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The men’s and women’s champions, Argentina and New Zealand, share the limelight on the final day of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong

History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

Hong Kong rescue team set to begin work in quake-hit Myanmar

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‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong Sevens: Cathay fly-past evokes fond memories of Kai Tak Airport

Contrasting reactions as visitors inside 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium unable to see plane except on live stream.

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The Airbus A350 plane performs a low-altitude fly-past over Victoria Harbour as part of celebrations for the100th anniversary of the old Kai Tak Airport, now the site of Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Airbus A350 plane performs a low-altitude fly-past over Victoria Harbour as part of celebrations for the100th anniversary of the old Kai Tak Airport, now the site of Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

2019 social unrest among Hong Kong police’s biggest challenges: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who retires on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Politics

‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal

HKMAO shares scathing piece that warns Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate against making ‘historic mistakes’.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met noted that the city had regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Handout
Financial Secretary Paul Chan at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Handout

Society

Where will metal push leave Hong Kong’s ‘blood and sweat’ bamboo scaffolders?

Bamboo specialists worry their age-old method will vanish, while others call for tighter safety checks.

HK Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens: historic titles, fly-pasts, food chaos - day 3 as it happened

There was a little bit of everything on the last day at Kai Tak Stadium, from tries and tears, to musical magic and more fury over lack of food.

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Society

Another 150 family offices express interest in setting up in Hong Kong

Vibrant welcoming city, where art thrives, is part of the attraction compared with regional rivals, says InvestHK director general Alpha Lau.

Hong Kong currently has more than 2,700 family offices, with half of them managing assets of more than US$50 million. Photo: Sam Tsang

Stadium bosses brush aside complaints as failures take shine off Hong Kong Sevens

Concession stands again run out of food and drinks while customers wait 45 minutes or more to be served on second day of Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium.

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Hong Kong’s women’s team (in blue) give the home crowd something to cheer about with a 47-0 victory over Thailand. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s women’s team (in blue) give the home crowd something to cheer about with a 47-0 victory over Thailand. Photo: Sam Tsang

Health & Environment

Hong Kong issues cold weather warning, with mercury set to fall to 12 degrees

Temperatures expected to range between 12 and 16 degrees on Sunday.

Society

Lan Kwai Fong gets Hong Kong Sevens booster but Kowloon City misses out

Nightlife tycoon Allan Zeman says jump in business is due to ‘euphoria’ surrounding the newly opened Kai Tak Stadium.

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Society

Hong Kong Sevens: South Stand in full swing with ‘impeccable’ party vibes

Costumed fans undeterred by cool weather and three-hour queues to get into main party stand at Kai Tak Stadium.

The famed South Stand was full by midday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Kai Tak Stadium dazzles Hong Kong Sevens fans but long queues spoil party

Fans praise stadium’s beauty but lengthy waiting times for drinks and sold-out refreshments leave some longing for Hong Kong Stadium.

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A common complaint from fans at Kai Tak Stadium was the long waiting times for buying refreshments. Photo: May Tse
A common complaint from fans at Kai Tak Stadium was the long waiting times for buying refreshments. Photo: May Tse

Law and Crime

Police chief recalls 36 years on force, expects Hong Kong stability to improve

Police chief Raymond Siu, whose term ends next month, calls on graduating class to demonstrate professionalism and prioritise residents’ well-being.

Society

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Hong Kong sends rescue team to join aid efforts

Chief Executive John Lee expresses condolences to victims, with one estimate putting potential fatalities at 10,000 to 100,000 people.

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Transport

Hong Kong bans passengers from using power banks during flights

Civil Aviation Department says new rule to come into effect on April 7.

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The Civil Aviation Department has expressed serious concerns over recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium power banks while flying. Photo: Getty Images
The Civil Aviation Department has expressed serious concerns over recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium power banks while flying. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Hong Kong to change laws to allow for passenger drone flights

Transport minister Mable Chan also addresses possibility of cross-border or Victoria Harbour routes.

Politics

Black eye for BlackRock-Hutchison Panama ports deal? Not so easy, say experts

Legal tools to smash the sale are not really available as Hong Kong is a very free place for business, observers say.

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Health & Environment

8 members of Hong Kong study tour to mainland China infected with norovirus

Another 13 from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College who went on exchange tour to Zhaoqing displaying symptoms of virus.

The Centre for Health Protection said 135 teachers and students from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College in Tsing Yi went on a three-day exchange tour to Zhaoqing in Guangdong province on Thursday. Photo: Handout
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OPINION
Wilson W. Wong

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must change its tax-funded healthcare model

Wilson W. Wong
Annika Park

Opinion | Why tossing out bamboo scaffolding would be a mistake on many levels

Annika Park
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Jane Lee

Opinion | Low-altitude economy can soar if Hong Kong plays to its strengths

Jane Lee
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Devin Lin

Opinion | Hong Kong must show why Northern Metropolis isn’t just another tech hub

Devin Lin
Alice Wu

Opinion | Kai Tak venue fiasco must not be repeated at Hong Kong Sevens

Alice Wu
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Rachel Chan,Edward Tsoi

Opinion | Hong Kong’s vision of becoming AI hub demands clear road map

Rachel Chan
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Cathay Pacific plane flies past Hong Kong’s Kai Tak once again

Special Cathay fly-past marks 100-year anniversary of Hong Kong’s old Kai Tak airport
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Hong Kong’s first fire knife dance school

The couple behind Hong Kong’s first Polynesian fire knife dancing school
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Record crowd expected for Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s premier sporting event to take place at new Kai Tak Stadium
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