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The Urban Renewal Authority’s Building Rehabilitation Resource Centre in To Kwa Wan. The leak involved the personal details of 199 tenants and owners who had signed up for briefing sessions in May last year on property acquisitions. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong privacy watchdog warns URA over leaked details of 199 tenants, owners

Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data issues investigation report and finds URA contravened data laws with security failures.

Hong Kong housing

Whistle-blowing scheme not a threat to harmony: Hong Kong housing chief

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Hong Kong society

Board members fear famed Hong Kong flower market may lose ‘spirit’ in revamp

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Hong Kong society

Cathay passengers flying to Hong Kong hit by food poisoning, preflight meal blamed

Centre for Health Protection says sandwiches eaten before departing Kathmandu could be source of illness.

A spokeswoman for Cathay said cabin crew provided assistance to the passengers and consulted medical advice according to standard procedures. Photo: Jonathan Wong
A spokeswoman for Cathay said cabin crew provided assistance to the passengers and consulted medical advice according to standard procedures. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Inmate becomes first in Hong Kong to earn local doctoral degree behind bars

Inmate Chun says he hopes his academic achievement can encourage other prisoners not to give up on themselves.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Jump in Hong Kong dog poisoning cases sparks calls for stricter animal laws

Group following up on suspected poisoning cases says number of dogs killed rose from five in 2023 to at least 49 last year.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong to begin handing out HK$3,000 rewards for identifying public housing abuse

Residents will have to provide their names and be interviewed, Housing Authority says, as it steps up efforts to tackle misuse of public rental flats.

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Un Chau Estate in Cheung Sha Wan. The Housing Authority will launch the reward scheme next Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Un Chau Estate in Cheung Sha Wan. The Housing Authority will launch the reward scheme next Wednesday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong, Macau passport holders hit online snag for UK travel e-permit

Attempts to list Hong Kong or Macau as passport’s place of issue or applicant’s nationality triggers pages stating such document holders are ‘not eligible’.

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Crime in Hong Kong

26 Hongkongers trapped in Southeast Asia for forced labour seek government help

Security Bureau says 26 cases involving residents detained and unable to leave Southeast Asian countries had been logged as of December 31.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s ambitious plan to build 3 artificial islands set for another delay

Development chief refuses to set starting date for reclamation work for HK$580 billion project as government grapples with ballooning deficit.

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The Lantau Tomorrow Vision calls for the creation of the city’s third central business district and up to 210,000 homes for 550,000 residents. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

3 men injured when speedboat explodes in Hong Kong waters

Hongkonger and mainland Chinese victim are in critical condition, while a second mainlander is listed as serious after boat explodes in waters off Tuen Mun.

Investigators work at the scene of the explosion near the Castle Peak Fish Wholesale Market. Photo: Handout
Investigators work at the scene of the explosion near the Castle Peak Fish Wholesale Market. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

2 winning tickets share record Hong Kong Mark Six jackpot of HK$138 million

Each winner takes home HK$69,234,020 after punters earlier packed Jockey Club betting branches for a shot at record prize.

Hong Kong society

Operation Santa Claus: Hong Kong-based investment firm keeps cash flowing for charity

Segantii Capital Management has donated HK$14 million to Operation Santa Claus over past 14 years, supporting over 140 projects.

Hong Kong society

Young Hongkongers say adapting to mainland work culture key to smooth transition

Greater Bay Area youth job scheme offers opportunities, but some struggle to cope with fast pace, long hours.

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Hong Kong economy

Slow down on Hong Kong’s less-urgent public projects to save money: lawmakers

Legislators suggest putting projects on hold or breaking them up into stages to tackle budget deficit expected to reach nearly HK$100 billion.

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Authorities plan to build a gallery along the Wan Chai waterfront to promote the city’s megaprojects. Photo: Elson Li
Authorities plan to build a gallery along the Wan Chai waterfront to promote the city’s megaprojects. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hotspot for sex? Video debunks party zone claims about Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong

Several revellers interviewed at Kwun Tong Promenade said they had seen scuffles, but rarely hookups in public toilets.

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Hong Kong weather

Temperatures in Hong Kong will dip to 12 degrees Celsius on Friday: Observatory

Mercury dip due to approaching winter monsoon, with temperature difference between day and night over inland areas to be ‘rather large’.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong travel agencies adjust tour plans amid South Korean protests

Thousands of protesters recently gathered in Seoul following failed attempt to arrest impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol last week.

Protesters stage a rally demanding the arrest of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol outside his residence in Seoul on Monday. Photo: AP
Protesters stage a rally demanding the arrest of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol outside his residence in Seoul on Monday. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s justice minister names 3 to oversee estate of late tycoon Nina Wang

Appointees include former Legco president Rita Fan and ex-Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO Joseph Yam.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong public dental clinics fill quotas, but waiting list draws complaints

Switch to online booking system and waiting list arrangement aimed at easing appointment process, but some elderly patients still struggling with it.

Hong Kong society

Sino Group marks 20 years of partnership with Operation Santa Claus in Hong Kong

Developer had worked closely with OSC to organise diverse festive activities centred on education, sustainability and support for ethnic minority groups.

Sino Group is committed to promoting social inclusion and enhancing the well-being of ethnic minority groups in Hong Kong, director of philanthropy says. Photo: Handout
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