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The famed South Stand was full by midday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Sevens: South Stand in full swing with ‘impeccable’ party vibes

Costumed fans undeterred by cool weather and three-hour queues to get into main party stand at Kai Tak Stadium.

Hong Kong Sevens

Kai Tak Stadium dazzles Hong Kong Sevens fans but long queues spoil party

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Hong Kong society

Myanmar-Thailand earthquake: Hong Kong sends rescue team to join aid efforts

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Hong Kong culture

A Samoan’s mission to bring the ancient fire knife dance to Hong Kong

Masoe Hogan Toomalatai, 41, says fire knife dancing will help raise confidence and foster cultural exchanges among people with diverse backgrounds.

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Masoe Hogan Toomalatai. Photo: Dickson Lee
Masoe Hogan Toomalatai. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Hong Kong Sevens live: France stun New Zealand, knock defending champions out

Olympic gold medallists end All Blacks hopes of a three-peat in the men’s competition.

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Hong Kong society

Fans left frustrated by taxi issues on opening day of Hong Kong Sevens

Spectators lament taxi arrangements at Kai Tak Sports Park with some having to wait up to 45 minutes.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong travel agencies may cancel Thailand tours in wake of earthquake

Hong Kong tour groups, involving fewer than 100 people, travelling in Thailand during the quake have been reported safe.

Emergency services crew survey the site of a collapsed building in Bangkok which collapsed in the tremors caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. Photo: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP
Emergency services crew survey the site of a collapsed building in Bangkok which collapsed in the tremors caused by a 7.7 magnitude earthquake in neighbouring Myanmar. Photo: Lillian Suwanrumpha/AFP
Hong Kong entertainment

Award-winning director Soi Cheang appointed to Hong Kong Film Development Council

‘Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In’ director will advise on local film production, nurturing talent, expanding markets and building audiences.

SCMP Highlights

Chiang Kai-shek’s great grandson, Coldplay ticketing mess: 7 highlights

From a cross-straits move to Coldplay’s ticketing mess, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to allow permanent residents as young as 7 to use e-channel service

But children between seven and 10 years old should be at least 1.1 metres tall and have valid travel documents, authorities say.

Passengers at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau bridge checkpoint in Macau. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for cooler weekend, with temperatures to reach low of 16 degrees

Observatory says ‘weather will be cool with one or two rain patches over region during the weekend’ due to influence of northeast monsoon.

Temperatures are expected to reach a low of 17 degrees on Saturday and 16 degrees the next day. Photo: Eugene Lee
Temperatures are expected to reach a low of 17 degrees on Saturday and 16 degrees the next day. Photo: Eugene Lee
Art

International visitors return as Art Basel Hong Kong gets off to good start

International visitors return en masse as galleries voice confidence that the 2025 fair will be a significant improvement over recent years.

Hong Kong society

Explainer | Watching the Hong Kong Sevens? Here’s how to get to Kai Tak Stadium and back

Whether you are a regular patron getting to grips with the new venue or a first-time Sevens spectator, the Post shares how to get there.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong eyes ‘pay for what you build’ approach for developers adjusting leases

Developers currently pay land premiums based on maximum floor area when they modify leases, development chief Bernadette Linn notes.

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The Hong Kong government plans to incentivise private project development. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Legal challenge fears stop Hong Kong Psychological Society from naming bad apples

Situation came to light amid concerns over group’s handling of case where the subject of a substantiated complaint was successfully rehired.

A complainant raised concerns about her then counsellor in 2023, and was told most of the allegations she had raised were substantiated in December of last year. Photo: May Tse
A complainant raised concerns about her then counsellor in 2023, and was told most of the allegations she had raised were substantiated in December of last year. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong suspends use of 200 lamp sets at public hospitals after safety scare

Hospital Authority will ask manufacturer to conduct thorough inspections and guarantee safety of Polaris 50 examination lights.

Hong Kong politics

University of Hong Kong cancels talk by Anti-Defamation League after petition

Over 1,000 people sign online petition accusing CEO Jonathan Greenblatt of ‘one-sided pro-Israeli bias’, spreading divisive views and ‘hate speech’.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong launches probe after hospital lamp falls and hits doctor, worker

Department of Health urges operators using Polaris 50 lamp to contact local supplier, following safety scare at private hospital in Tsuen Wan.

A staff member and a doctor were trying to adjust the lamp at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital in Tsuen Wan when it fell and struck them. Photo: Jelly Tse
A staff member and a doctor were trying to adjust the lamp at Hong Kong Adventist Hospital in Tsuen Wan when it fell and struck them. Photo: Jelly Tse
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong firefighters rescue worker stranded mid-air on scaffolding

Worker hit by falling bamboo that caused him to slip and become trapped near the roof of Lotus Mansion in Taikoo Shing.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong urged to offer well-off tenants priority ‘carrot’ to buy subsidised flats

Call made after authorities announce plan to raise rent and evict wealthier tenants from public rental flats.

Hong Kong society

K-pop group NJZ tells fans it will take break from shows after Hong Kong concert

Group formerly known as NewJeans says it will pause all activities ‘out of respect for the court’s decisions’ amid legal dispute with former agency.

Fans gather at AsiaWorld-Expo. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to change laws to allow for passenger drone flights

Transport minister Mable Chan also addresses possibility of cross-border or Victoria Harbour routes.

A pilotless passenger-carrying drone is displayed in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua
A pilotless passenger-carrying drone is displayed in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Coldplay ticketing error: number of complaints to Hong Kong watchdog hits 25

Consumer Council to urge ticket seller Cityline to arrange exchange service as soon as possible to ‘protect the rights and interests’ of customers.

Hong Kong culture

Video | Sunset for Hong Kong’s Sunbeam Theatre

The church group that purchased the theatre plans to convert the building into a community centre.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong cafe where hundreds of stray cats found haven forced to close

Sick, skinny, lost – all types of felines have ended up at Siu Lam-lam’s Dundas Cafe in Mong Kok, but her days as neighbourhood carer are coming to an end.

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Siu Lam-lam, the owner of Dundas Cafe in Mong Kok, with one of her feline friends. Photo: Sam Tsang
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