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Chief Secretary Eric Chan (second from left) and his working group visit a university campus in mainland China in 2024. Photo: Handout

Education

University town to be fast-tracked, Eric Chan says after mainland China visit

Hong Kong’s No 2 official also says authorities will devise plan to attract top institutions from across border and overseas to take part.

Hong Kong police on the hunt for 2 men who attacked taxi driver after quarrel

On This Day | World’s highest hotel opens in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon in 2011 – SCMP archive

Hong Kong Economy

Crowds pack Hong Kong airport, West Kowloon station at start of Easter holiday

Hong Kong Tourism Association head Timothy Chui says more residents have chosen to travel to mainland China amid Middle East conflict.

Crowds at West Kowloon station on the first day of the Easter holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crowds at West Kowloon station on the first day of the Easter holiday. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Economy

More Hongkongers to travel over long Easter break despite higher costs

60 per cent of outbound travellers expected to head to mainland cities, with high-speed rail continuing to gain popularity as the preferred mode of transport.

Society

Tai Po blaze probe: property firm failed to identify, follow up on fire hazards

Senior staff of property management firm ISS EastPoint declined to testify, hearing also told.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong authorities seek forfeiture order for properties tied to Jimmy Lai’s crimes

Confiscating properties will ensure they are not used to further threaten national security, government spokesman says.

Jimmy Lai in 2021. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February after being convicted of two conspiracy counts of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious articles. Photo: Sam Tsang
Jimmy Lai in 2021. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison in February after being convicted of two conspiracy counts of collusion with foreign forces and a third of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious articles. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Looking for Easter holiday inspiration? Here’s what’s happening in Hong Kong

From a coffee festival to a Doraemon show, there’s plenty to do and see for both residents and visitors over the long weekend break.

Society

Call to close loopholes in Hong Kong’s child sexual offence bill

NGOs say amendment bill should offer better protections for young victims giving evidence in court and create new offences for persistant abuse.

Society

Hong Kong can become global hub for autism support: Unesco official

Chief Executive John Lee highlights importance of better understanding and acceptance of autistic people at event marking World Autism Awareness Day.

Brothers Jayden (left) and Hugo Pang perform at the event marking World Autism Awareness Day. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Business

New World pulls back on Causeway Bay acquisition amid uneven recovery

Developer steps back from consolidating three commercial sites as high costs and patchy demand weigh on redevelopment decisions.

No 76 Percival Street in Causeway Bay. Photo: Antony Dickson
No 76 Percival Street in Causeway Bay. Photo: Antony Dickson

Transport

40,000 taxi drivers sign up for e-payment systems as new rules come into force

Widespread coverage is good news ahead of coming holiday for mainland visitors who have solely been using e-wallets for years.

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Society

Hong Kong to impose 2‑tier penalty for carrying vapes in public from April 30

People carrying small number of e-cigarettes face HK$3,000 penalty, those with larger quantities risk maximum fine of HK$50,000 and up to six months in jail.

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Society

Discovery Bay resident files ombudsman complaint over plan for full taxi access

Petition to Transport Department signed by 1,700 calls for proper public consultation on plan to allow unrestricted taxi access in seaside neighbourhood.

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Dana Winograd (left) and fellow Discovery Bay resident Kate Wade pose with the petition at Mong Kok Government Offices. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Leader of Hong Kong’s Catholics calls for giving young offenders ‘second chance’

In his Easter message, Cardinal Stephen Chow says prolonged investigations can cause mental stress, without directly referring to 2019 protests.

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Security chief Chris Tang has repeatedly stated there is no time limit for charging the roughly 7,000 protesters arrested during the 2019 social unrest. Photo: Robert Ng
Security chief Chris Tang has repeatedly stated there is no time limit for charging the roughly 7,000 protesters arrested during the 2019 social unrest. Photo: Robert Ng

Society

Hong Kong’s CLP Power hands out HK$100 shopping coupons to 600,000 customers

Energy firm says it hopes coupons can help stimulate local spending, unleash potential consumption and accelerate economic growth.

Society

Hong Kong man, 89, rescued after being found clinging to care home exterior wall

Man fell from window while trying to retrieve something and clung to section of wall near air-conditioning unit until help arrived.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong expected to face 4 to 7 typhoons in 2026

Observatory director Chan Pak-wai says city will also be hotter than average in 2026 due to El Nino weather phenomenon.

People at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui during a typhoon signal No 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
People at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui during a typhoon signal No 3. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong prison department’s IT system hacked, 6,800 staffers’ data compromised

Authorities reveal breach occurred on Tuesday, allowing hacker access to names, email addresses, employment history and other personal information.

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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Andrew Tate (right) with his brother Tristan outside a restaurant in Hong Kong. Photo: X/Andrew Tate
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OPINION
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Debate over Jimmy Lai’s sentencing should steer clear of geopolitics

Bernard Chan
Richard Harris

Opinion | From the US to Hong Kong, there’s no excuse for insider trading

Richard Harris
Ken Chu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s next 5 years must take city from alignment to action

Ken Chu
Kun Tian

Opinion | Dubai’s loss could be Hong Kong’s gain, but only if city is ready

Kun Tian
Chen Xiaofeng

Opinion | Let’s be clear: national security law update is not a power grab

Chen Xiaofeng
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong can draw on Art March’s success by keeping it authentic

Alice Wu
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Hong Kong cabbies shift to e-payments

The taxi interior is plastered with stickers advertising various electronic payment systems for settling fares. The Hong Kong Taxi Council holds electronic payment methods launch ceremony at Admiralty. 09MAR26 SCMP / Jelly Tse
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New power-bank limit surprises Hong Kong air travellers

A passenger uses a power bank at Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. The Civil Aviation Department issued notice for all flights departing from the Hong Kong International Airport, each passenger is allowed to carry no more than two power banks, which must be carried in carry-on baggage only. Recharging power banks is also prohibited during flights requirements. 29MAR26 SCMP / Edmond So
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Why your hard drives and SD cards just got more pricey

People at Golden computer centre in Sham Shui Po. For price rise of RAM, SD cards and hardisk story. 26MAR26 SCMP / Jelly Tse
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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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