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People at a pedestrian crossing in Central. How will the coming budget benefit ordinary Hongkongers? Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong budget 2026-27: ‘sweeteners’ for grass roots or the middle class?

Debate grows in the wake of finance chief’s projection that city will achieve early operating account surplus after three-year deficit.

Hong Kong

Video | Will Hong Kong’s new subdivided flat rules help or hurt?

Accidents and personal safety

Editorial | Fixed penalty can spark reduction in smoking on Hong Kong construction sites

Hong Kong Observatory

‘Blood moon’ lunar eclipse expected on March 3 in Hong Kong

Lunar eclipse will begin before moonrise, at 6.22pm that day, when part of the moon starts to enter Earth’s shadow, and end at 10.25pm.

A “blood moon” lunar eclipse was seen above Hong Kong on May 26, 2021. Photo: Sam Tsang
China-Japan relations

Attack on Hong Kong man in Sapporo caused by ‘dining etiquette’ dispute

Incident has already prompted Chinese consulate to warn nationals against travel to Japan, amid heightened tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire owners to get buy-back offer of up to about HK$10,000 per square foot

Government sources say acquisition prices will range from about HK$8,000 to HK$10,000 per square foot, higher than previously estimated.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory detects tremors felt by residents

Forecaster announced at 2.34pm that its seismic network picked up tremors after receiving over 100 reports from residents.

The forecaster announced at 2.34pm that tremors had been detected by its seismic network. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong budget 2026-27

What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?

Analysts are upbeat amid city’s booming IPO sector and thriving financial market, but warn of geopolitical headwinds.

Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Editorial | Minimum wage rises must not leave behind city’s most vulnerable

As the economic pie grows, money-making companies can afford to do more so employees who are struggling get their fair share of return.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Green group calls for action after Hong Kong campsites packed

More tents at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites in Sai Kung but situation ‘under control’, authorities say.

Greenpeace says it counted 585 tents at the Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites. Photo: Greenpeace
Hong Kong economy

Crowds continue to flood Hong Kong attractions despite outbound travel surge

Popular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period.

Crowds flocked to the Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin. Photo: Edmond So
Mainland China

Hong Kong authorities offer support to family of man found dead in Taipei hotel

Suicide note and chemical substances found in hotel room, with investigators ruling out foul play, according to media reports.

Hong Kong children

Breaking the cycle: Hong Kong parents wrestle with impact of their own abuse

Experts urge cultural change to end intergenerational violence as landmark study reveals childhood trauma still shapes parenting patterns.

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Chinese culture

Editorial | Hong Kong should temper optimism with caution in Year of the Horse

Another neutral prophecy puts the onus on the city to proceed with prudence and act to bring about its own good fortune.

Kenneth Lau, chairman of the Heung Yee Kuk, takes part in the fortune stick drawing ritual at Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin on February 18, the second day of Lunar New Year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Editorial | Food poisoning cases in Hong Kong must prompt swift mitigation efforts

Amid the latest spate of illnesses, the city needs to adopt proactive and transparent strategies to ensure that customers can dine safely.

A diner eats fresh oysters at a food court in Causeway Bay on February 14. Photo: Nora Tam
China-Japan relations

Japan travel warning after Hongkonger beaten with beer bottle in Sapporo

Visitor beaten on head at a restaurant in the Japanese city, Chinese consulate says.

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Hong Kong economy

Footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with IFC to close for demolition

New temporary walkway to open on Thursday, developer Henderson Land says.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks dazzle as visitor numbers gallop ahead

City leader John Lee vows to carry out reforms at full speed, says to public ‘let’s march forward bravely and confidently together’ in new year.

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Spectators get a prime view of the fireworks from the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong households hit by water disruption during Lunar New Year

Further repairs needed at estate in Sau Mau Ping, while supply at two other estates restored.

Accidents and personal safety

Man, 92, dies after apparently choking on glutinous rice balls in Hong Kong

Police say they received call on Wednesday morning that elderly victim collapsed while eating.

The deceased lived at Sau Wah House at Sau Mau Ping Estate in Kowloon. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong

Hundreds evacuated after cooking mishap sparks false fire alarm in Hong Kong

Firefighters find cooking pot that had boiled dry in flat where white smoke originated.

The Fire Services Department received a fire alarm report at about 2.30am on Wednesday concerning Kin Wah House at Kin Ming Estate in Tiu Keng Leng. Photo: Handout
Lunar New Year

‘Stay vigilant even in peace,’ rural leader says in Lunar New Year prophecy

Kenneth Lau also calls on city to embrace innovation after drawing ‘neutral’ No 22 fortune stick at Che Kung Temple.

Hong Kong

Large section of ceiling plunges into Hong Kong estate’s indoor pool

Indoor swimming pool at Lake Silver estate in Ma On Shan ‘closed for a detailed inspection’.

Lunar New Year

Tens of thousands line streets for Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade

Float parade to mark start of the Year of the Horse begins with an East-meets-West street party.

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The Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade in Tsim Sha Tsui on Tuesday evening. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s first 4 babies of Year of the Horse include fifth child for a couple

Among newborns are a girl whose father is a talent visa holder from mainland China and a boy who is the fifth child of a local couple.

Mr and Mrs Tang with their baby boy at Union Hospital. Photo: handout
Artificial intelligence

Can chatbots tell fortunes or do they make them up out of thin AI-r?

Astrologer Sunny Fung says he does not believe AI can replace soothsayers, as such chatbots lack a ‘sixth sense’.

Lunar New Year

Hong Kong crowds flock to Tai Po wishing tree for Lunar New Year blessings

Locals and tourists alike brave the wet weather to mark the start of the Lunar New Year in time-honoured tradition.

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