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Handover, Communist Party anniversary on same day is meaningful: John Lee
City leader also outlines three priorities for final year of term: 5-year plan, Northern Metropolis and livelihoods.
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Hong Kong science and tech
Hong Kong, mainland China to start sharing data this year: tech minister Sun Dong
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Hong Kong society
Fallen firefighter Ho awarded Medal for Bravery in Hong Kong’s 2026 Honours List
1 Jul 2026 - 4:44AM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong private sports clubs must pay land premiums or open doors as leases end
New arrangement, first announced in 2019, ends long-standing concessionary land premiums granted to private sports clubs that are closed to public.
30 Jun 2026 - 8:37PM
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The Hong Kong Golf Club operates three golf courses spanning 172 hectares in Fanling. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society
Mainland China revises criteria for settling in Hong Kong, Macau
National Immigration Administration announces new criteria to take effect Wednesday and replace current points-based system.
30 Jun 2026 - 6:40PM
Hong Kong society
No need to share numbers as WhatsApp set to introduce new feature for texting
Starting this week, users can reserve unique usernames that allow them to text without swapping numbers later this year.
30 Jun 2026 - 8:23PM
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Hong Kong politics
2 PLA navy ships to visit Hong Kong for 5-day port call
Residents will get a chance to board destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang during visit.
29 Jun 2026 - 8:11PM
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The guided missile destroyer Nanning is one of two ships that will visit Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong society
‘Deficiencies’ in maintenance, repairs at Hong Kong parks mar visitor experience
Ombudsman urges authorities to overhaul management of country parks, including addressing delays in repair works and poor cleanliness.
29 Jun 2026 - 7:13PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong eyes cool-off period for beauty, gym deals to curb hard-sell tactics
Proposals aim at addressing enforcement gaps under Trade Descriptions Ordinance in sectors involving large prepayments and long-term contracts.
29 Jun 2026 - 7:04PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
82% of Wang Fuk Court flat owners accept buy-back offer before priority deadline
Housing Bureau says it received 1,635 letters of acceptance a day before deadline to secure priority flat selection under special sales plan.
29 Jun 2026 - 11:29PM
Hong Kong tourism
Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites
Home Affairs Department publishes two guides allowing greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirements to encourage rural tourism.
29 Jun 2026 - 11:16PM
Ho Sheung Heung in the northern New Territories. The Hong Kong government has released two guides with more flexible licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society
Kennedy Town walkway plan needs rethink to match local vibe: harbourfront body
‘Kennedy Town is an old district of Hong Kong, and its buildings … have gone through a long history,’ Harbourfront Commission head says.
29 Jun 2026 - 9:06PM
Hong Kong society
M+ museum offers free entry to customers caught in design exhibition bottleneck
Hong Kong venue apologises for poor management of ‘overwhelming’ crowds and hours-long queues at design exhibition that opened at the weekend.
29 Jun 2026 - 6:45PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
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Housing minister talks accountability, how to prevent another Tai Po fire
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says tragedy left profound impact on all involved departments and highlighted need to strengthen oversight.
29 Jun 2026 - 12:21PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Worker killed, another injured after excavator tips over in Hong Kong
Incident at construction site on Liberty Avenue is second fatal industrial accident in past four days.
29 Jun 2026 - 11:15PM
The incident was reported on Monday morning. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong housing
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High ceiling to clear? First rectified subdivided flat to be approved soon
Housing minister Winnie Ho also says government still needs at least four years to fulfil Beijing’s order to eradicate substandard homes.
29 Jun 2026 - 10:52AM
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Hong Kong housing
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Bigger space, better living: what Northern Metropolis public flats have to offer
Share of larger flats will also be increased to 25 per cent, with estates integrated with the area’s environment, heritage and technology.
29 Jun 2026 - 7:48PM
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Education in Hong Kong
HKU student publication Undergrad shuts down after 74 years amid recruitment woes
Editorial committee says failure to recruit new members forces closure, ending one of Hong Kong’s longest-running campus publications.
29 Jun 2026 - 12:57AM
The University of Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Accidents and personal safety
1 dead, 2 seriously injured as minibus mounts pavement, crashes in Hong Kong
14 other people hurt in Kowloon City crash, with driver, 48, later arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death.
29 Jun 2026 - 12:31AM
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Hong Kong society
‘Heart of Kwun Tong’: hundreds say goodbye to old Yue Man Square in Hong Kong
Crowds gathered to witness permanent closure of roads as part of Urban Renewal Authority’s site redevelopment.
28 Jun 2026 - 7:21PM
Hong Kong society
Experts offer tips to secure data after Mirror star Stanley Yau loses phone
Hong Kong experts share tips on how to prevent data breaches after Cantopop star’s lost iPhone ends up in neighbouring Shenzhen.
28 Jun 2026 - 5:31PM
Hong Kong society
Widen mental health support for city’s youth beyond high-risk cases, adviser urges
Exco’s Dr Lam Ching-choi warns high-risk tags don’t always identify children in need, while tycoon Adrian Cheng says young philanthropists eager to help.
28 Jun 2026 - 8:57PM
An expert has called for prevention and support measures to be expanded to all young people, rather than targeting only those identified as high risk. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning on Sunday afternoon
Forecaster issued the rainstorm warning at 11.10am and took it down at 2.35pm.
28 Jun 2026 - 4:32PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong prison service pulls AI K-pop video after anti-drug message backfires
Beautiful AI-generated virtual K-pop girl group appears to be promoting use of illegal substances, not discouraging it, social media users say.
29 Jun 2026 - 8:35PM
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Hong Kong society
Thousands pack Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui promenade for annual dragon boat races
Over 220 teams from 16 jurisdictions compete in two-day competition marking event’s 50th anniversary.
27 Jun 2026 - 7:52PM
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