up or medical records.

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Hong Kong housing

Calls for faster rehousing of evicted Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants

Housing Bureau plans 180 emergency flats for short-notice evictions, but lawmakers demand faster, more flexible processing for urgent cases.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

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

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will scan dogs in public places to verify whether a microchip has been implanted.

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Picnic time at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang
Picnic time at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang
Accidents and personal safety

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.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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.

Accidents and personal safety

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
Hong Kong 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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ThenUnmarried couple identified as Mr Tsang and Ms Kwan. Photo: Handout
ThenUnmarried couple identified as Mr Tsang and Ms Kwan. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong 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.

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 nears Japan

Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers.

A HK Express aircraft approaches Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. Photo: Karma Lo
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