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Pedestrians brave heavy rain on Hennessy Road. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong weather

Rain, thunderstorms persist in Hong Kong, but weather to improve next week

Forecaster says sunny intervals expected in afternoon, adding squally thunderstorms and showers are brought by active southwest monsoon.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Could Hong Kong add preventive checks to its voluntary health insurance system?

Education in Hong Kong

‘Better safe than sorry’, Hong Kong’s No 2 official says over school suspension

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Hong Kong housing

On This Day | Safety scare over Hong Kong public housing water in 2015 – from SCMP archive

On this day 10 years ago, lead levels in tap water at Kai Ching Estate sparked fears about safety of supplies in Hong Kong’s public housing.

A resident of Kai Tak’s Kai Ching Estate stocks up on water from a temporary tap on July 11, 2015, as excessive amounts of lead were found in fresh water samples from the public housing complex. File photo: Felix Wong
A resident of Kai Tak’s Kai Ching Estate stocks up on water from a temporary tap on July 11, 2015, as excessive amounts of lead were found in fresh water samples from the public housing complex. File photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

HKU launches clinical trial in Hong Kong to treat chronic hepatitis B patients

Existing medication only suppresses virus and has to be taken for decades, researcher says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong can save HK$90,000 per patient with better end-of-life care: think tank

Our Hong Kong Foundation says city can adopt model expanding care to dying patients outside hospitals.

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Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong’s IntelliGen AI takes on Google DeepMind in drug discovery

The start-up, which aims to raise tens of millions of US dollars in an angel funding round, hopes to compete globally, founder says.

IntelliGen AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded in Hong Kong, is positioning itself as a competitor to Google DeepMind in the field of drug discovery, as the city increasingly seeks to bolster its AI capabilities.
IntelliGen AI, an artificial intelligence (AI) start-up founded in Hong Kong, is positioning itself as a competitor to Google DeepMind in the field of drug discovery, as the city increasingly seeks to bolster its AI capabilities.
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Rescued Hong Kong leopard cat ‘growing stronger, preparing to return to wild’

Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden shares update on feline discovered by hikers in catchwater drain in April.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities confirm bitumen in water in Sai Wan Ho private estate

Substance originated from upstream supply pipe work, government says after receiving reports of black particles in water.

Hong Kong weather

Heavy rain puts damper on Hong Kong school graduations as classes suspended

Observatory cancels all rainstorm warnings at 8pm but says weather will remain unstable.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued a red rainstorm warning. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory issues red rainstorm warning

Forecaster says heavy rain and thunderstorms expected in Hong Kong on Thursday and Friday.

The signal, issued at 11.45pm, means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 50mm in an hour, and is likely to continue. Photo: Dickson Lee
The signal, issued at 11.45pm, means that heavy rain has fallen or is expected to fall generally over Hong Kong, exceeding 50mm in an hour, and is likely to continue. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong Hospital Authority rejects claim that locals can’t secure residencies

Authority says it provides ‘sufficient training places’ for local medical students and also employs all eligible graduates at public hospitals.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Explainer | Hong Kong’s hottest Xiaoshu: what does it mean and how can you cope?

With the 11th solar term in the traditional Chinese calendar heralding higher temperatures, the Post offers advice on how best to manage.

Hong Kong economy

Experts urge Hong Kong to be a ‘value partner’, not just a ‘superconnector’

City’s trade resilience amid global shifts and position as a tourism hub highlighted at South China Morning Post 2025 China Conference.

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Executive managing editor of the South China Morning Post, Zuraidah Ibrahim (left) alongside Becky Ip Ching-tak, deputy executive director of the Tourism Board, Patrick Lau Hui-ping, deputy executive director of the Hong Kong Trade Development Council and, Edward Yau Tang-wah, the former secretary for commerce and economic development, at the 2025 China Conference themed “Where Capital Meets Innovation”. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong cancels T1 signal as Typhoon Danas moves away

Observatory also issued a very hot weather warning at 10.45am, as temperatures across city reached 34 degrees Celsius or above by noon.

Visitors brave the hot weather as they walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Visitors brave the hot weather as they walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Space oil’ linked to possible fatal condition among Hong Kong teen users: study

Study also finds second-hand exposure to substance may cause health risks to persist for former drug users.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s feral pigeon population drops 11% in hotspots amid feeding ban

Authorities also say they plan to use AI patrol robots to enhance enforcement.

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Hong Kong society

Hongkongers urged not to buy Oscar Mayer turkey bacon due to bacteria concerns

Spokesman for Centre for Food Safety says preliminary investigation found that City’super had sold one of the affected packs.

Hongkongers have been urged not to consume Oscar Mayer turkey bacon over possible listeria contamination. Photo: AP
Hongkongers have been urged not to consume Oscar Mayer turkey bacon over possible listeria contamination. Photo: AP
Hong Kong tourism

Explainer | Heading to Japan? How Hongkongers can prepare amid earthquake concerns

The Post has gathered expert advice on how best to prepare and cope should an earthquake hit during your trip.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s South Lantau ecotourism plans could harm environment: green groups

Activists call for more public consultations to shape ‘comprehensive vision’ as deadline for developer interest approaches.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Veteran medical administrator Libby Lee to lead Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority

Cecilia Fan, a Department of Health consultant, will replace Lee as the new undersecretary for health.

Libby Lee previously worked for the Hospital Authority before leaving in 2022 to join the Health Bureau. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong weather

Potential cyclone to set temperatures soaring in Hong Kong in coming days

Observatory says tropical cyclone near Luzon may bring inclement weather, with hot conditions to be replaced by showers and thunderstorms.

Temperatures could be set to soar in the coming days, reaching a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius. Photo: Eugene Lee
Temperatures could be set to soar in the coming days, reaching a maximum of 33 degrees Celsius. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

University of Hong Kong scientists explore growing organs with 3D printing tech

Professor Michael Chan says his team is looking to produce personalised 3D-printed airways for burn victims using patients’ cells.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong may relax Japanese seafood ban soon: catering industry leader

Simon Wong says government has paid close attention to Japanese seafood imports which have proved to be safe so far.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How a Hong Kong man’s drug-resistant epilepsy was relieved using robotics

Neurosurgery expert says new approach could encourage more people to get check-ups for epilepsy conditions.

The new robotic system means doctors in Hong Kong can use a more accurate and less invasive approach to identify the sources of epilepsy conditions that are untreatable with medication. Photo: Nora Tam
highlights from
100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
100 Top Tables 2025 Restaurant Directory
Sustainability is no longer just a buzzword. Here’s how Hong Kong’s fine dining is improving its green policies: from Amber at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental and Michelin-starred Mono to Vicky Lau’s Mora, Roganic and the Marriott group. Photo: Ting Lung Heen

How Hong Kong’s fine dining scene is getting greener – at last

The staff of Socio at the the 100 Top Tables Tables 2025 Unveiling Ceremony and Awards. Photo: Jordan Chan

Celebrating 100 Top Tables’ top restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau

Bar Leone co-founder Lorenzo Antinori. Photo: Jocelyn Tam

Why neighbourhood bars in Hong Kong are gaining popularity

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