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The burst pipe caused some lanes to flood earlier in the day. Photo: Handout

Transport

Hong Kong’s Towngas makes repairs after burst water pipe damages gas line

All lanes between Kam Hong Street and Shu Kuk Street on Tsat Tsz Mui Road remained closed to traffic as of 11am on Monday.

Earthquake’s effects reverberate through Burmese community in Hong Kong

Hong Kong stocks retreat to 4-month low as more Trump tariffs loom

Society

Hong Kong social workers ‘not targets for repression’: outgoing federation chief

Hong Kong Council of Social Service can continue advocacy without fear of political interference, says retiring chief executive Chua Hoi-wai.

Chua Hoi-wai, the outgoing chief executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, at the Duke of Windsor Social Services Building. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Chua Hoi-wai, the outgoing chief executive of the Hong Kong Council of Social Service, at the Duke of Windsor Social Services Building. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Business

Rich buyers keep scoring Hong Kong luxury homes at stunning discounts

Plum properties sell for songs, but bargains may not last as demand for upscale homes is up 50 per cent from last year, agents say.

Banking & Finance

HSBC bets big on Hong Kong to tap Asia’s wealth-management boom: Elhedery

HSBC’s customers base increased to 6.2 million last year from 5.4 million, showing the importance of the city, Elhedery says.

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Banking & Finance

Hutchison says it is evaluating spin-off of global telecoms business

‘From time to time, the [group] receives proposals and explores and evaluates opportunities that may be available,’ Hutchison said in a statement.

A branch of CK Hutchison’s Three cellular telecommunications network in the United Kingdom. Photo: CK Hutchison
A branch of CK Hutchison’s Three cellular telecommunications network in the United Kingdom. Photo: CK Hutchison

Hong Kong Economy

Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

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Society

Up to 60% of Hong Kong landslides on private slopes related to poor upkeep

Authorities warn higher drainage capacity for slopes needed, with more extreme weather expected in the future.

Hong Kong

History made at Hong Kong Sevens’ shiny new Kai Tak home but questions remain

Despite problems for fans including long queues for food and drinks, Hong Kong has reinforced its place as a premier spot for rugby sevens.

The men’s and women’s champions, Argentina and New Zealand, share the limelight on the final day of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Hong Kong rescue team set to begin work in quake-hit Myanmar

International and local NGOs also appeal for donations following the disaster.

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The rescue team from Hong Kong arrived in Yangon on Saturday night. Photo: Handout
The rescue team from Hong Kong arrived in Yangon on Saturday night. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong Sevens: Cathay fly-past evokes fond memories of Kai Tak Airport

Contrasting reactions as visitors inside 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium unable to see plane except on live stream.

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Law and Crime

2019 social unrest among Hong Kong police’s biggest challenges: outgoing chief

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu, who retires on Tuesday, recalls ‘unprecedented’ struggle and stress on officers during protests.

Commissioner of Police Raymond Siu Chak-yee attends a passing-out parade at the Police College in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Jelly Tse

Politics

‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal

HKMAO shares scathing piece that warns Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate against making ‘historic mistakes’.

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CK Hutchison’s flags on display at Cheung Kong Center in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang
CK Hutchison’s flags on display at Cheung Kong Center in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met noted that the city had regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

Society

Where will metal push leave Hong Kong’s ‘blood and sweat’ bamboo scaffolders?

Bamboo specialists worry their age-old method will vanish, while others call for tighter safety checks.

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Transport

Hong Kong bans passengers from using power banks during flights

Civil Aviation Department says new rule to come into effect on April 7.

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The Civil Aviation Department has expressed serious concerns over recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium power banks while flying. Photo: Getty Images
The Civil Aviation Department has expressed serious concerns over recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium power banks while flying. Photo: Getty Images

Society

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.

Politics

Black eye for BlackRock-Hutchison Panama ports deal? Not so easy, say experts

Legal tools to smash the sale are not really available as Hong Kong is a very free place for business, observers say.

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Health & Environment

8 members of Hong Kong study tour to mainland China infected with norovirus

Another 13 from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College who went on exchange tour to Zhaoqing displaying symptoms of virus.

The Centre for Health Protection said 135 teachers and students from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College in Tsing Yi went on a three-day exchange tour to Zhaoqing in Guangdong province on Thursday. Photo: Handout
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Rare Legco drama shows lawmakers know Beijing is watching

Alice Wu
Wilson W. Wong

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must change its tax-funded healthcare model

Wilson W. Wong
Annika Park

Opinion | Why tossing out bamboo scaffolding would be a mistake on many levels

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Jane Lee

Opinion | Low-altitude economy can soar if Hong Kong plays to its strengths

Jane Lee
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Devin Lin

Opinion | Hong Kong must show why Northern Metropolis isn’t just another tech hub

Devin Lin
Alice Wu

Opinion | Kai Tak venue fiasco must not be repeated at Hong Kong Sevens

Alice Wu
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Cathay Pacific plane flies past Hong Kong’s Kai Tak once again

Special Cathay fly-past marks 100-year anniversary of Hong Kong’s old Kai Tak airport
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Hong Kong’s first fire knife dance school

The couple behind Hong Kong’s first Polynesian fire knife dancing school
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Record crowd expected for Hong Kong Sevens rugby tournament

Hong Kong Sevens: city’s premier sporting event to take place at new Kai Tak Stadium
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