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The Chinese University of Hong Kong campus. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

CUHK alumni lose legal bid to overturn election ban over ‘scandalous’ conduct

Judge says Walter Tse and Anthony Suen’s prior behaviour raised concerns about their candidacy for institution’s advisory body.

20 Feb 2026 - 10:31PM

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

20 Feb 2026 - 11:30PM

Law firm asks court to block access to files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ probe

20 Feb 2026 - 9:40PM

Transport

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 projected to serve 15 million travellers this year

Airport Authority says 15 airlines are scheduled to operate from the terminal, set to fully open in May, with a midterm goal of doubling its capacity.

20 Feb 2026 - 7:37PM

The revamped second terminal is part of the airport’s HK$141.5 billion expansion project launched in 2016, which also included a third runway. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate edges up to 3.9%

But authorities remain optimistic, saying growing economy will support labour market going forward.

20 Feb 2026 - 9:41PM

Business

Hong Kong’s property market to build on gains in the Year of the Horse: agents

Overall property transactions in the Year of the Snake totalled 87,506 valued at about US$86.8 billion, according to the Land Registry.

20 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

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Society

‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse expected on March 3 in Hong Kong

Lunar eclipse will begin before moonrise, at 6.22pm that day, when part of the moon starts to enter Earth’s shadow, and end at 10.25pm.

20 Feb 2026 - 11:20PM

A “blood moon” lunar eclipse was seen above Hong Kong on May 26, 2021. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute

Incident has already prompted Chinese consulate to warn nationals against travel to Japan, amid heightened tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

20 Feb 2026 - 5:12PM

Society

Tai Po fire owners to get buy-back offer of up to about HK$10,000 per square foot

Government sources say acquisition prices will range from about HK$8,000 to HK$10,000 per square foot, higher than previously estimated.

20 Feb 2026 - 11:28PM

Society

Hong Kong Observatory detects tremors felt by residents

Forecaster announced at 2.34pm that its seismic network picked up tremors after receiving over 100 reports from residents.

20 Feb 2026 - 5:36PM

The forecaster announced at 2.34pm that tremors had been detected by its seismic network. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong Economy

Hongkongers make 1.4 million outbound trips over Lunar New Year break

Local tourism sector reports modest gains this year despite nearly 13 per cent drop in mainland Chinese arrivals from pre-pandemic levels.

20 Feb 2026 - 10:47PM

Hong Kong travellers leaving the city via the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Health & Environment

Hong Kong public hospitals report decline in emergency visits over Lunar New Year

Hospital Authority links 15 per cent year-on-year decline in A&E cases during the first three days of the holiday to fee reforms taking effect.

20 Feb 2026 - 8:02PM

Hong Kong Economy

What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?

Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds.

20 Feb 2026 - 8:36AM

Banking & Finance

HK$10,000 bonus, extra day off: Hong Kong banks reward staff returning to work

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is giving away hampers, ZA Bank is paying a HK$10,000 bonus, while HSBC and Hang Seng are offering HK$500.

20 Feb 2026 - 11:02AM

Banks in Hong Kong are offering generous return-to-work lai see packets and gifts to their employees. Photo: Jelly Tse

Health & Environment

Green group calls for action after Hong Kong campsites packed

More tents at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites in Sai Kung but situation ‘under control’, authorities say.

19 Feb 2026 - 8:25PM

Greenpeace says it counted 585 tents at the Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites. Photo: Greenpeace

Politics

Protect Hongkongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked

Concerns over attack on resident in Sapporo amid tense relations between China and Japan over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments.

19 Feb 2026 - 9:27PM

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong hotels, tourist-area eateries report brisk trade over Lunar New Year

Locals left city in droves from February 13 to 18, with residents making 2.5 million journeys out, compared with 1 million tourist arrivals.

19 Feb 2026 - 10:56PM

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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.

8 Feb 2026 - 7:33PM

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.

8 Feb 2026 - 11:10PM

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.

7 Feb 2026 - 4:37PM

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.

28 Jan 2026 - 8:22PM

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 | Building Asean ties puts Hong Kong on path to long-term growth

Daryl Ng

20 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Lunar New Year doesn’t need a home-cooked feast to be full of flavour

Phoebe Zhang

19 Feb 2026 - 10:23AM

Opinion | Government must reflect on its failures as we enter Year of the Horse

Alice Wu

16 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM

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

Zhang Muyang

15 Feb 2026 - 8:30PM

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

Eric Stryson

15 Feb 2026 - 3:10PM

As I see it | Western media criticism of the Jimmy Lai case verdict needs a fact check

Alex Lo

14 Feb 2026 - 9:30AM

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Will Hong Kong’s new subdivided flat rules help or hurt?

SCMP / ELSON LI

Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Hong Kong

Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.

Lunar New Year travel off to a strong start in China

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