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Investment gold retailers expect to draw first-time buyers and younger savers with move to high-street shops. Photo: Shutterstock

Commodities

Investment gold retailers move into vacant Hong Kong high-street shops

‘We see overwhelming demand for investment gold coins and bars,’ retailer San Gold Coins’ Sophia Chen says.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27: what’s holding back the city’s tech and talent schemes?

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Wang Fuk Court buyback plan disappoints some residents despite ‘generous’ offer

21 Feb 2026 - 11:43PM

Health & Environment

Calls for better supervision of Hong Kong’s campsites after areas inundated

While authorities have stepped up patrols in recent days, improvements in public education and limits on crowds needed, campers and hikers say.

21 Feb 2026 - 10:43PM

A conservation officer reminds visitors to keep the environment clean at Ham Tin Wan in Sai Kung. Photo: Edmond So

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police probe death of man, 66, in fall from bamboo scaffolding

Force says detectives from its Mong Kok district criminal investigation team have taken over case.

21 Feb 2026 - 11:43PM

Society

Hong Kong Ocean Park’s last 2 arctic foxes die, den temporarily closed

‘Siu Go’ and ‘Trinity’ died of old age at 11, according to theme park.

21 Feb 2026 - 6:22PM

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Society

HK$200 million Mark Six draw to be split across 5 winning bets

‘I hope there is good fortune in the new year,’ one resident says ahead of Saturday night’s draw.

21 Feb 2026 - 10:34PM

People line up for Mark Six tickets at the Stanley Street Jockey Club branch in Central. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

‘Belongs to everyone’: wheelchair dancers move beyond boundaries in Hong Kong

‘Beauty isn’t about how we execute difficult moves ... but about those moments when we immerse ourselves together,’ choreographer says.

21 Feb 2026 - 10:15PM

Society

Hong Kong to spend HK$6.8 billion buying back fire-ravaged Tai Po flats

Deputy financial secretary says government offering HK$8,000 or HK$10,500 per square foot and will draw HK$4 billion from public funds.

21 Feb 2026 - 11:16PM

Hong Kong Economy

New US 10% global tariff will have ‘limited impact’ on Hong Kong: treasury chief

Christopher Hui cites city’s service-dominated economy as buffer and says US move highlights Hong Kong’s safe haven status.

21 Feb 2026 - 7:36PM

The container terminal at Tsing Yi. Treasury chief Christopher Hui says the new US tariff underscores the importance of predictability in investment. Photo: Dickson Lee

Transport

600 Guangdong drivers enter Hong Kong as thousands apply for new scheme

Transport minister Mable Chan says government has received 3,000 applications for the scheme so far, with 1,700 motorists already booking trips.

21 Feb 2026 - 7:25PM

About 600 motorists from Guangdong have driven their vehicles into Hong Kong urban areas during the Lunar New Year holiday. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit.

21 Feb 2026 - 8:38AM

Law and Crime

CUHK alumni lose legal bid to overturn election ban over ‘scandalous’ conduct

Judge says Walter Tse and Anthony Suen’s prior behaviour raised concerns about their candidacy for institution’s advisory body.

20 Feb 2026 - 10:31PM

Society

Police probe suspected poisoning of 4 dogs

Group says incidents among at least 19 cases documented by group and linked to poisonings in local area since last year.

20 Feb 2026 - 11:30PM

Police and SPCA retrieve the remains of a dog found in the New Territories. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Law firm asks court to block access to files seized in ‘crash-for-cash’ probe

Raymond Lam & Associates says the 66 files contain confidential letters and medical documents belonging to at least 61 clients.

20 Feb 2026 - 9:40PM

Officers raided the law firm in Mong Kok on February 9. Photo: Handout

Transport

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 projected to serve 15 million travellers this year

Airport Authority says 15 airlines are scheduled to operate from the terminal, set to fully open in May, with a midterm goal of doubling its capacity.

20 Feb 2026 - 7:37PM

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s jobless rate edges up to 3.9%

But authorities remain optimistic, saying growing economy will support labour market going forward.

20 Feb 2026 - 9:41PM

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Politics

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

8 Feb 2026 - 7:33PM

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang

Politics

CK Hutchison set for hard fight to secure Panama port deal compensation: experts

Subsidiary has requested arbitration after Panamanian authorities voided concession contract but securing damages may be difficult, they warn.

8 Feb 2026 - 11:10PM

Health & Environment

Hong Kong toddler suspected to have fallen ill from tainted milk formula

Authorities also order 390 cans of Aptamil Profutura milk formula from Germany be taken off shelves.

7 Feb 2026 - 4:37PM

Health & Environment

‘Don’t blindly follow’ US changes to infant vaccines, Hong Kong parents told

Warning comes after US health authorities scaled back routine child vaccine recommendations, leaving key shots to parental choice.

28 Jan 2026 - 8:22PM

Hong Kong health authorities have warned parents not to “blindly follow” overseas changes to childhood immunisation schedules. Photo: Getty Images

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Will Hong Kong’s new subdivided flat rules help or hurt?

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Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.

Lunar New Year travel off to a strong start in China

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