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Construction progresses at a site in the Lok Ma Chau Loop. Photo: Silvia Siu
Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn. Photo: Silvia Siu
Hong Kong economy

Northern Metropolis supply will not hit office sector, development chief says

Incoming supply in the megaproject is primarily for the I&T sector, Bernadette Linn tells lawmakers.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong child abuse case prompts calls to watch for signs of psychological harm

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Don’t overlook eye health as Hong Kong ages

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Helper arrested for allegedly slapping 5-year-old boy after he refuses to eat

Hong Kong police receive report from boy’s mother, who accused helper of hitting her child after checking indoor security camera footage.

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The boy was sent to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei for a medical examination after he was allegedly smacked by the family’s helper. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Boy, 13, saved after climbing onto air-conditioning unit to escape fire in flat

Hong Kong firefighters rescue boy who was home alone on Wednesday night, while his mother has been arrested on suspicion of child neglect.

Hong Kong

24 luxury houses at One Stanley sold amid probe into alleged construction defects

Experts call for stronger homebuyer protections in Hong Kong, including mandatory period during which purchase contracts can be rescinded.

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Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong’s ethnically diverse communities must drive solutions for youth

Readers discuss the systemic barriers faced by ethnically diverse children in the city, and house arrest in Malaysia.

Secondary school students, teachers and volunteers pose for photos at West Kowloon station in 2025, ahead of the Dongjiang Water: Source Journey study tour. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong children

Hong Kong police arrest parents of 10-year-old girl made to carry bags of beer

Parents held on suspicion of ill-treatment after video shows girl carrying heavy bags of beer to Tuen Mun residential estate, while school has offered help.

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Artificial intelligence

Opinion | Hong Kong’s AI city brain must be more than multilingual

A city brain that grasps communication which moves between languages is likelier to make good decisions as it centres how people live, work and interact.

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Hong Kong economy

Land sales offer only temporary relief for West Kowloon arts hub, experts warn

Property development cannot replace a sustainable long-term funding model for the West Kowloon Cultural District, experts say.

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Visitors pose for photos in front of the Hong Kong Palace Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Silvia Siu
Hong Kong culture

Broadway Cinematheque at 30: celebrating Hong Kong’s best art house cinema

Opened in 1996 in Yau Ma Tei, Broadway Cinematheque continues to defy the streaming era with independent classics and fresh local voices.

(L) Director of Broadway Cinematheque, Didi WU and (R) programmer CHENG Yu-shing pose for pictures at Broadway Cinematheque during the interview. 30SEP26 SCMP / Elson Li
Hong Kong

Registration on both sides of border needed for Huanggang ‘joint clearance’

Around 100,000 travellers a day are expected to use the revamped crossing when operations begin.

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Accidents and personal safety

Fire breaks out on rooftop of residential building in Hong Kong’s Mong Kok

No casualties reported as firefighters battle blaze with one water jet after items stored on the rooftop catch fire.

Mainland China

Hong Kong’s Generation Y unhappiest amid housing and economic pressures, poll finds

Hong Kong’s happiness index falls to 5.87, staying below passing level of six out of 10 for fourth year, but remains above 2024 low.

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Hong Kong’s happiness index fell to 5.87 out of 10, with Generation Y reporting the lowest levels of well-being in a citywide survey. Photo: Elson Li
Crime in Hong Kong

Construction worker jailed for life for killing bus driver after smoking dispute

Tam Yun-chiu attacked Ho Lok-man, who had confronted him about smoking while they waited for a lift at Amoy Gardens in Kowloon Bay.

Amoy Gardens in Kowloon Bay. A man was found guilty of killing a bus driver after repeatedly punching the victim in the face, knocking him to the ground and kicking his head. Photo: Edward Wong
Sincere Co

Video | Sincere to close 126-year-old Central department store

Hong Kong’s oldest Chinese-owned department store looking for new venue after lease renewal fails.

Hong Kong

Random checks to be carried out at luxury Hong Kong estate for substandard work

Government will strengthen regulations and impose stiffer penalties to deter violations and uphold building standards, city leader says.

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Hong Kong

Experts urge wider One Stanley checks, tighter paperwork after steel bar issue

One house in luxury development reportedly found to have up to 75 per cent fewer steel bars than specified in the approved building plans.

One Stanley comprises 32 detached houses and 11 low-rise blocks containing 50 flats in total. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong housing

Abuse concerns over bid to turn subsidised Hong Kong flats into subdivided homes

Home Ownership Scheme flats are deemed a form of social welfare and should not be used for profiteering, lawmaker says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong IVF clinic cleared to resume all services after embryo specimen mix-up

Regulator says Heal Fertility in Central can resume all 17 treatment services covered by its licence after implementing improvement measures.

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Golden week

Authorities investigate viral drone footage of National Day fireworks display

Hong Kong’s Civil Aviation Department investigating suspected illegal drone flight over Victoria Harbour after mainland Chinese visitor posts fireworks footage.

A mainland Chinese visitor has posted online drone footage of the National Day fireworks display. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong outlines 4-step AI talent plan to help graduates navigate job market

Permanent Secretary Kevin Choi says government aims to boost digital literacy at ‘population scale’, viewing AI as catalyst rather than threat.

A busy crossing in Causeway Bay. "We are building a comprehensive ‘talent ladder’ to take emerging professionals from foundational literacy to industry leadership,” senior official Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong housing

Is Hong Kong’s drive to eliminate substandard housing doing more harm than good?

Advocacy group warns that some subdivided flat tenants are struggling to resettle and are becoming worse off under the new housing regime.

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Hong Kong

Rigid goals not set in 5-year plan to allay fears of planned economy: Tse

Hong Kong constitutional affairs chief Janice Tse also says government exploring administrative measures to protect same-sex couples’ rights after bill veto.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Woman with knife arrested after demanding cash, Octopus cards at MTR station

Police later trace suspect to Tsz Ching Estate and arrest her after finding her inside flat speaking incoherently, source says.

Officers traced the suspect to Ching Fai House in Tsz Ching Estate and arrested her in a fourth-floor flat. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

1,500 Hong Kong residents tour revamped Huanggang Port border crossing

Members of the public learn about public transport arrangements, immigration and customs clearance, and passenger-friendly facilities.

The Huanggang Port crossing is expected to open in October. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Hotstone Yoga closure losses rise to HK$7.8 million as 694 customers file reports

Customs arrests 61-year-old director as investigation looks into whether unusual sales activity preceded the chain’s abrupt shutdown.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning

Observatory says squally thunderstorms are expected over Hong Kong, while intense gusts reaching 70 km/h could affect the city.

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