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Hong Kong society

Hongkongers call on Canada to keep pledge on granting permanent residency

Pressure group says backlog of cases exceeds 18,000 and processing times have become as long as 18 months, far exceeding Ottawa’s pledge of six months.

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Hong Kong

On This Day | Naval guns, crowds welcome Queen Elizabeth to Hong Kong in 1975 – from the archive

Crime in Hong Kong

Mothers more likely than fathers to kill their children in Hong Kong: study

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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
Hazy skies are seen across Victoria Harbour from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. Photo: Nora Tam
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong consumer watchdog chief expected to leave after nearly 13 years: source

Gilly Wong’s departure set to be announced as soon as May 6, Post learns.

Hong Kong society

How the story of Hong Kong’s ‘dumpling queen’ beat Hollywood’s Thunderbolts*

Daughter of founder of Wanchai Ferry recalls family’s difficult journey in building business empire that has been turned into film leading box office on mainland.

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Hong Kong society

Meet the top Hong Kong ice climber looking to become ‘queen of bun queens’

Janet Kung is set to compete in bun-scrambling contest at Cheung Chau Bun Festival and hopes to be crowned winner for third time.

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Janet Kung is one of the world’s top ice climbing athletes. Photo: Sun Yeung
Janet Kung is one of the world’s top ice climbing athletes. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

Explainer | How far will Hong Kong’s minimum wage rise of 5.25% go in helping workers?

The Post explores how authorities arrived at HK$42.10 per hour and what it means for workers such as cleaners and security guards.

Accidents and personal safety

Hongkonger keeps up the fight to understand son’s death in 2022 crane accident

Death of 63-year-old’s son still haunts him, but Tsui has devoted life to helping others who have experienced similar bereavement.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Fired, rehired? How Hong Kong bosses plan to save money as MPF mechanism ends

Employers can no longer dip into staff pensions to cover severance and long-service payments, as firms deploy strategies to mitigate impact.

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City leader John Lee visits frontline workers at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

‘Exhausted and short of breath’: hidden toll of Hong Kong’s food delivery grind

As part of Greenpeace survey, 33-year-old rider describes intense working conditions and repercussions for taking a break.

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Sunny Waseem*, a food delivery rider in the industry for six years, has spoken out about the tough working conditions he faces in the job. Photo: Elson Li
Sunny Waseem*, a food delivery rider in the industry for six years, has spoken out about the tough working conditions he faces in the job. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

‘All for nothing’: Hong Kong workers complain of losing jobs to imported labour

Over the past six months, 200 restaurant employees have reported being sacked and replaced by workers who came to the city via an import scheme.

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Hong Kong society

Fans flock to ‘Keung To Bay’ to celebrate Mirror star’s birthday in Hong Kong

Overseas fans join thousands of locals as birthday-themed parade trams and free rides for residents help mark the occasion.

Hong Kong society

76% of addicts in drug rehab run by Hong Kong NGO are readmissions: auditor

Audit Commission calls for publicly funded NGO to make ‘service improvements’ but organisation says relapses common in recovery process.

The grounds of the Shek Kwu Chau Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre on Shek Kwu Chau. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong auditor finds over 26,600 window inspection notices ignored

Authorities recorded 445 incidents of windows falling from buildings between January 2017 and December 2024.

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Forty-three per cent of the non-compliant cases, totalling 11,410, missed their compliance deadlines by an average of 6.5 years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Forty-three per cent of the non-compliant cases, totalling 11,410, missed their compliance deadlines by an average of 6.5 years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Lawmakers push for ‘Monaco-style’ marina in Hong Kong’s Hung Hom development

Suggestions for ‘world-class’ yacht berthing facility include incorporating luxury properties to attract high-end tourists and investors.

Hong Kong society

Retired Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen stresses unity ahead of conclave for pope

Zen left Hong Kong last Wednesday for funeral after local court temporarily granted return of passport.

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Accidents and personal safety

Fire at Hong Kong kindergarten forces 300 pupils and teachers to evacuate

Police say blaze at Yuen Long Lutheran Life Kindergarten linked to air-conditioning unit.

The fire started in a classroom at the Yuen Long Lutheran Life Kindergarten on On Shun Street at around 3.40pm. Photo: Facebook/至尊寶
The fire started in a classroom at the Yuen Long Lutheran Life Kindergarten on On Shun Street at around 3.40pm. Photo: Facebook/至尊寶
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong police to use drones for urban patrols later this year, source says

Drones will patrol areas with concentration of old tenement buildings, where scaffolding is common, in bid to prevent burglaries, insider says.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong sculpture with yellow raincoats won’t return outside Cultural Centre

Art commentator says decision will not look good to overseas audience amid city’s push to be hub for cultural exchange.

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Hong Kong society

Pope Francis cared deeply for ‘church in China’, Hong Kong mourners hear

About 1,000 people flocked to Hong Kong’s main Catholic cathedral for late pope’s requiem mass, including former leaders and current officials.

A requiem mass for Pope Francis was held at the Cathedral of Immaculate Conception on Monday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Explainer | How to apply for a new Hong Kong smart ID and the penalties for not doing so

Old versions of smart ID cards will become invalid in phases from May 12, and more than 180,000 residents have yet to replace them.

Hong Kong residents must replace old versions of their smart ID cards before they are invalidated in phases from May 12. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong residents must replace old versions of their smart ID cards before they are invalidated in phases from May 12. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong society

Lee Shau-kee funeral: family ‘could not bear to say goodbye’ to Hong Kong tycoon

Children of Henderson Land founder thank public for their ‘love’ after funeral, with business elites and political heavyweights among attendees.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police asked to investigate after flat catches fire twice in 2 days

‘Suspicious’ people were captured on CCTV inside flat at Wah Shun House, Fire Services Department says.

Hong Kong racing

Record tourist numbers flock to Champions Day but filly’s death mutes celebrations

Officials hail Sha Tin spectacular a success, with crowd numbers up 37.5 per cent, but death of Liberty Island casts shadow over proceedings.

Punters cheer the start of the Group One QE II Cup (2,000m) at Sha Tin on Sunday. Photos: Kenneth Chan
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