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An elderly woman at Oi Man Estate in Ho Man Tin in October 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Ageing society

Opinion | How Hong Kong can tackle its silent elderly mental health epidemic

Too many among the city’s ageing population struggle on their own due to stigmas around mental health and a lack of targeted policies.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest Russian woman over Tesla car attack, brandishing knife

Hong Kong

Nestlé Hong Kong recalls another baby milk formula batch as tests get all clear

My Take

My Take | Native forest restoration project is literally, and figuratively, bearing fruit

The work done by Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden on Tai Mo Shan has been awarded top certification by an international body.

A view of the Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden. Photo: KFBG/Handout
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation

Conviction of former media boss shows that any plots to undermine national security will fail, constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang says.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-fire support but question session cancelled

New Legco’s first chamber meeting will also debate lawmaker’s motion calling for review of building maintenance system and crackdown on bid rigging.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Including suppliers in new Hong Kong rules on scaffolding nets ‘overreaching’

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn also says there is no need for an across-the-board switch from bamboo to metal scaffolding.

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Workers remove scaffolding nets from a building in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hundreds flock to Fortnum & Mason’s Hong Kong branch closing sale

Hongkongers rush to British department store’s Tsim Sha Tsui outlet in search of bargains, discounted luxury goods ahead of January 26 closure.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong school near fire-hit estate to take over new campus by end of June

Tai Po Baptist Public School principal Siu Ting says pupils expected to begin classes for coming academic year at new premises.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s finance chief confirms early surplus, vows more elderly support

Paul Chan cites financial market performance and stock trading stamp duty for surplus, as he addresses calls for more welfare at public forum.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan attends a public consultation forum on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Operation Santa Claus

More than a game: rugby helps Hong Kong charity tackle cultural divides in schools

Rugby For Good, an Operation Santa Claus beneficiary, uses sport to help students of all backgrounds find common ground on and off the field.

The Rugby For Good charity has been using sport as a tool to bring together young people from diverse ethnicities and communities. Photo: Rugby For Good
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Rebuilding fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court ‘not practical’, Hong Kong officials say

Economist urges government to use donation fund to generate investment returns to bridge financial gap for residents waiting for new flats.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Housing anxiety impeding Hong Kong fire trauma recovery: mental health experts

Many Wang Fuk Court residents displaced by the deadly inferno are now living in hotels, youth hostels or transitional housing.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong hospital A&E department visits fall 12% after new fees take effect

Number of people benefiting from fee waivers under new pricing regime that started on January 1 triples.

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The fee revamp took effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung
Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong students lauded for using AI to help elderly fulfil travel dreams

City leader’s wife says she hopes innovations can be leveraged ‘so that people of all ages and backgrounds can participate in voluntary work’.

Students and teachers from Buddhist Sum Heung Lam Memorial College collected their award. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s Frederick Ma urges deeper support for special needs education

Hong Kong Special Schools Council organises golf tournament to raise awareness of group and funds for institutions.

Hong Kong politics

Outside In | To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats

Public procurement failures often reflect government responsibility, and Hong Kong’s fire investigation must confront that reality.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong cybercrime law should treat security threats as ‘aggravating factors’

Law Reform Commission shares recommendations for sweeping proposed legislation intended to clamp down on cybercrime.

Hong Kong’s Law Reform Commission has also recommended that adults supervising youngsters should be allowed access to the minors’ devices to ensure their safety. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong

Hong Kong political leaders pay tribute to late ex-commerce minister Gregory So

Political heavyweights, including former city leaders Donald Tsang and Leung Chun-ying, attend memorial service for So, who died on December 13.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Letters | As Hongkongers unite around Tai Po, the fire probe must deliver

Readers discuss how to sustain social cohesion in Hong Kong, the kindness of Hongkongers, and why the world must respond to the Venezuela raid.

Hong Kong's music scene

Where Hong Kong’s teens and an 88-year-old share the dance floor

As Leslie Cheung and Faye Wong echo through the nightclub, a love letter to Cantopop gives the city a space for joy and belonging.

Pete Sabine, aka DJ Fabsabs (right), and Joshua Wolper DJ a Cantomania set at the after party for the Black Eyed Peas’ gig at the AXA x Wonderland, in Hong Kong’s West Kowloon Cultural District, on November 19 last year. Photo: Alan Yiu Photography
Legacy of war in Asia

Opinion | Amid historical tensions with Japan, Hong Kong must engage for the future

Remembering the pain of the Nanking massacre does not preclude engagement, but ensures lessons of the past strengthen our shared commitment to peace.

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Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and government officials at the ceremony of the Nanking massacre memorial held at the government’s headquarters on December 13. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s late summer flu season is over. But official says jabs still vital

Controller of Centre for Health Protection says seasonal influenza activity has dropped below baseline level over the past week.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong ombudsman raises concerns over repeated landslides on man-made slopes

Since 2008, most cases of repeated landslides are either not included in monitoring programme or deemed relatively low priority, ombudsman says.

Debris collapses onto Yiu Hing Road at Shau Kei Wan in 2023. Photo: May Tse
Centre for Food Safety (HK)

Toxins ruled out in cases of Hong Kong infants falling ill after having formula

Department of Health yet to determine if 14th report of unwell infant after eating potentially contaminated baby formula.

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Some stores in Hong Kong are offering customers refunds after Nestle announced a recall of 21 batches of potentially contaminated baby milk formula. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Independent committee probing Hong Kong fire to start hearings in first quarter

Former chairman of Bar Association Victor Dawes appointed committee’s lead counsel, according to document seen by the Post.

Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Long-term housing for Tai Po fire survivors requires flexible approach

With some affected residents having to find new accommodation this month, the government must advance work on long-term arrangements.

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