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New documents detail orders for non-fire-retardant nets were ordered by Wang Fuk Court subcontractor. Photo: Karma Lo

Society

Supplier says subcontractor ordered non-fire-retardant nets before Tai Po blaze

Documents released by independent panel investigating the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze detail Gain Profit’s orders for non-compliant nets.

Thousands of bargain hunters descend on Hong Kong’s Food Expo despite heatwave

McDonald’s Hong Kong pulls shrimp burgers after Taiwan detects antibiotic residue

Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman acquitted of protest-related charges after return from Australia

Court rules prosecutors have failed to prove beyond reasonable doubt Ami Chan carried laser pointers and spray paint for illegal purposes in 2019.

Magistrate Edward Wong pointed out that there was no demonstration or people gathering when a police constable intercepted the defendant and five others on Oil Street in Fortress Hill in 2019. Photo: Nora Tam
Magistrate Edward Wong pointed out that there was no demonstration or people gathering when a police constable intercepted the defendant and five others on Oil Street in Fortress Hill in 2019. Photo: Nora Tam

Hong Kong Economy

MTR Corp profits more than double to HK$15.87 billion on property gains

MTR Corp says it will earmark ‘much of the profit’ for asset replacement and maintenance, as well as the development of new rail projects.

Health & Environment

How Hong Kong can protect manual workers bearing brunt of heatwave

Heatwave has taken toll on indoor and outdoor workers, triggering calls for authorities to review heat stress prevention measures.

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Society

3 mainland Chinese scholars honoured as Future Science Prize returns to Hong Kong

Winners recognised for breakthroughs in autophagy, mesoporous materials and arithmetic geometry as the city hosts the event for a fourth consecutive year.

The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Sun Dong, speaks at the 2026 Future Science Prize press conference. Photo: Handout
The Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, Sun Dong, speaks at the 2026 Future Science Prize press conference. Photo: Handout

Society

Lawmakers flag gaps in proposed building management rules after Tai Po fire

Tightening proxy votes and strengthening oversight are moves in ‘correct’ direction, but legislators cite potential drawbacks and loopholes.

Law and Crime

Man acquitted of assaulting wife after court finds contradictions in testimony

Court cites contradictions in Shazia Parveen’s testimony and says the court could not ‘safely determine what had really happened’ between the couple.

Education

Biology remarking makes DSE student one of Hong Kong’s 25 top scorers

Sunny Sun already secured a place on HKU’s Distinguished MedScholar medicine track before her results were released.

Sunny Sun has also been classified as a “super top scorer” since she took the extended mathematics module. Photo: Sunny Sun

Hong Kong Economy

In Focus | What comes next for Hong Kong as a global financial hub?

Hong Kong needs more yuan products, commodity trading infrastructure and fintech innovation, market participants say.

Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Health & Environment

Hong Kong baby food producer recalls pastas over rice weevil scare

Baby Basic said it had removed all products that might have been affected from store shelves and also suspended production of the pastas.

Society

Hong Kong’s subdivided flats are turning into heat traps. But what’s the fix?

Welfare advocates call on authorities to take action as tenants grapple with steeper energy bills to ward off the heatwave.

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Politics

John Lee leads tributes as Zhu remembered for putting steel in city’s spine

Tributes pour in for former premier Zhu Rongji from senior leaders in Hong Kong’s political and business circles.

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Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji died on Wednesday. Photo: K.Y. Cheng

Law and Crime

Hong Kong college finance chief, wife and contractor held over HK$41m theft

Ray Yip allegedly embezzled funds from Hong Kong Chu Hai College while wife and engineering contractor handled the illicit proceeds.

Ray Yip heads into an adjacent shopping centre after leaving a High Court hearing on June 12. Photo: Brian Wong
Ray Yip heads into an adjacent shopping centre after leaving a High Court hearing on June 12. Photo: Brian Wong

Hong Kong Economy

‘I had planned to stay for life’: last villagers prepare to leave Cha Kwo Ling

‘There is no need for so many mega-events in Hong Kong to create something new ... better if we could retain something unique,’ resident says.

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Law and Crime

Paraguay opens probe into Hong Kong-born crypto exec’s death

Experts warn of violent extortion of crypto holders, while Paraguay authorities say all hypotheses remain open in death of Harry Yeh.

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Education

Where can DSE students turn if they don’t get into a public university?

The SCMP looks at the options for DSE students whose exam results fall short of university entry requirements.

Students receive their results for the DSE exams. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Students receive their results for the DSE exams. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Tai Po fire inquiry legal team calls for bamboo scaffolding to be phased out

Other recommendations outlined in 627 pages of closing submissions include legislative reform and measures to curb bid-rigging.

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Hong Kong Economy

Brunch with your bichon frise? Some dog owners say pet dining off to ruff start

Residents whose pets are part of their daily routine can now take them to more than 900 restaurants, but not all are welcoming, some owners say.

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Hong Kong

Nearly 60% of Hong Kong parents mistake deadly disease for a cold

Doctors urge greater public awareness of the potentially fatal infection as survey exposes low knowledge and vaccine uptake.

Infants and adolescents are most at risk of the fast-progressing meningococcal infection. Photo: Sam Tsang
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OPINION
Matteo Giovannini

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Victor Kwok

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Unpacking Hong Kong's five-year plan and its role in China's development

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Typhoon Dolphin triggers Hong Kong’s hottest day on record

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Two injured in Pok Fu Lam knife attack

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