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The sale of conventional smoking products with flavours other than menthol, including flavoured shisha, is expected to be banned from the second quarter of 2027. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong bars urge regulation rather than ban on flavoured shisha products

Industry representatives say customers only enjoy shisha because of flavours and already struggling bars will suffer if blanket ban goes ahead.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong team says discovery offers new hope for treating Huntington’s disease

Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police recover stolen cat from Sham Shui Po store, arrest 2

Officers identified suspects, 46-year-old woman and 43-year-old man, after examining CCTV footage.

The cat was taken from a food retail and wholesale store in Lai Tsui shopping centre in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Hong Kong police
The cat was taken from a food retail and wholesale store in Lai Tsui shopping centre in Sham Shui Po. Photo: Hong Kong police
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | How the coming new anti-smoking measures in Hong Kong will affect you

Government reveals more details on eight of 10 tobacco control measures in amended bill, including coming ban on alternative smoking products.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s new tobacco control measures won’t affect tourists: official

Deputy Secretary for Health Eddie Lee says authorities have already taken tourists’ needs into account when drafting new measures.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority brings in experts to help curb medical blunders

Head of city’s public hospitals vows to strengthen public communication over mistakes as part of measures introduced after performance review.

The Hospital Authority has trained a group of doctors to take on spokesperson roles to improve transparency and help build public trust. Photo: Felix Wong
The Hospital Authority has trained a group of doctors to take on spokesperson roles to improve transparency and help build public trust. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to jail, fine those possessing, using vapes in public from April 2026

Smoking will also be prohibited while residents queue at arts and sports facilities, clinics and other places from next year, according to bill.

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Hong Kong weather

Thundery showers approaching Hong Kong in next few hours: Observatory

In special message issued at 6pm, forecaster says some ‘areas of intense thundery showers’ expected to affect vicinity of Pearl River Delta.

Hong Kong environmental issues

‘Part of planned Hong Kong highway may encroach on wetlands, affect wildlife’

Public can view study brief on major section of city’s biggest single road project, Northern Metropolis Highway, and provide feedback until May 6.

The preliminary path of the highway connects Tin Shui Wai to the New Territories North New Town near Ping Che. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong forests can store over 7 million tonnes of carbon, study finds

Conservancy Association releases findings of three-year study on carbon storage capacity of more than 100 tree species native to Hong Kong.

Woodlands make up a quarter of the city’s 111,900 hectares of land. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Woodlands make up a quarter of the city’s 111,900 hectares of land. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong to standardise A&E walkout refunds at 88% amid healthcare reforms

From next year, patients who leave A&E before receiving treatment will be offered the new rate instead of a full refund.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers with spinal cord injuries may regain mobility with help of new lab

New laboratory at Polytechnic University to start clinical trials for advanced therapy products after facility is fully licensed.

Hong Kong environmental issues

70 Hong Kong retailers allegedly sold oxo-degradable plastics despite ban: NGO

Green Earth says investigation suggests plastic bags, bin liners and pet waste bags labelled as ‘oxo-degradable’ had been sold by retailers.

Hong Kong has banned the production, supply and sale of all oxo-degradable plastic products, regardless of whether they are disposable. Photo: Vivian Au
Hong Kong society

Smoke-free floors in Hong Kong public housing ‘infeasible’, ‘unfair’: lawmakers

‘We have to protect the health of non-smokers but cannot deny grass-roots residents the right to smoke,’ lawmaker says.

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Authorities aim to further reduce the smoking rate to 7.8 per cent. Photo: Edmond So
Authorities aim to further reduce the smoking rate to 7.8 per cent. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong environmental issues

Metre-long civet cat spotted roaming at Hong Kong shopping centre

Cat seen walking back and forth on glass curtain wall supports at IFC Mall at 7am on Monday, police say.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Rise in life-threatening meningococcal infections in Hong Kong sparks jabs call

Expert says the disease is still rare in Hong Kong but travellers heading overseas should consider vaccination.

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Hong Kong weather

Crowds bask in sunshine as temperatures exceed 33 degrees in Hong Kong

Observatory says warm weather set to continue for next few days before becoming unsettled in latter part of week.

People make the most of the hot weather across the city’s major beaches during the Easter long weekend. Photo: Sam Tsang
People make the most of the hot weather across the city’s major beaches during the Easter long weekend. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong temperatures set to reach 30 degrees Celsius on Monday

Observatory says humid conditions and a few showers expected over the weekend.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

‘Seriously rotten’ finless porpoise carcass found on Hong Kong outlying island

Discovery of 162cm-long sea mammal on Tuesday raises tally of beached cetaceans in the city this year to 15.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong hits 33 degrees Celsius, haze set to last until later this week

Forecaster says temperatures are highest so far this year, while doctor warns residents in high-risk groups to reduce outdoor activities.

Swimmers catch some rays in Repulse Bay as Hong Kong swelters on the hottest day of the year so far. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong environmental issues

Air pollution hits highest health risk level in at least 10 Hong Kong areas

Central, Mong Kok and Tai Po among areas reaching ‘serious’ levels as dusty northerly airstream brings pollutants to city for second day.

Smog over Victoria Harbour. More than 10 areas in Hong Kong reached the highest health risk levels on Monday evening. Photo: Sam Tsang
Smog over Victoria Harbour. More than 10 areas in Hong Kong reached the highest health risk levels on Monday evening. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong boosts flood response with new robot deployments

The four pumping machines are capable of draining the equivalent of an Olympic-sized swimming pool every hour.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong lawmakers urge clarity on fee waivers under new healthcare charges

Many elderly residents are unclear about their inclusion under the new policy’s safety net, Kitson Yang says.

Hong Kong weather

Explainer | Why is Hong Kong suddenly blanketed in haze and how much longer will it last?

The Post breaks down what’s behind the dusty, dry weather that triggered a health warning.

An obscured Victoria Harbour seen from Sky100 in West Kowloon. The Environmental Protection Department noted the airborne dust primarily consisted of PM10, or larger respirable suspended particulates. Photo: Sun Yeung
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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. Here’s how Hong Kong’s fine dining is improving its green policies: from Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental and Michelin-starred Mono to Vicky Lau’s Mora, Roganic and the Marriott group. Photo: Ting Lung Heen

How Hong Kong’s fine dining scene is getting greener – at last

The staff of Socio at the the 100 Top Tables Tables 2025 Unveiling Ceremony and Awards. Photo: Jordan Chan

Celebrating 100 Top Tables’ top restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau

Bar Leone co-founder Lorenzo Antinori. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

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