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A McDonald’s outlet at Admiralty Centre. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

‘Who wants McDonald’s?’: mainland tourist shares HK$10,000 prize in Hong Kong

Visitor turns her winnings into 24-hour citywide giveaway, treating passers-by, cleaners and homeless people.

Accidents and personal safety

Family of 4 in hospital after fire at Sha Tin public housing estate

Hong Kong tourism

Cheap and illegal: mainland Chinese pitch services in Hong Kong on social media

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Accidents and personal safety

Cyclist likely bitten by several dogs and died from throat injuries, source says

But government forensic pathologists fear it may ultimately be impossible to determine which exact animals were involved, SCMP told.

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Police and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department personnel search for stray dogs at Pok Wai in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai
Police and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department personnel search for stray dogs at Pok Wai in Yuen Long. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong turns Halloween into month-long event with street parties, free rides

Street celebrations to run across three consecutive Saturdays in Central, Lan Kwai Fong and other areas under new Tourism Board drive.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong man returns to city after 26 years in Manila prison for drug offences

After two-month delay in wake of court ruling commuting his life sentence, Tang Lung-wai, 55, returns home still protesting his innocence.

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Early birds for Wang Fuk Court buy-back get first pick of subsidised houses

Some residents pleased with new homes offered under schemes, with others calling for stamp duty waivers to help ease financial burden.

A special arrangement gives priority selection to the first 35 households that signed their letters of acceptance by June 30, giving them the pick of 4,400 flats at 10 subsidised housing estates. Photo: Kit Lai
Residents look over a layout for one of the available subsidised housing estates. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Just 0.5% of nurses trained outside Hong Kong, authorities say amid hiring row

Dispute began after radio show caller said ‘unwritten rule’ reserved some Hospital Authority recruitment spots for mainland Chinese nurses.

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Hong Kong society

MTR worker, winner at global vocational competition, will apply insights to job

Technician Gordon Tang’s silver medal is among 15 prizes won by Hong Kong team across different fields at WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong checkpoints to handle 7.44 million passenger trips for National Day break

Immigration Department says figure includes inbound and outbound trips by Hongkongers and visitors using sea, land and air control points.

Revellers enjoy last year’s National Day fireworks display in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

At least 21 Hong Kong-Bangkok flights delayed amid flooding in Thai capital

One Hong Kong-bound service departing Bangkok faces nearly 24-hour delay.

Luggage pile up at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Photo: AP
Luggage pile up at Suvarnabhumi Airport. Photo: AP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities open probe after yacht allegedly charges boat with 6 rowers

One rower alleges that a yacht sped towards a row boat in ‘deliberate’ act of aggression during weekend race near High Island Reservoir.

Accidents and personal safety

3 hikers fall ill on Hong Kong trails as temperatures top 33 degrees

Two men in separate incidents were suspected of having heatstroke, while rescuers helped a third hiker who developed dizziness.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong men turn to plush ‘bag charms’ for self-expression, comfort

Men defying old stereotypes by joining trend of sporting plush toy keychains depicting characters from popular anime shows such as Chiikawa.

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Bryan Hui says his keychain gives him a sense of comfort and healing. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong delays AI copyright law to focus on guidelines first

Government puts legal amendment on hold to draft guidelines balancing creative rights with tech development.

The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2025 was originally scheduled to be submitted to the Legislative Council in the first half of last year. Photo: Getty Images
The Copyright (Amendment) Bill 2025 was originally scheduled to be submitted to the Legislative Council in the first half of last year. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong Stadium could host tennis events during Victoria Park court works: Law

Sports minister Rosanna Law says the stadium site is already well equipped, ensuring authorities can seek to host higher-level events.

Hong Kong society

Mid-Autumn light show in Yuen Long panned online over stench and execution

Drainage Services Department event at nullah draws strong turnout, but mixed reactions.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hikers urge live updates on free quota spots to fix Po Pin Chau booking confusion

Trial registration scheme for section of High Island Geo Trail should have real-time displays showing when time slots are available, visitors say.

Visitors wait to use Po Pin Chau’s booking system on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Visitors wait to use Po Pin Chau’s booking system on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong minister vows to give public account of Queen Mary Hospital lift saga

Development chief Bernadette Linn stops short of saying whether new accountability system for department heads will be invoked.

Hong Kong society

Entry hours cut short as large crowds at lantern display spark safety fears

People flock to the International Lantern Spectacular in Victoria Park to celebrate the Mid-Autumn Festival.

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Hong Kong society

HK Electric to cut fuel charge for first time in 4 months as CLP raises rate

Customers of HK Electric are set to pay less for electricity after it cut its fuel charge for the first time in four months.

HK Electric supplies customers on Hong Kong Island and Lamma. Photo: Sam Tsang
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Dog rescuers vow to microchip after charges, decry punishing ‘those trying to help’

Advocates urge comprehensive trap-neuter-return scheme after shelter founder charged over licence following fatal Yuen Long dog attack.

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Police and personnel of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department search for stray dogs in the Pok Wai area in Yuen Long, where a 27-year-old female cyclist was found dead after a suspected dog attack. Photo: Kit Lai
Police and personnel of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department search for stray dogs in the Pok Wai area in Yuen Long, where a 27-year-old female cyclist was found dead after a suspected dog attack. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong astronaut Lai Ka-ying sends Mid-Autumn Festival wishes to residents

In Mandarin speech recorded aboard China’s Tiangong space station, city’s first astronaut thanks well-wishers and expresses longing and affection for home.

Hong Kong society

Legislation among options to regulate minors’ social media use: justice minister

Paul Lam dismisses concerns that measures could infringe on individual rights, saying goal is to protect children in Hong Kong from online harms.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to only admit ‘few hundred’ foreign carers a year under pilot scheme

Welfare minister Chris Sun promises ‘rigorous’ approach for scheme to recruit skilled carers, following concerns of helper market disruption.

Welfare minister Chris Sun earlier said the minimum wage of incoming carers would be 10 to 20 per cent higher than that of existing helpers. Photo: Karma Lo
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