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China

Chinese tourist’s World Cup flag row; Hong Kong’s top IB scorers: 7 highlights

From Hong Kong’s top IB scorers to China’s role in Cabo Verde’s Fifa journey, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Former top prosecutor in Hong Kong court over injuring man while drink-driving

‘Extremely hot’ weather in Hong Kong over the weekend as Typhoon Bavi subsides

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong exchange lures listings from Canada, Indonesia, Kazakhstan

Bourse expected to see influx of international issuers in year’s second half, led by consumer goods and services companies, according to PwC.

National rail operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy filed for a Hong Kong listing in June 30. Photo: Handout
National rail operator Kazakhstan Temir Zholy filed for a Hong Kong listing in June 30. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Why did only 2 city firms put up their hands for Northern Metropolis project?

New land disposal model pairing developers and industrial operators demands longer paybacks, with implications for smaller firms, experts say.

Business

Hong Kong’s 5-star resilience: city’s luxury hotels pull ahead of competition

Robust demand spurs investment activities in the luxury-hotel segment, and transactions have seen strong growth across the Asia-Pacific region since 2017.

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Transport

Cathay Pacific aircraft’s tail hit runway at Hong Kong airport, airline confirms

Aviation regulator orders Cathay to submit a report on tail strike involving Airbus A330 flight from Tokyo’s Narita airport.

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Extensive scraping can be seen along the underside of the aircraft’s rear fuselage. Photo: Handout
Extensive scraping can be seen along the underside of the aircraft’s rear fuselage. Photo: Handout

Transport

Regulator outlines review after Cathay flight intercepted by Nato jets

Civil Aviation Department says preliminary information indicates flight adhered to its authorised routing throughout journey.

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Hong Kong Economy

Pak Shek Kok station on East Rail line scheduled to open as early as 2033

Development Bureau says MTR Corp will be allowed to build private flats at new station, as opposed to previous plan for at least some public housing.

Health & Environment

Parent company of Hong Kong IVF clinic says sorry for embryo specimen mix-up

New Frontier Group vows to launch sweeping internal review into cause of mix-up at Heal Fertility’s clinic in Central.

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Heal Fertility has also been criticised for its delayed reporting of the incidents. Photo: Jelly Tse

Transport

How AI could help Hong Kong taxi drivers find customers on the streets

Cab payment start-up Dash and local university develop StreetSights prediction model to help taxis find high-demand areas.

Taxis wait at Hong Kong International Airport for customers. Photo: Sam Tsang
Taxis wait at Hong Kong International Airport for customers. Photo: Sam Tsang

Transport

Authorities investigate suspected fuel leak from cargo plane at Hong Kong airport

Spillage discovered under Boeing 747 operated by Luxembourg-based Cargolux Airlines.

Law and Crime

8 Hong Kong teens arrested over taking cash from gang to splash paint on doors

Police say crime syndicate used popular social media platforms and messaging apps to recruit teenagers into intimidating debtors.

Society

176 cases of suspected child abuse in first 5 months of new reporting regime

Cases involve 188 children, with 44 per cent suspected victims of sexual abuse as Hong Kong welfare chief says system improves child protection.

Lawmakers approved the Mandatory Reporting of Child Abuse Ordinance in July 2024, requiring the professionals in the social welfare, education and healthcare sectors to report suspected cases to authorities.Photo: Getty Images

Transport

Super Typhoon Bavi: dozens of Hong Kong flights cancelled as storm nears Taiwan

More than 40 flights cancelled and 10 delayed as storm approaches Taiwan, but some carriers are offering special arrangements for affected passengers.

Travellers arrive at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Eugene Lee
Travellers arrive at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Eugene Lee

Education

AI and economy fuel stress for 40% of DSE candidates: Hong Kong youth group poll

Nearly half of students also unaware of universities of applied sciences as group urges government to boost awareness of vocational paths.

Law and Crime

Corruption watchdog charges 3 over HK$1.3 million elderly care voucher fraud

Trio allegedly conspired with 10 carers to fake attendance records, overstating 5,000 hours across 130 users.

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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.

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

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.

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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.

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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OPINION
Francis Neoton Cheung

Opinion | Northern Metropolis’ science and education focus key to Hong Kong’s future

Francis Neoton Cheung
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Trump’s rants over China’s green energy transition are just hot air

Bernard Chan
Alexander Tang

Legal Tales | Legal tender and electronic payments – can we insist on paying in cash?

Alexander Tang
Martin Hui

Opinion | Sexual offences law review a chance to make clear what constitutes abuse

Martin Hui
Adam Au

Opinion | Before we hail Hong Kong cinema’s return, let’s ensure its survival

Adam Au
Wander Meijer

Opinion | Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project needn’t neglect agriculture

Wander Meijer
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Hong Kong restaurants welcome dogs after 32-year ban

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Pokemon cards are fuelling a global crime spree

Theft of Pokemon trading cards is trending worldwide, with thieves hitting a collectible that has outperformed the US stock market.
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Cathay Pacific flight intercepted by Hungarian fighter jets

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Hong Kong flood clips go viral over AI claims

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