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Politics

What’s next after 5 years of national security law in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has put economic development and livelihood issues at the top of the agenda since the return to stability.

Hong Kong’s strengths lie in bridging East, West amid trade war: finance chief

Child sexual abuse cases in Hong Kong nearly double over decade

Society

Hong Kong band Mirror’s Keung To says he consumed alcohol, painkillers before fall

Keung, 26, reveals more details about his fall into harbour, before flying to Paris on Wednesday night.

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Keung To (centre) appears at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Keung To (centre) appears at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok on Wednesday. Photo: Handout

Transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation to promote managing director Jeny Yeung to CEO

Yeung will succeed Jacob Kam in the role and has been tasked with leading the Hong Kong rail giant through a transformation.

Society

15 suspicious cases uncovered in Hong Kong tech voucher programme

Random checks on 1,860 projects funded by subsidy scheme have also been conducted.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong police hunt for man in suspected murder, arrest girlfriend

Force’s investigation uncovers sightings of male suspect dumping suspicious, heavy-looking bags after 49-year-old Vietnamese woman’s disappearance.

The alleged victim was last seen entering a building on 152 Castle Peak Road. Photo: Google Maps
The alleged victim was last seen entering a building on 152 Castle Peak Road. Photo: Google Maps

Law and Crime

Hong Kong considers changing name of narcotic ‘space oil’ to ‘zombie oil’

Security chief Chris Tang reveals plan to rename the illegal drug, as lawmakers raise concerns about whether current name ‘romanticises’ its use.

Business

Hong Kong tops global list for priciest homes despite slump: Deutsche Bank

Prime property prices of US$25,946 per square metre push Hong Kong above Zurich, Singapore and New York: Mapping the World’s Prices report.

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Society

Presale tickets for G.E.M. concerts in Hong Kong gone in just over an hour

Nearly 120,000 people in Klook queue at one point, as fans scramble to book early spots to see ‘China’s Taylor Swift’ Gloria Tang in August.

Singer-songwriter G.E.M. aka Gloria Tang Tsz-kei performs during the Super Star Christmas Concert in Taipei in December 2019. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Dining app Eatigo sorry for joke on Hong Kong singer Keung To’s fall into sea

But many internet users find company’s apology unacceptable, with some even deleting app from their phones to show discontent.

Hong Kong singer Keung To, a member of Cantopop boy band Mirror. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong singer Keung To, a member of Cantopop boy band Mirror. Photo: Getty Images

Politics

Miss Hong Kong Pageant a city brand, TVB says after councillor pulls out

Angel Chong, 24, says she has withdrawn from the pageant to protect the district council’s image.

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Hong Kong Economy

Closure of Hong Kong’s Taipan bakery leaves 211 employees seeking HK$32 million

Labour Department says sum owed by bakery chain, known for ‘snow skin’ mooncakes, mostly consists of unpaid wages, dismissal compensation.

Hong Kong Economy

Japanese manga Chiikawa exhibition to be held in Hong Kong in August

Eight localised characters inspired by yum cha culture to be introduced in city’s latest attempt to cash in on intellectual property economy.

Hong Kong design studio AllRightsReserved is organising the three-week “Chiikawa Days” show in August. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong ranked most international city in Asia, narrowly beating Singapore

Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce publishes inaugural index formulated with help of global market research firm Ipsos.

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According to the chamber, Hong Kong’s victory was powered by its lead in the “business and economy” segment. Photo: Elson Li
According to the chamber, Hong Kong’s victory was powered by its lead in the “business and economy” segment. Photo: Elson Li

Health & Environment

Hong Kong issues No 1 typhoon signal as tropical depression intensifies

Forecaster raises signal at 2.20pm on Wednesday, says it will remain in force throughout day.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong security firm’s coming closure ‘not a warning sign for industry’

CNT Security will cease operations before next April, with more than 2,000 employees expected to be laid off.

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Politics

‘Betrayal’: why Hong Kong students remain cautious as US resumes visa processing

US State Department says new policy requires applicants to make social media accounts public so officials can screen for content deemed hostile.

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Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for student visas are once again available. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for student visas are once again available. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong issues ‘black’ travel alert for Iran and Israel as conflict escalates

Hongkongers should avoid visiting Iran and Israel because of the ‘highly unpredictable security situation’, Security Bureau says.

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Society

Hong Kong subdivided flat owners ‘may pass on costs to tenants under new rules’

As city moves to legislate minimum standards, industry players also worry that more operators will exit market due to stiffer penalties.

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Education

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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The University of Hong Kong came in 11th in the global ranking. Photo: Elson Li
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OPINION
Sebastian Man,Thomas Deng

Opinion | Despite property market slump, Hong Kong must increase housing supply

Sebastian Man
Thomas Deng
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Grenville Cross

Opinion | Contrary to naysayers, Hong Kong’s national security law is working well

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Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong is bouncing back just at the right time for John Lee

Alice Wu
Regina Ip

Opinion | As Hong Kong’s financial sector soars, what about food and retail?

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Ningrong Liu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s research strength is vital to China’s third wave of reform

Ningrong Liu
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Demise of Hong Kong dollar peg? Still the bet you shouldn’t take

Nicholas Spiro
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Old, alone and barely getting by in Hong Kong

Elderly, alone and barely getting by: the plight of Hong Kong’s most underprivileged seniors
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Hong Kong’s equivalent to Japan’s famous sites

Visit Japan’s most instagrammable sites without actually leaving Hong Kong
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Consumer Council finds heavy metal in some eye make-up products

Heavy metals found in 80% of eyeshadow items tested by Hong Kong consumer watchdog
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Hong Kong woman killed in bus stop crash

Hong Kong woman dies after being trapped under truck in bus stop crash
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