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Kai Tak Hospital will begin its first phase of operation on Monday. Photo: Karma Lo
Kai Tak Hospital will be Hong Kong’s largest public hospital. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Kai Tak Hospital opens this week: what you need to know before visiting

Hong Kong’s largest public hospital begins phased operations on Monday, starting with family medicine and specialist outpatient services.

Hong Kong economy

Fireworks, free rides and dining deals: how to mark National Day in Hong Kong

Hong Kong society

Fatal dog attacks trigger safety fears in Hong Kong. Here’s how to protect yourself

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Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

The wild days of Hong Kong’s Category III era: when sex and gore went mainstream

The adults-only, Category III rating was introduced in 1988, making stars of actresses including Shu Qi and Amy Yip.

Clockwise from left: Elvis Tsui (left) and Shu Qi in a still from Sex and Zen II (1996); Chingmy Yau Suk-ching in a still from Naked Killer (1992); Veronica Yip Yuk-hing in the film, Hidden Desire (1991); Simon Yam Tat-wah in a still from Dr Lamb (1992); Amy Yip Chi-mei in a still from Sex and Zen (1991); The Untold Story. (Pork bun murders) starring Anthony Wong.
Get to Know

Explainer: The real-life female combat unit that inspired Taylor Sheridan’s Lioness

Formed during the Iraq War, the unit comprised the first US women deployed in direct combat. So what does the Paramount+ series get right?

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How does Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law affect patients and medical staff?

The SCMP explores family rights under the law and what happens to healthcare professionals who fail to comply with end-of-life directives.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Embryo specimen mix-up: what happened and how is IVF regulated in Hong Kong?

The SCMP looks into rules governing treatments after rare fertility clinic blunder triggers investigations by authorities.

Heal Fertility has mishandled embryo biopsy specimens from two patients and failed to promptly report the incident to health authorities. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.

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Accidents and personal safety

New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe when driving abroad

Experts say motorists must be careful when adapting to driving on opposite side of vehicle with unfamiliar road conditions.

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Hong Kong transport

What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?

Several airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.

Terminal 2 of Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Will Hong Kong’s claw machine regulations curb gaming habits and gambling risks?

As cases of addiction linked to claw machines rise, the South China Morning Post examines the city’s regulatory push, lessons from overseas.

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Hong Kong is moving to tighten regulation of claw machines amid rising concerns over addiction and gambling-like behaviour. Photo: Sam Tsang
European cinema

Who was Marguerite Duras? Decoding the French cinema radical’s dual identity

Born in French Indochina in 1914, Duras was a visionary who treated the silver screen as a canvas for her haunting psychological experiments.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

What the public inquiry into deadly Tai Po blaze has revealed so far

Ahead of fourth round of hearings that begin on Wednesday, we unpack what has emerged about disaster during independent committee’s 21 sessions.

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Hong Kong transport

First section of Fanling Bypass to open soon. So how will Hongkongers benefit?

Opening of eastern section will mark first major transport infrastructure project to be completed under Northern Metropolis.

The eastern section of the Fanling Bypass is set to open soon. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

What smokers need to know about Hong Kong’s new e-cigarette ban

From April 30, anyone found carrying small amount of alternative tobacco products in public for non-commercial purposes will have to pay HK$3,000.

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From next week, an individual who possesses a specified alternative smoking product in a public place commits an offence. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Which global firms are being attracted by Hong Kong’s strategic enterprise scheme?

The South China Morning Post examines 22 firms opening or expanding in the city, with HK$73 billion in investment and 25,000 jobs expected.

Hong Kong society

What Hong Kong travellers stuck in the Middle East need to do as war spirals

At least 432 residents are stranded in region as dozens of flights between city and Middle East are disrupted by conflict.

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Hong Kong economy

From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse

Here is your guide to events beginning on February 17 ushering in the new year.

A performer dressed as the God of Wealth for Chinese New Year Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse in 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

A beginner’s guide to watching Hong Kong martial arts movies

Flying, ‘weightless’ leaps, unrealistic injuries and long fight scenes are all part and parcel of Hong Kong martial arts movies. Here’s why.

Hong Kong society

Blooming good: where to find cherry blossoms in Hong Kong this spring

Cherry blossom garden run by Airport Authority has expanded, while On King Street Park is another hotspot.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Worth the weight? What Hongkongers should know about slimming injections

Department of Health says prescription-only injections can only be sold in pharmacies under supervision of registered pharmacists.

An investigation by the Post has found retailers offering weight-loss needles without prescriptions. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong culture

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.

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

As ‘super flu’ spreads worldwide, how can Hongkongers protect against it?

Researchers find 82.8 per cent of flu specimens collected from Queen Mary Hospital between December 6 and 11 were subclade K.

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Hong Kong society

What Hongkongers need to know about US plan to vet visitors’ social media history

US Customs has proposed requiring visitors using visa-waiver programme to hand over up to five years of social media data.

Hong Kong society

How has Hong Kong-Singapore Asian Cup football qualifier revived scalping issue?

Coming match on Tuesday sold out in less than 80 minutes last Friday, but one reseller offered tickets at nearly 17 times official price.

Home fans cheer for the Hong Kong team at the AFC Asian Cup qualifier against Bangladesh in October. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s Wine and Dine Festival: how to taste the best of all worlds

Event runs from Thursday to Sunday and features Michelin-starred chefs, larger gourmet avenue, sunset tasting party and exclusive promotions.

The 25th edition of the festival runs from Thursday to Sunday. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong economy

How Hongkongers can use Octopus for payments in Japan and what the perks are

The Post unpacks the steps required to make payments through Octopus, along with benefits and limitations.

United States

Why has the US government shut down and what’s next?

The shutdown began after congressional Democrats and Republicans could not agree on how to continue funding the federal government.

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