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Ronson Chan arrives at the High Court on Friday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong courts

Ex-chief of Hong Kong journalist union behind bars after losing appeal

Ronson Chan had appealed against his conviction and five-day jail sentence for obstructing a police officer in 2022.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s John Lee, lawmakers hold talks on city’s first five-year blueprint

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Accidents and personal safety

Missing hiker, 51, found dead after 2-day search on Lantau Island

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Taxpayers ‘won’t lose out’ if CUHK medical centre pays off public loan early

Lawmaker argues hospital is taking advantage of government after previously seeking repayment extensions during difficult times.

CUHK Medical Centre's finances have improved. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Video | Hong Kong Comic Con makes its debut

Mads Mikkelsen, Giancarlo Esposito and Christopher Lloyd are part of the celebrity line-up at Hong Kong’s first event, which takes place May 29-31.

Hong Kong housing

Elderly landlords of subdivided flats say they can’t afford upgrade costs

Flat owners say renovations to ensure compliance with new law are as high as HK$400,000 and they may be forced to take cheaper units off market.

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Education in Hong Kong

86% of Hong Kong children get preferred school places as applications plunge 16%

Education Bureau reveals 14,093 children allocated place in one of their top three choices under central allocation stage.

Parents dissatisfied with their children’s placements are allowed to approach preferred schools after central allocation results are released. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Students divided over Hong Kong principal’s resignation after Singapore clash

Some accepted Lee Cheuk‑hing’s apology as sincere while others say he should be held accountable for tarnishing school’s image.

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Hong Kong economy

Can pay penalties fix Hong Kong civil service or are they ‘a slap on the wrist’?

Experts say move to withhold increments from bottom 10 per cent of underperformers will have limited impact, noting over third of staff already reached maximum pay scale.

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Hongkong Post

Death of Hongkong Post? Mounting losses, dwindling demand cast shadow over service

Government has proposed HK$4.6 billion lifeline for operator after years of losses amid changing business environment.

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The post office in Causeway Bay. Over the past eight financial years, the self-financed government department has racked up HK$2.9 billion in losses. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Hong Kong bus driver suspended after video shows him hands-free at the wheel

KMB says it has immediately suspended the driver from duty and launched an investigation.

The 17-second clip shows the driver completely releasing his grip on the steering wheel while the bus is in motion. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

Video | Hongkong Post seeks financial line amid near multibillion-dollar loss

Government-owned postal service provider has recorded eight consecutive annual deficits, accumulating nearly HK$2.9 billion in losses.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong principal who swore at Singapore security guards resigns, apologises

Lee Cheuk‑hing has tendered his resignation following confrontation with security guards during school trip.

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Accidents and personal safety

Search launched after Lantau hiker goes missing amid Hong Kong heatwave

Man, 51, failed to return home after setting out on a hike on Lantau Island on Wednesday, when temperatures shot up to 33.7 degrees.

Section 8 of the Lantau Trail connects Shek Pik Reservoir with Kau Ling Chung on the southern part of the outlying island. Photo: Stanley Shin
Hong Kong

Hong Kong civil servants in line for pay rises of up to 4.12%, survey shows

Civil service will also introduce rigorous appraisal system in October, with 10 per cent of underperformers facing increment freeze.

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The pay trend survey is one of six factors the Executive Council considers when determining annual pay adjustments for civil servants. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong drainage project suspended after worker struck by chain hoist dies

Director of drainage services asked contractor to provide appropriate assistance to victim’s family after expressing his deepest condolences.

Hong Kong courts

Legal Tales | The evolution of Hong Kong’s independent common law

A recent Court of Final Appeal ruling confirms that the city’s common law is its very own.

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Stamp of approval sought on HK$4.6 billion lifeline for struggling Hongkong Post

Government-owned postal service provider has recorded eight consecutive annual deficits, accumulating nearly HK$2.9 billion in losses.

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Mail volume handled by Hongkong Post decreased by an average rate of about 7 per cent a year from 2019-20 to 2024-25. Photo: Karma Lo
Northern Metropolis

More villagers evicted from land earmarked for Northern Metropolis

Residents of Yick Yuen Tsuen in New Territories pack belongings and vacate homes under watch of police and Lands Department staff members.

China's space programme

Beijing hails Hong Kong astronaut’s selection as result of ‘one country, two systems’

Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs says space mission will inspire more young people in Hong Kong to support country’s technological development.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong justice secretary fears possible leak in allegations against prosecutor

Paul Lam urges staff with ‘useful information concerning the source of the allegations and the subsequent dissemination’ to come forward.

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The Department of Justice offices in Central. US-based Hong Kong fugitive activist Frances Hui posted an internal letter from justice minister Paul Lam on Wednesday. Photo: Nora Tam
Education in Hong Kong

4 schools to close, 8 to merge with others after failing to meet enrolment quota

Hong Kong’s Education Bureau says it has approved 12 schools’ survival plans, including two that will operate self-financing Primary One classes.

C.C.C. Cheung Chau Church Kam Kong Primary School in Cheung Chau did not submit a survival plan and will cease operations in 2029-30. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong entertainment

On This Day | Hong Kong ‘Happy Ghost’ actress Lo Ming-chu dies at 47 in 2016 – SCMP archive

Police say they found medication including diet pills in her flat in Bel-Air Residence on Hong Kong Island.

Hong Kong transport

Letters | Hong Kong needs a smarter measure than a fixed ride-hailing cap

Readers discuss a flexible alternative to the proposed quota, why some consumers prefer ride-hailing, and US military killings in the Caribbean Sea.

Hong Kong

Opinion | Why Hong Kong must measure the social impact of its cultural events

Without robust data, cultural funding remains vulnerable: proving the social return on investment secures our cultural institutions.

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“City Lantern”, an installation by artist Suzann Victor, at Art Basel at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai, Hong Kong, on March 29. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong science and tech

How Hong Kong’s first astronaut triggered a space education race

Lai Ka-ying’s selection spurs interest in aerospace and satellite-design courses at centre, as industry leaders call for blueprint.

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Astronaut Lai Ka-ying waves to onlookers earlier this week as she prepares to journey into space. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong transport

4,200 expected at Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 on ‘very smooth’ opening day

Some travellers describe revamped facility as efficient, but others complain they still have to board flights at Terminal 1.

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Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Cheung Chau Bun Festival flies flag for Hong Kong’s cultural heritage

The festival’s success adds momentum to the citywide heritage promotion drive aiming to bolster the city’s cultural identity.

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