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Hong Kong police have arrested nine employees of a company suspected of using surveying equipment with 45 forged certificates. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

9 held over use of 45 fake surveying equipment certificates in Hong Kong projects

Police apprehend nine people after receiving reports from several organisations alleging subcontractor used forged documents in government construction projects.

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Hong Kong police make another arrest over deadly Tai Po blaze

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Society

Christmas Eve crowds gather in Hong Kong but festive atmosphere ‘more subdued’

Families at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront say celebrations are more muted this year after the deadly Tai Po fire last month.

24 Dec 2025 - 10:32PM

People gather along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront to take in the Christmas Eve sights. Photo: Karma Lo

Society

The write way: Hong Kong’s Christmas card loyalists keep the digital wave at bay

Despite ease of sending mass messages via social media, young and old traditionalists deliver festive greetings through handwritten paper cards.

24 Dec 2025 - 9:45PM

Politics

Young people’s input needed on pressing Hong Kong issues, incoming lawmaker says

Lawmaker-elect Grace Chan also says there is room for more effective communication within the social welfare sector.

24 Dec 2025 - 8:29PMvideocam

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong customs seizes counterfeit goods worth HK$36 million in crackdown

Customs warn criminals using high demand over holiday season as ‘smokescreen’ to move illicit goods.

24 Dec 2025 - 6:28PM

Some of the counterfeit items seized by customs in the recent operation. Photo: Handout

Society

Helper who survived Hong Kong fire recovers in Philippines for Christmas

Rhodora Alcaraz earlier lauded by Philippine president as hero for her role in helping save three-month-old baby during last month’s fire.

24 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM

Health & Environment

Cool Christmas break for Hong Kong as temperatures to reach as low as 14 degrees

‘The weather will be cloudier over the region with temperatures falling progressively during the Christmas holiday,’ Observatory says.

24 Dec 2025 - 5:19PM

Law and Crime

Teen ‘mastermind’ among 20 held by Hong Kong police over HK$2 million phone fraud

Suspects, aged 11 to 84, allegedly posed as mainland Chinese secret agents to scam victims, with police saying gang leader was student, 19.

24 Dec 2025 - 4:38PM

Some of the evidence seized as Hong Kong police arrested 20 people over a series of fraud cases in which victims were scammed out of more than HK$2 million. Photo: Handout

Society

Explainer | Craving art, music and theatre this Christmas? Here’s what to see in Hong Kong

From The Nutcracker to ancient Egypt wonders and Waiting for Godot, the Post highlights shows worth catching this festive season.

24 Dec 2025 - 9:11PM

“Zao Wou-Ki: Master Printmaker” show highlights the artist’s signature fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong opens bid for next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator with stricter KPIs

New term set to begin on June 1, 2028, with the winning bidder set to manage the facility for 10 years, with a possible five-year extension.

24 Dec 2025 - 6:18PM

Hong Kong Economy

Japan loses out as Hongkongers pick South Korea, mainland China this Christmas

‘The main reason is that Japan has experienced several incidents … including bear attacks and earthquakes,’ Travel Industry Council says.

24 Dec 2025 - 9:57PM

China Business

‘C-beauty’ cosmetics brands find retail expansion outside China a slow slog

‘For established domestic cosmetics companies attempting to expand abroad, progress is still in its early stages,’ CLSA’s Chris Gao says.

24 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM

Mao Geping store inside the Harbour City shopping complex. Photo: Li Cao

Society

Hong Kong shopping centre brings festive cheer with ‘Ticket to Christmas’

Attractions, running until January 2, include immersive animated train ride, Christmas Day musical and shopping rewards.

24 Dec 2025 - 9:54AM

All proceeds from ticket sales for the “Santa Express” will be donated directly to OSC. Photo: Handout

Society

Hong Kong firms hoping new southbound travel scheme will drive more business

Social media users are selling driving courses to Guangdong car owners while local companies are offering perks to attract business.

24 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM

Society

Avalanche at ski resort in northern Xinjiang kills Hongkonger

Hong Kong government’s office in Beijing provides advice and assistance in accordance with wishes of victim’s family.

23 Dec 2025 - 10:49PM

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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.

22 Dec 2025 - 8:47PM

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.

22 Dec 2025 - 11:22AMvideocam

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.

18 Dec 2025 - 12:34AM

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.

22 Dec 2025 - 11:37PM

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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Hongkongers urged to use eMPF to ward off scams

Hongkongers urged to sign up for eMPF platform as defence against scams

Hong Kong chatbot still a work in progress

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The beginning of the end for Choi Hung Estate

Hong Kong mourns firefighter killed in Tai Po blaze

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