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Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation CEO Albert Wong leave his role as CEO on Friday. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong Economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong must grow ‘exponentially’ to match Shenzhen: outgoing Science Park CEO

Albert Wong says achieving I&T success requires attracting talent and capital, as he prepares to hand over reins at government-backed tech hub.

Sea search launched after Hong Kong man in rented kayak goes missing

CK Hutchison seeks mainland strategic investor for US$23 billion ports deal

Health & Environment

Why did a Hong Kong government aircrew risk chasing after Typhoon Wipha?

Government Flying Service crew shares challenges of chasing after city’s first No 10 hurricane signal this year.

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Senior Pilot Elaine Chan and Pilot Jonathan Chan sit inside the cockpit of a government plane. Photo: Eugene Lee
Senior Pilot Elaine Chan and Pilot Jonathan Chan sit inside the cockpit of a government plane. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong seizes HK$13 million of illicit cigarettes, as culprits flee in boats

Marine police and customs team up for two operations in waters off Stanley and New Territories, but smugglers escape ‘without a trace’.

Politics

Hong Kong slams Western countries over criticism of bounties for second day

‘Anti-China organisations’ and foreign countries making ‘irresponsible remarks’ about Hong Kong, government says.

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Society

Worker dies after being trapped in lift shaft at Hong Kong site for 2 hours

Man, 57, had been working on a lift in a building under construction at Queen Mary Hospital.

The building at Queen Mary Hospital is still under construction. Photo: Handout
The building at Queen Mary Hospital is still under construction. Photo: Handout

Society

Spouses, children of top talent unhappy with life in Hong Kong: university study

Hang Seng University study finds nearly 70 per cent of spouses, 85 per cent of children reported feeling dissatisfied with life in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong visit by No 2 man at Beijing office linked to megaproject: analysts

Xu Qifang, the executive deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, made first official visit to the city last week.

Transport

Explainer | Want to get the most out of Hong Kong’s parking options? The Post has answers

City government has proposed doubling rates of public metered parking spaces from HK$2 per 15 minutes to HK$4, with plans to start in September.

A man pays for parking on Maidstone Road in To Kwa Wan. Photo: Sam Tsang

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 14 in crackdown on traffic offences

Officers from New Territories South traffic branch also issue tickets and summons to more than 180 motorists for allegedly speeding.

Police earlier vowed to launch a citywide crackdown on traffic offences, as the number of fatal road accidents had climbed by 40 per cent year on year in the first quarter. Photo: Handout
Police earlier vowed to launch a citywide crackdown on traffic offences, as the number of fatal road accidents had climbed by 40 per cent year on year in the first quarter. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong economy set for continued growth in second quarter, Paul Chan says

Financial secretary says strong exports, a rebound in private consumption and series of mega-events have fuelled ‘upward momentum’.

Politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee vows to ‘remove regulatory shackles’ ahead of policy address

City leader hears residents’ views on topics ranging from housing to supporting ethnic minority communities at town hall meeting.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong expected to gain HK$428 million economic boost from football festival

Eight-day event, featuring stars from clubs such as Liverpool and AC Milan, is boon for retail and hospitality sectors, experts say.

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Liverpool fans show their support during a training session at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Bodies of young family of 4 found in suspected murder-suicide case in Hong Kong

Police say father, 37, suspected to have murdered wife and two sons before jumping from hotel, with motive believed to be mental health-related.

The bodies of a woman and two children were found inside the Panda Hotel in Tsuen Wan on Sunday. Photo: May Tse
The bodies of a woman and two children were found inside the Panda Hotel in Tsuen Wan on Sunday. Photo: May Tse

Society

Video | How Hong Kong’s Star Ferry sailed through ups and downs over 127 years

The Post explores the Star Ferry’s history, its evolution from transport to icon, and its significance to Hong Kong.

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Transport

‘Very troublesome’: will Hong Kong ride-hailing rules turn Uber drivers away?

Drivers, concerned over proposed seven-year vehicle age limit, say framework ‘not very friendly’.

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Hong Kong Economy

HK$40 cherries in Hong Kong? Why US-China trade war means sweet savings

Suppliers divert US shipments of highly perishable fruit away from mainland China to tariff-free Hong Kong.

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Stalls in the bustling Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market are now offering the popular summer fruit from Washington state for as little as HK$40 a pound. Photo: Sam Tsang
Stalls in the bustling Yau Ma Tei Wholesale Fruit Market are now offering the popular summer fruit from Washington state for as little as HK$40 a pound. Photo: Sam Tsang

Law and Crime

Fake water leak alert lures Hongkonger, 70, into HK$4 million online love scam

Victim is among nearly 20 people who lost HK$10 million in online romance scams over past two weeks.

Transport

Can taxis and ride-hailing services co-exist in Hong Kong under new rules?

Government also likely to grab slice of lucrative sector while reining in ride-hailing operators, analysts say.

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Society

Hong Kong back in business after Wipha as all typhoon signals lifted

Hongkongers can expect showers and squally thunderstorms over the next few days under the influence of the outer rainbands of Wipha.

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More than 700 reports of fallen trees were recorded as Wipha swept past Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
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OPINION
Ken Chu

Opinion | When travellers think sustainability, make them think Greater Bay Area

Ken Chu
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s reputation as a foodies’ heaven is hanging in the balance

Alice Wu
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Hong Kong must ensure tourism works for both visitors and locals

Bernard Chan
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | How mainland capital flight is reviving Hong Kong market’s mojo

Nicholas Spiro
Jose-Antonio Maurellet

Legal Tales | How a trip to Paris showed that in Hong Kong, nothing is impossible

Jose-Antonio Maurellet
Arturo Bris

Opinion | Hong Kong must spread its wings and look beyond mainland Chinese IPOs

Arturo Bris
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MULTIMEDIA
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How Hong Kong’s Star Ferry sailed through ups and downs over 120 years

From riots to war to Covid-19, how Star Ferry stayed afloat in its wavey 127-year-old journey
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Taste-testing baked pork chop rice around Hong Kong

An informal taste test: Which one is the best baked pork chop rice in Hong Kong?
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Why Hong Kong’s ethnic minorities continue to struggle climbing the socioeconomic ladder

‘The Concrete Ceiling’
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Hongkongers want more diagonal pedestrian crossings

Hongkongers want more diagonal pedestrian crossings
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