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Information for the 2026 Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections is displayed on a digital screen at the Central Government Offices in Tamar. Nominations close on October 20. Photo: Karma Lo
Hospital Authority chief executive Libby Lee has entered the race for a seat on the Election Committee. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Former health minister Sophia Chan is running for a seat on the Election Committee. Photo: Edmond So
Former Civil Aviation Department chief Simon Li, now president of the Hong Kong International Aviation Academy, is bidding for a seat in the transport subsector. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Politics

Growing number of ex-officials enter Hong Kong Election Committee race

Influx of former senior officials into Election Committee race will broaden representation and boost body’s legitimacy, observers say.

Hong Kong police arrest 2 men over HK$1.7 million Kowloon break-in spree

AI-powered drones to help detect hill fires during Chung Yeung Festival

Society

Lifts in another 39 buildings found to be lacking proper components

Three arrested over missing fire-safety parts in 48 Hong Kong lifts, source says.

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An elevator is cordoned off at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong. Photo: Elson Li
Police arrive at the office of Taizoom Elevator in Chai Wan. Photo: Kit Lai
Police carry out the raid on Friday. Photo: Handout

Society

Inspections ordered at 8 more houses in One Stanley after rebar scandal

After structural lapses found at one house, authorities order developer to conduct wider checks, including on home bought by Mongolian mining family.

Law and Crime

Ex-father-in-law failed to repay HK$250,000 loan, Abby Choi murder trial hears

TamJai founder Tam Chak-kwan details series of requests for money by Kwong Kau, including help in paying for legal representation after his arrest.

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Health & Environment

Private healthcare providers back proposed rules to make fees more transparent

New rules could apply from August next year, requiring bilingual price lists, budget estimates and explanations for bills at least 20 per cent higher.

Hong Kong’s private hospitals and clinics face new requirements aimed at making their fees more transparent. Photo: Elizabeth Cheung
Hong Kong’s private hospitals and clinics face new requirements aimed at making their fees more transparent. Photo: Elizabeth Cheung

Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman gets 3 months in psychiatric institution over seditious posters

Court sentences woman, 62, to 3 months in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre for displaying colonial flag and seditious slogans outside flat.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong aims for share of HK$350 billion yacht industry as travel scheme opens

Senior official signals more measures to boost share of global yacht industry as first mainland Chinese vessel enters Hong Kong under southbound scheme.

Society

Beyond legal advice: Hong Kong charity helps bridge the gap in access to justice

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Pro Bono HK links people in need with lawyers, social workers and community groups, while promoting legal education.

Pro Bono HK helps people in need access legal advice and connects them with social workers and community groups for further support. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

Hong Kong Economy

Exclusive | Alo rakes in record HK$20 million in first-week sales at Hong Kong mall

US brand’s flagship records highest first-week sales among new stores at K11 Musea, excluding jewellery and watch retailers.

Alo soft opened at K11 Musea in September. The brand plans to open nine stores across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Macau. Dickson Lee
Alo soft opened at K11 Musea in September. The brand plans to open nine stores across Hong Kong, Shanghai, Beijing, Shenzhen, Hangzhou, Chengdu and Macau. Dickson Lee

China

US execs snub China APEC deadlines; Ivanka Trump’s Chinese couture: 7 highlights

From China approving Visa for local operations to Indonesia’s thick haze, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Society

More than music: Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra strikes a chord across generations

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist takes Chinese music beyond the concert hall to strengthen family bonds and connect communities.

Tech Trends

Hong Kong vies for role in robot boom with embodied AI hub launch

Hong Kong Productivity Council’s applications hub involves seven robotics companies including Unitree Robotics and Galbot.

A Galbot robot is seen at the opening of the Hong Kong Productivity Council’s experimental hub for embodied AI applications on Thursday. Photo: Handout

Society

It’s your funeral: former academic makes death planning more accessible

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Dr Ng Kwai-lun provides transparent funeral care and end-of-life planning through his social enterprise.

Dr Ng left a stable university career to set up a funeral social enterprise. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Dr Ng left a stable university career to set up a funeral social enterprise. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

Hong Kong

Tapping into tech and talent

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan lays out its aim to become a global innovation centre by developing technology parks and promoting industrialisation.

Hong Kong

Sharpening Hong Kong’s edge

The city’s first five-year plan sets a goal of doubling down on the city’s core advantages under a ‘four centres, one hub’ strategy.

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Society

Land sales offer only temporary relief for West Kowloon arts hub, experts warn

Property development cannot replace a sustainable long-term funding model for the West Kowloon Cultural District, experts say.

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Visitors pose for photos in front of the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Silvia Siu
Visitors pose for photos in front of the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Silvia Siu

Law and Crime

Abby Choi called ex-father-in-law ‘old crook’ amid HK$72m flat row, court hears

Hong Kong socialite’s mother tells murder trial former in-laws attempted to turn her children against her over bitter property dispute.

Society

Registration on both sides of border needed for Huanggang ‘joint clearance’

Around 100,000 travellers a day are expected to use the revamped crossing when operations begin.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong reports more than 40% drop in cancer-related death rate over 30 years

Health minister Lo Chung-mau outlines Hong Kong’s ‘remarkable’ progress at the World Cancer Congress, being held in the city for the first time.

Hong Kong has reduced its age-standardised cancer mortality rate by more than 40 per cent in three decades, according to Health Secretary Lo Chung-mau. Photo: Sam Tsang
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OPINION
Jane Lee

Opinion | Beyond baby bonuses: Hong Kong needs to attract couples with liveability

Jane Lee
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Mike Rowse

Opinion | In Hong Kong, accountability must be more than a slogan

Mike Rowse
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C. K. Yeung

Opinion | In wealthy Hong Kong, people shouldn’t have to find happiness in hardship

C. K. Yeung
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Ken Chu

Opinion | How Hong Kong can hone its tourism edge for travellers to China

Ken Chu
Chow Chung-yan

Opinion | The game changer in Hong Kong’s gold ambition? Shenzhen’s jewellery hub

Chow Chung-yan
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Alice Wu

Opinion | If Hongkongers’ support for Legco is waning, it isn’t just lawmakers’ fault

Alice Wu
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A look back at Hong Kong’s most shocking crimes

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Twin disruptions on Hong Kong’s MTR

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Revamped Huanggang Port officially opens

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Urn with Anita Mui’s ashes missing for 3 months

Police made ‘no progress’, family says, adding that the disappearance of remains of the late Cantopop star has caused ‘immense distress’
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