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The outage at Shui Pin Wai Estate and the surrounding area has affected about 2,400 households. Photo: Handout

Society

Power, AC outages hit estate, government offices and funeral home amid heatwave

Outages in Yuen Long, Wan Chai and Hung Hom affect estate residents, office workers and funeral home as city grapples with extreme heat.

Elderly hiker found dead on Sha Tin mountain trail after 3-day search

Police deploy drones, ‘stealth cars’ as 10 arrested for alleged street racing

Law and Crime

Ex-Deloitte IT manager remanded for stealing 423 laptops to fund stock trading

Ho Man-kit, 40, admits selling laptops to recycler and putting more than HK$458,000 in proceeds into failed stock options.

The District Court building in Wan Chai. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
The District Court building in Wan Chai. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Health & Environment

Hong Kong considers lowering heat-stress warning thresholds amid criticism

Commissioner for Labour Sam Hui says thresholds could be adjusted after the heat-stress warning failed to rise during city’s hottest day on record.

Law and Crime

Man arrested over doxxing 2 former associates in failed restaurant business

Wholesale food supplier posted personal details of restaurant owner and consultant after dealings turned sour, Hong Kong watchdog says.

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Hong Kong Economy

SCMP signs 3 MOUs in Malaysia to deepen Hong Kong-Asean regional cooperation

South China Morning Post among delegation signing agreements in Kuala Lumpur to unite policy research, journalism and business networks across Asia.

Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau (third from right), Director of Information Services John Tse (second from right) and SCMP publisher Tammy Tam (right) at the MOU-signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Handout
Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau (third from right), Director of Information Services John Tse (second from right) and SCMP publisher Tammy Tam (right) at the MOU-signing ceremony in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Hong Kong’s IOMed ‘ready to tackle state disputes, serve as Asian legal hub’

IOMed head Teresa Cheng says six countries have nominated 26 mediators to handle such disputes, as Hong Kong seeks Asia legal capital role.

Business

Hong Kong’s commercial property investment growth beats Asian peers

‘Highly active’ market in city tops Singapore and Australia, although base effect, assets in receivership contribute to increase, JLL says.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert

Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations.

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Construction workers at To Kwa Wan try to cool off in the extreme heat. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong, Malaysia set for ‘deeper ties in semiconductor making, other sectors’

Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma makes comment as he joins Hong Kong’s biggest delegation to Malaysia to date for conference.

TDC’s Frederick Ma and Sophia Chong pose for a photo as the “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” flagship campaign gets under way in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Vivian Au
TDC’s Frederick Ma and Sophia Chong pose for a photo as the “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” flagship campaign gets under way in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Vivian Au

Hong Kong Economy

Uber partners with Hong Kong firm to launch its first premium service outside US

Ride-hailing giant teams up with Kwoon Chung Bus to introduce Uber Elite, with lawmakers saying move won’t impact coming regulatory push.

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Health & Environment

7 in 10 Gen Z Hongkongers retouch photos of themselves before posting: survey

Frequent photo-editing linked to low self-compassion and negative criticism of appearance, mental health expert says.

Business

US$19m home sale in Hong Kong’s Stanley shows resilient demand

Deal for house in One Stanley development adds to string of high-end transactions despite softer overall activity.

A view of One Stanley on the south side of Hong Kong Island. Photo: Elson Li

Law and Crime

Man jailed for accidentally killing girlfriend during abusive ‘weight-loss’ regime

High Court notes psychologist’s testimony of Ng Ka-sing’s poor intelligence and meek personality after earlier manslaughter conviction.

Ng Ka-sing was acquitted of murder by a seven-member jury and convicted of manslaughter instead. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Ng Ka-sing was acquitted of murder by a seven-member jury and convicted of manslaughter instead. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Health & Environment

Hong Kong eyes licensing for livestock in New Territories amid urban push

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department seeks to extend licensing requirement for goats, sheep and cattle to entire city.

Law and Crime

Diamond buyer admits stealing HK$11m worth of gems to fund gambling addiction

Ex-Tse Sui Luen procurement manager resold diamonds from suppliers over six years, depositing up to HK$300,000 a month into a betting account.

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Education

Where can DSE students turn if they don’t get into a public university?

The SCMP looks at the options for DSE students whose exam results fall short of university entry requirements.

Students receive their results for the DSE exams. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Students receive their results for the DSE exams. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Tai Po fire inquiry legal team calls for bamboo scaffolding to be phased out

Other recommendations outlined in 627 pages of closing submissions include legislative reform and measures to curb bid-rigging.

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Hong Kong Economy

Brunch with your bichon frise? Some dog owners say pet dining off to ruff start

Residents whose pets are part of their daily routine can now take them to more than 900 restaurants, but not all are welcoming, some owners say.

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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
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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | John Lee is right about local governance. Now he must deliver

Alice Wu
Christine Loh

Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan can’t just be a laundry list

Christine Loh
Chris Tang Ping-keung

Opinion | Criticism of Hong Kong’s economy and rule of law is baseless

Chris Tang Ping-keung
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Brian Y. S. Wong

Opinion | Hong Kong must be realistic and flexible in re-engaging with the US

Brian Y. S. Wong
Eva Sit

Legal Tales | The herculean workload of Hong Kong’s judges

Eva Sit
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MULTIMEDIA
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Typhoon Dolphin triggers Hong Kong’s hottest day on record

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Two injured in Pok Fu Lam knife attack

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‘Die with dignity’: HK residents react to new end-of-life law

‘Die with dignity’: HK residents react to new end-of-life law
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