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The Hong Kong Sevens got under way on Friday at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Gloomy weather can’t take shine off Hong Kong Sevens for visiting rugby fans

Rugby tournament kicks off 50th anniversary edition with spectators in party mood.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire: owners’ group repeatedly complained about use of flammable materials

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to scrap fax messaging between police and fire services for emergencies

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po probe: owners urged contractor to use fire-resistant materials ‘in vain’

Spotlight on oversight failures as attention turns to management committee and contractor conduct, with former chair set to testify.

Wang Fuk court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Wang Fuk court in Tai Po. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Give officials more power to probe suspected animal cruelty cases: watchdog

Office of the Ombudsman says existing ‘investigative approach is ineffective against offenders intending to conceal evidence’.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

We failed to check if workers smoked at Wang Fuk Court, firms tell fire hearing

Engineering firms also say replacing fireproof windows with movable boards was unnecessary.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Sam Tsang
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po blaze: official defends refusing mainland Chinese firefighters’ help

Mainland counterparts may not have adapted to local environment nor communicated effectively, Hong Kong fire services officer says at hearing.

Hong Kong society

Call to check tech trends when drafting policies after basketball betting U-turn

Development of technology is faster than the pace of legislation, ex-lawmaker notes.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong landlords face HK$17,000 inspection bill over ignored water seepage

The plan shifts responsibility of shouldering inspection costs from government to flat owners who fail to address water seepage problems.

Latest figures show 99 per cent of the confirmed water seepage cases last year were traced back to the flat directly above, resulting to about 5,000 nuisance notices. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Wang Fuk Court resident reports suspected theft from fire-hit flat

Burglary fears resurface after resident reports drawers and boxes containing cash and jewellery had been rummaged through, prompting police investigation.

A Wang Fuk Court resident reported drawers and boxes containing cash and jewellery inside her flat had been rummaged through. Photo: Handout
A Wang Fuk Court resident reported drawers and boxes containing cash and jewellery inside her flat had been rummaged through. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears

Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee holds meeting on proposals by Hong Kong Resort Company in presence of more than 20 residents.

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Hong Kong society

New York’s Met to debut glittering global jewellery exhibition in Hong Kong

From golden headdresses to diamond brooches, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will showcase some 200 pieces spanning 4,000 years and five continents.

Hong Kong politics

Advisory body to be given power to probe department heads for serious offences

Hong Kong authorities will introduce subsidiary legislation as early as June, as part of broader effort to institutionalise official accountability.

The Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s basketball betting U-turn ‘aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown’

Home affairs chief Alice Mak says amendment to legalise basketball betting does not mean government must issue licence regardless of changing conditions.

The Jockey Club’s betting centre on Hankow Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
The Jockey Club’s betting centre on Hankow Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Prediction market boom raises concerns as Hong Kong calls off basketball bets

Observers warn of unregulated world of alternative gaming, following government’s move to halt plans for basketball betting in the city.

Hong Kong tourism

Cheap tours blamed for coerced shopping in Hong Kong: tourism experts

Industry also called on authorities to step up random inspections during coming Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong puts launch of basketball betting on hold

Home Affairs and Youth Bureau concerned over effects of rapidly growing prediction market, with Jockey Club saying it respects government’s move.

A Jockey Club betting branch in Central. The club was expected to run basketball betting. Photo: Jonathan Wong
A Jockey Club betting branch in Central. The club was expected to run basketball betting. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school hits back at filmmaker in row over Italian festival screening

Supervisor of Ying Wa Girls’ School says principal did not lie in negotiations over showing To My Nineteen-Year-Old Self at coming festival.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Firefighters prioritised tackling blaze over rescues, Tai Po probe hears

‘If you cannot put out the fire, how can you save those trapped inside?’ commander tells committee investigating Wang Fuk Court disaster.

Hong Kong society

Licence of Hong Kong travel agency revoked after guide coerced visitors to shop

Star Link Travel failed to rectify problem after four instances of coercive behaviour by tour guide, Travel Industry Authority says.

Tourists outside a jewellery shop in Mong Kok. The investigation found Star Link Travel failed to take “all reasonable steps” to ensure tour group members were not coerced into shopping. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

380 Wang Fuk Court households seek second visit to collect belongings

Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says authorities will assess requests after first round of visits from April 20 to May 4.

Wang Fuk Court was engulfed in flames last Novembe. Under the current arrangement, displaced residents can send at most four people to retrieve their belongings for up to three hours. Photo: Sam Tsang
Wang Fuk Court was engulfed in flames last Novembe. Under the current arrangement, displaced residents can send at most four people to retrieve their belongings for up to three hours. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Why Cantopop star Hins Cheung’s new mentor role has polarised Hong Kong fans

Singer previously supported local social movements but now says he regrets past and will help rehabilitate 2019 protesters.

Accidents and personal safety

Fire breaks out at Hong Kong columbarium, injuring 2 people

Preliminary investigation finds fire caused by overheated exhaust fan connected to joss paper burner at Diamond Hill Columbarium, police say.

Hong Kong society

Maisy Ho, daughter of late tycoon Stanley Ho, dies ‘surrounded by family’

Siblings Pansy, Daisy, Josie and Lawrence Ho disclose news in statement, but no cause of death given.

Maisy Ho held the position of executive director at family business Shun Tak Holdings. Photo: Edward Wong
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