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Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Hong Kong steps up random dog licence checks, warns owners of prosecutions
Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will scan dogs in public places to verify whether a microchip has been implanted.
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Accidents and personal safety
Helper injured, 2 cats die in Hong Kong fire linked to pet water dispenser
1 Jun 2026 - 7:18PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong tribunal judge questions power to postpone Wang Fuk Court owners’ meeting
1 Jun 2026 - 8:38PM
Accidents and personal safety
Cyclist, 60, dies after being hit by double-decker bus in Hong Kong
Man, 60, was trapped under bus and had to be freed by firefighters and paramedics.
1 Jun 2026 - 11:37PM
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The accident occurred at around 2.50pm on Monday. Photo: Facebook/hkroad
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong baby left without legal identity as parents refuse DNA test
Lawmakers urge action, saying baby Danny currently trapped in ‘identity vacuum’ as lack of birth registration denies access to public services.
1 Jun 2026 - 10:08PM
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Hong Kong society
Student recalls eye-opening trip with American peers that drew praise from Xi
CUHK undergraduate Liu Runjie describes how Chinese and US students reached common understanding during youth exchange trip.
31 May 2026 - 10:54PM
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Accidents and personal safety
1 dead, 2 in critical condition after fire at luxury Hong Kong flat
Police investigate suspicious fire that killed 30-year-old woman after drug paraphernalia found in master bedroom.
31 May 2026 - 5:06PM
Firefighters and police were called to Regal Crest on Robinson Road on Saturday morning. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong transport
HK Express cancels 6 Hong Kong-Okinawa flights as Typhoon Jangmi nears Japan
Airline says special ticket arrangements are in place for affected passengers.
31 May 2026 - 8:22PM
Hong Kong science and tech
Hong Kong may host Shenzhou-23 crew in 2027, including astronaut Lai Ka-ying
Tech chief Sun Dong also says new space manufacturing research centre focusing on AI and 3D printing will be established this year.
31 May 2026 - 7:03PM
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NGO offers HK$30,000 to residents of blaze-hit Tai Po blocks who transfer ownership
Tung Wah Group of Hospitals also reveals that more than 1,000 inquiries have been received regarding its legal aid scheme.
31 May 2026 - 9:21PM
Hong Kong economy
Inaugural Hong Kong Comic Con draws massive crowds and global vendors
Pop culture enthusiasts pack exhibition floor, driving optimism among international exhibitors for three-day event.
30 May 2026 - 11:46PM
A Dragon Ball statue dominates the floor at Hong Kong Comic Con at the Convention and Exhibition Centre.. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong children
Hong Kong charity calls for foster carers from diverse backgrounds to ease backlog
Mother’s Choice urges people of all backgrounds to step forward as 222 vulnerable children wait for temporary homes.
30 May 2026 - 9:12PM
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Hong Kong cuts emergency mobile alert activation time from 1 hour to 15 minutes
Alerts can also be tailored to specific districts under upgraded Emergency Alert System, security chief says.
31 May 2026 - 12:04AM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hearing results key to compensation for Wang Fuk Court residents: experts
Legal and insurance experts say sale of flats to government won’t affect residents’ rights to claims but they must prove negligence had caused losses.
30 May 2026 - 5:57PM
Hong Kong politics
Students can play role in US-China ties, Xi says in letter to Hong Kong student
Liu Runjie receives letter after he and other students shared their experiences in youth friendship programme with president, university says.
29 May 2026 - 9:16PM
Liu Runjie is a fourth-year undergraduate student at the Chinese University of Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety
Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island
Man, surnamed Chan, told his family on Wednesday he planned to hike on section 8 of the Lantau Trail.
29 May 2026 - 9:06PM
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Hong Kong housing
Elderly landlords of subdivided flats say they can’t afford upgrade costs
Flat owners say renovations to ensure compliance with new law are as high as HK$400,000 and they may be forced to take cheaper units off market.
29 May 2026 - 7:03PM
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Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning after intense heatwave grips city
Parts of New Territories record maximum temperature of 36.7 degrees by mid-afternoon on Friday, the hottest for 2026 so far.
1 Jun 2026 - 12:46AM
Joggers on Kwun Tong Promenade on Friday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society
Death of Hongkong Post? Mounting losses, dwindling demand cast shadow over service
Government has proposed HK$4.6 billion lifeline for operator after years of losses amid changing business environment.
29 May 2026 - 3:06PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Hong Kong approves smart IoT fire alarms for 3,600 old buildings after pilot scheme
Detectors installed in flats and public areas of building send warning to fire department within 60 seconds of detecting carbon monoxide or smoke.
28 May 2026 - 9:20PM
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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong bus driver suspended after video shows him hands-free at the wheel
KMB says it has immediately suspended the driver from duty and launched an investigation.
28 May 2026 - 9:03PM
Accidents and personal safety
Search launched after Lantau hiker goes missing amid Hong Kong heatwave
Man, 51, failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island on Wednesday, when temperatures shot up to 33.7 degrees.
29 May 2026 - 12:09AM
Section 8 of the Lantau Trail connects Shek Pik Reservoir with Kau Ling Chung on the southern part of the outlying island. Photo: Stanley Shin
Hong Kong economy
Greater Bay Area firms ‘cautious’ about hiring but hybrid tech talent in demand
Study finds that 70 per cent of firms plan to add no more than 30 new hires over the next three to five years.
28 May 2026 - 6:47PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong civil servants in line for pay rises of up to 4.12%, survey shows
Civil service will also introduce rigorous appraisal system in October, with 10 per cent of underperformers facing increment freeze.
28 May 2026 - 11:21PM
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Hong Kong science and tech
3 scientists win Hong Kong’s Shaw Prize for developing therapy for rare leukaemia
Anne Dejean, Hugues de The and Chen Zhu share US$1.2 million life sciences and medicine prize for work on acute promyelocytic leukaemia.
29 May 2026 - 11:40AM
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