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Workers remove the damaged bamboo scaffolding in Wang Fuk Court at Tai Po. Photo: SCMP / Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

My Take | Tai Po fire victims are not being served well by the inaction on class actions

It has been two decades since moves began to bring such cases to Hong Kong. Any resolution will likely come too late for Wang Fuk Court residents.

Hong Kong transport

Failures on 2 fronts led to Hong Kong’s seat belt U-turn, experts say

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Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers should brace for chilly Sunday as temperatures dip to 13 degrees

Hong Kong economy

CK Hutchison tipped to sell remaining ports despite Panama court ruling: experts

But effort by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate will still face scrutiny from Beijing and deal may be re-evaluated, analysts tell SCMP.

A container ship is guided by tugboats at a port in Panama. Photo: Reuters
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong steps up scrutiny of private schools

Education Bureau releases code of practice for private primary and secondary schools.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Outcomes, not output’: Exco held 25% fewer meetings over John Lee’s tenure so far

Figures show advisory body convened 119 meetings and discussed 602 items over first 3½ years of Chief Executive John Lee’s tenure.

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Hong Kong police

New generation of Hong Kong police will need ‘iron bones’, security chief says

Secretary for Security Chris Tang warns ‘oppression by hostile foreign forces will not stop’, and calls for police to stand firm.

Secretary for Security Chris Tang inspects officers at Saturday’s passing-out parade. Photo: Handout
China travel

Here are 5 ways to enter China without a visa – by land, sea or air

With more countries joining the visa exemption list and more points of entry for other passport holders, travel to China has never been easier.

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Social media

2016 trends from Pokemon Go to poke bowls amid viral internet nostalgia

Looking back at 2016 is viral online, but what was hot back then? We look at food, travel, health and pop culture trends from a decade ago.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong health chief seeks to speed up Medical Council’s complaint handling

But Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau warns against ‘arbitrarily’ adding non-professional members to watchdog.

(Left to right) Candy Yip, a family member of a victim of a medical incident; Tim Pang from the Society for Community Organisation; and mainland Chinese parents Lai Zhijin and Peng Hongying, who are fighting for answers after their son’s hospital ordeal. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

6 arrested over 51 million yen robbery in Hong Kong, with ‘mole’ among victims

Police chief Joe Chow says the six suspects include three Japanese men.

Hong Kong police investigate a robbery outside a money exchange shop in Sheung Wan. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong must keep cash buffer amid complicated geopolitics: Paul Chan

Finance chief also says city outperformed economic forecasts last year, thanks to strong exports to Southeast Asia.

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Accidents and personal safety

On This Day | 2006 Egypt bus tragedy leaves 14 Hong Kong tourists dead – SCMP archive

On this day 20 years ago, a holiday bus ran off a highway in Egypt and rolled over, killing 14 Hong Kong tourists and hurting 30 others.

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.

Cherry blossoms in On King Street Park attract flower lovers. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

‘Rampant like a pandemic’: why Hongkongers struggle to get peace from junk calls

Thousands of residents affected by a surge in junk calls, with 466,000 reported in 2025 alone.

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Hongkongers are struggling to get a break from junk calls. Photo: Eugene Lee
Diplomacy

Editorial | Starmer’s visit to China highlights benefits of dialogue over confrontation

While several deals were struck on the UK prime minister’s trip, the most important outcome is the willingness of the leaders of both countries to work constructively together.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong cannot take its Exchange Fund’s stellar year for granted

The fund posted a record gain last year, boosting the Hong Kong government’s fiscal health, but global headwinds must be heeded.

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China-Latin America relations

US hails Panama high court ruling against CK Hutchison’s ports concession

Secretary of State Rubio said the decision was encouraging, as it drew support on Capitol Hill and unease among Chinese-linked firms.

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The Panama Canal, where CK Hutchison Holdings’ contract was struck down, will operate as normal during the transition. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong transport

Video | Hong Kong to suspend seat belts on buses rule after less than a week

Wording of law only applies to new buses registered from January 25 this year.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong shelves cross-border levy plan, marks second policy U-turn in a day

Proposal was part of city government’s efforts to deal with HK$87.2 billion budget deficit.

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Crime in Hong Kong

33 arrested over HK$150 million fraud involving Hong Kong tech grant schemes

ICAC says suspects are 24 men and nine women, including a former Cyberport Management Company employee.

ICAC says it has dismantled two syndicates involved in defrauding two Hong Kong tech grant schemes. Photo: Jelly Tse
China property

Hang Lung flags ‘tough slog’ for property, looks to mainland malls for growth

Hong Kong developer says property segment recovery will be slow, but sees mainland retail and consumption offering the clearest upside.

Hong Kong developer Hang Lung is pinning its hopes on an uptick in mainland consumption. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Over 110,000 secure waivers since Hong Kong public medical fee reform took effect

Health minister Lo Chung-mau says about 53,000 received concession certificates, while roughly 60,000 granted three-month conditional waivers.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong economy grows 3.5% in 2025, beating earlier forecasts

Advance figures also show GDP in fourth quarter of 2025 grew by 3.8 per cent year on year.

Singapore

In his Singapore book launch, Wang Gungwu recounts own journey through history

Wang says in his book that there are no borders between civilisations and that the past provides the ‘guideposts to the future’.

Australian sinologist Wang Gungwu (left), speaking about his new book “In No Borders: Journeys Across Islands and Continents” at its launch in Singapore on Thursday. Photo: Jean Iau
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to repeal bus seat belt rules over ‘deficiencies’ in law

Law only applies to new buses registered from Sunday, the day the seat belt rule took effect.

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Passengers wear seat belts on a double-decker bus in Kwun Tong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

4 arrested in crackdown on mainland firms offering illegal labour in Hong Kong

Officers mounted undercover operation targeting firms advertising services online ahead of Lunar New Year.

Banking & finance

HSBC suffers temporary system shutdown, stopping services in Hong Kong

The bank’s mobile app and in-person services at several branches were unavailable for up to several hours for some customers during the outage.

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