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Apple began its online pre-orders for its foldable iPhone Duo on Friday at 8pm. Photo: Getty Images

Law and Crime

Police receive over 100 reports about credit card charges for iPhone Duo pre-orders

Some credit card users claim duplicate or unauthorised purchases after similar problems emerged with launch of iPhone Pro 18 last month.

Abby Choi’s partner tells murder trial she hid ex-in-laws’ dependence on her

Hong Kong’s new Huanggang Port quiet ahead of expected holiday rush

Society

The butterfly effect: one man’s mission to help nature and communities coexist

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Yau Wing-kwong unites people through butterfly gardens, with a vision for greener urban development in the city.

Conservationist Yau Wing-kwong believes Hong Kong can make room for butterflies and buildings in the city’s next phase of development, while bringing communities closer to nature. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Conservationist Yau Wing-kwong believes Hong Kong can make room for butterflies and buildings in the city’s next phase of development, while bringing communities closer to nature. Photo: Kong Yat-pang

Hong Kong Economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong touts key advantages over London in bid to become global gold hub

Financial services minister Christopher Hui says government backing, integrated settlement and Shanghai ties will distinguish city’s gold trading ecosystem.

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Society

A companion between appointments: Hong Kong student’s AI tool for cancer patients

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Claudia Chan draws on cancer survivors’ experiences to build an AI tool designed to offer emotional support.

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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.

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

Law and Crime

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

Suspects targeted unlocked residential homes in Kowloon at night, stealing cash and goods before using stolen credit cards online.

Society

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

With the Chung Yeung Festival approaching, authorities will also strengthen manpower to monitor high-risk locations for fires.

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

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.

The development comprises 32 detached houses and 11 low-rise blocks containing 50 flats in total. Photo: Elson Li
The development comprises 32 detached houses and 11 low-rise blocks containing 50 flats in total. Photo: Elson Li

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.

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.

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.

West Kowloon Court ordered the defendant to serve three months in the Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

There are more than 90 super yachts exceeding 30 metres in Hong Kong and the government will roll out more measures to boost the yacht economy, according to deputy finance chief Michael Wong. Photo: Kit Lai
There are more than 90 super yachts exceeding 30 metres in Hong Kong and the government will roll out more measures to boost the yacht economy, according to deputy finance chief Michael Wong. Photo: Kit Lai

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.

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.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority appeals for liver donor for boy, 13

Boy is suffering from severe liver failure and urgently needs a transplant.

The boy is being treated at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Karma Lo
The boy is being treated at Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam. Photo: Karma Lo

Law and Crime

Urn with Anita Mui’s ashes missing from monastery as family appeals for help

Family of late Hong Kong Cantopop star says police made ‘no progress’ after three-month investigation, with case causing ‘immense distress’.

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Law and Crime

Abby Choi’s partner says he never sought sexual relationship with her ex-husband

Chris Tam appears surprised when defence counsel suggests he and Alex Kwong were romantically linked while students at international school.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong records 21 mpox cases since August, high-risk groups urged to get jabs

The latest case, involving a 29-year-old man, brought the total number recorded in Hong Kong this year to 30.

A colourised electron microscope image shows mpox particles (red) found within an infected cell (blue). Photo: AP
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OPINION
Zhisheng Wen

Opinion | Language matters in Hong Kong’s birth rate debate, not just money

Zhisheng Wen
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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MULTIMEDIA
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‘Hong Kong speed’: treasury chief on city’s gold and yuan

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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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