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Chan Yiu-choi issued 112 forged cheques from the hotel to his personal bank or credit card accounts between July 2017 and September 2021. Photo: Sun Yeung

Law and Crime

Hong Kong hotel accounting manager jailed for 6 years over HK$26 million fraud

39-year-old used stolen funds from the Four Seasons Hotel to purchase a HK$5.88 million flat in Tseung Kwan O and luxury Porsche sports car.

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Hong Kong’s Labour Day drone show attracts hundreds of early birds to waterfront

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Explainer | How far will Hong Kong’s new minimum wage raise of 5.25% go in helping workers?

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Hong Kong Economy

Mainland tourists treat taste buds in Hong Kong, from egg waffles to fish balls

They use social media platforms such as RedNote and Dianping to find the best Hong Kong street food and recommended restaurants in the city.

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A foodseller known as “Uncle Lee” makes charcoal-grilled egg waffles at the “WestK Nightscape” event at West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: May Tse

Transport

Greater Bay Airlines cancels Hong Kong-bound flight from Taipei after bird strike

Airline apologises and says it cancelled flight HB704’s return journey on Wednesday night to conduct safety checks.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s East Dam buzzes with mainland Chinese tourists during ‘golden week’

Police officers and staff members from the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department guard the hotspot to maintain order.

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Law and Crime

Man arrested in Hong Kong over scams involving impersonation of mainland police

20-year-old suspect allegedly targeted victims in at least eight telephone scams last month, swindling them of HK$1.36 million.

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Hong Kong police have arrested a 20-year old man suspected to be linked to at least eight telephone scams. Photo: Handout

Transport

Some commuters call for new Hong Kong’s Light Rail service for pets to be expanded

The MTR Corporation has launched a trial scheme allowing commuters to travel with their cats and dogs on weekends and public holidays.

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Transport

Bus driver arrested, 21 passengers taken to hospital after Hong Kong crash

Double-decker bus collides with plastic water barriers while travelling along West Kowloon Highway towards airport.

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Hong Kong Economy

More departures than arrivals in Hong Kong as ‘golden week’ kicks off

So far, nearly 63,000 mainland tourists have flocked to Hong Kong while more than 80,000 residents have left for other destinations.

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Nearly 63,000 mainland Chinese tourists flocked to Hong Kong as of 10am on Thursday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Hongkonger keeps up the fight to understand son’s death in 2022 crane accident

Death of 63-year-old’s son still haunts him, but Tsui has devoted life to helping others who have experienced similar bereavement.

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The crane collapse at the construction site on Anderson Road in Sau Mau Ping that killed Tsui’s son. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Man arrested over arriving in Hong Kong with HK$5.4 million of cannabis

Customs says 49-year-old man had flown into the city from Bangkok, with officers discovering 25kg of suspected cannabis in his suitcase.

1 May 2025 - 2:34PM

Hong Kong Economy

Explainer | Who is better off after MPF mechanism abolition, Hong Kong workers or bosses?

The Post examines the effect of the cancellation of the MPF offsetting mechanism that used to allow bosses to dip into staff pensions.

1 May 2025 - 2:32PM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police investigate after woman, 38, found dead in Yuen Long flat

No suspicious wounds have been found on the woman’s body, insider says.

1 May 2025 - 1:08PM

A woman, 38, has been found dead at a flat in Yuen Long. Photo: Google Maps

Society

Fired, rehired? How Hong Kong bosses plan to save money as MPF mechanism ends

Employers can no longer dip into staff pensions to cover severance and long-service payments, as firms deploy strategies to mitigate impact.

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City leader John Lee visits frontline workers at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Handout

Society

‘Exhausted and short of breath’: hidden toll of Hong Kong’s food delivery grind

As part of Greenpeace survey, 33-year-old rider describes intense working conditions and repercussions for taking a break.

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Hong Kong Economy

Pandas, Bun Festival among Hong Kong’s ‘golden week’ trends for mainland tourists

Many mainland visitors turn to social media platform RedNote for top recommendations of things to do over the holiday.

1 May 2025 - 11:24AM

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong to jail, fine those possessing, using vapes in public from April 2026

Smoking will also be prohibited while residents queue at arts and sports facilities, clinics and other places from next year, according to bill.

25 Apr 2025 - 10:48PM

A man smokes an e-cigarette in Admiralty. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

Meet the young women leaping to prominence in Hong Kong’s lion dance scene

The Kwok’s Girls of Kwok’s Kung Fu and Dragon Lion Dance Team are breaking gender barriers and bringing new energy to a traditional art form.

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Education

6 universities in Hong Kong make Asia top 50 for first time since 2017

Baptist University climbs to 50th in Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings, while Beijing’s Tsinghua University keeps grip on top spot.

24 Apr 2025 - 12:01AM

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong shipping sector can navigate effects of US port fees, industry says

US plans to introduce a phased fee structure targeting Chinese vessel operators, owners and ships built in the country.

23 Apr 2025 - 11:59AM

Despite a decline in container throughput, Hong Kong will see more transshipments, supporting its ports, an industry body chief says. Photo: Jelly Tse

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First batch of Hong Kong subversion offenders freed from jail

Hong Kong 47: first 4 subversion offenders walk out of prison after completing sentences

Hong Kong’s female lion dancers

Kwok’s Girls: female lion dancers break gender barriers in Hong Kong

In hot water: CK Hutchison's ports deal risks being dunked

In hot water: CK Hutchison’s ports deal risks being dunked

Chinese robotics start-ups eye potential Hong Kong expansion

Chinese robotics, neurotech companies interested in Hong Kong expansion

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