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Seven of the eight high-rise towers at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po were ravaged by fire last November. Photo: Elson Li

Society

Authorities slam online claims about Wang Fuk Court acquisition company

Housing Bureau says ‘individuals with ulterior motives’ may be trying to confuse the public by claiming company is an ‘empty shell’.

Hong Kong police officer gets nearly 2 years for upskirt filming, gun grab

Hongkongers spend record HK$2,000 per month on cats as ‘silver’ pet market grows

Law and Crime

Italian chef handed 90 hours of community service for drink-driving, speeding

Court hears Angelo Vecchio, 43, was driving at over 10 times the limit before colliding with two concrete barriers.

A magistrate has also banned chef Angelo Vecchio from driving for a year. Photo: Jelly Tse
A magistrate has also banned chef Angelo Vecchio from driving for a year. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Hong Kong offers HK$45,000 to welfare recipients who secure steady jobs

Cash incentive targets households moving from Comprehensive Social Security Assistance to Working Family Allowance.

Law and Crime

Dashcam row allegedly involving singer David Lui could be referred to police

Watchdog receives complaint over viral dashcam video, warns resharing without consent may breach anti-doxxing law.

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Law and Crime

Off-duty Hong Kong firefighter arrested for alleged assault after viral dispute

Clip shows suspect, 48, shouting and shoving younger couple after accusing them of intentionally bumping into him and companion.

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A screen grab of the suspect berating a younger couple at Sim City shopping centre in Mong Kok. Photo: Handout
A screen grab of the suspect berating a younger couple at Sim City shopping centre in Mong Kok. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city

Government says seven pilot licences for 63 vehicles issued as of June, as Chinese tech firm Baidu tests sixth-generation robotaxi in Lantau.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning

Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says.

Society

Some ‘responsible’ restaurants pull out from dog-friendly scheme amid complaints

Hong Kong hygiene chief says most complaints involved minor issues such as leash length and seating arrangements.

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Hong Kong’s new dog-friendly dining scheme has drawn about 20 complaints since its launch. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

2026 Operation Santa Claus applicants seek long-term change, not ‘quick fixes’

Leader of annual fundraising drive notes shift towards far more sophisticated projects this year.

Many of the OSC proposals this year aim to help the working poor. Photo: Dickson Lee
Many of the OSC proposals this year aim to help the working poor. Photo: Dickson Lee

Society

This boy, 13, learned to play piano in subdivided flat. Now he’s going on stage

Yang Qi will perform at a Cultural Centre concert along with about 800 others to raise funds for charity.

Education

Hong Kong IB students beat the global average this year. Here’s how they did it

Hong Kong students scored average of 37.02 points for IB, nearly 20 per cent higher than global average of 30.88.

Banking & Finance

Will Hong Kong’s board-lot reform bump HSBC’s share turnover?

The minimum investment of nearly US$8,000 for one of Hongkongers’ favourite stocks is set to drop. The question is how low it will go.

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Business

Hong Kong developers ready new home sales amid muted price increases

SHKP released the price list for 120 units at its Garden Regency project in Kam Tin North in the New Territories on Tuesday.

The launches come amid an anticipated cooling in home prices in the city, following a 7.4 per cent increase so far this year. Photo: Sam Tsang
The launches come amid an anticipated cooling in home prices in the city, following a 7.4 per cent increase so far this year. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Hong Kong’s dog-friendly licence scheme triggers fierce online debate

Debate emerges as branch of Cafe 100% in Kam Ying Court Shopping Centre pulls out of dog-friendly scheme, with staff citing safety concerns.

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Society

‘I’m lonely’: why do city’s elderly feel isolated – and how can they be helped?

While elderly loneliness can be as harmful as heavy smoking, experts point to community solutions to tackle growing health risk.

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Hong Kong

Nearly 60% of Hong Kong parents mistake deadly disease for a cold

Doctors urge greater public awareness of the potentially fatal infection as survey exposes low knowledge and vaccine uptake.

Infants and adolescents are most at risk of the fast-progressing meningococcal infection. Photo: Sam Tsang
Infants and adolescents are most at risk of the fast-progressing meningococcal infection. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Hong Kong restaurants spend to welcome furry diners under pet-friendly scheme

Owners prepare special sections complete with pet strollers and train staff on how to serve tables with dogs ahead of launch on July 9.

Politics

William Wong becomes first to resign from Legco over scandal in 26 years

Resignation comes hours after Chinese University of Hong Kong suspended Wong, an associate dean, following his arrest on Monday.

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Law and Crime

Football players, coaches among 19 arrested over match-fixing and illegal betting

ICAC and police break up syndicate that placed more than HK$6m in illegal bets on local and overseas matches.

ICAC’s chief investigator Ricky Cheuk, left, and principal investigator Bill Ng, alongside Superintendent Chiew Tsi-huen and Chief Inspector Ho Yan-kit of the organised crime and triad bureau. Photo: Jess Ma
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OPINION
Alice Wu

Opinion | Avoiding by-elections out of cost concerns sets a dangerous precedent

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | How Hong Kong can draw line under the 2019-20 protests and move forward

Mike Rowse
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Charles Ng

Opinion | Hong Kong can be the Asia-Pacific’s longevity hub

Charles Ng
Francis Neoton Cheung

Opinion | Northern Metropolis’ science and education focus key to Hong Kong’s future

Francis Neoton Cheung
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Trump’s rants over China’s green energy transition are just hot air

Bernard Chan
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Alexander Tang

Legal Tales | Legal tender and electronic payments – can we insist on paying in cash?

Alexander Tang
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MULTIMEDIA
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Remembering Hong Kong actress Wai Ching Ho

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Ageing in Hong Kong – should you fear it?

Ageing in Hong Kong – should you fear it?
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Hong Kong restaurants welcome dogs after 32-year ban

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Pokemon cards are fuelling a global crime spree

Theft of Pokemon trading cards is trending worldwide, with thieves hitting a collectible that has outperformed the US stock market.
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