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Bride’s Pool Road, a scenic and winding route in Tai Po, has a history of fatal accidents. Photo: Google Maps

Society

Hong Kong cyclist dies after crashing into kerb on notorious Bride’s Pool Road

Rider, 49, sustained head injury and lost consciousness after hitting kerb on Bride’s Pool Road near Wang Chung Stream.

Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million

From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight

City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million.

Police have urged passengers to stay vigilant, lock carry-on luggage and keep valuables or cash on their person or with companions when leaving seats. Photo: Getty Images
Police have urged passengers to stay vigilant, lock carry-on luggage and keep valuables or cash on their person or with companions when leaving seats. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Coach driver arrested after vehicle crashes on Shenzhen Bay Bridge, injuring 17

Bus ran into railings while heading to Hong Kong in slow lane of cross-border link.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong aims to add facial recognition to public CCTVs this year: police chief

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says high-traffic and strategically located shopping centres will be prioritised.

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Business

Year of the Horse kicks off with property mega-deals returning to Asia-Pacific

Large institutional capital is flowing back into Asia-Pacific property, with offices, retail and hotels leading early recovery signs.

Shanghai surprise: the Asia-Pacific region’s property markets have surged 130 per cent since 2024. Photo: Shutterstock
Shanghai surprise: the Asia-Pacific region’s property markets have surged 130 per cent since 2024. Photo: Shutterstock

Transport

Hong Kong to fully review plans for bus seat belt rules before relaunch: minister

Transport chief vows to ‘conduct a fresh and comprehensive review and widely consult the community’.

Companies

Why a 2,000-fold pay gap for Hong Kong board members may be a troubling sign

Far wider disparity than other markets may indicate talent issues on the low end, lack of independence on the high end, lawmaker says.

Law and Crime

Taxi driver, 79, arrested after elderly woman knocked down in Hong Kong

Police officers arrest cabby on suspicion of dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm, with woman taken to hospital for treatment.

The victim, who was found in a semi-unconscious state, was rushed to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital for treatment. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong court grants couple parenting rights in mainland Chinese surrogacy case

Couple turned to court after failing to secure identification cards, but ruling not expected to set precedent, lawyer says.

Commercial surrogacy arrangements are illegal in both Hong Kong and mainland China. Photo: Getty Images
Commercial surrogacy arrangements are illegal in both Hong Kong and mainland China. Photo: Getty Images

Society

‘Small but precious breakthrough’ for paralysed Hong Kong dancer Mo Li

Father reveals progress in rehabilitation but says ‘path to recovery is still a marathon’.

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Transport

Hong Kong users warned of heavier mega bridge traffic as Zhuhai link suspended

A temporary link bridge in Zhuhai will be closed for repairs from Sunday until further notice.

Politics

Beijing slams US, UK, Australia and EU over Jimmy Lai sentencing remarks

Commissioner’s office says it summoned representatives from the countries and bloc in Hong Kong to voice ‘strong dissatisfaction’.

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Hong Kong’s High Court on Monday sentenced the 78-year-old Jimmy Lai to 20 years in jail for national security crimes. Photo: AFP

Politics

Protecting national security seen as key to Hong Kong’s stability

City leader hosts meeting of 150 officials, advisers, lawmakers and experts on State Council’s white paper on local affairs.

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Hong Kong and national flags. A white paper issued by Beijing earlier this week focused on Hong Kong’s obligation in protecting national security under the “one country, two systems” framework. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong and national flags. A white paper issued by Beijing earlier this week focused on Hong Kong’s obligation in protecting national security under the “one country, two systems” framework. Photo: Jelly Tse

Education

How many non-local students are going to Hong Kong universities since quota rise?

‘We will not rule out reviewing the quota if there is such a need, and the universities’ supporting facilities are ready,’ minister says.

Hong Kong Economy

Flower sales in Hong Kong bloom as Valentine’s Day shoppers splash out on gifts

Some vendors at Mong Kok Flower Market say sales up 20 per cent as shoppers pack area.

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Politics

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang

Politics

CK Hutchison set for hard fight to secure Panama port deal compensation: experts

Subsidiary has requested arbitration after Panamanian authorities voided concession contract but securing damages may be difficult, they warn.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong toddler suspected to have fallen ill from tainted milk formula

Authorities also order 390 cans of Aptamil Profutura milk formula from Germany be taken off shelves.

Health & Environment

‘Don’t blindly follow’ US changes to infant vaccines, Hong Kong parents told

Warning comes after US health authorities scaled back routine child vaccine recommendations, leaving key shots to parental choice.

Hong Kong health authorities have warned parents not to “blindly follow” overseas changes to childhood immunisation schedules. Photo: Getty Images
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OPINION
Zhang Muyang

Opinion | Hong Kong’s success debunks the false binary of security vs freedom

Zhang Muyang
Eric Stryson

Opinion | How recent graduates entering the job market can outperform AI

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Alex Lo

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Rachel Chan

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Bernard Man

Legal Tales | How Hong Kong law deals with the complicated matter of divorce

Bernard Man
Nixie Lam

Opinion | Hong Kong’s civil service won’t benefit from a universal retirement age hike

Nixie Lam
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