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One Stanley comprises 32 detached houses and 11 low-rise blocks containing 50 flats in total. Photo: Elson Li
One Stanley is at No 128 Wong Ma Kok Road. Photo: Elson Li
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call for stronger homebuyer protections in Hong Kong, including mandatory period during which purchase contracts can be rescinded.

Ethnic minorities in Hong Kong

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

Hong Kong children

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

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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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Chief Executive John Lee (left) inspects the operation of the Security Bureau’s Emergency Monitoring and Support Centre. Also pictured are Chief Secretary Eric Chan (first right) and Secretary for Security Chris Tang (second right). Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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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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The revamped Huanggang Port crossing is expected to open on October 12, according to a source. Photo: Edmond So
The joint inspection building at Huanggang Port. Photo: Edmond So
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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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’s oldest Chinese-owned department store looking for new venue after lease renewal fails
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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.

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.

The Home Ownership Scheme is a government-subsidised programme. Photo: Jelly Tse
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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Heal Fertility has refined its sample-handling procedures, strengthened staff training and upgraded laboratory management and security systems, the regulator says. Photo: Handout
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.

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.

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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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May has been given four months’ notice to move out after her landlord decided not to upgrade the property. Photo: Dickson Lee
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.

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.

Hotstone Yoga announced on Wednesday that it would cease operations immediately. Photo: Silvia Siu
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.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

On-site staff, hotline deployed as Kai Tak Hospital starts phased operations

Family medicine centre opens on Monday at city’s largest hospital, specialist outpatient and blood-taking services to follow in late October.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman loses HK$21.5 million in cryptocurrency scam

Clerk, 60, was duped by a fraudster posing as an investment expert she met online.

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The fraudster duped the victim into investing on a fake cryptocurrency platform that promised high returns. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

Helpers, employers voice concerns over Hong Kong plan to import carers in 2027

Foreign domestic carers will be paid 10 to 20 per cent more than general helpers, labour chief Chris Sun says.

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More than a quarter of Hong Kong’s population is aged over 65. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong children

66% of Hong Kong’s 8-year-olds could be short-sighted by 2028, experts warn

Association finds 67 per cent of six-year-olds have insufficient hyperopic reserve, urging parents to start eye checks at age three.

Hong Kong

New Mong Kok bookshop opens amid harsh winter for indie outlets in Hong Kong

New Year Bookshop owner Grace Lau, 41, says she invested a six-figure sum for a one-year lease on her passion project.

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