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Jorch Wong left advertising in 2019 and started The Loops Hong Kong after finding that recycling different materials often required travelling to different collection points. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Entrepreneur Jorch Wong says the hardest part of running his business is "that you have to keep learning". Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: start-up turns to tech to tackle urban waste

Founded by Jorch Wong, The Loops uses door-to-door services and AI to streamline recycling for households and corporate clients.

Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: veteran who keeps flame of Cantonese opera alive

Hong Kong tourism

5 Guangdong-registered yachts set to enter Hong Kong as southbound scheme starts

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong teen makes cents of finance and AI to tackle economic inequality

Spirit of Youth Award finalist Agastya Rekhi runs three student initiatives breaking down financial and technological barriers.

17-year-old Agastya Rekhi has been teaching finance and economics to younger children for about three years. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
17-year-old Agastya Rekhi has been teaching finance and economics to younger children for about three years. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Hong Kong society

‘Not tailor-made for us’: Hongkong Post staff say transfer scheme too narrow

Affected postal workers say clerical-focused transfer scheme does not match their skills, age or career needs.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong extends smart fire alarm scheme to another 6,000 old buildings

Fire service says no installations have been completed so far although the policy was rolled out over five months ago for 3,600 blocks.

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Hong Kong society

Calls to improve Hong Kong public gyms with online briefings, no-show penalties

Industry leader and lawmaker propose solutions after ombudsman probe reveals severe shortages in mandatory briefing sessions.

Available quotas for LCSD indoor fitness rooms displayed on a mobile app, where zeros indicate fully booked time slots. The department’s gym management is under investigation by the ombudsman. Photo: Handout
Available quotas for LCSD indoor fitness rooms displayed on a mobile app, where zeros indicate fully booked time slots. The department’s gym management is under investigation by the ombudsman. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Complaints of nuisance behaviour on Hong Kong public transport hit 3-year high

Noisy and inconsiderate passengers who play loud music or put feet up on seats in the spotlight as government cites jump in complaints since 2023.

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Hong Kong society

Small acts, shared dreams: students find purpose in helping children in need

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalists Dream Compassioneers help young people discover their potential through volunteer work supporting children.

Hong Kong society

Unexpected path, lasting impact: hearing loss setback leads to decades of teaching

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Ivan Fung overcame job setbacks linked to his hearing impairment to help others across generations.

Ivan Fung's unexpected path into teaching led to decades of helping others, from young children to postgraduate students and elderly people. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Hong Kong society

Helper’s arrest over death of elderly woman sparks calls for carer support

Calls come after police arrest 52-year-old helper on suspicion of assaulting and murdering 93-year-old woman on Sunday.

A helper pushes an elderly person in a wheelchair in Causeway Bay. A pilot scheme to import foreign carers for elderly people will be rolled out next year. Photo: Karma Lo
A helper pushes an elderly person in a wheelchair in Causeway Bay. A pilot scheme to import foreign carers for elderly people will be rolled out next year. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: mental health advocate who saved suicidal teen

Minal Mahtani, founder of OCD & Anxiety Support Hong Kong, says a stronger referral system is needed to provide better community services.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong star Angela Yuen details harassment, sparking writer’s apology

Golden Horse nominee details years of verbal and physical harassment in show business, calling out deep-rooted misogyny.

Accidents and personal safety

Commuters stranded as track fire disrupts MTR services in Hong Kong

MTR Corp spokesman says insulating rubber component of rail switch at Lam Tin station caught fire, likely due to short circuit.

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A fire near an MTR track halted train services between Kwun Tong and Tiu Keng Leng stations. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

179 reports of people trapped in lifts after power dip in Hong Kong

Fire Services Department says dip affected parts of Kowloon and New Territories, leading to multiple lift incidents and fire alarms.

Lifts come to a standstill at Maritime Square in Tsing Yi following the voltage dip. Photo: Facebook/Yuki Liu
Lifts come to a standstill at Maritime Square in Tsing Yi following the voltage dip. Photo: Facebook/Yuki Liu
Hong Kong society

Hongkong Post contract staff to be prioritised for other civil service roles

Civil Service Bureau offers relaxed academic requirements for clerical posts, but union head says measures may still fall short.

Hong Kong society

Lessons for life: Hong Kong educator looks beyond exams and interviews

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Christine Ma-Lau helps children recognise their strengths, respect others and understand how they can contribute to society.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong group aims to cultivate a lasting future for rural Lantau communities

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Good Old Soil brings farmers, craftspeople and young people together to build a rural economy that can outlast short-term funding.

Miffy Ng of Good Old Soil, who connects Lantau’s farmers with customers and passes on rural skills to help keep local livelihoods and traditions alive. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Miffy Ng of Good Old Soil, who connects Lantau’s farmers with customers and passes on rural skills to help keep local livelihoods and traditions alive. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police ramp up investigation into Anita Mui’s missing ashes

Police say case, originally handled by Lantau district crime squad, now being handled by higher-level New Territories South regional crime unit.

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Hong Kong society

Therapy dogs in high demand: Hong Kong programme booked out until February 2027

Animals Asia’s Dr Dog volunteers are finalists in the teamwork category of this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.

Hong Kong society

Garden Company apologises after crowd chaos mars student sandwich record bid

More than 1,400 people, including over 700 pupils involved in world-record bid, jostle to leave as overcrowding nearly triggers stampede.

More than 700 students were involved in the mass sandwich-making class organised by the Garden Company. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Huanggang Port praised for ‘light speed’ checks, but some find layout huge

More than 42,000 travellers use new border-crossing facility by 5pm on first day, as authorities prepare for surge over coming long weekend.

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The Huanggang Port with e-channels in the background. The government said it would consider adopting the streamlined clearance model at other checkpoints. Photo: Karma Lo
The Huanggang Port with e-channels in the background. The government said it would consider adopting the streamlined clearance model at other checkpoints. Photo: Karma Lo
SCMP Highlights

Trump’s China-savvy spokeswoman, Hong Kong trail emergencies: 5 weekend reads

From a museum replica sparking US-China collaboration to Malaysian doctors shunning Borneo, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong society

‘Just a little spark’: disability advocate on inclusion, belonging in Hong Kong

Faride Shroff, founder of SENsational Foundation, says hiring people with disabilities requires making suitable arrangements and matching skills to jobs.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong’s ‘AI city brain’ could undergo testing next typhoon season: Eric Chan

City’s No 2 official says system to provide ‘full picture of Hong Kong’, connecting traffic, flood monitoring, drainage and weather data.

Belcher Bay promenade in Kennedy Town during Super Typhoon Noul in July. Photo: Karma Lo
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