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Health & Environment
Nearly 150 firms in Hong Kong cut packaging waste equal to weight of 900 buses
Authorities honour firms for green efforts at award ceremony, including A-1 Bakery, Watsons Water and SF Express Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong’s Pansy Ho wins permanent injunction against woman who harassed her
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‘Who wants McDonald’s?’: mainland tourist shares HK$10,000 prize in Hong Kong
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Education
China’s Tiangong space station camera captures its first images of Hong Kong
Developed by HKUST, Musico camera sends back its first images of city ahead of 77th anniversary of founding of People’s Republic of China.
2 hours ago
Transport
Hong Kong route linking Yau Ma Tei and Tseung Kwan O to fully open in December
Route 6’s completion to be marked by opening of key section of long-awaited Central Kowloon Route.
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Law and Crime
In-law’s anger over HK$72 million flat sale drove murder of Abby Choi, court hears
Rift between Choi and former in-laws’ family began to grow after she tried to sell luxury flat at Kadooria residential estate, prosecution says.
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Tai O rope-ferry in Hong Kong ends service after 100 years – SCMP archive
The rope-guided ferry was the only way to cross a 15-metre creek in Tai O before the construction of a pedestrian bridge.
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Tai O’s roped-ferry pictured on May 9, 1989. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong to expand IP financing sandbox after 7 firms secure cheaper loans
Scheme helps businesses secure larger loans at lower interest rates, as banks take companies’ IP valuations into account, HKMA says.
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Education
Hong Kong urged to boost private housing supply as student demand jumps 45%
Government forecasts annual demand for non-local student housing at 2,310 flats over next decade, 45 per cent higher than last year’s estimate.
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Banking & Finance
HSBC names its stablecoin for 3.3 million PayMe users: RedCoin
A survey by the lender shows that 74 per cent of customers know at least one use case, but there are also misunderstandings.
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Law and Crime
Boom News founder Tang Ho-wing, 1 other arrested by national security police
Journalist whose online news outlet has 60,000 Instagram followers arrested on suspicion of ‘incitement by spreading disinformation’.
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Tang Ho-wing (left), founder of Boom News, known to internet users as “Boom head” or Bobby. Photo: Handout
Society
Family of 4 in hospital after fire at Sha Tin public housing estate
After trying and failing to put out fire on their TV stand, family escapes building with about 140 other residents.
5 hours ago
Society
Cheap and illegal: mainland Chinese pitch services in Hong Kong on social media
Despite recent crackdown, mainland operators use RedNote to offer tour guide or photography services in city ahead of ‘golden week’ break.
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Companies
Only 0.26% of Hong Kong executives have specialist AI skills: report
The city’s firms have a severe lack of AI and cybersecurity expertise at the board level, leaving them ‘ill prepared’ for the coming era, report finds.
30 Sep 2026 - 8:00AM
Education
5 universities in Hong Kong rank in top 100 in ‘historic’ shift from West to East
University of Hong Kong retains position as city’s highest-ranked institution, at 33rd, in Times Higher Education World University Rankings.
30 Sep 2026 - 8:50AM
The University of Hong Kong has once again ranked 33rd in the global top 100. Photo: Karma Lo
Society
Cyclist likely bitten by several dogs and died from throat injuries, source says
But government forensic pathologists fear it may ultimately be impossible to determine which exact animals were involved, SCMP told.
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Education
Economist formally apologises for ‘sexist’ talk as students urge suspension
Terence Chong says he failed to consider choice of words and setting, as Chinese University of Hong Kong students and alumni demand action.
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Hong Kong Economy
3,800 Hong Kong food outlets offering up to 30% off to celebrate National Day
Food and catering businesses say they will offer an array of tasty deals across the city.
24 Sep 2026 - 10:19PM
Catering sector representatives publicise offers for National Day at a press briefing on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
Health & Environment
Hong Kong reports more than 40% drop in cancer-related death rate over 30 years
Health minister Lo Chung-mau outlines Hong Kong’s ‘remarkable’ progress at the World Cancer Congress, being held in the city for the first time.
24 Sep 2026 - 6:44PM
Law and Crime
Legislation among options to regulate minors’ social media use: justice minister
Paul Lam dismisses concerns that measures could infringe on individual rights, saying goal is to protect children in Hong Kong from online harms.
25 Sep 2026 - 8:42AM
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Society
Dog rescuers vow to microchip after charges, decry punishing ‘those trying to help’
Advocates urge comprehensive trap-neuter-return scheme after shelter founder charged over licence following fatal Yuen Long dog attack.
25 Sep 2026 - 7:15PM
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OPINION
James Liang
Opinion
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Raising Hong Kong’s birth rate is an economic imperative
30 Sep 2026 - 9:30AM
Ken Ip
Opinion
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How Hong Kong is trying a new solution to its land value problem
28 Sep 2026 - 9:30AM
Alice Wu
Opinion
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A Hong Kong professor’s sexist views have been laid bare. That’s good
27 Sep 2026 - 4:30PM
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Cheng Xianyue
Opinion
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To understand where Hong Kong is going, start with Tung Chee-hwa
27 Sep 2026 - 9:30AM
Huang Qingchen
Opinion
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How Hong Kong is remapping the future of higher education
25 Sep 2026 - 9:30AM
Michael Jinghan Zeng
Opinion
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Hong Kong needs social science to help deliver on its 5-year plan
23 Sep 2026 - 4:30PM
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MULTIMEDIA
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CUHK students call for suspension of ‘sexist’ professor
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Audience member covers for Cantopop star delayed to his own concert
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Disgusting Food Museum comes to Hong Kong
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How to avoid a dog attack
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