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The main stadium at Kai Tak Sports Park will host the largest trial event to date, with an estimated crowd of 18,000 expected at a concert on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park set to host audience of 18,000 at trial concert

Show at main stadium on Saturday will feature Jay Fung, Cloud Wan, Jace Chan and local band Dear Jane, kicking off packed schedule for 2025.

Hongkongers in Southeast Asia now have ‘higher chance’ to be saved: Chris Tang

Another Hong Kong victim released from forced labour camp in Southeast Asia

Law and Crime

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai paid ex-US general to advise Taiwanese government: court

Ex-media boss admits to payment after prosecutors challenge his claim of no foreign policy influence in Hong Kong and the mainland.

Prosecutors have accused Jimmy Lai (centre) of using his tabloid to instigate Western sanctions and incite public hatred towards mainland and Hong Kong authorities. Photo: Winson Wong
Prosecutors have accused Jimmy Lai (centre) of using his tabloid to instigate Western sanctions and incite public hatred towards mainland and Hong Kong authorities. Photo: Winson Wong

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong’s CTF Services to issue US$100 million in convertible bonds

The infrastructure unit under Chow Tai Fook Enterprises said it will apply to list the new shares on the Hong Kong exchange.

Law and Crime

Suspect arrested, 3 others at large after Hong Kong jewellery shop robbery

Some of the goods stolen from San Fung Avenue in Sheung Shui have also been recovered.

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Politics

Joe Biden extends special status for Hongkongers in US for 2 more years

Only Hongkongers who have lived in the US since the programme was first introduced in 2021 are eligible.

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Outgoing US President Joe Biden. Photo: Reuters.
Outgoing US President Joe Biden. Photo: Reuters.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police launch first mobile forensics lab to solve crimes faster

HK$1.4 million van laboratory introduced in the final quarter of 2024 and used for the first time in murder case earlier this month.

Politics

Why are Hong Kong think tanks facing a bleak future?

City’s once vibrant think tank scene has entered what some are calling a ‘dark winter’.

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Law and Crime

Robbers armed with knives and hammers storm Hong Kong jewellery shop

Four armed men flee Sheung Shui jewellery store after smash-and-grab, later crashing escape vehicle in Tai Po.

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Robbers can be seen grabbing valuables from display cabinets before fleeing in a video circulating online. Photo: Handout

Banking & Finance

Key Beijing official in Hong Kong urges city to address market ‘shortcomings’

Hong Kong has shortcomings in market regulation, transaction costs and corporate governance, liaison office deputy Qi Bin tells Capital Markets Forum.

Qi Bin highlighted the significance of Hong Kong’s capital market at the Capital Markets Forum on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Qi Bin highlighted the significance of Hong Kong’s capital market at the Capital Markets Forum on Wednesday. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

Hong Kong government staff among 57 food poisoning cases at restaurant

Department of Health says 40 Housing Authority staff among three food poisoning clusters linked to Golden Lilies International Banquet Hall.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Nicholas Tse to put on 2 Kai Tak concerts soon after Coldplay

Concerts will be held at 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium on April 25 and 26, with ticket prices starting at HK$680.

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Society

Hong Kong minister defends failed legal bids challenging LGBTQ rights

Regina Ip asks justice minister Paul Lam whether officials will be held accountable for litigation expected to have ‘low success rate’.

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Paul Lam Ting-kwok, secretary for justice, has defended the government’s decision to challenge LGBTQ rights rulings, saying that “the likelihood of success is not the only consideration” when determining litigation strategies. Photo: Elson Li

Health & Environment

Hong Kong elderly who use spiritual end-of-life services more stable physically: study

Three-year study by University of Hong Kong also finds reduced stress levels in carers whose elderly family members used such services.

The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Kwong Yum Care Home in Kwun Tong. Photo: Handout
The Hong Kong Chinese Christian Churches Union Kwong Yum Care Home in Kwun Tong. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Off-duty Hong Kong police officer arrested over upskirt photos tries to grab gun

Post learns scuffle broke out inside station after national security police officer arrested for allegedly taking upskirt photo of woman.

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Hong Kong economy

Greater Bay Area developing rapidly, but needs better ‘narratives’: Hong Kong expert

Panel speakers at China Conference in Nansha discuss how infrastructure development shapes cross-border flows of people and goods.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong tightens airport health checks amid Congo mystery disease outbreak

The unknown disease has left 79 dead and more than 300 infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since late October.

The Democratic Republic of Congo on a map. Photo: Shutterstock
The Democratic Republic of Congo on a map. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong sticks with names An An and Ke Ke for Beijing-gifted pandas

Unchanged names revealed at ceremony before the pair meet the public for the first time on Sunday.

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Politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee sacks tourism and transport ministers in unexpected move

Rosanna Law to replace Kevin Yeung, while Mable Chan will succeed Lam Sai-hung.

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Hong Kong economy

Why some Hong Kong shoppers are ditching bargains in mainland China

Quality assurance, political values, human ties and ‘stubbornness’ among reasons they stay home to shop.

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OPINION
Kenny Shui,Jason Leung Yeuk-ho,Josselyn Chau

Opinion | Tap Hong Kong cinema and horse racing to drive cultural wave

Kenny Shui
Jason Leung Yeuk-ho
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Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s reformed district councils need more transparency playing

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Hong Kong faces hard choices on spending to fix its budget deficit

Mike Rowse
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Janghyuk Lim

Opinion | How Hong Kong can retain its status among Asia’s leading airports

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Mathias Woo

Opinion | Hong Kong is sleeping on a cultural and tourism resource: trams

Mathias Woo
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Alice Wu

Opinion | Hongkongers deserve credit for getting through a tough 2024

Alice Wu
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Hong Kong woman accused of luring victims to work at overseas scam centres

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Guilty verdict in Hong Kong yoga ball murder case

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Task force to rescue Hongkongers forced to work at scam centres

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Why 2024 was a good year for Hong Kong’s film industry

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