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Work continues at the revamped Huanggang border crossing building. Photo: Edmond So

Transport

Lawmakers concerned over lack of parking at Huanggang border checkpoint

Hong Kong authorities plan to find a nearby site for parking and provide shuttle buses to the checkpoint building.

Anger after chaotic 2½-hour disruption on East Rail line as man opens train exit

Beijing official visits Greater Bay Area cities to explore integrating Hong Kong

Transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to keep fares unchanged for second year in row

Rail operator also says it will continue to offer fare concessions, covering elderly, children, eligible students and people with disabilities.

The last MTR fare hike occurred in 2024, when the corporation increased fares by an overall 3.09 per cent. Photo: Jelly Tse
The last MTR fare hike occurred in 2024, when the corporation increased fares by an overall 3.09 per cent. Photo: Jelly Tse

Business

Hong Kong developers test market with 222 units released amid rate uncertainty

So far this year, 5,500 new residential units have been sold in Hong Kong, a 25 per cent increase compared to the same period last year.

Law and Crime

10 defendants remanded in custody in JPEX cryptocurrency fraud case

Hong Kong magistrate rejects bail requests from four men and six women.

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Society

Residents of fire-hit Wang Fuk Court blocks can retrieve belongings from mid-April

Residents from seven of estate’s eight blocks will be able to return on select dates based on which housing tower they lived in.

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Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Politics

Singapore to explore Northern Metropolis opportunities: Lawrence Wong

City state’s leader says relations with Hong Kong ‘more important than ever’ amid fragmenting world.

Society

Thundery showers in Hong Kong expected in several hours

Observatory says areas of thundery showers now to the west of the Pearl River Delta are ‘edging closer’.

Law and Crime

Charge dropped against ex-Apple Daily executive who turned prosecution witness

Former chief financial officer Royston Chow secured immunity from prosecution in exchange for his testimony against Jimmy Lai in fraud case.

Next Digital’s chief financial officer Royston Chow outside the District Court on Friday. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Banking & Finance

Tong Ren Tang unit pulls Hong Kong IPO in first postponement this year

Hospital-network operator delays plan to raise up to US$115 million amid tepid demand.

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A view of Exchange Square in Central, where Hong Kong’s bourse operator has its headquarters, on March 13, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse
A view of Exchange Square in Central, where Hong Kong’s bourse operator has its headquarters, on March 13, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Elderly minibus driver and 6 passengers injured in 3-vehicle crash in Hong Kong

Police say victims suffered minor injuries after collision involving KMB bus, minibus and car.

Transport

Greater Bay Airlines to raise fuel charges by 34%, joining other Hong Kong carriers

Fee for destinations other than mainland China to hit HK$389, while courier SF Express will review fuel surcharge on weekly basis from April.

Hong Kong Economy

Tender deadline for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal extended by 1 month

Submission deadline pushed back following requests from prospective bidders for more time to prepare for expanded scope and KPIs.

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Photo: Edmond So

Law and Crime

Over 8,000 litres of illicit fuel worth HK$250,000 seized, driver arrested

Hong Kong authorities crack down on yet another local case of contraband fuel amid oil price surge caused by US-Israel war against Iran.

Hong Kong authorities have arrested a man and seized over 8,000 litres of illegal fuel worth HK$250,000. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong authorities have arrested a man and seized over 8,000 litres of illegal fuel worth HK$250,000. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong must look beyond mainland China talent to stay global, experts say

Under top talent scheme, authorities have approved 126,942 applications since 2023, with 94.5 per cent – or 120,009 – coming from mainland China.

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Business

Hong Kong home prices surge to 22-month high, but Iran war clouds outlook

Price gains accelerated in February, according to official government index, but interest-rate risk looms, analysts say.

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Transport

Cathay extends Hong Kong to Middle East flight suspension until end of April

Suspension has already been extended multiple times since joint US-Israeli attack on Iran.

Cathay Pacific planes at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Cathay Pacific planes at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Law and Crime

Hong Kong cannot extradite Tates without UK or Romania requests, lawmakers say

Videos show Andrew and Tristan Tate surrounded by crowds in Lan Kwai Fong, where onlookers are seen taking photographs and selfies with the influencers.

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Hong Kong Economy

More Hong Kong drivers head to mainland China to refuel as oil prices rise

Previously, residents were topping up their tanks once or twice a month, but they are now making weekly trips, automobile association says.

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Law and Crime

Hongkonger, 28, held as HK$20 million of suspected cocaine seized in house

Police believe 28-year-old jobless man was recruited by syndicate to manage storage and deliveries to buyers.

The suspected cocaine was seized in a village house in Sha Tin. Photo: Handout
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OPINION
Felix Tang

Legal Tales | Innuendo and implication: just a joke or risk of defamation in Hong Kong?

Felix Tang
Rina Lai

Opinion | Our stressed children need a different kind of education

Rina Lai
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Betty Fung

Opinion | To realise Hong Kong’s cultural potential, a global vision is essential

Betty Fung
Cui Jianchun

Opinion | As China charts a new course, Hong Kong writes its next chapter

Cui Jianchun
Xianji Wen

Opinion | Hong Kong’s border tourism push must not put Mai Po at risk

Xianji Wen
Chiu Kam-kuen

Opinion | F1 could be Hong Kong’s fast lane for economic reinvention

Chiu Kam-kuen
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MULTIMEDIA
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Hong Kong’s answer to using OpenClaw safely

HKGAI’s ClawNet allows AI agents from different users to work with each other
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Tai Po fire hearing: government denies conspiracy

Resident Mr Yip weeps during the interview after attending the first day of the public inquiry hearing of the deadly fire of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. 19MAR26 SCMP / Elson Li
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End of an era for a Hong Kong hand-carved mahjong shop

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How restaurant Putien brought Fujianese cuisine abroad

Dishes from Fujianese restaurant Putien
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