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The couple, who had lived in the flat at Fung King House in Lai King Estate, reportedly both suffered from health problems. Photo: Google
Hong Kong society

Elderly man found hanging in Hong Kong flat last week dies from injuries

Daughter discovered stepfather, 70, hanging by several phone charging cables in living room and mother lying on bed with head covered.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Rescuers snap into action after crocodile found in Hong Kong building

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Reducing fire risk to zero would cost huge amount, Tai Po blaze inquiry hears

Hong Kong science and tech

Don’t restrict AI in sports, ensure fair access, Hong Kong lawmaker urges

Kenneth Fok, who represents sports sector, calls for fair access to AI, as ‘some nations may not have newest and best models’.

An athlete trains at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Elson Li
An athlete trains at the Hong Kong Sports Institute. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Survivors fear scrutiny gaps as Hong Kong fire probe declines statutory powers

Committee chairman Justice David Lok says move would delay investigation and render panel unable to deliver final report on time.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong parents in welfare custody case say 2-month-old baby sick in hospital

Baby Danny was at one point recommended for meningitis testing.

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Accidents and personal safety

Driver escapes as Ferrari catches fire near Hong Kong light rail stop

Photos and videos circulating online show firefighters extinguishing blaze as traffic builds up behind car.

A black Ferrari caught fire near a light rail stop. Photo: Handout
A black Ferrari caught fire near a light rail stop. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong man, 54, dies after e-bike plunges from goods platform

Police say rider is believed to have lost control near goods unloading platform, causing bike to plunge off 1.25-metre drop.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong TV host Lillian Sze loses battle with ovarian cancer

Former ViuTV host had stopped chemotherapy due to weakened physical condition, and applied to donate her body for medical research.

Accidents and personal safety

6 injured after 4 taxis and private car collide on Hong Kong’s Shenzhen Bay Bridge

Crash caused car to overturn and prompts authorities to close slip road leading to border control point.

The black seven-seater car lies overturned on the road after colliding with two taxis on Shenzhen Bay Bridge. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Dementia patients, carers of severely disabled may be flagged for priority outreach

Hong Kong’s welfare chief says authorities reviewing screening criteria that database uses to mark high-risk elderly for priority community care.

The government is considering adding dementia patients and residents aged over 60 who care for people with severe disabilities to the priority community care scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang
The government is considering adding dementia patients and residents aged over 60 who care for people with severe disabilities to the priority community care scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Scheme allows residents in 2 villages to turn houses fully into tourist sites

Residents of two Sheung Shui villages in Hong Kong may convert their entire homes into restaurants, guest houses and shops without making applications.

Accidents and personal safety

MTR Corp investigates after woman injured by falling ceiling panel at plaza

Part of ceiling near entrance to Phase One of Telford Plaza came loose and hit woman, rail giant and manager of shopping centre says.

Accidents and personal safety

Motorcyclist dies after collision with double-decker bus in Hong Kong

Rider thrown from motorcycle after hitting rear of vehicle at bus stop on New Clear Water Bay Road.

The crash occurred on New Clear Water Bay Road at around 4pm. Photo: Facebook/Shun Lee Public Transport
Hong Kong society

What is Hong Kong’s role under China’s new vision for better global governance?

City can be important ‘convenor and superconnector’ and set standards under China’s vision for more equitable global governance, analysts say.

Political analysts say Hong Kong should position itself as a centre for global governance organisations. Photo: Jelly Tse
Political analysts say Hong Kong should position itself as a centre for global governance organisations. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

After another tragedy, Hong Kong to review age threshold covering elderly needy

Welfare chief says age threshold for elderly may be lowered to widen mission of care teams carrying out visits after 70-year-old man found hanging.

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Hong Kong society

Crowds at PLA barracks in Hong Kong celebrate city’s return to Chinese rule

Some cite patriotic education as Hong Kong Garrison opens doors to public as part of 29th anniversary celebrations of city’s return to Chinese rule.

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Hong Kong society

Easy money or risky business? What can Hong Kong do as prediction markets boom?

Despite official warnings ahead of World Cup, Polymarket and Kalshi remain popular with residents who bet on everything from politics to weather.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong
Hong Kong society

‘Bury me with them’: animal-lovers want same cemetery plots as their pets

Pet funeral service providers call for change in regulations, citing growing demand for such arrangements amid rapidly expanding market.

Hong Kong society

Poverty line is limited marker, minister says, as aid focus expands to carers

Welfare chief pledges to look at carers’ needs after Hong Kong’s Commission on Poverty reveals new 21-indicator strategy to identify vulnerable groups.

Hong Kong society

Dragon Boat Festival drums up a buzz as unsettled weather fails to dampen spirits

Thousands flock to waterfronts in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin and elsewhere as races go ahead day after black rain warnings.

Shangri-La Group’s Kuok Hui Kwong (left) and Eileen Gu perform the traditional eye-dotting ceremony. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong surgeon misidentified organs in fatal blunder, hospital probe finds

Report links 85-year-old woman’s death to surgical error, diagnostic bias, poor monitoring and delayed intervention, prompting calls for surgeon’s dismissal.

A root cause analysis by Tseung Kwan O Hospital identified bias, poor oversight and delayed intervention in a fatal surgical error case. Photo: Winson Wong
A root cause analysis by Tseung Kwan O Hospital identified bias, poor oversight and delayed intervention in a fatal surgical error case. Photo: Winson Wong
Hong Kong society

‘Harder to quit than drugs’: illegal online gambling fuels Hongkongers’ growing addiction

With easy access to illegal websites, chat groups and social media ads offering ‘rebates’, young gamblers face a slew of temptation and instigation.

Hong Kong housing

How 2 coming Hong Kong policies aim to promote subsidised flat turnover

Schemes, which launch in September, will allow owners to lease properties without paying a premium and offer elderly households flat-for-flat swaps.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong changes how it defines poverty but experts express doubt about move

Government adopts new 21-indicator framework in efforts to help needy and raises concept of ‘social transfer values’ for first time.

An elderly man in Wan Chai. After the current administration took office in 2022, it stopped using the poverty line and discontinued updates to an annual report. Photo: Nora Tam
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