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Ashes of actress Barbie ‘Big S’ Hsu sent back to Taiwan
Hsu’s sudden death caused by flu-triggered pneumonia shocked fans around the world.
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US-China relations
US Postal Service reverses suspension of parcels from Hong Kong, mainland China
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Hong Kong society
Physical gym closure, Messi and waste charging dominated Hong Kong consumer news
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Hong Kong society
Operation Santa Claus: HK$13.2 million raised in last 2 months of 2024
Funds will benefit over 11,000 needy Hongkongers through 11 charities, with total raised since 1988 inception exceeding HK$396 million.
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Kevin Huang (front row, second from left), the Post’s chief operating officer, and RTHK acting assistant director for radio Angel Cheng (front, second from right) with donors, beneficiaries and schools. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong society
US Postal Service in U-turn on suspending parcels from Hong Kong, mainland China
Government had expressed ‘strong disapproval’ of temporary suspension along with US’ imposition of an extra 10 per cent tariff on the city’s products.
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium to officially open on March 1
About 50,000 people join trial event, with stadium’s retractable roof open for first time to test noise levels.
5 Feb 2025 - 1:27AM
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Fame and celebrity
Barbie ‘Big S’ Hsu’s family to bring ashes back to Taiwan on Thursday
Hsu, 48, reportedly came down with flu four days before she succumbed to pneumonia.
4 Feb 2025 - 9:30PM
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Barbie Hsu became a household name in Hong Kong and across Asia for her starring role in the 2001 television drama Meteor Garden. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society
Blackpink’s Jisoo to hold fan meeting in Hong Kong as part of Asia tour
K-pop singer also says her ‘Lights, Love, Action’ tour to cover other Asian cities such as Manila, Bangkok, Tokyo, Macau, Taipei and Hanoi.
4 Feb 2025 - 9:53PM
Hong Kong society
Organisers of Hong Kong’s Cristiano Ronaldo museum confirm ticket sale date
Announcement confirms earlier report from Post on plans to open CR7 Life Museum celebrating Portuguese superstar’s footballing career.
4 Feb 2025 - 2:58PM
Art
Hong Kong domestic helpers’ refuge to benefit from charity art auction
Bethune House Migrant Women’s Refuge is struggling to survive, and local artists and migrant workers are donating nearly 50 works for auction.
4 Feb 2025 - 11:26AM
Hong Kong society
Girl, 5 months old, dies after losing consciousness at Hong Kong border
Police say staff member at Lo Wu control point reported baby had passed out in arrival hall.
4 Feb 2025 - 12:12AM
The baby girl lost consciousness at the Lo Wu control point in Ta Kwu Ling. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society
1 ticket wins record HK$193 million in Hong Kong’s Mark Six lottery
Winner placed the bet over the counter with cash, Post learns.
2 Feb 2025 - 11:29PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong halts use of reservoir for water supply after submerged car found
Submerged car found in Kowloon Reservoir believed to be linked to 2023 body case.
2 Feb 2025 - 10:50PM
Hong Kong sports
Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium to hold first open-roof event drill on Tuesday
Test run will involve a crowd of 50,000 people and aims to determine noise levels caused by large-scale event.
2 Feb 2025 - 6:52PM
Accidents and personal safety
Missing Hong Kong man dies after being found unconscious at Suicide Cliff
Family reported 47-year-old man missing after he left his home in Lam Tin on Friday morning.
2 Feb 2025 - 4:03PM
Suicide Cliff is a hiking spot on Kowloon Peak. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong weather
Temperatures in Hong Kong to dip in coming days as cold front approaches
Observatory says cold front has formed over northern part of Guangdong province, and is expected to move across coastal areas on Monday morning.
2 Feb 2025 - 2:57PM
Hong Kong tourism
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How can Hong Kong tour guides be safer after death of group leader in Shanghai?
The Post breaks down requirements for tour group guides, the training they must undergo and ways they can protect themselves.
2 Feb 2025 - 11:00AM
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Hong Kong sports
Hong Kong football fans gather to see Rivaldo, Kaka and others for legends match
Hong Kong Stadium welcomes Chinese New Year Cup for last time before move to Kai Tak Sports Park.
1 Feb 2025 - 9:30PM
Brazilian football star Kaka signs autographs for fans before the friendly match. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong to roll out pilot scheme for sports dispute resolution
Deputy justice minister Horace Cheung says arbitration will cover mostly commercial disputes, such as match sponsorships, athletes’ contracts.
1 Feb 2025 - 10:58PM
Hong Kong society
Long queues in Hong Kong for HK$188 million Mark Six Lunar New Year draw
Across the city, residents and tourists stand in line for as long as 45 minutes to place bets on largest-yet Lunar New Year lottery.
1 Feb 2025 - 5:04PM
Accidents and personal safety
Coach driver detained after Hong Kong tour guide killed in Shanghai crash
Alex Lee, Miramar Travel’s general manager, also confirms victim had been sitting down at time of crash.
1 Feb 2025 - 8:48PM
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Hong Kong society
Trump on Show: hit opera with young Hongkongers to rerun, eyes global stage
Sunbeam Theatre in North Point to revive popular show as swansong ahead of March closure.
3 Feb 2025 - 3:47PM
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Cantonese opera impresario and composer Edward Li at the Sunbeam Theatre, which will close in March. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong punters bet HK$1.94 billion on first race day in Year of the Snake
Crowd of nearly 86,000 at Sha Tin and Happy Valley includes record number of tourists.
31 Jan 2025 - 11:28PM
Hong Kong society
Thousands of Hongkongers pray for better jobs, good flats at Che Kung Temple
‘I hope to buy a flat, I hope Che Kung will be able to help me find a good flat,’ a worshipper says.
31 Jan 2025 - 9:10PM
Hong Kong society
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What to do in Hong Kong on ‘chi kou’, third day of Lunar New Year
People traditionally take a break from social gatherings to avoid quarrels believed to be more likely to happen after first two days.
31 Jan 2025 - 11:06PM
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Hong Kong doesn’t need a fortune stick to know to avoid wasteful spending
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Jane Lee
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How Hong Kong can become a top destination for international students
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If Hong Kong’s youth don’t want to be dragons, so be it
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Better after-death arrangements will spare our loved ones some grief
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