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Coldplay in Dublin, Ireland. The band will play Kai Tak Stadium on April 8, 9, 11 and 12 as part of the group’s Music of the Spheres world tour. Photo: Facebook/Coldplay

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong authorities step in as complaints over Coldplay ticketing errors mount

RedNote account of tourism minister hit with complaints from angry mainland Chinese music fans after Cityline says some tickets will need to be exchanged.

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Hong Kong students hit by gastroenteritis on another mainland study trip

Panda Le Le’s bald patches? Hong Kong Ocean Park explains what’s behind it

Law and Crime

Hong Kong customs arrests 1, seizes HK$33 million of suspected cocaine

Man held in connection with drug trafficking, as officers find suspected narcotic in commercial building in bustling Tsim Sha Tsui.

Officers on Friday found 39kg of suspected cocaine hidden inside two suitcases and a large nylon carrier bag. Photo: Dickson Lee
Officers on Friday found 39kg of suspected cocaine hidden inside two suitcases and a large nylon carrier bag. Photo: Dickson Lee

Transport

Elderly Hong Kong taxi driver injured after accelerating down Sai Kung slope

Police say 66-year-old accidentally accelerated, causing vehicle to drive down three-metre slope and leaving him with neck and back pains.

Politics

Panama ports deal of strategic importance, say Hong Kong political heavyweights

‘Not easy’ for Hong Kong or mainland Chinese firms to take part in ‘some strategic projects’, NPC Standing Committee member Starry Lee says.

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Society

Art March is taking over Hong Kong. Here is what you shouldn’t miss

The Post covers what’s being offered across the city, including exhibitions, installations, hands-on experiences and discussions.

The West Kowloon Cultural District is hosting multiple exhibitions during Art March, including Picasso for Asia. Photo: Nora Tam
The West Kowloon Cultural District is hosting multiple exhibitions during Art March, including Picasso for Asia. Photo: Nora Tam

Education

Hong Kong chronic disease subsidy scheme to cover tests to detect high cholesterol

Starting March 28, participants under the scheme can undergo blood lipid testing at a subsidised cost of HK$120.

Transport

Another Hong Kong flight cancelled as Heathrow Airport chaos drags on

‘This is an unprecedented situation, and we have not seen a closure of Heathrow on this scale for many years,’ British Airways CEO Sean Doyle says.

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Transport

Hong Kong driver arrested after crane hits overhead cable for light rail services

MTR Corp says services gradually resuming in Tin Shui Wai as damage is repaired following disruption.

Workers carry out repairs following the damage to the cable. Photo: Handout

Banking & Finance

It’s a family affair: inside Hong Kong’s quest to lure world’s wealthiest clans

Two years ago, the government unveiled eight measures with the aim of attracting affluent families so they could set up family offices.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Society

Hong Kong runner takes on week of ultra-marathons for charity, covering 350km

After nine months of training, Kevin Field is putting himself to the test to inspire others and raise HK$35,000 to support Hong Kong’s refugees.

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Education

Hong Kong aims to slash 10% no-show rate for radiology services in fee proposal

Hospital Authority says proposed charges for MRI and CT scans will encourage residents to keep appointments.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s intangible cultural heritage to be celebrated in new annual initiative

Different types of craftsmanship, performances, traditions and rituals among activities to be showcased across the month of June.

Dragon boat racing is expected to be among the activities highlighted when the Hong Kong Intangible Cultural Month initiative makes its debut in June. Photo: Dickson Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police to crack down on traffic offences after fatal accidents rise 40%

Officers to target both drivers and pedestrians by filming from elevated spots, along with plain-clothes patrols.

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The force will use existing traffic enforcement cameras installed on highways and at road junctions. Photo: Jelly Tse
The force will use existing traffic enforcement cameras installed on highways and at road junctions. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Economy

NJZ, formerly NewJeans, to perform in Hong Kong despite court injunction

Group says via social media they will proceed with March 23 performance ‘out of respect for our fans and all stakeholders involved’.

Companies

Li may swing BlackRock deal with just 15% of minority owners’ votes

Minority shareholders are also expected to support the sale to receive a special bonus of as much as HK$25 a share, they said.

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Health & Environment

Thick fog blankets Hong Kong’s famed skyline, with visibility plunging

Some residents mistake thick fog for smoke from fire, calling emergency services to make reports.

Fog blankets Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Fog blankets Hong Kong’s famed Victoria Harbour on Sunday afternoon. Photo: Sam Tsang

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park probes claim touts helped fans into opening

Ticket touts reportedly helped visitors get into Saturday’s star-studded opening ceremony for a fee of about HK$1,000 per person.

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Society

Hong Kong singer-songwriter Khalil Fong dies at 41 after long battle with illness

Fu Music says Fong ‘left the world peacefully’ on February 21 after five years of fighting illness with a ‘positive attitude’.

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Transport

Why does Hong Kong need 18 months to revise its HK$2 public transport scheme?

Sources says cost-cutting revisions to scheme will not take effect until September 2026, with authorities blaming Octopus for the delay.

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Hong Kong is scaling back its transport subsidies to help balance the government’s books. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must persevere with reforming civil servants’ pay

Bernard Chan
Cui Jianchun

Opinion | Rampant trade tariffs are no cure for the US’ fentanyl crisis

Cui Jianchun
April Zhang

Opinion | Cantonese opera need not be popular to be part of Hong Kong heritage

April Zhang
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong is right to get out of way of women who do want children

Alice Wu
Paul Yip

Opinion | Amid spate of youth suicides, Hong Kong must weave a safety net

Paul Yip
Andy Cheng

Opinion | Hong Kong must ensure it won’t lose control of Northern Metropolis

Andy Cheng
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Running 50km a day for 7 days straight

Hongkonger attempts to run 50km a day for seven days to raise money for charity
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Hong Kong denies sending anonymous reward letters

Hong Kong says it does not send anonymous reward letters after Australia hits out
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Hong Kong construction worker stranded in mid-air

Narrow escape for Hong Kong construction worker as platform stars swinging in strong winds
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Meet the creator of the trending Labubu

Labubu creator Kasing Lung shares the vision behind his unique plush toys
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