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Ten people have been injured in a crash involving a truck and a bus outside a shopping centre in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong. Photo: Handout

Transport

10 injured in truck-bus crash outside Hong Kong shopping centre

Eight passengers and two drivers hurt after truck collided with KMB double-decker bus, police say.

How many ride-hailing permits should Hong Kong allow? That depends on who you ask

Investors bet CK Hutchison is exiting a mature sector at right time – once again

Health & Environment

Hong Kong braces for typhoon season with 50,000 sandbags, flood barriers

Civil Engineering and Development Department introduces new guidelines for communities, property managers and businesses near coastal areas.

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Swells hit the shores of Tseung Kwan O's promenade as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches Hong Kong on September 24 last year. Photo: Elson Li
Swells hit the shores of Tseung Kwan O's promenade as Super Typhoon Ragasa approaches Hong Kong on September 24 last year. Photo: Elson Li

Society

No hotpot: Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu and layout limits

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says officers will patrol licensed premises every day in first month after issuing permits.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong firm eyes untapped market with launch of tailor-made electric minibus

Of city’s more than 4,000 minibuses, only about 10 currently electric, according to industry leader.

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Society

Ferry passengers stranded over an hour after vessel hits typhoon shelter barrier

Authorities say all passengers were rescued and unharmed after crash involving Mui Wo-bound First Ferry VI vessel.

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The vessel hit the Hei Ling Chau typhoon shelter barrier on Monday morning. Photo: David Sutton
The vessel hit the Hei Ling Chau typhoon shelter barrier on Monday morning. Photo: David Sutton

Health & Environment

Hong Kong urged to expand role in national medical research, breakthroughs

National Health Commission’s Li Wei pledges support for Hong Kong researchers taking part in country’s major science and technology projects.

Business

Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui tops Asia luxury retail rents – but loses global crown

City’s luxury retail shows resilience with rising tourist arrivals and new store openings despite global slowdown, according to Savills.

Society

Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class

‘Publicly built, privately run’ model will provide more diverse, higher-quality services and allow operators to meet wider range of needs, official says.

Elderly residents at an exercise area in Shek Kip Mei. Under the scheme, operators must allocate a portion of their services to the Social Welfare Department. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

The Weeknd reveals dates for Hong Kong concerts at Kai Tak Stadium

K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms stop at AsiaWorld-Arena on January 9.

The Weeknd has confirmed two Hong Kong concerts in October. Photo: Getty Images
The Weeknd has confirmed two Hong Kong concerts in October. Photo: Getty Images

Transport

Hong Kong authorities to set cap on ride-hailing vehicles ahead of Legco break

Platform operators could also face up to HK$1 million fine and 12 months in jail for failing to comply with coming regulatory regime.

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Society

Hong Kong lawmakers urge rethink of housing development policy for elderly

Lawmakers say government must reassess scheme to develop public rental flats for elderly by balancing costs and providing services, not just homes.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong leverages ‘unrivalled’ medical hub status amid global hantavirus alarm

Leader John Lee and health chief Lo Chung-mau highlight city’s unique role in boosting global pandemic readiness at summit.

Chief Executive John Lee attends the Asia Summit on Global Health at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Sam Tsang

Law and Crime

Hong Kong rugby player denies molesting woman at bar, but admits vandalism

Faizal Solomona pleads guilty to damaging door bolt at Central police station, but denies groping woman at Wyndham Street bar last year.

Faizal Solomona Penesa at a rugby training session. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Faizal Solomona Penesa at a rugby training session. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Exclusive | Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says

Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.

Society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

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Hong Kong Economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Society

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.

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Law and Crime

Police arrest man who used air gun to rob Hong Kong bank and recover HK$35,000

Suspect in custody after Bank of East Asia branch in Harbour View Centre in Wan Chai robbed by armed man who later fled on bicycle.

Police at the Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai that was robbed on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Hong Kong’s property recovery could be more robust than many think

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated

Alice Wu
Jane Lee

Opinion | Hong Kong needs the people’s wisdom for its 5-year plan to succeed

Jane Lee
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Mohamad Zreik

Opinion | How China-Gulf ties can turn energy vulnerability into sustainability

Mohamad Zreik
Ruiwang Yu

Opinion | Hong Kong should study how Singapore awards infrastructure contracts

Ruiwang Yu
Alice Wu

Opinion | Paul Chan should welcome lawmakers’ budget scrutiny, not dismiss it

Alice Wu
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Viral video shows alleged truck racing in Hong Kong

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UK court convicts 2 men from HK trade office of spying

Chinese embassy in Britain slams conviction of 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office
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CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: INJECTING LIFE INTO THE HK ‘REVOLUTION’

Coronavirus crisis injects new life into Hong Kong ‘revolution’ with toxic results
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Inside the making of a bamboo theatre in Hong Kong

Workers make final preparations at the temporary bamboo theatre on Po Toi Island ahead of the Tin Hau Festival. 05MAY26. SCMP / Eugene Lee
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