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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.
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Mainland China and Hong Kong IPOs drive Citic to the top of banking fee rankings
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Bus driver killed, 16 injured in 2 separate crashes on Hong Kong highway
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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.
2 hours ago
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.
1 hour ago
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.
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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.
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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.
2 hours ago
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.
59 minutes ago
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.
9 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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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.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:36PM
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.
9 Apr 2026 - 3:34AM
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.
8 Apr 2026 - 7:46PM
Hong Kong
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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.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:30PM
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.
8 Apr 2026 - 11:38PM
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’.
8 Apr 2026 - 6:48PM
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.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:50PM
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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.
6 Apr 2026 - 6:59PM
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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.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:27PM
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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.
7 Apr 2026 - 8:30AM
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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.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:04PM
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OPINION
Tim Parker
Legal Tales
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Antisocial media: Meta, Google liable in landmark case for mental health harm
9 Apr 2026 - 10:02AM
Matteo Giovannini
Opinion
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Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent
9 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Winston Mok
Opinion
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For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron
7 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
Mike Rowse
Opinion
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Hong Kong must not undo the good work of its HK$2 transport scheme
5 Apr 2026 - 8:30PM
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Alice Wu
Opinion
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Tai Po fire hearings reveal broken promises to Hongkongers
5 Apr 2026 - 2:30PM
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Ningrong Liu
Opinion
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How China is transforming Hong Kong into a strategic hub
5 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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