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People with their pets at a restaurant in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

‘Overwhelming’: Hong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme twice oversubscribed

Scheme draws 2,100 applications, more than double the 1,000-place quota allocated.

Accidents and personal safety

Worker dies after falling from building under construction in Hong Kong

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong woman, 86, falls to death while cleaning window in Discovery Bay

Hong Kong economy

Lantau reclamation plans should be revived, property tycoon Gordon Wu says

Lack of urban land will hold back city’s development as population grows, Hopewell Holdings chairman argues.

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Hopewell chairman Gordon Wu says Hong Kong has to think ahead. Photo: May Tse
Hopewell chairman Gordon Wu says Hong Kong has to think ahead. Photo: May Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police warn World Cup fans against using overseas betting sites

Warning comes after Fifa names its first prediction market partner for tournament, which begins on June 11.

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Accidents and personal safety

2 drivers hurt as Audi flies across central divider in Hong Kong road crash

Driver of seven-seater braked on Tuen Mun Road and attempted to dodge incoming car, but was struck by the rear of the Audi.

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Hong Kong society

Operation Santa Claus: charities help Tai Po fire survivors rebuild their lives

Initiatives by Habitat for Humanity and Tai Po Baptist Church Social Service provide furniture and community support to displaced residents.

Chan Pui-lin (second from right) and other Wang Fuk Court residents enjoy a tea party hosted by Tai Po Baptist Church Social Service. Credit: TPBCSS
Chan Pui-lin (second from right) and other Wang Fuk Court residents enjoy a tea party hosted by Tai Po Baptist Church Social Service. Credit: TPBCSS
Hong Kong society

Baby Danny parents to get 1-hour weekly visits, list 3 possible outcomes

Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin scheduled to meet government social workers and be granted supervised visits this week.

Hong Kong society

Calls to tighten child protection rules after baby Danny case in Hong Kong

Controversy over unregistered infant has shone spotlight on whether doctors should check birth certificates of children they treat.

Hong Kong society

How travel permit for non-Chinese in Hong Kong has redefined weekends over border

Permanent residents holding foreign passports say their lifestyles have changed with advantages of travel permit launched two years ago.

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Clearing immigration to enter Shenzhen now takes 10 to 20 seconds using e-channels, as opposed to the 30 to 40 minutes previously needed to go through a staffed immigration counter, says Vishal Melwani, president of the India Association. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Wan Chai temple and Stanley Mosque set for highest level of heritage protection

Hung Shing Temple on Queen’s Road East is among oldest in Wan Chai, while mosque is one of just two surviving Islamic buildings built before war.

Hung Shing Temple, located on Queen’s Road East, is believed to have been built between 1847 and 1852. Photo: Elson Li
Hung Shing Temple, located on Queen’s Road East, is believed to have been built between 1847 and 1852. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

HK$69 million saved in first month after HK$2 fare scheme revamp

Welfare chief Chris Sun says fewer people are taking long-distance rides for short journeys.

Hong Kong society

Injured Mirror dancer Mo Li honours late father Reverend Derek Li at funeral

Dignitaries and public mourn pastor who was tireless supporter of his son’s recovery.

Banking & finance

Mainlanders can still open bank accounts in Hong Kong despite new rules: HKMA

Some mainlanders have reported having applications to open Hong Kong accounts rejected amid China’s tightening cross-border investment controls.

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A pedestrian walks past HSBC’s branch at Pedder Street in Hong Kong. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong baby Danny’s future remains unclear despite birth registration progress

Despite DNA confirmation, child remains under court-ordered care as officials review parents’ capability, history and living conditions.

Hong Kong-born baby Danny’s future remains uncertain as welfare teams assess his parents’ background and living conditions Photo: Handout
Hong Kong-born baby Danny’s future remains uncertain as welfare teams assess his parents’ background and living conditions Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong parents of baby Danny obtain birth certificate, but still lack custody

Parents welcome confirmation of birth certificate, but custody still hinges on social workers’ review and home assessment.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong taps group of experts to help rewrite rules for tokenised bonds

HKMA sets up the collective, spanning 21 institutions, in push to expand blockchain-based issuance beyond government pilots.

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Hong Kong transport

No cap on HK$2 transport scheme trips as costs outweigh savings: minister

Only about 450 people exceeded 240 monthly trips out of 2.7 million beneficiaries, while system upgrades would cost an estimated HK$30 million.

Hong Kong authorities will not cap the monthly number of subsidised trips that eligible elderly and people with disabilities can take under a revamped transport fare scheme. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong authorities will not cap the monthly number of subsidised trips that eligible elderly and people with disabilities can take under a revamped transport fare scheme. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

With fewer public spaces for Hong Kong’s helpers, where can they go to unwind?

Helpers are being driven out of areas where they host activities, with NGOs saying more resting places are needed and urging government review.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘All reasonable steps’ for site smoking ban include CCTV, cigarette storage

Smoking is set to be prohibited at all construction sites following deadly Tai Po blaze.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police launch search after man, 76, goes missing in Ma On Shan

Liu Yim-kwan left his home at Yan On Estate on Han Chi Street early Wednesday and failed to return.

Liu Yim-kwan was last seen wearing a black jacket, black pants and white sneakers. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Baby Danny DNA case sparks calls for Hong Kong to introduce home birth rules

DNA test results confirm arrested couple are parents of unregistered two-month-old boy.

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Hong Kong authorities have confirmed that baby Danny is the son of “Save Lily” couple. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong authorities have confirmed that baby Danny is the son of “Save Lily” couple. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

No pain, no gain? Ex-player defends ‘unique’ method of coach seen slapping student

But legal experts say coach’s actions could constitute common assault, even if he used pupil’s own hand to make him hit himself.

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What to do in Hong Kong

It’s back – revived TEDxHongKong challenges assumptions and reframes beliefs

Creative director Daniella Lopez explains how the June 20 event – the first TEDxHongKong since 2017 – will address globally relevant issues.

Hong Kong society

Sweden outlines child care policy amid registration row over infant in Hong Kong

Government explains how decision to take child away from parents is reached, shedding light on Hong Kong couple’s custody battle for daughter.

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Kwan Pui-sin with Lily, who was born in Finland and is currently in the care of Swedish authorities. Photo: Handout
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