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The deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people and displaced about 5,000 residents. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Tai Po fire hearing: ISS EastPoint may have breached duty to ensure safety

Property officer agrees with committee lawyer’s contention that management company failed to meet contractual obligation to owners’ corporation.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman loses HK$2.5 million in online collagen drinks scam

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Hong Kong transport

Some Hong Kong taxi drivers unprepared as new e-payments rule takes effect

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire: estate manager questioned over fire alarm shutdown – as it happened

ISS EastPoint clerk also says authorised votes used in ballots deciding major issues at housing estate were never verified.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 more. Photo: Sam Tsang
The fire at Wang Fuk Court killed 168 people and displaced nearly 5,000 more. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong-UK spying row

Hong Kong trade office manager in London denies running spy network

Bill Yuen is accused of hiring UK Border Force officer Peter Wai to gather information about politicians and Hong Kong activists.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po probe: firm did not check fire systems since March 2025 – as it happened

Contract between Victory Fire and property management company ISS EastPoint stipulated that the safety system had to be inspected quarterly.

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Hong Kong courts

13 parents, middleman get up to 14 months in jail for bribing ESF employee

‘It is understandable to have high expectations for their children. But the premise is that [parents] have to obey the law,’ judge says.

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Homemaker Marissa Choy was among the parents who stood trial for bribing a former ESF employee. Photo: Brian Wong
Homemaker Marissa Choy was among the parents who stood trial for bribing a former ESF employee. Photo: Brian Wong
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man gets 22 months in jail for pregnant woman’s death in truck accident

Leung Chi-wa, 61, found guilty of dangerous driving causing death after judge rejects claims he suffered momentary lapse of judgment.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Man shot by Hong Kong police dies after 10 days in critical condition

Officers fired five rounds at 43-year-old after he allegedly charged at them with knife and metal rod on March 21 in Kwai Chung.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong man arrested on suspicion of taking upskirt images of woman shopper

Suspect, 36, seen holding Apple Watch while carrying bag that may have contained recording device at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin.

Hong Kong police question the man at New Town Plaza in Sha Tin. Photo: Threads / hazelwong
Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested after viral video shows child steering car on busy Hong Kong road

Police say they have tracked down man linked to video posted to Tuen Mun community group on social media.

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A screencap of the video that went viral on Sunday. Photo: Facebook/tuenmunlocals
A screencap of the video that went viral on Sunday. Photo: Facebook/tuenmunlocals
Crime in Hong Kong

ICAC arrests 10 over using triad links to win HK$160 million renovation project

Operation by ICAC also led police to arrest 32 individuals in raids on premises believed to be controlled by bid-rigging syndicate’s triad elements.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police seize 1,600 litres of diesel, arrest 1 in raid of illegal fuel site

Diesel worth HK$50,000 seized and suspect arrested at the scene as part of continuing crackdown on illegal fuel operations.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong seizes HK$92 million of illicit cigarettes from cargo vessel, 4 held

Customs officers, marine police and mainland law enforcement agencies intercept river trade vessel in waters off Waglan Island, southeast of Stanley.

About 20 million suspected illicit cigarettes were seized during the anti-smuggling operation. Photo: ISD
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police searching for driver on the run after hitting railing and bus

Dashcam footage online shows black car in Tuen Mun attempting to cut across three lanes before crashing, startling pedestrian on nearby pavement.

The front of the car wedged into the barricade after crashing in Tuen Mun on Saturday morning. Photo: Handout
The front of the car wedged into the barricade after crashing in Tuen Mun on Saturday morning. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing summons US envoy in Hong Kong over alert on national security law changes

City authorities also issue statement after US consulate in Hong Kong warns citizens about new rule criminalising refusal to reveal phone passwords.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong prison department’s IT system hacked, 6,800 staffers’ data compromised

Authorities reveal breach occurred on Tuesday, allowing hacker access to names, email addresses, employment history and other personal information.

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Hong Kong courts

10 defendants remanded in custody in JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case

Hong Kong magistrate rejects bail requests from four men and six women.

The defendants were remanded in custody after appearing at Eastern Court on Friday. Photo: Eugene Lee
The defendants were remanded in custody after appearing at Eastern Court on Friday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Charge dropped against ex-Apple Daily executive who turned prosecution witness

Former chief financial officer Royston Chow secured immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony against Jimmy Lai in fraud case.

Crime in Hong Kong

Over 8,000 litres of illicit fuel worth HK$250,000 seized, driver arrested

Hong Kong authorities crack down on yet another local case of contraband fuel amid oil price surge caused by US-Israel war against Iran.

Crime in Hong Kong

Police charge another 10 people over HK$1.6 billion JPEX cryptocurrency scandal

Four men and six women charged after police investigations identify abnormal transactions in suspicious accounts linked to case.

More than 2,700 people fell victim to the alleged JPEX scam. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Domestic helper held over death of baby found in rubbish bin at Hong Kong plaza

Cleaner at Lee Theatre Plaza discovered newborn in rubbish bin inside women’s restroom at The Starview Chinese restaurant on Monday.

Lee Theatre Plaza on Percival Street in Causeway Bay. Photo: Handout
Lee Theatre Plaza on Percival Street in Causeway Bay. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Man dies after getting electric shock from lamp post near Lantau beach

Man, 57, was on holiday with colleague and had tried to reach wild berries when his hand touched lamp post.

Hong Kong courts

CityU professor gets 4½ months in prison for offering HK$1,000 bribe to agent

Magistrate rejects argument that academic Du Du’s actions to get out of rental agreement rooted in ‘cultural differences’.

Hong Kong courts

Leniency shown to Hong Kong immigration worker who repeatedly assaulted wife and son

Magistrate accepts one-year probation recommendation, citing risk of job and pension loss, after initially imposing community service sentence.

The senior Immigration Department assistant was granted a one-year probation order at Kowloon City Court on Wednesday. Photo: Sun Yeung
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