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The environment minister says authorities hope to implement the second phase of the single-use plastics ban “as soon as possible”. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong restaurants may start testing alternatives to plastics in next 2 months

Food containers among items in second phase of single-use plastics ban, as environment minister first looks to gauge feedback.

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Hong Kong weather

Severe Tropical Storm Wutip: Hong Kong issues T3 signal as winds intensify

Hong Kong property

Jane Street to pay US$3.9m a month in record Hong Kong office lease

Hong Kong weather

Tropical Storm Wutip: Hong Kong’s T1 alert to stay in effect until at least Friday

Observatory says city will be hit by heavy showers and potential violent gusts on Thursday night.

The Hong Kong Observatory has said it will assess whether to raise the signal to No 3 on Friday. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Hong Kong Observatory has said it will assess whether to raise the signal to No 3 on Friday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong Red Cross tightens blood donor rules for recent inmates

Anyone who has been locked up for 72 hours or more in past 12 months cannot donate blood for a year, as organisation cites risks of infections such as HIV.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How Hong Kong’s pilot disease scheme can help save HK$2.7 billion in expenses

Health Bureau says if 200,000 people join scheme, 9,000 cardiovascular diseases and 11,000 deaths could be prevented, leading to medical cost savings.

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Hong Kong T1 signal to remain in force on Thursday morning as Wutip brings rain

Forecaster says temperatures are expected to reach 33 degrees Celsius on Wednesday.

The No 1 typhoon signal is expected to remain in effect throughout Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
The No 1 typhoon signal is expected to remain in effect throughout Wednesday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong must ‘seize opportunities’ to attract talent amid US student visa woes

Academics say US-China rivalry offers incentives for talent to come to Hong Kong, ahead of visit to world’s largest biotech event in Boston.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory issues No 1 typhoon signal at 12.40am on Wednesday

Mercury hits 35 degrees Celsius in Tsim Sha Tsui, marking hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures a couple of degrees higher in other areas.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to issue No 1 typhoon warning signal as early as Tuesday night

Residents have also been warned to brace for very hot weather in coming days, with temperatures expected to hit 34 degrees Celsius.

A “very hot weather” warning was issued at 6.45am on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong environmental issues

Why is Hong Kong releasing 83,500 young fish into its waters?

Airport Authority also says it has finished deploying 500 artificial reefs as ‘housing’ for fish in waters surrounding facility.

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The Airport Authority releases juvenile fish into the waters to the west of the airport. Photo: Nora Tam
The Airport Authority releases juvenile fish into the waters to the west of the airport. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Explainer | Hong Kong water safety saga: what happened and how to protect yourself

The Post explores the cause behind water supply concerns at two public housing estates and how the government is responding.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong private estate pool told to close over suspect lifeguard credentials

Environmental hygiene authorities also reported case to police after allegations raised concerns about insufficient number of qualified staff.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

1 in 4 Hongkongers unaware of coming public healthcare fee changes: survey

Lawmakers call on authorities to ramp up efforts to promote reform, set to come into force in January 2026.

People queue up at the pharmacy of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Authorities announced a series of measures to reform the subsidisation structure of public healthcare services in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader orders ageing water pipes lined with bitumen to be replaced

John Lee outlines 10 measures to address concerns over black particles found in water supply at two public housing estates.

Staff from the Housing Department and Water Supplies Department visit Queens Hill Estate and Shan Lai Court. Photo: handout
Staff from the Housing Department and Water Supplies Department visit Queens Hill Estate and Shan Lai Court. Photo: handout
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Can Hong Kong convince private hospitals to be clear and upfront with fees?

Health authorities begin consulting on proposals aimed at improving transparency in private hospital bills.

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Hong Kong society

Banned substance found in water supply of 2 Hong Kong housing estates

Black particles in supply at two Fanling estates are mainly bitumen, government says, while stressing the water is safe to drink.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong investigates 2 suspected botulism cases from injections in Shenzhen

One woman critically ill after receiving injections, as authorities warn over unregistered practitioners.

One woman sought medical attention at North District Hospital in Sheung Shui on May 28 due to persistent symptoms of botulism poisoning. Photo: Roy Issa
One woman sought medical attention at North District Hospital in Sheung Shui on May 28 due to persistent symptoms of botulism poisoning. Photo: Roy Issa
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Faulty prostate cancer tests leave 406 Hong Kong patients with nervy wait

Caritas Medical Centre tested blood samples of 406 patients with reagent that could produce false positive results, Hospital Authority says.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Groups warn poorly planned Hong Kong tourism projects will damage eco sites

Development Bureau says Planning Department has taken appropriate and serious actions on illegal developments in the areas.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong public hospitals to step up testing for rotavirus: disease expert

Dr Yuen Kwok-yung reveals latest move after his team looked into case of doctor who died in February after getting severe diarrhoea.

Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection has confirmed that there had in fact been no E coli outbreak in the oncology department of Princess Margaret Hospital in February. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Source of black particles in Hong Kong estate’s water supply remains mystery

But official says that samples taken before and after tanks were cleaned confirm the water is normal and safe to drink.

Authorities have advised residents of Queen’s Hill Estate in Fanling to run their taps for two minutes every day before use. Photo: Sam Tsang
Authorities have advised residents of Queen’s Hill Estate in Fanling to run their taps for two minutes every day before use. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong pulls Haribo cola sweets after cannabis traces found in Netherlands

Centre for Food Safety orders removal of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets from shelves as precautionary measure after Taiwan suspends imports.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong nurse honoured with top medal for 15 years of life-saving work

Walter Leung’s volunteer work with the Red Cross in disaster situations has earned him the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international distinction for nurses.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong student with TB forced into medical isolation after declining treatment

Teachers and classmates of secondary school student to be screened for contagious disease after he left hospital against medical advice.

The patient has been taken to Princess Margaret Hospital for isolation and treatment. Photo: May Tse
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How Hong Kong’s fine dining scene is getting greener – at last

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