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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire: corrupt players exploited loopholes in regulations, inquiry hears
Committee’s lead counsel says on final day of hearings that Wang Fuk Court contractor and consultant deserve strongest condemnation.
17 Jul 2026 - 11:06PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire inquiry legal team calls for bamboo scaffolding to be phased out
17 Jul 2026 - 11:50PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
SCMP multimedia series traces causes, failures and human toll of Tai Po blaze
17 Jul 2026 - 5:51PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong passes bill for Huanggang ‘co-location’ arrangement
Upgraded border crossing will be the first to use a ‘joint-clearance’ model.
17 Jul 2026 - 8:33PM
The redeveloped Huanggang border crossing building is located in Shenzhen. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society
First day of smoking ban at construction sites in Hong Kong catches out offenders
Authorities hand out eight fixed penalty notices to workers and plan to prosecute contractor as industry tries to stamp out safety risk.
17 Jul 2026 - 10:21PM
Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong to brace for wet weekend as showers and thunderstorms loom
Rain expected to gradually ease starting from Tuesday next week, forecaster says.
17 Jul 2026 - 8:53PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Deceitful firms mostly to blame for deadly Tai Po blaze, government counsel says
Jenkin Suen attributes Wang Fuk Court inferno to ‘deceit, inaction and deliberate omission’ of contractors who exploited regulatory regimes.
16 Jul 2026 - 11:31PM
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Government counsel Jenkin Suen (centre) arrives for Thursday’s session of the inquiry. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong builders issue smoking ban blueprint ahead of Friday adoption
Guidelines call for companies to clearly state prohibited items, construction area covered by ban and any additional penalties for violations.
16 Jul 2026 - 9:46PM
Animal welfare in Hong Kong
SPCA cancels fundraiser amid backlash over bid to remove dog-killing videos
Charity accused of undermining public awareness efforts after asking Hong Kong police to help remove videos of dog and pups set alight.
16 Jul 2026 - 9:49PM
Hong Kong society
Winter tourists warned as Hongkonger dies in New Zealand car crash
New Zealand police says crash involving car and bus occurred along road near Cardrona, a township home to ski resort.
16 Jul 2026 - 3:57PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong set to pass Huanggang crossing bill on Friday at the earliest
Legislature will hold additional meeting on Friday to vet Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill ahead of facility’s commissioning deadline.
16 Jul 2026 - 8:39PM
A bill to ensure smooth travel through the new Huanggang complex is expected to be passed this week. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire: 5 ‘key weaknesses’ flagged in government regulations – as it happened
Witness says the system itself does not have fundamental flaws, but it lacks a mechanism to target unscrupulous collusion.
16 Jul 2026 - 5:54PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hongkongers’ new pet peeve over dogs at diners sparks calls for tougher vetting
Viral videos showing dogs licking plates and sitting on tables and chairs have drawn widespread criticism.
16 Jul 2026 - 7:57PM
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Claim that fire alarms would not have saved lives in Tai Po blaze draws rebuke
Judge says comments by lawyer for director of China Status Development and Engineering are ‘hardly acceptable’.
15 Jul 2026 - 9:12PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong Book Fair: early birds slam chaotic queues to meet girl band Collar
‘This was my first time at the book fair, and it has been deeply disappointing,’ one fan says on opening day for city’s annual book fair.
16 Jul 2026 - 12:17AM
A big draw on Wednesday was an autograph signing by girl group Collar. Photo: Facebook/Collar
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong to fast-track Huanggang Port upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill
Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31.
15 Jul 2026 - 9:39PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Tai Po fire: inquiry slams ‘unacceptable’ claim by China Status - as it happened
Counsel representing independent committee, government and other parties to all deliver final submissions from Wednesday to Friday.
16 Jul 2026 - 2:32AM
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Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning, urges public to take precautions
Observatory warns widespread heavy rain could affect Hong Kong in couple of hours and that intense gusts could continue to affect city.
15 Jul 2026 - 11:27AM
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Students brave the heavy rain in Wan Chai last month. Photo: Nora Tam
Education in Hong Kong
Most DSE top scorers set sights on medicine – as it happened
Other DSE stars opt for computer science, business administration, and government and laws.
15 Jul 2026 - 4:32PM
Accidents and personal safety
More safety signs added for new Hong Kong overpass after 5 crashes in 3 days
Three incidents occurred within 15 minutes on Tuesday morning, involving a total of eight vehicles and leaving one person injured.
14 Jul 2026 - 11:45PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong Book Fair vendors on the same page about this year’s sales
Event, which runs in tandem with Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, to open on Wednesday at Convention and Exhibition Centre.
14 Jul 2026 - 10:22PM
Hong Kong society
Another Hong Kong indie bookshop’s story ends amid ‘losses, red lines’
Have a Nice Stay is latest independent bookstore to close in Hong Kong, joining growing list in recent years.
14 Jul 2026 - 7:18PM
Have a Nice Stay operates from a fourth-floor tenement property in Prince Edward. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong couple files complaint with UN over Swedish custody plans for daughter
Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin appeal to UN Human Rights Committee over Swedish authorities’ handling of four-year-old Lily in custody dispute.
14 Jul 2026 - 4:46PM
Hong Kong society
New HK$45,000 welfare jobs incentive expected to benefit single parents most
Three-year pilot launching October 1 to offer up to HK$45,000 to help welfare recipients achieve self-reliance through sustained employment.
14 Jul 2026 - 5:49PM
Hong Kong culture
Movie stars, minister pay tribute to ‘legendary’ Hong Kong producer Shi Nan-sun
Shi died peacefully at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital after suffering multiple organ failure.
14 Jul 2026 - 6:46PM
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