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Nearly one-third of the HK$4.1 billion fund set up for victims of the deadly Tai Po fire has been distributed so far. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Hong Kong authorities distribute 30% of HK$4.1 billion Tai Po fire relief fund

Nearly HK$1.2 billion of fund has been handed out to those affected by deadly blaze, along with more than 45,000 donated items.

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Hong Kong bond markets, yuan issuance to expand in 2026 under HKMA, SFC road map

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Hong Kong primary home sales to see decade high as small flats perk up market

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Politics

Incoming Hong Kong lawmaker Vivian Kong to shift to Jockey Club consultant role

Former boss Freely Cheng says Olympian will continue to promote racing tourism in her new role with the club.

28 Dec 2025 - 9:12PM

Vivian Kong joined the Jockey Club in August 2024 as an assistant external affairs manager. Photo: Karma Lo

Politics

Hong Kong liaison office’s Qi Bin to take up role in Beijing on economic affairs

Qi Bin expected to be appointed deputy director of economic committee under Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference.

28 Dec 2025 - 8:50PM

Society

Indonesian helper battles trauma, faces job insecurity after Hong Kong fire

NGOs say they are bracing for more terminations among helpers as families begin to count the cost of their losses.

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Society

Hong Kong Island promenade to be completed after 16 years as final section opens

Last 1.1km section in North Point, featuring glass observatory deck, completes 13km-long walkway linking Kennedy Town and Shau Kei Wan.

28 Dec 2025 - 9:40PM

The final 1.1km section in North Point features a glass observatory deck and open spaces. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong finance chief upbeat about 2026 outlook on back of 3.2% growth

Paul Chan says Hong Kong will align with national development strategies, focusing on three growth engines: finance, innovation and technology, and trade.

28 Dec 2025 - 10:46PM

Society

650 Hongkongers on Taiwan group tours confirmed safe after ‘terrifying’ quake

Earthquake occurred at 11.05pm in Taiwan, with epicentre located about 70km southeast of Taipei and at focal depth of 60km, Observatory says.

28 Dec 2025 - 9:26PM

Politics

Hong Kong’s Starry Lee seeks to unite lawmakers, but quiet about Legco presidency

Asked if she plans to run for position, Lee says her roles as a delegate to China’s top legislative body and at Legco do not conflict.

28 Dec 2025 - 10:26PM

Lawmaker Starry Lee is Hong Kong’s sole delegate in the standing committee of the National People’s Congress. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong to launch ‘special channel’ for cross-border sensitive biological data

A ‘green channel’ and ‘white list’ system will allow samples and data to cross between innovation hubs in Lok Ma Chau and Shenzhen.

28 Dec 2025 - 10:50PM

The Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone is being developed as a “special jurisdiction” between the city and mainland China. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong Economy

Can Hong Kong mature as a wine hub? French vineyard owner calls for new focus

Seventh-generation winemaker Erwan Faiveley encourages city to up logistical and storage services during first post-Covid fact-finding trip.

28 Dec 2025 - 8:46PM

Society

Let’s get physical: Hong Kong hospital staff rally for Operation Santa Claus

Team collaboration shines at HKSH Medical Group as doctors, nurses and students embrace fitness and fun to raise funds for charitable causes.

28 Dec 2025 - 9:32PM

China Business

Greater Bay Area assets poised to lead surge in China’s expanding C-REIT market

By the end of last month, China had nearly 80 C-REITs, raising a total of over US$28.3 billion, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

28 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM

A view of skyscrapers from a pedestrian bridge in Shenzhen, the southern tech hub in Guangdong province. Photo: Xinhua

Companies

Hong Kong developers test ultra-luxury home demand with new launch on The Peak

As property prices stabilise and rents are on the rise, affluent buyers are being enticed with a fresh supply of high-end homes.

28 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM

Wharf Holdings’ latest Plantation Road launch reflects how developers are encouraged by improved market sentiment, following a number of big-ticket transactions this year. Photo: Handout

Society

5,000 Hong Kong workers idle as new scaffold net safety regime hits 200 projects

Development Bureau says it will consider amending a law to strengthen supervision over external works involved in major building repairs.

28 Dec 2025 - 10:42PM

Society

Clip of 3 hikers scaling slope at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park goes viral

Video from December 23, which appears to be taken from cable car at resort, shows hikers climbing along giant seahorse carved into Brick Hill.

28 Dec 2025 - 12:33PM

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%

Return tickets for adults will cost HK$116 from next Monday, while fares for children and the elderly will jump to HK$75.

22 Dec 2025 - 8:47PM

The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Fate of 600 goats in the balance as deadline nears to move for Hong Kong project

Cheung Siu-ling says she has until end of January next year to make way for Northern Metropolis, or her herd will be put down.

22 Dec 2025 - 11:22AMvideocam

Education

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

18 Dec 2025 - 12:34AM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion

80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

22 Dec 2025 - 11:37PM

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse

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Body restoration experts help families of Hong Kong fire victims bid farewell

Taiwanese mortuary reconstruction specialist Kuo Chang-chen demonstrates the steps of body restoration

Hongkongers urged to use eMPF to ward off scams

Hongkongers urged to sign up for eMPF platform as defence against scams

Hong Kong chatbot still a work in progress

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