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The scheme, which launched in October 2023, provides a one-off HK$20,000 bonus to eligible parents for newborns. Photo: Jelly Tse

Education

20 Hong Kong couples each get HK$60,000 triple baby bonus but disbursement lags

Only HK$1.31 billion or 57.5 per cent of HK$2.28 billion allocated for baby bonus scheme used as of February, with three-year scheme set to end this October.

‘Kidults’ and nostalgia drive Toys ‘R’ Us pivot as Hong Kong retail evolves

Hong Kong Film Awards: Ciao UFO wins top prizes as Sons of the Neon Night glows

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s spinal muscular atrophy patients seek aid for injection therapy

Oral medicine subsidies for patients aged 25 or above began early this year but adults still lack public funding for injections.

The Hong Kong Neuro-Muscular Association is calling for expanded medication subsidies for adults with spinal muscular atrophy. Photo: Jess Ma
The Hong Kong Neuro-Muscular Association is calling for expanded medication subsidies for adults with spinal muscular atrophy. Photo: Jess Ma

Hong Kong

Over 250 rare Han dynasty relics on display in major Hong Kong showcase

Development chief Bernadette Linn calls exhibition a ‘sequel’ to last year’s Tang dynasty showcase, with 95 per cent of relics shown in city for first time.

Hong Kong & China

Hong Kong homebuyers extend sell-out streak amid renewed confidence in market

Sentiment is likely to stay firm, agents say, citing steady demand across new launches and a rebound that lifted prices to a 22-month high.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong Sevens a treat for fans but local restaurants hungry for more trade

Over three action-packed days of rugby, a record 113,000 fans pass through the turnstiles.

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Fans are in high spirits in a packed South Stand. Photo: Elson Li
Fans are in high spirits in a packed South Stand. Photo: Elson Li

Politics

Hong Kong urged to be more proactive in removing barriers with Shenzhen

New Shenzhen party chief Jin Lei has conducted high-profile visits to major joint projects between two cities in his first month.

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Society

Returning to a fire-ravaged home in Wang Fuk Court: what to prepare

If you plan to return to the Tai Po fire site to retrieve belongings, here are some ways to navigate the terrain and deal with emotional triggers.

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Politics

Government should probe department heads prudently under new system: Regina Ip

Convenor of city’s Executive Council says proposed accountability system should be preventive and avoid undermining morale among civil servants.

The Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Economy

New firms with up to HK$100 billion in market value to set up shop in Hong Kong

Finance chief says ‘strategic enterprises’ are in high-growth sectors, including life and health technology, low-altitude economy and AI, among others.

OASES was established in late 2022 to draw high-potential companies to Hong Kong from mainland China and overseas through tailored land and tax incentives. Photo: Eugene Lee
OASES was established in late 2022 to draw high-potential companies to Hong Kong from mainland China and overseas through tailored land and tax incentives. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

‘No mood for work’: ship mechanic’s future clouded by Aberdeen marina project

‘I have put my heart and soul into the workshop for several decades … After the plan was announced, I have had no mood for work,’ David Chan says.

Society

New York Met exhibit in Hong Kong ‘underscores importance of cultural exchanges’

About 200 pieces of jewellery from 4,000 years of history across five continents on display at Hong Kong Palace Museum for next six months.

Society

14 hurt after minibus slams into back of goods vehicle in Hong Kong

Crash occurred at about 9.30pm in Tsing Yi.

The crash occurred near Cheung Ching Estate in Tsing Yi. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong watchdog monitoring potential merger of city’s top 2 supermarket chains

Jardine Matheson and CK Hutchison reportedly in talks for Wellcome-ParknShop megadeal amid decline in citywide supermarket sales.

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Wellcome supermarket at Jordan. Jardine Matheson and CK Hutchison reportedly in talks for Wellcome-ParknShop megadeal. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wellcome supermarket at Jordan. Jardine Matheson and CK Hutchison reportedly in talks for Wellcome-ParknShop megadeal. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’

Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say.

Society

Hong Kong Sevens at ‘pinnacle’ on 50th anniversary, pioneering coach says

First tournament in 1976 drew 3,000, while this year’s event at Kai Tak Stadium has attracted more than 140,000, with three-day passes sold out.

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Hong Kong Economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Society

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.

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Law and Crime

Police arrest man who used air gun to rob Hong Kong bank and recover HK$35,000

Suspect in custody after Bank of East Asia branch in Harbour View Centre in Wan Chai robbed by armed man who later fled on bicycle.

Police at the Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai that was robbed on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Why the Northern Metropolis needs more than one big push

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Why Hong Kong is hitting pause on basketball betting

Mike Rowse
Regina Ip

Opinion | How markets will test Hong Kong’s new economic model

Regina Ip
Ryan Ip,Jason Leung Yeuk-ho,Wenhui Jia

Opinion | How Hong Kong can beat Singapore as the launch pad for Chinese firms

Ryan Ip
Jason Leung Yeuk-ho
Wenhui Jia
Terry Lum

Opinion | Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age

Terry Lum
David Dodwell

Outside In | Debunking the myth of the lonely, isolated Hong Kong retiree

David Dodwell
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Tuen Mun’s co-creative bookshop by the sea

In a world where electronic devices have become the main way people consume information and entertainment, Sanlly Wang has gone against the grain by opening a community bookstore in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun area. Although independent bookstores have had trouble staying afloat amid economic challenges, the former NGO worker and Web3 event planner said she felt it was important to create a space for people to gather, have face-to-face conversations and foster creativity.
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Inside the fan village at the Hong Kong Sevens

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Where can Sevens fans go for post-rugby fun?

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Hi-tech gear to help Wang Fuk Court residents visit homes

Mok Yin-fun, 69 years old, a resident of Wang Fuk Court, tries out the “Next-Gen Exoskeleton”, provided by Aid Vengers Federation, at Wang Fuk Living Room in Tai Po. 13APR26 SCMP/ Sam Tsang
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