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Law and Crime
Struggling Hong Kong taxi driver ‘accidentally’ put into chokehold, inquest told
Coroner’s Court is re-examining the death of taxi driver Chan Fai-wong, 65, in December 2012, a month after his arrest.
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Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials
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Hong Kong to review letting more semi-private schools offer non-local curriculum
6 hours ago
Society
Hong Kong lawmakers back criminalising of subletting public rental flats
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho stresses amended law will not cover normal interactions with neighbours, such as tutoring.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:58PM
Hong Kong has stepped up measures tackling the abuse of public housing resources in recent years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Business
Debt crunch at NWD stokes downside risk in Hong Kong home prices, S&P says
Decision to defer coupon payments on four series of perpetual bonds threatens a bigger drop in home prices, rating firm says.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:44PM
Health & Environment
Hong Kong Red Cross tightens blood donor rules for recent inmates
Anyone who has been locked up for 72 hours or more in past 12 months cannot donate blood for a year, as organisation cites risks of infections such as HIV.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:54PM
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Hong Kong Economy
China ‘respects Panama Canal neutrality’ amid warning over CK Hutchison deal
Analyst says comment by head of canal authority that Panama may potentially take control of ports is noteworthy.
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Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said in an interview that the CK Hutchison ports deal could result in a concentration of operators that would be “inconsistent with neutrality”. Photo: Reuters
China Business
Chinese EV maker Leapmotor jumps into Hong Kong market
Beachhead in city will reach global consumers and help international investors better understand the company, founder and CEO says.
11 Jun 2025 - 6:33PM
Hong Kong Economy
‘Panda fever’ created 19% attendance boost at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park: official
Tourism minister Rosanna Law says HK$121 million has been secured from Jockey Club Charities Trust to upgrade panda enclosure.
11 Jun 2025 - 7:29PM
Law and Crime
Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union
Officer understated repayments and hid other debts to secure HK$280,000 in loans from force’s credit union.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:37PM
Companies
China may let Hong Kong-listed firms raise funds in Shenzhen via ‘H + A’ IPOs
The reversal of the usual A + H approach could help firms expand in the Greater Bay Area and encourage more Hong Kong IPOs, analysts say.
11 Jun 2025 - 6:24PM
A photo taken on October 8, 2024, shows the Shenzhen Stock Exchange in Shenzhen, in south China’s Guangdong Province. Photo: Xinhua
Society
Hong Kong environment chief rejects relaxed quarantine rules for imported pets
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin rules out altering quarantine arrangements, including at home, citing increased rabies risk.
5 hours ago
Transport
Hong Kong shouldn’t let lack of space hold up Guangdong driver scheme: minister
Mable Chan says plan to allow Guangdong residents to drive to city will have strict controls, as lawmakers raise concerns over parking capacity.
11 Jun 2025 - 4:51PM
Politics
Beijing slams Washington for supporting jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong
US State Department condemned fresh charge laid against activist for allegedly conspiring to collude with foreign forces.
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Law and Crime
Hong Kong’s top court dismisses domestic helper’s forced labour challenge
Court of Final Appeal rules that absence of dedicated legislation did not impede the ‘practical and effective’ protection of her rights.
4 hours ago
The Court of Final Appeal dismissed a foreign domestic helper’s challenge that police had failed to properly investigate her complaint against an employer due to the absence of specific legislation. Photo: Jelly Tse
Law and Crime
Hong Kong student spared jail for faking exam results via beauty app Meitu
Acting principal magistrate highlights gravity of offence, but notes defendant is still relatively young and has reflected on her mistake.
5 hours ago
Health & Environment
How Hong Kong’s pilot disease scheme can help save HK$2.7 billion in expenses
Health Bureau says if 200,000 people join scheme, 9,000 cardiovascular diseases and 11,000 deaths could be prevented, leading to medical cost savings.
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Health & Environment
1 in 4 Hongkongers unaware of coming public healthcare fee changes: survey
Lawmakers call on authorities to ramp up efforts to promote reform, set to come into force in January 2026.
6 Jun 2025 - 6:34PM
People queue up at the pharmacy of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Authorities announced a series of measures to reform the subsidisation structure of public healthcare services in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
Law and Crime
Hong Kong helps seize HK$157 million in cross-border online scam operation
Seven Asian police agencies also made 1,800 arrests and froze over 32,000 bank accounts with the aid of direct communication platform.
3 Jun 2025 - 10:18PM
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Society
Keeta rider with no ID or work visa risks arrest to eke out living in Hong Kong
Rider who is non-refoulement claimant ‘rents’ account of cousin to make ends meet, angering legally employed workers who have demanded better identity verification.
1 Jun 2025 - 9:00AM
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong nurse honoured with top medal for 15 years of life-saving work
Walter Leung’s volunteer work with the Red Cross in disaster situations has earned him the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international distinction for nurses.
31 May 2025 - 7:21PM
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OPINION
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Anthony Cheung
Opinion
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Why Hong Kong is not ‘over’ but must adapt to a changing world order
10 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
Nicholas Spiro
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Hibor plunge a bigger deal for stock market than Hong Kong’s property sector
9 Jun 2025 - 5:41PM
Alice Wu
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Government is making all the wrong noises about Fanling water scare
9 Jun 2025 - 10:38AM
John Park
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With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy
8 Jun 2025 - 5:24PM
Ken Chu
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Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport
8 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
Thomas Tang
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Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off
8 Jun 2025 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong police arrest 2, take away 10 during Tiananmen vigil patrol
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