Advertisement
Advertisement

Hong Kong

Politics
Hong Kong Economy
Health & Environment
Law and Crime
Society
Education
Transport
China Future Tech
Japanese rock band One OK Rock has abruptly cancelled the Hong Kong leg of its highly anticipated “Detox” Asia Tour 2026. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Japanese band One OK Rock cancels Hong Kong concerts in May

Axing of shows on May 2 and 3 due to ‘unforeseen circumstances’ follows cancellation of May 9 concert in Shanghai.

Mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs drive Citic to the top of banking fee rankings

Bus driver killed, 16 injured in 2 separate crashes on Hong Kong highway

Law and Crime

Cook jailed for 11 months over selling account used to dupe Tai Po fire donors

Cham Shu-shing also fined HK$4,500 for selling Alipay digital wallet to scammers, knowing it would be used for illegal purposes.

The West Kowloon Court building. The defence said Cham Shu-shing, a father of one, was unemployed at the time of the crime and needed to earn quick cash. Photo: Jelly Tse
The West Kowloon Court building. The defence said Cham Shu-shing, a father of one, was unemployed at the time of the crime and needed to earn quick cash. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

10,000 suspected fake football jerseys seized in HK$64 million customs crackdown

Officers seize about 110,000 items, including jerseys, perfumes, clothing, earphones and mobile phones in 37 smuggling cases.

Society

Government rejects proposal by residents to rebuild blaze-hit Tai Po blocks

Housing Bureau says on-site redevelopment will take too long and over 80 per cent of residents want quicker solution, according to earlier survey.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Society

Hong Kong receives 90 reports of people stuck in lifts after voltage dip

SCMP video director recounts hour-long ordeal at Times Square, saying it was ‘a bit scary’ when lift suddenly dropped.

videocam
HK Electric has said the fault in the interconnection circuit between its network and CLP Power’s led to the momentary voltage dip. Photo: Fung Chang
HK Electric has said the fault in the interconnection circuit between its network and CLP Power’s led to the momentary voltage dip. Photo: Fung Chang

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong to roll out subsidies, fee waivers for transport sector amid fuel crisis

Task force being established to cope with local impact of Middle East conflict, insider says, with further details expected soon.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong halts oyster sales from French brand over possible gastroenteritis link

Centre for Food Safety took action after receiving notification about suspected gastroenteritis cases in Netherlands.

Hong Kong Economy

US-Iran ceasefire unlikely to cause big fuel price drop: Hong Kong economists

‘It will take several months for prices to gradually decline after the war ends completely,’ expert says.

videocam
A customer uses a fuel pump at a Hong Kong petrol station. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

Tai Po blaze: no fire safety system checks before firm sent 85 shutdown notices

Fire services company also concedes it acted as ‘rubber stamp’ for renovation contractor, during hearing into deadly inferno.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court left 168 people dead. Photo: Eugene Lee
The fire at Wang Fuk Court left 168 people dead. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Easter box office takings twice that of 2025 break despite exodus of Hongkongers

Local cinemas earn HK$25.93 million in first four days of holiday, double the figure year on year from the 2025 Easter break.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong car owner loses HK$500,000 in fuel membership card scam

Fraudsters exploit surging fuel prices by offering bogus prepaid petrol card deals, police say.

Hong Kong

On This Day | HSBC’s HK$5 billion headquarters opens in Hong Kong in 1986 – SCMP archive

When it opened 40 years ago, the bank’s new headquarters was the most expensive building in the world.

The new HSBC building on the evening of its official opening on April 7, 1986. Photo: SCMP

Law and Crime

Police arrest man on suspicion of stealing personal data of 56,000 patients

Employee of Hospital Authority contractor made an unauthorised entry into system and retrieved data.

The Hospital Authority has apologised to the victims. Photo: Felix Wong
The Hospital Authority has apologised to the victims. Photo: Felix Wong

Health & Environment

HKUST launches 5-year study into long lifespans of Chinese people

University president says Hong Kong urgently needs to uncover healthy ageing process as city has become ‘super-ageing society’.

Society

Some Wang Fuk Court residents float ‘profit-making’ in-situ rebuilding plan

Proposal calls for rebuilding half of estate’s eight blocks with higher plot ratio, suggesting government can earn HK$6.4 billion.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Law and Crime

Warning issued after university student loses HK$190,000 in internship scam

Police say fraudsters held 40-minute online orientation and communicated with victim entirely in English.

8
Police have advised students to verify job offers directly with companies. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Police have advised students to verify job offers directly with companies. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

1 in 3 Hong Kong commercial laundry operators at risk of closure as oil prices soar

Industry representatives say price of industrial diesel has increased by more than 190 per cent in just over one month.

4

Education

ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.

11

Health & Environment

Hong Kong expected to face 4 to 7 typhoons in 2026

Observatory director Chan Pak-wai says city will also be hotter than average in 2026 due to El Nino weather phenomenon.

People at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui during a typhoon signal No 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
OPINION
Tim Parker

Legal Tales | Antisocial media: Meta, Google liable in landmark case for mental health harm

Tim Parker
Matteo Giovannini

Opinion | Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent

Matteo Giovannini
Winston Mok

Opinion | For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron

Winston Mok
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Hong Kong must not undo the good work of its HK$2 transport scheme

Mike Rowse
8
Alice Wu

Opinion | Tai Po fire hearings reveal broken promises to Hongkongers

Alice Wu
5
Ningrong Liu

Opinion | How China is transforming Hong Kong into a strategic hub

Ningrong Liu
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MULTIMEDIA
Infographics

Seeking answers to a tragedy Hong Kong could have avoided

Seeking answers to a tragedy Hong Kong could have avoided
Infographics

Seeking answers to a tragedy Hong Kong could have avoided

Seeking answers to a tragedy Hong Kong could have avoided
Video

Why are Hong Kong restaurants shaking up venues and menus?

Shifting dining habits and cross-border competition are forcing legacy brands like Maxim’s to reinvent themselves to stay relevant
02:43
Video

HKTVmall parent firm defends life science project

HKTVmall
01:36
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
TRENDING TOPICS
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law
Hong Kong national security law (NSL)
Hong Kong protests
Crime in Hong Kong
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MOST POPULAR
1

79-year-old hiker who went missing in Hong Kong found on third day of search

2

ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

3

Hong Kong doctor who posted resuscitation photo exits Hospital Authority

4

Hongkongers crossing border for Easter break wowed by new Shenzhen tech museum

5

Hong Kong doctor axed for posting resuscitation photo faces Medical Council case