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A 53-year-old Dutch man died after collapsing on a Cathay Pacific flight from Amsterdam. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Society

Dutch passenger dies after collapsing on Cathay Pacific flight to Hong Kong

Man, 53, collapsed on flight from Amsterdam and was later pronounced dead at hospital despite emergency first aid by cabin crew.

1 dead as fire in Hong Kong high-rise flat forces mass evacuation of residents

Hong Kong firm aims to build 30,000 modular flats a year with Saudi partner

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest Russian woman over Tesla car attack, brandishing knife

Police say woman was reported to be hitting car at about 6am in Tsim Sha Tsui and had also snatched knife from nearby stall.

The incident occurred on Nathan Road at about 6am on Saturday. Photo: Facebook/Hunter Ho
The incident occurred on Nathan Road at about 6am on Saturday. Photo: Facebook/Hunter Ho

Society

Nestlé Hong Kong recalls another baby milk formula batch as tests get all clear

Swiss food giant has added a batch of formula with best-before date of June 16, 2027, to its recall list.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority approves 85% of fee waiver requests on average

Authority says it receives an average of about 5,000 applications a day, releasing figures following complaints about complicated procedures.

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Politics

Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation

Conviction of former media boss shows that any plots to undermine national security will fail, constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says.

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Jimmy Lai, pictured in 2020 after being arrested, faces at least 10 years in prison. Photo: AP
Jimmy Lai, pictured in 2020 after being arrested, faces at least 10 years in prison. Photo: AP

Society

Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-fire support but question session cancelled

New Legco’s first chamber meeting will also debate lawmaker’s motion calling for review of building maintenance system and crackdown on bid rigging.

Hong Kong Economy

Including suppliers in new Hong Kong rules on scaffolding nets ‘overreaching’

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also says there is no need for an across-the-board switch from bamboo to metal scaffolding.

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Education

Hong Kong education summit to discuss impact of geopolitics on universities

City to host 2,500 delegates from more than 65 jurisdictions at Asia-Pacific Association for International Education conference.

Visitors at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s campus in Sha Tin. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong Economy

Hundreds flock to Fortnum & Mason’s Hong Kong branch closing sale

Hongkongers rush to British department store’s Tsim Sha Tsui outlet in search of bargains, discounted luxury goods ahead of January 26 closure.

Hundreds of eager shoppers queue outside of Fortnum & Mason in Tsim Sha Tsui seeking bargains before the store closes on January 26.. Photo: Edmond So
Hundreds of eager shoppers queue outside of Fortnum & Mason in Tsim Sha Tsui seeking bargains before the store closes on January 26.. Photo: Edmond So

Education

Hong Kong school near fire-hit estate to take over new campus by end of June

Tai Po Baptist Public School principal Siu Ting says pupils expected to begin classes for coming academic year at new premises.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s finance chief confirms early surplus, vows more elderly support

Paul Chan cites financial market performance and stock trading stamp duty for surplus, as he addresses calls for more welfare at public forum.

Companies

Hong Kong’s SHKP continues sell-out streak at Sierra Sea

Homebuyers snap up all 213 new flats on sale at Sierra Sea’s Phase 2A as of 9pm on Saturday.

Sun Hung Kai Properties’ deputy managing director Victor Lui (left) and real state agency general manager Allen Woo hold a banner marking the latest Sierra Sea sell-out. Photo: Handout

Society

More than a game: rugby helps Hong Kong charity tackle cultural divides in schools

Rugby For Good, an Operation Santa Claus beneficiary, uses sport to help students of all backgrounds find common ground on and off the field.

The Rugby For Good charity has been using sport as a tool to bring together young people from diverse ethnicities and communities. Photo: Rugby For Good
The Rugby For Good charity has been using sport as a tool to bring together young people from diverse ethnicities and communities. Photo: Rugby For Good

Society

Rebuilding fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court ‘not practical’, Hong Kong officials say

Economist urges government to use donation fund to generate investment returns to bridge financial gap for residents waiting for new flats.

Society

Hong Kong housing estate flat owners drop contractor linked to Tai Po blaze

Property owners of Tuen Mun estate vote to terminate renovation contract with Prestige, citing safety concerns after fatal Wang Fuk Court fire.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%

Return tickets for adults will cost HK$116 from next Monday, while fares for children and the elderly will jump to HK$75.

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The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang
The Peak Tram is a popular tourist attraction. Photo: Sam Tsang

Society

Fate of 600 goats in the balance as deadline nears to move for Hong Kong project

Cheung Siu-ling says she has until end of January next year to make way for Northern Metropolis, or her herd will be put down.

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Education

University of Hong Kong professor loses key role over retracted paper

Population expert Paul Yip was corresponding author of paper found to contain AI-generated references to publications that didn’t exist.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion

80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Sunika Joshi

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care

Sunika Joshi
Ian Brownlee

Opinion | Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market

Ian Brownlee
David Dodwell

Outside In | To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats

David Dodwell
Derek Chan

Legal Tales | What happens in Hong Kong’s top court, hidden amid the city’s winter wonderland

Derek Chan
Ying Xu,Weishi Zhang

Opinion | With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future

Ying Xu
Weishi Zhang
Alice Wu

Opinion | Starry Lee or Ronick Chan? Lawmakers’ choice will reveal their priorities

Alice Wu
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MULTIMEDIA
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Hong Kong moves test-free licence ticketing online to stop long queues

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Hong Kong’s biggest fan-hosted anime event returns

Rainbow Gala, first held in 2007, has been held at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo for a second time after the redevelopment of the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre in 2024.
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Woman threatens Hong Kong restaurant staff with cleaver

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13-year-old arrested after New Year brawl in Hong Kong

Police arrest 13-year-old girl over fight with teen during New Year countdown at Kwun Tong Promenade.
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