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Hong Kong Post’s HK$821 million loss in 2024-25 was its biggest since 1995. Photo Jelly Tse
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.

Hong Kong tourism

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

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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

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
Hong Kong science and tech

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

Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year.

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(From left) Lai Ka-ying, Zhang Zhiyuan and Zhu Yangzhu at the mission send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China. Photo: Xinhua
(From left) Lai Ka-ying, Zhang Zhiyuan and Zhu Yangzhu at the mission send-off ceremony at the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in northwestern China. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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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.

Brett Hilliard, senior pastor of Island Evangelical Community Church (left) joins Mother’s Choice community ambassador Chan Kit-ying, CEO Sky Siu and Havas Hong Kong business director Melody Chan to mark the 10th anniversary of the charity’s self-funded Project Bridge programme. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Brett Hilliard, senior pastor of Island Evangelical Community Church (left) joins Mother’s Choice community ambassador Chan Kit-ying, CEO Sky Siu and Havas Hong Kong business director Melody Chan to mark the 10th anniversary of the charity’s self-funded Project Bridge programme. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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.

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.

Liu Runjie is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
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
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.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning after intense heatwave grips 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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The post office in Causeway Bay. Over the past eight financial years, the self-financed government department has racked up HK$2.9 billion in losses. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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