https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/rss/511360/feed Hoi-ying became a reporter at the City desk in 2023 after finishing the Post's Graduate Trainee Programme. Originally from Singapore, she previously worked as a television news producer at Mediacorp and interned at the Shanghai-based Sixth Tone. She earned her master's degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong and holds a bachelor's degree in communications from Nanyang Technological University. en https://assets-v2.i-scmp.com/production/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying An elderly woman who pasted materials containing pro-independence slogans and Hong Kong’s colonial-era flag outside her flat has been sentenced to three months in a maximum-security psychiatric institution for displaying seditious publications. West Kowloon Court ordered housewife Yang Chau-ki, 62, to undergo mandatory psychiatric treatment at the Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre on Friday. She was charged with knowingly displaying publications with seditious intent under Hong Kong’s Article 23... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3371131/hong-kong-housewife-gets-3-months-psychiatric-institution-over-seditious-posters?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3371131/hong-kong-housewife-gets-3-months-psychiatric-institution-over-seditious-posters?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 16 Oct 2026 07:32:05 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying The Hong Kong Pride Parade committee has cancelled an indoor event at Central Market next month after being told the venue is unavailable due to an “administrative error”. In a social media post on Thursday, the committee said its Rainbow Market, scheduled for November 14 at the revamped landmark, had been cancelled because the venue “could no longer host it”. The group said it approached Central Market, which is managed by Chinachem Group, in early June, confirmed the booking and paid a deposit... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3371031/booking-overlap-forces-hong-kong-pride-parade-cancel-indoor-market?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3371031/booking-overlap-forces-hong-kong-pride-parade-cancel-indoor-market?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 15 Oct 2026 10:15:54 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying An Indonesian domestic helper in Hong Kong has been remanded in custody after being charged with killing her 93-year-old employer at the weekend. Kharsina, 52, was brought to the Kwun Tong Court on Wednesday to face a count of murder. Police arrested her in the early hours of Monday after her 93-year-old employer was found unresponsive in her flat at Long Yiu House in Kai Tak’s Tak Long Estate on Sunday. Paramedics rushed the elderly woman to hospital after administering emergency treatment at... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3370849/domestic-helper-charged-murdering-93-year-old-employer-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3370849/domestic-helper-charged-murdering-93-year-old-employer-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Oct 2026 07:29:03 +0000 Matthew Cheng,Lo Hoi-ying Matthew Cheng,Lo Hoi-ying Four Hong Kong franchised bus operators have applied to raise fares by up to 17.7 per cent, citing “significant financial pressure” from soaring fuel prices driven by the Middle East conflict. Citybus has sought the steepest increase, at 17.7 per cent, followed by KMB at 16 per cent. Long Win Bus and New Lantao Bus have applied for rises of 8.1 per cent and 9.8 per cent respectively, according to a paper the Transport and Logistics Bureau submitted to the Legislative Council on Wednesday. The... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3370836/hong-kong-bus-operators-seek-fare-hikes-177-amid-fuel-price-surge?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3370836/hong-kong-bus-operators-seek-fare-hikes-177-amid-fuel-price-surge?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 14 Oct 2026 06:34:00 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Taiwanese Finance Minister Chuang Tsui-yun plans to attend the Apec meeting in Hong Kong, where the Chinese finance chief is due to deliver the opening speech. Chuang’s ministry told Reuters on Tuesday she would attend the meeting “as is customary”. Hong Kong is hosting the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting on October 20 and 21, while the Economic Leaders’ Summit will take place in Shenzhen next month. China is the summit host for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum this year. In response... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3370776/taiwanese-finance-minister-plans-join-apec-meeting-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3370776/taiwanese-finance-minister-plans-join-apec-meeting-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 13 Oct 2026 14:04:01 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying,Leopold Chen Lo Hoi-ying,Leopold Chen Hong Kong’s artificial intelligence management system could take shape and be tested as early as the typhoon season next year, the government’s No 2 official has said, adding that the project will give authorities a “full picture” of the city once it is in full swing. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post, Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said the “AI city brain” system aimed to connect independent databases maintained by different government bodies. “With the invention of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3370509/hong-kongs-ai-city-brain-could-undergo-testing-next-typhoon-season-eric-chan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3370509/hong-kongs-ai-city-brain-could-undergo-testing-next-typhoon-season-eric-chan?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 12 Oct 2026 03:00:05 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong police have dismantled a local syndicate allegedly running a vice ring involving Thai women, seizing HK$13 million in cash (US$1.66 million) and freezing HK$5 million in suspected crime proceeds. The force said on Saturday that it arrested five local men and two foreign men, aged between 44 and 54, for allegedly running a prostitution ring in the Tsim Sha Tsui district by luring Southeast Asian women to work as sex workers in Hong Kong. Four core members, including three brothers and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3370438/hong-kong-police-smash-alleged-thai-prostitution-ring-seize-hk13-million-cash?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3370438/hong-kong-police-smash-alleged-thai-prostitution-ring-seize-hk13-million-cash?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Oct 2026 09:34:14 +0000 Jess Ma,Lo Hoi-ying Jess Ma,Lo Hoi-ying The Huanggang Port will open on Monday after more than six years of redevelopment and rounds of preparatory drills. The 24/7 checkpoint will be the first to adopt the “joint clearance” model, where passengers can complete both departure and entry clearance in a single three-gated automated channel. As the final checks are carried out, the South China Morning Post explains what you need to navigate the new checkpoint. 1. Do I need to register for ‘joint clearance’? Yes, Hong Kong and mainland... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3370423/how-zoom-through-new-huanggang-port-crossing-hong-kongs-border?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3370423/how-zoom-through-new-huanggang-port-crossing-hong-kongs-border?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 10 Oct 2026 06:00:24 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Travellers heading to and from the revamped Huanggang Port must use authorised public transport services only, including pre-booked licensed taxi fleets, as other ride-hailing services will not be available inside the boundary control area, according to the Hong Kong government. At a press conference on Wednesday, transport officials also urged travellers not to rush to use the new port in the initial phase of its operations. Ahead of the expected opening of the Huanggang Port on Monday, the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3370014/travellers-must-use-authorised-buses-taxis-huanggang-port-hong-kong-authorities-say?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3370014/travellers-must-use-authorised-buses-taxis-huanggang-port-hong-kong-authorities-say?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 07 Oct 2026 07:56:28 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong’s private, semi-private and international schools have been given the green light to raise tuition fees by an average of 4.75 per cent, 4.07 per cent and 4 per cent, respectively. The Education Bureau said on Tuesday it had received applications from 185 schools as of August 31 to adjust tuition fees for the 2026-27 academic year. They comprised 49 semi-private schools under the government’s Direct Subsidy Scheme (DSS), 74 private schools and 62 international ones. One application from... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/education/article/3369957/hong-kong-approves-average-fee-hikes-475-cent-non-public-schools?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/education/article/3369957/hong-kong-approves-average-fee-hikes-475-cent-non-public-schools?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:18:10 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying More than 73,000 owners of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to meet the government’s minimum standards, a figure the housing chief has described as “better than expected”. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Saturday that authorities received around 73,800 applications during the “early bird” registration phase under the Basic Housing Units Ordinance, which closed on August 31. The tally represented nearly 70 per cent of the city’s estimated... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369653/better-expected-73800-subdivided-flats-apply-3-year-grace-period?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369653/better-expected-73800-subdivided-flats-apply-3-year-grace-period?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:26:14 +0000 Kristen Cheung,Lo Hoi-ying Kristen Cheung,Lo Hoi-ying Mainland Chinese visitor arrivals in Hong Kong during the first two days of the National Day “golden week” surpassed the pre-pandemic total for the same period in 2018, as a catering sector representative reported a 10 per cent year-on-year increase in restaurant receipts. The tourism chief expressed confidence on Saturday that the city would reach its annual target of 53.8 million visitors earlier than expected. The city recorded 511,311 arrivals from the mainland on Thursday and Friday,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3369651/mainland-chinese-arrivals-first-2-days-golden-week-holiday-top-2018-total?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3369651/mainland-chinese-arrivals-first-2-days-golden-week-holiday-top-2018-total?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 03 Oct 2026 06:13:51 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Revellers packed promenades along Victoria Harbour to watch a 23-minute National Day fireworks display that illuminated Hong Kong’s skyline on Thursday night with cascading ribbons of light, red hearts and smiley faces. At the Wan Chai Ferry Pier, crowds clapped and cheered in awe, raising their arms to capture the spectacle on their phones. Fanny Yao, 34, travelled with her family from Fujian province to Hong Kong for a third consecutive year to watch the celebrations. Yao, who is a fan of... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3369461/hong-kong-crowds-brave-heat-secure-spots-national-day-fireworks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3369461/hong-kong-crowds-brave-heat-secure-spots-national-day-fireworks?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 01 Oct 2026 10:08:13 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying A remote-sensing camera aboard China’s Tiangong space station that was developed by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has released its first images of the city ahead of the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. The university published a series of videos and photos on Wednesday captured by the Musico camera, saying they showcased the major achievements of the Hong Kong research team’s participation in the national space programme. Professor Zhang... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/education/article/3369355/chinas-tiangong-space-station-camera-captures-first-images-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/education/article/3369355/chinas-tiangong-space-station-camera-captures-first-images-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 30 Sep 2026 10:47:44 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong police have received more than 1,500 reports of suspicious credit card transactions involving Apple’s new iPhone 18 Pro series, totalling more than HK$30 million (US$3.82 million). In an update on the case, which has drawn public attention, the force said the number of reports had risen to 1,503 as of Tuesday, from about 1,200 two weeks earlier. It added that all the transactions had been cancelled. Speaking at a Kowloon City district council meeting, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3369236/hong-kong-police-receive-1503-reports-suspicious-iphone-charges-worth-hk30m?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3369236/hong-kong-police-receive-1503-reports-suspicious-iphone-charges-worth-hk30m?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:49:44 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong’s media should eliminate falsehoods and expand their global reach, the chief executive has said, urging journalists to serve as “spokespeople” for good stories about mainland China and the city. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu on Tuesday outlined his two expectations for the industry in a speech at an event held by the media marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. His first expectation was for media workers to safeguard the truth, dispel falsehoods... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3369158/safeguard-truth-and-strengthen-global-reach-john-lee-urges-hong-kong-media?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3369158/safeguard-truth-and-strengthen-global-reach-john-lee-urges-hong-kong-media?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 29 Sep 2026 05:59:22 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong’s checkpoints are expected to handle about 7.44 million passenger trips over mainland China’s National Day “golden week” break, while people movements are anticipated to peak this weekend. The Immigration Department said on Monday that the figure would include inbound and outbound trips by Hongkongers and visitors travelling via the city’s sea, land and air control points between October 1 and 7. The department also said it anticipated that the most popular control points would be... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369098/hong-kong-checkpoints-handle-744-million-passenger-trips-national-day-break?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369098/hong-kong-checkpoints-handle-744-million-passenger-trips-national-day-break?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:18:57 +0000 Edith Lin,Lo Hoi-ying Edith Lin,Lo Hoi-ying At least 21 flights connecting Hong Kong and Bangkok were disrupted on Sunday and Monday, with passengers on one service leaving the Thai capital facing a nearly 24-hour delay after the Southeast Asian city was hit by its worst flood in 15 years. Heavy rainfall lashed Bangkok – a top travel destination for Hongkongers – between Thursday and Monday, prompting Thai officials to declare the city a disaster zone. Despite the flight disruptions, Hongkongers in the Thai capital said the central... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369095/least-21-hong-kong-bangkok-flights-delayed-amid-flooding-thai-capital?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3369095/least-21-hong-kong-bangkok-flights-delayed-amid-flooding-thai-capital?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Sep 2026 13:11:49 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Seventeen people have been injured in Hong Kong after a minibus collided with a truck on Fanling Highway in the New Territories during the peak-hour commute. Emergency services were called to the scene at around 9am on Monday after the minibus, which was travelling in the direction of Tai Po, struck the truck near Choi Yuen Estate in Sheung Shui, police said. The truck had slowed down on the highway when the minibus failed to brake in time and crashed into it, the force said. The crash injured... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369003/17-injured-minibus-hits-truck-hong-kong-highway-during-morning-rush?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3369003/17-injured-minibus-hits-truck-hong-kong-highway-during-morning-rush?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:51:49 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong businessman Jason Poon Chuk-hung and his wife have been charged with defrauding a government financing scheme for businesses out of HK$6 million during the Covid-19 pandemic, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Friday that construction businessman Poon, 56, and his 54-year-old wife, both out on bail, had been charged with conspiracy to defraud and money laundering and would appear at Kowloon Court on Monday. Poon, director of mask manufacturer Lockill... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368861/whistle-blower-jason-poon-and-wife-charged-over-hk6-million-covid-19-loan-fraud?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368861/whistle-blower-jason-poon-and-wife-charged-over-hk6-million-covid-19-loan-fraud?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 14:42:58 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong police have arrested three men suspected of using crowbars to steal popular Jellycat dolls and other plush toys worth about HK$70,000 (US$8,923) from a claw machine shop to resell them. The force on Friday said it received a report in the early hours of September 17 that two thieves had broken into an unstaffed claw machine shop in Tai Wai. The shop owner had offered a HK$100,000 reward on social media to catch the thieves after the crime. “They used a crowbar to pry open two claw... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368859/police-arrest-3-over-hk70000-jellycat-claw-machine-shop-theft?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368859/police-arrest-3-over-hk70000-jellycat-claw-machine-shop-theft?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 13:52:58 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying HK Electric customers are set to pay less for electricity in October after the Hong Kong supplier cut its fuel charge for the first time in four months, but it warned that international energy prices remained volatile. CLP Power, the city’s other electricity supplier, will raise its energy prices next month. HK Electric, which mainly supplies Hong Kong Island and Lamma Island, said on Friday that its fuel clause charge would fall by 1.4 HK cents to 59.3 cents per kilowatt hour (kWh) in... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368847/hk-electric-cut-fuel-charge-first-time-4-months-clp-raises-rate?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368847/hk-electric-cut-fuel-charge-first-time-4-months-clp-raises-rate?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:45:47 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong’s Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) is considering an appeal against the non-custodial sentence of an engineer held liable for faulty lift installation work at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block. The department said on Thursday it was seeking legal advice on whether to apply for a review of lift engineer Law Wing-chai’s sentence after he was deemed responsible for issuing false safety certifications and failing to spot problems that led to malfunctions. Its... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368611/authorities-may-appeal-engineers-non-custodial-sentence-queen-mary-hospital-lift-case?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368611/authorities-may-appeal-engineers-non-custodial-sentence-queen-mary-hospital-lift-case?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2026 06:13:22 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong police are searching for a woman after the body of her colleague was found on a chair outside a commercial building in Tsim Sha Tsui early on Thursday. Officers also arrested a 28-year-old bar worker, charging him with unlawful burial of a body, operating a drug den and failing to produce proof of identity. He told police he had helped the woman, who also worked at the bar, move the body to a car park. Police said they received a report at about 1.40am about an unconscious man sitting... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368594/hong-kong-police-search-woman-after-man-found-dead-outside-commercial-building?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3368594/hong-kong-police-search-woman-after-man-found-dead-outside-commercial-building?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 24 Sep 2026 03:59:48 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying A Hong Kong and Macau youth delegation trip to Beijing to pay tribute to the national flag has showcased the “fruitful results” of the two cities’ patriotic education efforts, according to the central government. A commentary published by the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office on Tuesday also said that President Xi Jinping and the central government attached great importance to the five-day visit, during which the delegation received “vivid patriotic education” through immersive visits and... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368485/hong-kong-macau-student-trip-beijing-shows-fruitful-results-patriotic-push?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368485/hong-kong-macau-student-trip-beijing-shows-fruitful-results-patriotic-push?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 23 Sep 2026 07:37:45 +0000 Theodora Yu,Lo Hoi-ying Theodora Yu,Lo Hoi-ying The death of a cyclist in a suspected canine attack in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long on Saturday night has sparked fierce discussion on social media, with users sharing similar encounters and debating how to stay safe. The woman was discovered along Pok Wai South Road in the early hours of Sunday. She had suffered lacerations to her head, face, neck, arms and legs, with the wounds to her head and neck believed to have been fatal. Nearly a month earlier, a 33-year-old dog handler was found dead near her... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368419/fatal-dog-attacks-trigger-safety-fears-hong-kong-heres-how-protect-yourself?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3368419/fatal-dog-attacks-trigger-safety-fears-hong-kong-heres-how-protect-yourself?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 22 Sep 2026 12:59:11 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying A top official will determine where responsibility lies when a public complaint spans multiple departments under a new handling mechanism for the 1823 hotline, set to be implemented early next year. Deputy Chief Secretary for Administration Warner Cheuk Wing-hing said on Monday that he would ensure a “very fair” distribution of responsibility when assigning complaints that involved more than one government department. The reform, which will take effect in the first quarter of next year, will see... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368239/no-more-not-our-job-top-official-pick-lead-department-complex-1823-cases?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368239/no-more-not-our-job-top-official-pick-lead-department-complex-1823-cases?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 21 Sep 2026 08:40:01 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong’s leader has defended measures in his policy address to boost the economy and improve livelihoods, stressing that businesses must also do their part to remain competitive and survive, even with government aid. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Saturday that the section on livelihoods was the longest and broadest in scope in his policy address when asked about residents who had yet to benefit from the government’s economic policies. “You need to develop the economy first to have... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368093/hong-kong-leader-says-firms-must-strive-survive-despite-government-support?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3368093/hong-kong-leader-says-firms-must-strive-survive-despite-government-support?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 19 Sep 2026 05:42:01 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong will begin recruitment for an artificial intelligence (AI) commissioner in the second quarter of next year to assist in drafting policies for the technology and risk governance, with authorities confident the city does not lack suitable talent. Tech authorities on Friday revealed details of the new post under the Digital Policy Office, which will pay between HK$262,125 and HK$278,200 (US$33,414 to US$35,436) a month. Permanent Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry Kevin... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368048/hong-kong-recruit-ai-chief-mid-2027-confidence-local-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3368048/hong-kong-recruit-ai-chief-mid-2027-confidence-local-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 18 Sep 2026 11:50:59 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying,Lam Ka-sing Lo Hoi-ying,Lam Ka-sing Hong Kong will introduce various tax incentives for new finance and technology industries to attract businesses and reinforce the city’s role as a leading financial hub, the city leader has announced in his policy address. Tax concessions to draw intellectual property (IP) businesses and selected industries to the city were among the new measures Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced on Wednesday, while the halving of the profits tax rate for gold traders would be sped up. To speed up the... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367754/hong-kong-woo-finance-and-tech-firms-new-tax-breaks?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367754/hong-kong-woo-finance-and-tech-firms-new-tax-breaks?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:35:31 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying,Vivian Au,Danny Mok Lo Hoi-ying,Vivian Au,Danny Mok The first vice-chairman of the nation’s top political advisory body is overseeing an 87-member committee of political and business heavyweights to arrange the state funeral for Hong Kong’s first chief executive, Tung Chee-hwa. A vigil will be held from 3pm to 10pm on Saturday at the Hong Kong Funeral Home in North Point and a public memorial service will start at 9am on Sunday, according to an obituary placed by Tung’s family in the South China Morning Post on Tuesday. “In lieu of flowers,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367639/top-chinese-official-leads-87-member-committee-tung-chee-hwa-state-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/politics/article/3367639/top-chinese-official-leads-87-member-committee-tung-chee-hwa-state-funeral?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Sep 2026 23:00:18 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong’s silver economy is set to become a HK$500 billion (US$63.8 billion) market by 2034, the city’s finance chief has said, urging the elderly care industry to deploy technology and explore cross-border opportunities. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said on Monday that Hong Kong’s ageing population presented both a challenge and a “promising blue ocean” market opportunity for the city, which could serve as a model for other regions. In a speech at an event to mark the 30th anniversary... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3367463/hong-kongs-hk500b-silver-economy-2034-offers-blue-ocean-prospects-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3367463/hong-kongs-hk500b-silver-economy-2034-offers-blue-ocean-prospects-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Sep 2026 10:00:20 +0000 Jeffie Lam,Lo Hoi-ying Jeffie Lam,Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong’s inaugural five-year plan will not change the capitalist system and instead fully exploit its advantages to map the city’s long-term development, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has said. In an opinion piece published in the South China Morning Post on Monday, the city leader also stressed that the blueprint, in focusing on the economy, would ultimately “enable citizens to flourish” by creating employment opportunities and upward mobility. Lee will unveil Hong Kong’s first-ever... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367355/hong-kong-5-year-plan-stick-capitalism-uphold-one-country-two-systems-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3367355/hong-kong-5-year-plan-stick-capitalism-uphold-one-country-two-systems-john-lee?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Sep 2026 02:00:35 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying In the fourth instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines how telehealth is reshaping access to care, as practitioners warn it cannot fully replace in-person diagnosis. Hong Kong housewife Chan Ket-yee, nearly 60, has battled severe eczema on her neck and underarms for decades. Splitting her time between the United Kingdom and the city, Chan saw a dramatic improvement after visiting a Hong Kong public dermatologist, whose... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3366499/there-are-trade-offs-how-hong-kong-patients-can-use-telemedicine-wisely?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3366499/there-are-trade-offs-how-hong-kong-patients-can-use-telemedicine-wisely?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 06 Sep 2026 11:00:07 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying In the first instalment of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on Hong Kong’s growing wellness trends, Lo Hoi-ying examines why younger residents are turning to supplements to boost energy, immunity and performance, as experts warn that excessive use should not replace a balanced diet. Tata Tse Yi-kwan spends around HK$2,000 (US$255) a month on supplements tailored to her different needs, including immunity, energy, digestion, performance and recovery. The sound-wellness practitioner, who... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364161/tuning-body-why-hongkongers-turn-supplements-keep-their-engine-running?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3364161/tuning-body-why-hongkongers-turn-supplements-keep-their-engine-running?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Aug 2026 11:00:10 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Changes in US trade policy and interest rate trends will significantly affect Hong Kong’s economy but the impact will be “primarily psychological”, the finance chief has said, while expressing optimism that growth momentum will continue in the second half of the year. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po also revealed on Sunday that Hong Kong welcomed 31 million visitors in the first seven months of 2026, a 12 per cent year-on-year increase. Passenger traffic at Hong Kong International Airport... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364173/impact-us-trade-policy-shifts-hong-kong-primarily-psychological-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3364173/impact-us-trade-policy-shifts-hong-kong-primarily-psychological-paul-chan?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Aug 2026 05:49:54 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying In a cramped handicraft shop in Hong Kong’s Sham Shui Po neighbourhood, 70-year-old Jen Kwong was sifting through reels of embroidered and sequinned ribbons while other shoppers around her were hunched over containers of tiny beads and trinkets. Kwong, who had worked for four decades during the golden age of Hong Kong’s textile manufacturing industry, still tailors and alters clothing for her grandchildren with her sewing machine at home. But she feared Yu Chau Street, also known as “Bead... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364167/bead-streets-fraying-legacy-craft-hub-faces-uncertain-future-shops-bow-out?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3364167/bead-streets-fraying-legacy-craft-hub-faces-uncertain-future-shops-bow-out?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 16 Aug 2026 04:01:18 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong tour groups returning from Japan’s capital are seeking alternative routes to Narita airport after a record rainstorm on Thursday disrupted transport and left thousands of travellers stranded, including Hongkongers who spent the night on trains and in other facilities. Cathay Pacific Airways, the city’s flag carrier, said on Friday it would waive rebooking and re-routing fees to give affected customers greater flexibility, after the unprecedented heavy rain killed at least eight people,... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363991/hongkongers-stranded-after-storm-disrupts-trains-and-roads-narita-airport?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363991/hongkongers-stranded-after-storm-disrupts-trains-and-roads-narita-airport?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 14 Aug 2026 04:29:11 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong police have arrested eight people over an alleged compensated-dating scam syndicate that cheated victims, including teachers and healthcare workers, out of about HK$6.2 million (US$790,000) by telling them they had to pay a “legal fee” to formalise contracts to become “sugar babies”. Police said on Monday that they had investigated 80 cases involving scammers who used compensated dating as a pretext to lure victims between February 2024 and July this year. The largest individual loss... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3363500/hong-kong-police-arrest-8-over-hk62-million-sugar-baby-dating-scam?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3363500/hong-kong-police-arrest-8-over-hk62-million-sugar-baby-dating-scam?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:08:35 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Restaurateur Ken Chu Ka-chun recorded a 20 per cent boost in business at one of his outlets at Kai Tak Sports Park over the past month, thanks to pet owners dining in under a government scheme allowing dogs into nearly 1,000 Hong Kong establishments since July 9. “We saw more dog owners coming in because people frequently walk their dogs around here,” said Chu, owner of Asura group, which has two restaurants with pet-friendly licences. The restaurant has separate seating areas for diners with... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363434/how-are-hong-kong-restaurants-faring-1-month-dog-friendly-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363434/how-are-hong-kong-restaurants-faring-1-month-dog-friendly-scheme?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 09 Aug 2026 07:44:27 +0000 Wynna Wong,Lo Hoi-ying Wynna Wong,Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong holidaymakers in Okinawa on Friday contended with depleted supermarket shelves, potential power cuts and violent weather as Typhoon Dolphin shut the Japanese island’s main airport and disrupted every direct flight home. Social media images shared by Hong Kong-linked travel accounts showed empty bread shelves and torrential rain sweeping parts of the popular destination, although travellers said conditions varied significantly across the island. Hong Kong travel account Papa Traveller... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363357/typhoon-dolphin-hongkongers-stuck-okinawa-prepare-low-supplies-power-cuts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3363357/typhoon-dolphin-hongkongers-stuck-okinawa-prepare-low-supplies-power-cuts?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 07 Aug 2026 14:59:14 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong sporting event organisers should use technology to better track and monitor athletes, lawmakers have urged after a triathlete went missing at sea in Tai Po and was later found dead. The death of the participant in the city’s Summer Triathlon Challenge on Sunday has raised concerns over whether safety measures for such races are sufficient, especially amid unstable weather. “Since technology has advanced, can the GPS be optimised? In many past races, participants used GPS to log... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362755/triathlete-death-sparks-calls-ai-monitoring-gps-tracking-hong-kong-races?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362755/triathlete-death-sparks-calls-ai-monitoring-gps-tracking-hong-kong-races?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:42:49 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Hong Kong can expect sunnier but very hot weather later this week, the city’s forecaster has said, as residents woke to an amber rainstorm warning for the second consecutive morning. The Hong Kong Observatory on Monday issued the amber rainstorm warning signal at 6.40am, following a similar alert on Sunday morning that remained in place for more than six hours. The warning was cancelled at 8.45am. The forecaster said heavy showers had brought more than 30mm (1.2 inches) of rainfall to many... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362736/hong-kong-face-brighter-hotter-weather-week-after-days-heavy-rain?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362736/hong-kong-face-brighter-hotter-weather-week-after-days-heavy-rain?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:31:32 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Several major stress tests involving more than 10,000 people – including Hong Kong civil servants – will be carried out at the revamped Huanggang Port border crossing, as part of over 100 exercises slated for the coming months to ensure smooth and safe operations, the city’s security chief has revealed. But Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung on Saturday stopped short of committing to an official opening date. Sources previously said the land crossing could come into operation as early... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362632/new-huanggang-checkpoint-undergo-major-stress-tests-10000-participants?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3362632/new-huanggang-checkpoint-undergo-major-stress-tests-10000-participants?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:42:39 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Police will not charge a prominent Hong Kong basketball coach filmed slapping a student two years ago, citing insufficient evidence. In a reply to the South China Morning Post on Friday, the force said it would not prosecute Yung Kam-wah, who was arrested in June this year on suspicion of common assault for physically punishing a secondary student at Hon Wah College in Siu Sai Wan. “Following an in-depth investigation, police have found insufficient evidence to institute prosecution against... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3362594/insufficient-evidence-charge-basketball-coach-filmed-slapping-student-police?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3362594/insufficient-evidence-charge-basketball-coach-filmed-slapping-student-police?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:49:19 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Parts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters, a study by the Hong Kong Red Cross has found, with the charity urging the government to take climate resilience planning into account in developing the area. A report released by the charity on Thursday also said that more than 50 per cent of the city faced high-risk threats from two or three types of hazards, such as typhoons, extreme heat or fires, simultaneously. “In planning Hong Kong’s future, this risk map... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362429/parts-northern-hong-kong-face-highest-climate-disaster-risk-study-finds?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3362429/parts-northern-hong-kong-face-highest-climate-disaster-risk-study-finds?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:27:07 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying Two directors of a contractor linked to the deadly inferno at Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court have denied all allegations of bid-rigging, corruption and collusion with consultants, with one saying he was never told the housing estate’s fire safety system had any problems. A district councillor, Peggy Wong Pik-kiu, who has been criticised for her links to the former owners’ committee of the Tai Po complex, also rejected allegations of exchanging “gift bags” for proxy votes and denied soliciting or... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362308/tai-po-fire-contractors-2-directors-deny-all-allegations-witness-statements?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362308/tai-po-fire-contractors-2-directors-deny-all-allegations-witness-statements?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:58:01 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying A Hongkonger has described being “quite scared” as a 7.1-magnitude quake shook Japan’s southern Kumamoto prefecture where she and her boyfriend were travelling, while the city’s travel authority confirmed that about 200 members of tour groups visiting the region were all safe. Leon Chan, 18, recounted to the South China Morning Post that she and her boyfriend had just got off a bus on the west side of Kumamoto city when the quake hit on Tuesday afternoon. The epicentre was about 20km (12.4... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362174/i-was-quite-scared-hongkonger-japans-quake-hit-kumamoto-describes-shock?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3362174/i-was-quite-scared-hongkonger-japans-quake-hit-kumamoto-describes-shock?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:24:38 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying When Hongkonger Tara Fung brought her eight-month-old Munchkin cat, Yuen Yuen, to a clinic to get spayed in March 2025, she was told two hours later that her pet had died from an allergic reaction to a sedative. “Who would have thought she would go in and never come out … I never got to see her again,” she told the South China Morning Post. Fung pressed the clinic for explanations and surveillance footage but said she did not receive a proper reply. “The way the clinic’s vet and nurse answered... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3361884/hong-kong-veterinary-board-pressed-improve-service-amid-logjam-complaints?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/society/article/3361884/hong-kong-veterinary-board-pressed-improve-service-amid-logjam-complaints?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 26 Jul 2026 09:30:06 +0000 Lo Hoi-ying Lo Hoi-ying In the second of a five-part Health Matters wellness series on ageing in Hong Kong, Lo Hoi-ying examines rising social isolation among the elderly, its serious health risks and how activities and community support are helping seniors stay socially engaged. For Lee Chor-kwan, an 89-year-old living alone in Hong Kong, mealtimes are often lonely. But the highlight of his day is lunchtime, when he visits an elderly care home to eat with his 86-year-old wife, whom he met through an arranged marriage... https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3361065/they-only-eat-sustain-life-how-does-isolation-shape-hong-kongs-elderly-diets?utm_source=rss_feed https://www-scmp-com.libproxy1.nus.edu.sg/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3361065/they-only-eat-sustain-life-how-does-isolation-shape-hong-kongs-elderly-diets?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Jul 2026 11:00:06 +0000