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Currently, smoking in an outdoor area of a construction site is only illegal if it occurs near flammable materials. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Tai Po blaze: Hong Kong to ban smoking at construction sites from July 17

Workers violating law face HK$3,000 fine, while contractors who fail to prevent them from lighting up can be hit with HK$400,000 penalty.

Visitor quotas needed to protect country parks, 4 trails challenge founder says

Hong Kong steps up Ebola precautions, prepares Lantau Island quarantine facility

Health & Environment

Hong Kong urged to prioritise hydrogen adoption to meet carbon neutrality goal

Our Hong Kong Foundation calls for refuelling hubs at ports and airport, with focus on heavy vehicles, to further cut emissions.

Hong Kong has been urged to scale up hydrogen use, with a focus on heavy vehicles and refuelling infrastructure. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong has been urged to scale up hydrogen use, with a focus on heavy vehicles and refuelling infrastructure. Photo: Karma Lo

Transport

MTR Corp on track with new Tung Chung West station

MTR Corporation says it will complete tunnel boring by September.

Business

‘Aggressive pricing’: Able Engineering tops titans’ bids in Hong Kong land sale

Able Engineering outperforms analyst forecasts to secure a residential parcel that can fit nearly 1,000 units, and the win is seen reflecting rising confidence in the sector.

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On This Day | In 1961, Typhoon Alice claims 4 lives in Hong Kong – SCMP archive

On this day in 1961, a typhoon that hit the city injured around 20 and led to four – two women and two children – being killed.

The paper edition of SCMP on May 21, 1961, two days after Typhoon Alice hit Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP
The paper edition of SCMP on May 21, 1961, two days after Typhoon Alice hit Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP

Society

Hong Kong lifts flat resale curbs for Tai Po fire survivors under buy-back plan

Owners can sell replacement flats any time and get two-year vouchers to buy second-hand subsidised housing.

Law and Crime

Ex-HSBC banker acquitted of assaulting wife amid divorce battle

Magistrate clears Kenneth Tung of charge after finding wife may have tried to frame him to gain advantage in divorce proceedings.

Society

Air-con repairman dies after falling from 11th floor of Kowloon City building

Man, 38, was not wearing safety belt and building had no scaffolding.

The repairman fell from the 11th floor of the Billionnaire Avant housing block in Kowloon City. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Politics

China will actively help to resolve international conflicts, diplomat says

Han Zhiqiang delivers pledge at Global Prosperity Summit, where political heavyweight Regina Ip also calls for creating Apec think tank council.

Chinese diplomat Han Zhiqiang delivers his keynote speech at the Global Prosperity Summit in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So
Chinese diplomat Han Zhiqiang delivers his keynote speech at the Global Prosperity Summit in Hong Kong on Tuesday. Photo: Edmond So

Business

Hong Kong stars Nick Cheung and William Chan join wave of upmarket home sales

Celebrity deals highlight strengthening recovery in luxury property market after transactions more than double in first quarter.

Hong Kong Economy

Ride-hailing licence cap ‘must strike a balance’ in Hong Kong, John Lee says

Chief Executive says unique local conditions and passenger experience will determine city’s ride-hailing cap.

Politics

Hong Kong to benefit as Xi-Trump summit signals ‘more stability’, John Lee says

‘The consensus reached by the two heads of government injects more certainty and stability into the China-US economic and trade relationship,’ city leader says.

Chief Executive John Lee described the China-US summit as historic and landmark. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong Economy

John Lee to visit Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, taking largest-ever delegation overseas

Chief executive will lead a group of more than 60 businesspeople from Hong Kong and mainland China to Central Asian countries.

Chief Executive John Lee will travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next month to explore and seize new business opportunities. Photo: Karma Lo
Chief Executive John Lee will travel to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan next month to explore and seize new business opportunities. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong finance chief woos French wealth managers as European tour starts

Paul Chan, who arrived in Paris on Monday, met representatives of French asset management association and think tank Asia Centre in Paris, sources say.

Business

Hong Kong property upswing poised to hold despite interest rates risk: Moody’s

Lower mortgage rates, surging rents and demand from talent inflows and buyers from mainland China to sustain recovery, agency says.

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Hong Kong Economy

Why did Hongkongers queue round the clock for a new watch?

‘Royal Pop’ ceramic pocket-style watches, a collaboration between Audemars Piguet and Swatch, set to go on sale on Saturday.

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People queue up outside the Swatch store in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So
People queue up outside the Swatch store in Causeway Bay. Photo: Edmond So

Transport

Cathay Pacific moves forward Hong Kong boarding gate closure times by 5 minutes

From June 1, airline will also start boarding passengers five minutes earlier to help ensure on-time departures.

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Transport

Hong Kong halves tunnel tolls for commercial vehicles amid surging fuel prices

Two-month cut to apply at all government tunnels and Tsing Sha Control Area from Sunday, but taxi passengers will still have to pay full toll.

Education

Hong Kong schools record net student rise for 2 years straight

Figures shift from net decrease to net increase after Top Talent Pass Scheme launched and annual quota for another key admission scheme removed.

The net gain in students for the current school year stood at 7,229 compared with the previous one. Photo Dickson Lee
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OPINION
Wanxin Li,Lam Chiu Ying

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Mike Rowse

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Ken Chu

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Bernard Chan

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Swatch ‘Royal Pop’ pocket watch launch sparks global frenzy

Swatch-Audemars Piguet watch launch ignites global chaos, tear gas fired in Paris
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Hong Kong ends ban on dogs in restaurants

Hong Kong is allowing dogs to dine indoors with patrons for the first time since 1994. From July 2026, up to 1,000 restaurants in the city will be licensed to welcome four-legged guests. While the move aims to tap into the city’s massive pet market, strict leash laws and safety rules remain in place.
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Villagers forced out of ancestral homes amid redevelopment

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Viral video shows alleged truck racing in Hong Kong

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