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Some sections are set for completion within this year, including a pedestrian passage connecting the West Kowloon Cultural District to Tai Kok Tsui. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong plans to complete Kowloon waterfront promenade projects by 2028

Development Bureau says link-up will extend total length of pedestrian pathways on both sides of Victoria Harbour to 34km.

Hong Kong society

31% of scam victims calling Hong Kong helpline had possible suicidal tendencies

Accidents and personal safety

8 hurt as coach with mainland Chinese tourists hits KMB bus in Hong Kong

Hong Kong culture

SpongeBob, Peppa Pig and panda cubs head to Hong Kong arts hub for balloon parade

City’s first large-scale inflatable characters parade serves as finale for ‘Merry Balloon Hong Kong’ winter festive event.

The parade was held at the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang.
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt man who snatched HK$650,000 Rolex watch in Tsim Sha Tsui

Suspect grabbed watch during viewing at Prince Jewellery & Watch on Haiphong Road, police say.

Crime in Hong Kong

How a legal loophole is failing Hong Kong survivors of long-term sexual abuse

Victim recalls years of unprosecutable abuse as advocates urge closure of loophole tying prosecutors’ hands and law review to prove patterns over specifics.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong issues 4 tickets from 700 new site inspections under expanded smoking ban

New zones include outside hospitals, clinics and tram stops with possession of e-cigarettes in public to be a criminal offence from April 30.

Smoking is now prohibited outside schools, hospitals, clinics and elderly care homes. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong must issue bonds as public works drive capital account deficit: Paul Chan

Finance chief also says annual budget will be delivered on February 25.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong returning to surplus no excuse for splashing budget cash

Northern Metropolis ambitions and Tai Po fire recovery will test the city’s commitment to fiscal prudence.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | Hong Kong ‘to release list of 161 fire victims’ as rehousing questions grow

Displaced Wang Fuk Court residents call for clarity about rehousing arrangements, says, saying they have received conflicting information.

The deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court claimed 161 lives. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops

Sleeper train service from Hong Kong to Shanghai will also be upgraded to daily runs due to strong demand, MTR Corp says.

A bullet train departs from the Nanjing south railway station. Photo: AFP
Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: a Cantopop dance revival and a dream trip to the Bahamas

DJ Fabsabs leads a joyful Cantopop resurgence, Singapore does art with intention, and sun-drenched escapism beckons.

Cathay Pacific

Dutch passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong

Man, 53, collapsed on flight from Amsterdam and was later pronounced dead at hospital despite emergency first aid by cabin crew.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong launches probe as high-rise flat fire kills man, critically injures wife

Investigation under way into Yuen Long flat fire that killed man, injured his wife and forced 435 to evacuate, with foul play not ruled out.

A man was killed after a fire tore through a high-rise flat in Yuen Long. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care

Too many among the city’s ageing population struggle on their own due to stigmas around mental health and a lack of targeted policies.

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An elderly woman at Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin in October 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong firm aims to build 30,000 modular flats a year with Saudi partner

AluHouse and Saudi Arabian partner will build factory to produce prefabricated flats and meet rising demand for homes in the Middle East.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Tighter rules will help ensure Hong Kong’s harbourfront events dazzle

Stricter standards for Central Harbourfront Event Space tenants are meant to make sure the site is well utilised and events live up to expectations.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest Russian woman over Tesla car attack, brandishing knife

Police say woman was reported to be hitting car at about 6am in Tsim Sha Tsui and had also snatched knife from nearby stall.

The incident occurred on Nathan Road at about 6am on Saturday. Photo: Facebook/Hunter Ho
Hong Kong society

Nestlé Hong Kong recalls another baby milk formula batch as tests get all clear

Swiss food giant has added a batch of formula with best-before date of June 16, 2027, to its recall list.

Hong Kong society

My Take | Native forest restoration project is literally, and figuratively, bearing fruit

The work done by Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden on Tai Mo Shan has been awarded top certification by an international body.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority approves 85% of fee waiver requests on average

Authority says it receives an average of about 5,000 applications a day, releasing figures following complaints about complicated procedures.

Hong Kong’s new fees for public healthcare took effect on January 1. Photo: Dickson Lee
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation

Conviction of former media boss shows that any plots to undermine national security will fail, constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says.

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Jimmy Lai, pictured in 2020 after being arrested, faces at least 10 years in prison. Photo: AP
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-fire support but question session cancelled

New Legco’s first chamber meeting will also debate lawmaker’s motion calling for review of building maintenance system and crackdown on bid rigging.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Including suppliers in new Hong Kong rules on scaffolding nets ‘overreaching’

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also says there is no need for an across-the-board switch from bamboo to metal scaffolding.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong education summit to discuss impact of geopolitics on universities

City to host 2,500 delegates from more than 65 jurisdictions at Asia-Pacific Association for International Education conference.

Visitors at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s campus in Sha Tin. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hundreds flock to Fortnum & Mason’s Hong Kong branch closing sale

Hongkongers rush to British department store’s Tsim Sha Tsui outlet in search of bargains, discounted luxury goods ahead of January 26 closure.

Hundreds of eager shoppers queue outside of Fortnum & Mason in Tsim Sha Tsui seeking bargains before the store closes on January 26.. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong school near fire-hit estate to take over new campus by end of June

Tai Po Baptist Public School principal Siu Ting says pupils expected to begin classes for coming academic year at new premises.

China consumption

Horse power: brands in China seek sales boost with Lunar New Year items

Distiller Kweichow Moutai among the companies launching limited-run Year of the Horse products to jolt revenues during the festive season.

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