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The poll by the Hong Kong Christian Service found that 5.8 per cent of active social media users were potentially experiencing severe social isolation, compared with just a single non-user. Photo: Karma Lo

Society

Gen Z underestimates impact of social media on loneliness, Hong Kong poll finds

Active users score higher on loneliness scale but perceive lower isolation, prompting calls for updated health guidelines.

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Embryo specimen mix-up: what happened and how is IVF regulated in Hong Kong?

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Transport

Cathay Pacific probes flight intercepted by Hungarian jets after Nato alert

City’s flag carrier also says safety of aircraft or people on board was not compromised at any point.

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A Cathay A350-1000. A flight was intercepted by Hungarian fighter jets over the weekend. Photo: Handout

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Hong Kong’s Paul Chan pledges second trip to Saudi Arabia to build Mideast ties

Finance chief announces plan to visit kingdom as Hong Kong becomes first city to host LEAP tech conference outside Saudi Arabia.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong lawmakers push for 24-hour mandate after IVF embryo specimens blunder

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says government may consider imposing time limit for reporting after completing a full investigation into incident.

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Markets

Hong Kong stocks rise as rallies from Alibaba, SMIC, others lift market sentiment

The Hang Seng Index closed high on Wednesday as investors stood firm and held onto newly unlocked shares following post-IPO lock up expiries.

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The Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing in Exchange Square on June 11. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong should build AI plan around ‘competitive’ strengths, experts say

Panel speakers at China Conference say city’s AI blueprint should not be too broad and harness urban development, healthcare and finance capabilities.

8 Jul 2026 - 11:11AM

Education

Hong Kong universities snap up office and retail sites amid classroom crunch

At least six universities have moved into offices and shopping centres as non-local enrolment rises and campuses run out of space.

8 Jul 2026 - 8:30AM

Banking & Finance

Beyond a bridge: Hong Kong digs in to shore up fragile ‘moat’, anchor growth

Officials deploy multipronged strategy – from tax incentives to new gold clearing system – to recalibrate city’s global standing amid shifting capital flows, regulatory changes.

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Illustration: Henry Wong

Society

Customers seeking refunds during cooling-off period will need to pay admin fee

Under proposed changes, customers should shoulder a percentage of the total sum when they apply to cancel a contract, government says.

8 Jul 2026 - 12:10AM

The government’s proposals include a statutory seven-day cooling-off period and a 14-day refund window for fitness and beauty contracts. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s war-risk pool testament to collaboration, insurance leader says

Five local insurers built marine war-risk pool to address uncertainties over unstable conditions in the Middle East.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong IVF clinic ordered to halt most services after embryo specimen errors

Clinic apologises to affected clients and says it has set up an internal task force to conduct a review to improve procedures.

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Education

14 of 27 top IB scorers from English Schools Foundation plan to study medicine

Some ESF students attribute their success to discipline, miso soup and using a Nokia phone.

7 Jul 2026 - 8:44PM

Twenty top IB scorers from the ESF pose for a photo at Island School. Photo: May Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong consults on sex law reform over cult coercion, campus and online abuse

Proposed reforms would tighten the definition of consent, widen incest and underage sex rules, and cover digital sexual images such as deepfakes.

8 Jul 2026 - 3:29AM

Security chief Chris Tang says victims misled or pressured by people in positions of trust will be protected under new consent rules. Photo: Dickson Lee

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong yuan facility to expand 150% to US$73.6b to meet international demand

The city will also vet a license application for a new electronic fixed income and currency trading system.

7 Jul 2026 - 5:17PM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong expected to plead guilty in foreign collusion case

High Court has scheduled a plea and sentencing hearing for the 29-year-old jailed activist on September 2.

7 Jul 2026 - 7:28PM

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Hong Kong

Nearly 60% of Hong Kong parents mistake deadly disease for a cold

Doctors urge greater public awareness of the potentially fatal infection as survey exposes low knowledge and vaccine uptake.

6 Jul 2026 - 11:38AM

Infants and adolescents are most at risk of the fast-progressing meningococcal infection. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Hong Kong restaurants spend to welcome furry diners under pet-friendly scheme

Owners prepare special sections complete with pet strollers and train staff on how to serve tables with dogs ahead of launch on July 9.

5 Jul 2026 - 8:02PM

Politics

William Wong becomes first to resign from Legco over scandal in 26 years

Resignation comes hours after Chinese University of Hong Kong suspended Wong, an associate dean, following his arrest on Monday.

3 Jul 2026 - 11:15PM

Law and Crime

Football players, coaches among 19 arrested over match-fixing and illegal betting

ICAC and police break up syndicate that placed more than HK$6m in illegal bets on local and overseas matches.

27 Jun 2026 - 5:06AM

ICAC’s chief investigator Ricky Cheuk, left, and principal investigator Bill Ng, alongside Superintendent Chiew Tsi-huen and Chief Inspector Ho Yan-kit of the organised crime and triad bureau. Photo: Jess Ma

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Hong Kong IVF clinic suspends services after embryo errors

Hong Kong IVF regulator orders partial suspension of HEAL Fertility clinic

125 arrested in Hong Kong over illegal lunchbox business

Hong Kong police have arrested 125 people related to a triad group monopolising the lunchbox supplier businesses at construction sites by intimidating and blackmailing other vendors and running multiple illegal gambling dens. Photo: Handout

PLA Navy ships draw crowds for Hong Kong visit

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How a Hong Kong couple lost 3 children in as many countries

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