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A construction worker has died after falling while erecting scaffolding at Maxim’s Food Factory in Tai Po. Photo: Google Maps
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong authorities probe death of scaffolding worker who fell from factory

Worker, 57, who was setting up scaffolding at Maxim’s Food Production Centre in Tai Po, rushed to hospital but later certified dead.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to launch new Tsuen Wan line signalling system in March

Hong Kong culture

What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping shops and stations?

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Editorial | Buy-back plan offers Hong Kong’s fire-hit homeowners a fresh start

Generous pricing and a flat-exchange pledge make this settlement package a swift and practical solution for affected households.

The fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po on February 23. Photo: Eugene Lee
Denmark

Bird flu outbreaks in parts of Japan, Denmark trigger Hong Kong poultry bans

Holbaek municipality in Denmark and Japan’s Iwate prefecture have been hit by outbreaks of highly pathogenic strains.

Icons and Influencers

How Amanda Cheung is mixing charity, cocktails and Hong Kong heritage

The community-minded creative on championing Hong Kong culture through F&B and family legacy – particularly her charity work with the First Initiative Foundation (FIF).

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong fire victims to keep receiving HK$150,000 annual aid until rehoused

If the exchange flat is not ready for 2½ years, the annual subsidy will continue until they move in, an official says.

The Tai Po fire claimed 168 lives and displaced about 5,000 when it swept the Wang Fuk Court residential complex last November. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Some Tai Po fire survivors doubtful over government’s ‘unfair’ rehousing plan

Some residents of Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court dissatisfied with HK$6.8 billion flat buy-back proposal, continue asking for in-situ redevelopment.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirations

As the financial secretary prepares his budget speech, he would do well to remember his initial focus on using the city’s wealth to help the needy.

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Animal welfare in Hong Kong

5 dogs found poisoned to death in Hong Kong’s New Territories in single week

String of cases recorded in Lok Ma Chau, with carcass of ‘Glue’ found floating in mangroves on Sunday.

The Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation told the South China Morning Post the body of “Glue” was found at around 3pm on Sunday. Photo: Sai Kung Stray Friends Foundation
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong eyes booking system, fees after campers overrun hotspots

Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department reveals plan amid calls for stronger public education, law enforcement and visitor limits at popular sites.

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Rubbish bins at Ham Tin Wan during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong jewellery sales sparkle amid 13% jump in mainland Chinese visitors

Lawmaker Peter Shiu says ‘pleasant surprise’ came from cosmetics sector, which saw 40 to 50 per cent increase in sales over Lunar New Year break.

Mark Six

Hong Kong fans were right to bet on lottery picks from K-pop star G Dragon

During fan meeting earlier this month in Seoul, star was asked to name lucky lottery numbers, and his suggestions paid off in Mark Six draw.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Silent suffering: how a domestic helper’s Hong Kong dream became a nightmare

Nepalese helper came to city in search of better life, only to find exploitation, exhaustion and abuse behind closed doors.

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Sanju endured months of exploitation and hardship as a domestic helper in Hong Kong before seeking help. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Executive-led governance in Hong Kong must start by listening to the people

As the head of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office has stressed, an executive-led system must be coherent to be effective, and this requires building consensus.

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Morning rush hour at the North Point MTR station in Hong Kong in December 2025. To build public confidence in governance, Hong Kong people must see that their concerns are addressed before decisions are locked in. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Editorial | Social workers handling Hong Kong fire cases should be well supported

The death of a social worker has focused attention on the heavy workload of Social Welfare Department staff in the aftermath of the disaster.

Ocean Park

Hong Kong Ocean Park’s last 2 arctic foxes die, den temporarily closed

‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.

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Mark Six

HK$200 million Mark Six draw to be split across 5 winning bets

‘I hope there is good fortune in the new year,’ one resident says ahead of Saturday night’s draw.

People line up for Mark Six tickets at the Stanley Street Jockey Club branch in Central. Photo: Dickson Lee
Performing arts in Hong Kong

‘Belongs to everyone’: wheelchair dancers move beyond boundaries in Hong Kong

‘Beauty isn’t about how we execute difficult moves ... but about those moments when we immerse ourselves together,’ choreographer says.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit.

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People at a pedestrian crossing in Central. How will the coming budget benefit ordinary Hongkongers? Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong

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

Basic Housing Units policy will require subdivided units to meet new minimum standards, but current residents fear they could be priced out.

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Accidents and personal safety

Editorial | Fixed penalty can spark reduction in smoking on Hong Kong construction sites

Imposing a predetermined fine for smoking on construction sites should improve safety and ensure greater compliance.

Hong Kong Observatory

‘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.

China-Japan relations

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.

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Sapporo is a popular winter holiday destination and hosts a world-famous annual snow festival in February. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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

Government sources say resettlement plan to be announced as early as Saturday.

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The deadly fire killed 168 people at Wang Fuk Court last November. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

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.

Hong Kong budget 2026-27

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.

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