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The fire that broke out at Wang Fuk Court on November 26 last year killed 168 people. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Residents of Tai Po blaze building misled over renovation project, inquiry told

Ties among companies bidding for work at Wang Fuk Court also suggest possible under-the-table relationships, independent committee hears.

Hong Kong society

Swire Coca-Cola wins HK$32 million government deal after bottled water scandal

Hong Kong society

Red faces at bureau after anti-drug advert sends wrong message

Hong Kong society

Deadly tower crane collapse prompts calls for review of safety guidelines

Operator killed after tower crane collapses at construction site for public housing project on Tai Wo Hau Road.

A tower crane collapsed at a construction site on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
A tower crane collapsed at a construction site on Thursday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Day 2 of Tai Po fire hearing sheds light on potential corruption – as it happened

Lead barrister for independent committee discusses potential corruption during tendering process, among other issues.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Deadly Tai Po fire revealed ‘unacceptable systemic failings’, inquiry hears

Six ‘human factors’ led to almost complete failure of fire safety measures at Wang Fuk Court, independent committee told at first session.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze may have entered wrong building, inquiry told

Ho Wai-ho, 37, was among the first firefighters to arrive at the scene of the inferno.

The fire at Wang Fuk Court quickly spread to seven buildings. Photo: Eugene Lee
The fire at Wang Fuk Court quickly spread to seven buildings. Photo: Eugene Lee
Accidents and personal safety

Operator killed as tower crane collapses at Hong Kong construction site

Main contractor involved, Woon Lee Construction, was fined by authorities over two fatal incidents in 2009 and 2011.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Public hearing outlines 6 key failures behind Tai Po fire – as it happened

Lead barrister Victor Dawes says messages show substandard scaffolding mesh was used by contractors, while a cigarette ‘most likely’ caused the blaze.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Call for review over how Hong Kong manages wild boars and buffaloes

Activists say city must take different approach to minimising conflict between people and wild animals after two incidents over consecutive days.

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A wild boar is seen at Fei Ngo Shan Road. The number of wild pigs fell from about 1,830 in 2022 to around 900 in 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Anthony Mason, who helped put top Hong Kong court on the map, dies at age 100

City leader, current and former top judges pay tribute to former Australian chief justice and praise ‘his profound wisdom and illustrious experience’.

Tributes from current and former city officials poured in for the late jurist on Wednesday, just a day after he died. Photo: Handout
Tributes from current and former city officials poured in for the late jurist on Wednesday, just a day after he died. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong women’s group condemns entry of Tates amid safety and equality concerns

Association Concerning Sexual Violence Against Women says Andrew and Tristan Tate should be categorised as ‘undesirable for entry’ by authorities.

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Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis land-use laws won’t undermine board’s authority: experts

Compressing procedures to two months will break traditional development ‘shackles’, lawmaker argues.

Hong Kong economy

Measures to streamline Northern Metropolis land-use procedures unveiled

Proposed Development Bureau legislation aims to cut process from nine months to just two and remove bottlenecks.

Lok Ma Chau is one of the areas covered by the megaproject. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

94% of Hong Kong students are couch potatoes, 17.5% overweight, study shows

Government report also flags low fruit and vegetable intake, poor vision health and excessive recreational screen time among students.

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Secondary school students on their smartphones while having meal. Photo: Elson Li
Secondary school students on their smartphones while having meal. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

21 Wang Fuk Court homeowners, residents to give evidence in fire probe

Independent committee set up to investigate deadly fire publishes list of 37 ‘involved parties’ ahead of hearings to collect evidence.

Hong Kong society

8 wild boars captured, put down after wandering into Hong Kong’s Wong Tai Sin

Two large boars and six smaller ones near Chuk Yuen (North) Estate captured by Agricultural, Fisheries and Conservation Department staff.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park euthanises 17-year-old red panda Rou Rou

Park puts down ageing red panda to spare her pain after degenerative joint issues and loss of response to palliative care.

Ocean Park has euthanised 17-year-old red panda Rou Rou to minimise her suffering from old age ailments. Photo: Handout
Ocean Park has euthanised 17-year-old red panda Rou Rou to minimise her suffering from old age ailments. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Suspected wartime mortar round detonated safely at Hong Kong construction site

No evacations needed as bomb disposal officers complete operation at site in Kwu Tung North on Tuesday morning.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong to unveil plans this month for Tai Po fire victims to retrieve items

Chief Executive John Lee pledges support for residents, while vowing full cooperation with committee probe into the deadly blaze.

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Jean-Claude Van Damme talks art, Hong Kong and ‘good friend’ Putin

The ‘Muscles from Brussels’, 65, speaks about his oil paintings, fame and past criminal allegations he insists were ‘never a case’.

Jean-Claude Van Damme with his artworks in an exclusive painting vernissage of his city-themed oil paintings in Hong Kong at the University Museum and Art Gallery of the University of Hong Kong on March 7, 2026. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Northern Metropolis to streamline land approval process from 9 to 2 months: sources

New legislation intended to align with newly unveiled 15th national five-year plan and speed up megaproject development.

The Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area in Tuen Mun. Photo: Eugene Lee
The Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen New Development Area in Tuen Mun. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong science and tech

Fix, don’t fire ‘digital employee’ OpenClaw over security risks: Paul Chan

Finance chief’s remarks follow Digital Policy Office’s advice to government departments to avoid installing AI agent.

Art

‘I am a wild card’: James Taylor-Foster on being Para Site’s new director

The new Para Site executive director talks about his plans to make contemporary art accessible in Hong Kong, censorship and more.

Hong Kong society

Couple to face child neglect charges after son swept into sea during typhoon

Five-year-old’s parents arrested in January after they took family to Hong Kong waterfront amid No 8 typhoon warning signal last September.

The man, who jumped into the water after his wife and child were swept into the sea, is stretchered off a rescue boat in September last year. Photo: Handout
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