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The plan is part of the measures listed in a white paper that the British government published on Monday to set out how it would tighten its immigration policies. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

‘Freaking out’: Hongkongers fret over BN(O) visas as UK hardens migration stance

Worries voiced over plan to double settlement qualifying period for migrants to 10 years and raise language requirements.

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Hong Kong society

American Idol creator Simon Fuller launches search for Hong Kong’s next pop star

Hong Kong society

90-year-old Hong Kong woman falls to her death while hanging laundry

Hong Kong economy

‘Not surprised’ snooker star Ronnie O’Sullivan may leave Hong Kong: senior official

Director of Immigration Benson Kwok says city faces stiff competition in luring talent after player indicates possible move.

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Ronnie O’Sullivan reacts during his semi-final match against China’s Zhao Xintong earlier this month. Photo: Reuters
Ronnie O’Sullivan reacts during his semi-final match against China’s Zhao Xintong earlier this month. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong flower market bustling on Mother’s Day, but mainland bargains bloom

Last-minute shoppers seek out roses at Mong Kok Flower Market, while some vendors say cross-border competition should be nipped in the bud.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong carers of autistic youngsters suffer high stress, poll finds

Long hours and lack of support among pressures reported in survey of 220 carers by To Dream Charity Foundation.

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Hong Kong society

Hongkongers left outraged after clip shows hiker removing MacLehose Trail marker

Video posted on RedNote shows man pulling up marker No 148 from trail section at Tai Mo Shan, prompting backlash over safety risks.

A screengrab of the video shows the man carrying off the trail marker. Photo: Handout
A screengrab of the video shows the man carrying off the trail marker. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong teen expected to die soon has heartfelt Mother’s Day message for mum

Despite suffering from muscular dystrophy, Chen Tsz-kin has lived life full of adventure with support from his mum.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Pregnancy of Hongkonger, 58, sparks hope for older women and fears over risks

Chan Lai-lai’s pregnancy via IVF offers encouragement to older women in the city, but experts warn of increased risks of advanced maternal age.

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Hong Kong society

Discovery of skeleton in flat reveals plight of Hong Kong’s ‘hidden elderly’

Experts warn that older residents who live alone and have no family care need more timely support.

More than 188,000 people aged 65 and above live alone in Hong Kong while more than 390,000 older residents live with their spouse only. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong set to drop to 19 degrees on Mother’s Day

Observatory says cold front over the northern part of southern China is moving southwards gradually.

A few squally thunderstorms are expected later on Saturday. Photo: Jelly Tse
A few squally thunderstorms are expected later on Saturday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Annual Hong Kong book fair bans 3 exhibitors ‘without explanation’

Bbluesky Publishing and Boundary Bookstore say they earlier received notices that their applications for July’s fair had been rejected.

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Hong Kong society

How Kwai Chung Plaza became an affordable culinary hotspot for Hongkongers

Plaza breaks mould of modern shopping centres, offering affordable eats ranging from fishballs to egg waffles and local-style beef sliders.

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Hong Kong society

Faithful called to pray for Leo XIV, first US pope, by Hong Kong Catholic Church

The new pontiff, formerly Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost, was elected on Thursday as 267th pope of Roman Catholic Church.

Pope Leo, who has served as a missionary in Peru and previously led the Vatican’s powerful office of bishops, is the Roman Catholic Church’s first pope from the United States. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong courts

New Zealand justice set to join Hong Kong’s top court as non-permanent judge

William Young, 73, will serve on Court of Final Appeal after his endorsement by city legislature.

A New Zealand justice will serve as a non-permanent judge at the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong following his endorsement. Photo: AFP
A New Zealand justice will serve as a non-permanent judge at the Court of Final Appeal in Hong Kong following his endorsement. Photo: AFP
Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific says operations unaffected by India-Pakistan clashes

Nuclear-armed rivals have engaged in their worst fighting in more than two decades.

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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.

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Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Hong Kong contractor ‘promises to settle HK$9 million in unpaid wages next week’

Union reveals another HK$4 million owed to workers, after 250 labourers went unpaid for work between January and April.

Several dozen workers gather at the Lohas Park Phase 12 construction site in Tseung Kwan O on Wednesday morning to demand an earlier payment date. Photo: Handout
Several dozen workers gather at the Lohas Park Phase 12 construction site in Tseung Kwan O on Wednesday morning to demand an earlier payment date. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police open investigation after skeletal remains found in public flat

Force received report at around 11am from Housing Department employee who found man’s remains in flat’s bathroom.

Hong Kong society

Hongkongers rush to snap up HK$30 film tickets ahead of Cinema Day

More than 10,000 people also queuing online to get hands on tickets for Saturday on Broadway Circuit website, according to check by Post.

Auctions

Sotheby’s calls last-minute halt to Hong Kong auction of Buddha relics

Sale by family of 19th century British engineer of ‘duplicates’ of sacred relics he found in India called illegal by Indian government.

Some of the sacred Budddhist relics pulled from sale in Hong Kong by auctioneers Sotheby’s after the intervention of the Indian government. Photo: AFP
Accidents and personal safety

Worker falls to death at Hong Kong construction site despite wearing harness

Scaffolder, 62, was working on fifth floor of construction site when he fell.

A worker fell to his death from scaffolding at a construction site in Fanling. Photo: Handout
A worker fell to his death from scaffolding at a construction site in Fanling. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Viability of Hong Kong’s Hung Hom yacht bay development called into question

Members of Harbourfront Commission question authorities’ choice of location, despite supporting scheme.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong consumer watchdog chief steps down, says ready to start ‘new chapter’

Gilly Wong says she hopes to take a short break and ‘embrace a more measured pace of living’ while exploring ‘new horizons’.

Hong Kong society

Cheung Chau local, Hong Kong ice climber emerge as bun-grabbing contest winners

Island local Kwok Ka-ming clinches his 10th win, while ice climber Janet Kung earns ‘queen of bun queens’ title for repeat wins.

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The competition is considered to be the highlight of the annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival, with crowds gathering in the evening of the festival’s fourth day before the contest begins at midnight. Photo: Eugene Lee
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