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Fine firms for data breaches, Hong Kong cybersecurity experts urge
Call comes after personal information of more than 1 million people linked to leading appliance distributor was maliciously encrypted.
3 Jul 2026 - 8:57PM
Hong Kong housing
Hong Kong approves first subdivided units meeting basic housing standards
3 Jul 2026 - 7:00PM
Hong Kong weather
Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning, says ‘low’ chance of T3
3 Jul 2026 - 4:59PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong police search 15 in former July 1 protest areas, man taken away
Man, 32, questioned over T-shirt with political undertones but was later released, police say.
2 Jul 2026 - 3:25PM
A “Saber-toothed tiger” armoured vehicle on standby outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong workers/labour rights
Tighter site safety urged after Hong Kong records over 60 industrial accidents
Labour unions raise concerns following back-to-back construction site deaths involving heavy machinery.
2 Jul 2026 - 12:00PM
Hong Kong society
Residents, visitors flock to waterfront as PLA Navy ships sail into Hong Kong
Guided-missile destroyer Nanning and guided-missile frigate Hengyang arrive for five-day port call to mark handover anniversary.
2 Jul 2026 - 10:44PM
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‘New era’: Hong Kong returns to Chinese rule in 1997 – SCMP archive
The handover ceremony 29 years ago marked the end of over 150 years of British colonial rule in the city.
3 Jul 2026 - 8:57AM
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The front page of the South China Morning Post July 1, 1997. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong tech chief warns AI will unleash ‘greatest industrial revolution’
Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Sun Dong says city is proactively preparing for paradigm shift with key AI initiatives.
1 Jul 2026 - 12:00PM
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Hong Kong society
Hongkongers, tourists snap up handover anniversary deals – as it happened
City leader John Lee outlines three priorities for final year of term: five-year plan, Northern Metropolis and livelihoods.
1 Jul 2026 - 11:37PM
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Hong Kong science and tech
Hong Kong, mainland China to start sharing data this year: tech minister Sun Dong
Minister also outlines plans to host chats between students and city’s first astronaut as early as start of new school term.
1 Jul 2026 - 7:00AM
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Hong Kong society
Fallen firefighter Ho awarded Medal for Bravery in Hong Kong’s 2026 Honours List
Economist Lawrence Lau is among three recipients of the Grand Bauhinia Medal, the city’s top honour.
1 Jul 2026 - 12:52PM
Firefighter Ho Wai-ho was one of 168 people killed in the inferno. Photo: Elson Li
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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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
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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
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
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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
Seven of the eight towers of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po were destroyed in the blaze last November. Nearly 170 people were killed and about 5,000 residents lost their homes. Photo: Elson Li
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
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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Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says the Wang Fuk Court tragedy left a profound impact on all involved departments. Photo: Dickson Lee
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
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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