Six children explain why they joined community efforts to help residents affected by the deadly tragedy at Wang Fuk Court.
A collection of pictures from Post photographers of the blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, which has claimed at least 159 lives, and its aftermath.
Applicants with polycystic kidney disease, the thalassaemia gene and Hashimoto’s disease are no longer automatically excluded.
From the Japanese PM’s latest remarks on Taiwan to a US ambassador coming under fire in Singapore, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Residents in New Delhi are demanding government action over poor air quality.
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Wong Shiu Chi Secondary School students affected by the tragedy receive support from their school as debates arise over holding Christmas celebrations.
From a floating restaurant’s final ‘dangerous’ dinner to Franz Ferdinand’s Hong Kong gig, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Fifty-five years ago on December 4, 1970, throngs of Hongkongers greeted Pope Paul VI during his historic three-hour trip.
Read our special e-paper collection covering Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire disaster. It presents the South China Morning Post’s comprehensive coverage of the inferno and its aftermath in an easy-to-navigate digital format.
Court has already twice postponed ruling for inquest into collision that killed 39 residents.
Amid the devastation, Ben Ng highlights the urgent need for medical aid and support as local hospitals face overwhelming challenges.
As Hong Kong reels from the deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court, here’s a visual guide to what we know.
From a chief scientist’s detention to a revealing DNA discovery, here are some highlights from SCMP’s recent science reporting.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi seeks to ease tensions after previous remarks on Taiwan prompted China to warn its citizens against visiting Japan.
Henry Hung is founding member and president of Hong Kong Toilet Association, best known for annual surveys ranking best and worst public facilities.
From election loss for Malaysia’s Anwar to Pakistan’s young feeling sidelined, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.
From a US influencer’s China controversy to trade war updates, here are highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in November 2025.
Discover SCMP’s Harry’s View as our veteran cartoonist casts his satirical eye over the political, social and economic landscape.
On this day 25 years ago, Hong Kong implemented its Mandatory Provident Fund scheme, requiring employees and employers to make monthly contributions.
From portraits of courage from Hong Kong’s deadly fire to Brazilian soy imports, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
Families of deceased will also receive HK$200,000, with Tai Po schools set to be granted either HK$100,000 or HK$50,000 to provide aid to students.
Pupils from China remain a key group despite Indian students surpassing them.
British-made bomb safely detonated after evacuation – find out more about the explosive discovery and its wartime origins.
Experts are urging the Urban Renewal Authority to rethink its ‘very generous’ compensation schemes.
Experts are urging the Urban Renewal Authority to rethink its ‘very generous’ compensation schemes for flat owners forced out by redevelopment.
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On this day 10 years ago, China’s first locally manufactured passenger jet entered commercial service.
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After evacuating 900 people from the area, police detonated it in a controlled way.