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Large-scale reclamation is banned in Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Law changes passed allowing small-scale harbour reclamation in Hong Kong

Lawmakers urge government to raise awareness among residents about the changes.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong may require private hospitals to give price estimates to patients

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm signal on Wednesday afternoon

Hong Kong tourism

Proposed harbour law changes to benefit Hong Kong’s private yacht projects

However, critics warn new ‘small-scale’ reclamation legislation could spark privatisation fears amid public access debate.

The envisioned Hung Hom waterfront development in Kowloon is intended to be a landmark featuring a 200-berth yacht marina. Photo: LegCo
The envisioned Hung Hom waterfront development in Kowloon is intended to be a landmark featuring a 200-berth yacht marina. Photo: LegCo
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to review regulations after abrupt closure of Alliance Medical Group

City leader vows to better protect consumer rights by considering statutory cooling-off period or limiting duration of healthcare contracts.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Private hospital in limbo after Hong Kong clinic’s HK$400,000 debt: lawmaker

Chan Hoi-yan also says legal ‘loopholes’ need to be addressed as Alliance Medical Group’s suspected shutdown could be ‘tip of iceberg’.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Mixed medicine offers relief for Hong Kong patients with breathing problems

Pilot scheme targeting respiratory diseases with integrated Western and Chinese medicine treatments is now available at four hospitals.

The pilot scheme started at Haven of Hope Hospital in Tseung Kwan O last year. Photo: Handout
The pilot scheme started at Haven of Hope Hospital in Tseung Kwan O last year. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Which Hong Kong districts have the most quick chargers for electric vehicles?

Uneven distribution of chargers with output power of between 20 and 99 kilowatts raises concerns about whether supply sufficient to support development goals.

Education in Hong Kong

Universities competing to open Hong Kong’s third medical school meet officials

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau, who is co-chairing task force, pledges assessments will be completed by end of year.

Hong Kong weather

Rainy, hot days ahead for Hong Kong, with mercury to hit 31 degrees on Sunday

Showers expected on Buddha’s Birthday on Monday, when colourful bun-snatching festival will also be held on Cheung Chau island.

Hazy skies are seen across Victoria Harbour from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

458 complaints involving HK$2.7 million filed with Hong Kong watchdog over clinic

One doctor also says Alliance Medical Group, which shut its two clinics without warning, owes him as much as HK$800,000 in wages.

The Alliance Medical Group’s clinic in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
The Alliance Medical Group’s clinic in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | What to know about prepaid jab packages in Hong Kong amid clinic closure fears

The Post looks at why parents are turning to private clinics for inoculating their children and paying hefty sums for jab packages.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

469 complaints and reports lodged over suspected closure of Hong Kong clinic

Customers of Alliance Medical Group, which offers services including vaccinations for children, shocked to discover clinics shut without warning.

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China sends back 2 Boeing jets, Pakistan-India arms showdown: 7 highlights

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Two Boeing jets intended for Chinese airlines have been returned to the US, with more likely to come in the wake of heightened tariffs. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Popular Hong Kong clinic chain in hot water amid suspected closure

Many customers outraged after prepaying thousands for their children’s vaccinations at clinics under Alliance Medical Group.

A woman checks on the operations of an Alliance Medical Group clinic in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Nora Tam
A woman checks on the operations of an Alliance Medical Group clinic in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Is acupuncture safe in Hong Kong, and how to avoid ‘flesh-eating infection’?

The Post examines the case of a man who had to amputate his leg after traditional Chinese medicine treatment and seeks answers from experts.

Hong Kong society

Probe into ‘flesh-eating infection’ finds bacteria on shorts in Hong Kong clinic

Sample collected on shorts given to patients at traditional Chinese medicine clinic visited by man who had leg amputated after acupuncture treatment.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Exam time: Hong Kong medical school bids under microscope this week

Sources say government task group will meet contenders to hear more about their proposals, as universities continue to flex muscles in public.

Baptist University has announced it will partner with Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings) for its bid. Photo: Nora Tam
Baptist University has announced it will partner with Shanghai Industrial Investment (Holdings) for its bid. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health experts urge older residents to get Covid jab amid fatalities

City records 10 Covid-related deaths in a month, while fewer than 100,000 vaccine doses given to those aged 50 and above over past year.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong man suffers ‘flesh-eating infection’ after acupuncture, leg amputated

Patient, 47, sprained his back while lifting heavy objects before seeking traditional Chinese medicine treatment, investigations show.

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

Discovery of new underlying mechanism opens up possibilities for developing medication, researchers at Chinese University of Hong Kong say.

A research team at the Chinese University of Hong Kong hope their research could open up new possibilities for developing medication to treat Huntington’s Disease. Photo: Handout
A research team at the Chinese University of Hong Kong hope their research could open up new possibilities for developing medication to treat Huntington’s Disease. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms

But sunny periods expected in next couple of days with hot weather and isolated showers, Observatory says.

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.

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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A woman smokes an e-cigarette in Mong Kok. Hong Kong is set to ban possession and smoking of e-cigarettes in public from April of next year. Photo: Eugene Lee
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100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
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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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