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Social worker Mark Cheung oversees non-clinical operations at Smile Again, leading fundraising, partnership building, government liaison, and patient communication. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Mark Cheung says Smile Again focuses on what is best for the patient rather than procedures that generate the most income. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist bridges the gap in accessible dental care

Through Smile Again, social worker Mark Cheung provides barrier-free dental care for cancer survivors and special needs groups.

Mainland China

Why is Hong Kong hosting the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting? There is another agenda

Mental health

Editorial | Hong Kong cannot afford to neglect youth mental health

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong orders lift contractors to review doors installed over past 10 years

Government investigation finds missing fire-safety components in lifts in at least 78 private buildings and two public estates.

A lift is temporarily taken out of service at Tsui Ping (North) Estate in Kwun Tong. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

AI used for first time to analyse lawmakers’ 5-year plan, policy address debate

Legco president says AI was used to produce an overview of the three-day debate, with talent and Northern Metropolis as the top themes.

Crime in Hong Kong

Man arrested for alleged HK$450,000 theft of wife’s Chanel, Hermes, Rolex goods

Woman, 34, reported her husband to police after suspecting he stole HK$450,000 worth of goods from their home.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Shisha smoking will cause 1 million new lung cancer cases globally by 2050: WHO

Western Pacific region will bear the brunt of such cases, says Dr Mahdi Sheikh of International Agency for Research on Cancer.

A worker prepares a water pipe at a shisha bar in Lan Kwai Fong, Central. Photo: SCMP
The World Health Organization headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Opinion | How language shapes Hong Kong couples’ decision to have children

Hong Kong’s fertility woes are not just about affordability. They might also involve language use and how it shapes our views of the future.

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Art

A missionary’s stories of the Kowloon Walled City live on at a new exhibition

Jackie Pullinger’s journey to the Kowloon Walled City, as well as art by those helped by St Stephen’s Society, can be seen at Central Market.

Scams and swindles

Police urge Apple to fix security after 110 reports of fraud over iPhone Duo

Force says company ignored suggestions on strengthening cybersecurity following similar reports last month, with one case involving HK$229,788.

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Apple began its online pre-orders for its foldable iPhone Duo on Friday at 8pm. Photo: Getty Images
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Abby Choi’s partner tells murder trial she hid ex-in-laws’ dependence on her

Chris Tam tells court slain Hong Kong socialite revealed she was supporting her former in-laws after a bitter family row and urged him to cut ties.

Chris Tam’s testimony shed light on the financial dealings and strained family ties at the centre of Abby Choi’s murder trial. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong’s revamped Huanggang Port quiet ahead of expected holiday rush

Security chief Chris Tang expects daily trips to exceed 100,000 over Chung Yeung Festival break, with extra staff deployed to handle travellers.

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong touts key advantages over London in bid to become global gold hub

Financial services minister Christopher Hui says government backing, integrated settlement and Shanghai ties will distinguish city’s gold trading ecosystem.

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Extreme weather

Letters | For Hong Kong, climate change is no longer a distant headline

Readers discuss the necessity of proactive climate risk management, and ‘lighting enhancement’ along Lugard Road.

A rainstorm in Sha Tin on June 8, when the Hong Kong Observatory issued the first black rainstorm warning of the year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Growing number of ex-officials enter Hong Kong Election Committee race

Influx of former senior officials into Election Committee race will broaden representation and boost body’s legitimacy, observers say.

Information for the 2026 Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections is displayed on a digital screen at government headquarters in Tamar. Nominations close on October 20. Photo: Karma Lo
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Video | A look back at Hong Kong’s most shocking crimes

While Hong Kong has a reputation as one of the world’s safest cities, it has seen its share of gruesome crimes.

Press freedom in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong’s media regulation must allow room for innovation

As the government seeks to strengthen the Hong Kong media’s global reach, it could consider adopting a lighter, smarter regulatory approach.

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Wellness

Hong Kong rugby player and cancer survivor on why screening is key

Being athletic didn’t stop Tsang Sin-yan from getting lymphoma. Now she raises awareness with the charity Phenomenally Group.

Tsang Sin-yan celebrates with her Kowloon Rugby Football Club teammates after winning a match against Causeway Sandy Bay at Hong Kong’s Aberdeen Sports Ground on January 17, 2026. The Hong Kong international rugby player and Phenomenally Group ambassador talks about her battle with cancer. Photo: Edmond So
US-China relations

New details emerge in US probe of Chinese-American scientists over China ties

House committee on China releases results of investigations into some 30 scientists as chairman pushes for stricter research security rules.

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China-Latin America relations

Paraguay tech minister defies Beijing sanctions, vows to deepen Taiwan ties

Gustavo Villate, blacklisted alongside Belize’s foreign minister, suggests the move was retaliation for excluding Huawei and ZTE from 5G.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 2 men over HK$1.7 million Kowloon break-in spree

Suspects targeted unlocked residential homes in Kowloon at night, stealing cash and goods before using stolen credit cards online.

During Thursday’s operation, officers seized cash, credit cards and valuables, as well as clothes and shoes believed to belong to the suspects. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

AI-powered drones to help detect hill fires during Chung Yeung Festival

With the Chung Yeung Festival approaching, authorities will also strengthen manpower to monitor high-risk locations for fires.

The Fire Services Department demonstrates a high-payload drone equipped with a water-bomb system. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Lifts in another 39 buildings found to be lacking proper components

Three arrested over missing fire-safety parts in 48 Hong Kong lifts, source says.

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Hong Kong property

Inspections ordered at 8 more houses in One Stanley after rebar scandal

After structural lapses found at one house, authorities order developer to conduct wider checks, including on home bought by Mongolian mining family.

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Ex-father-in-law failed to repay HK$250,000 loan, Abby Choi murder trial hears

TamJai founder Tam Chak-kwan details series of requests for money by Kwong Kau, including help in paying for legal representation after his arrest.

Tam Chak-kwan (left) leaves the High Court after giving evidence. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

HKEX pushes back T+1 trade settlement to 2028 to give brokers more prep time

Despite the delay, the exchange said the market response had shown strong support for shortening the settlement time.

The HKEX logo is seen in this illustration taken September 28, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Private healthcare providers back proposed rules to make fees more transparent

New rules could apply from August next year, requiring bilingual price lists, budget estimates and explanations for bills at least 20 per cent higher.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong woman gets 3 months in psychiatric institution over seditious posters

Court sentences woman, 62, to 3 months in Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre for displaying colonial flag and seditious slogans outside flat.

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