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Tam Chun-yu used a mobile phone to answer exam questions. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

DSE candidates overcome physical challenges to achieve hard-earned results

Tam Chun-yu, who has cerebral palsy, typed his answers with one finger while Liu Pong-faat has difficulty writing but completed his exams.

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Cathay Pacific

Cathay to add 4 Latin American destinations via Madrid code-share with Iberia

Hong Kong Book Fair

Hong Kong Book Fair: early birds slam chaotic queues to meet girl band Collar

Legislative Council of Hong Kong

Hong Kong to fast-track Huanggang Port upgrades as Legco gears to approve bill

Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping says bill, which provides legal basis for co-location arrangement at border crossing, must be approved by July 31.

The joint inspection building at the new Huanggang complex. Photo: Edmond So
Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Watchdog urges pet owners to be mindful of terms and conditions of insurance plans

Consumer Council issues warning less than week after more than 900 restaurants legally allowed to welcome dogs on premises.

Pets in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hongkongers rejecting pet-friendly restaurants still have options

While it is to be expected that not everyone will be happy about dogs being allowed into some restaurants, there have been relatively few complaints to the authorities.

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Hong Kong Book Fair

Hong Kong Book Fair vendors on the same page about this year’s sales

Event, which runs in tandem with Sports and Leisure Expo and World of Snacks, to open on Wednesday at Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Exhibitors prepare for the opening day of the Hong Kong Book Fair. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hong Kong gazettes bill to enable joint immigration checks at Shenzhen crossing

Passengers will undergo departure and arrival clearance at single checkpoint by presenting only travel document required for their destination.

Hong Kong

Another Hong Kong indie bookshop’s story ends amid ‘losses, red lines’

Have a Nice Stay is latest independent bookstore to close in Hong Kong, joining growing list in recent years.

Good Schools Guide

Why Hong Kong’s IB averages mask deeper truths

Hong Kong’s stellar IBDP averages make headlines each year, but they only tell part of the story … how do universities really view these scores?

Every year, Hong Kong’s International Baccalaureate results are met with predictable intensity. Photo: Hong Kong Academy
Hong Kong

Hong Kong couple files complaint with UN over Swedish custody plans for daughter

Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin appeal to UN Human Rights Committee over Swedish authorities’ handling of four-year-old Lily in custody dispute.

Kwan Pui-sin and Tsang Wai-bong are embroiled in a legal dispute with Swedish authorities over the custody of their four-year-old daughter, Lily. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong

New HK$45,000 welfare jobs incentive expected to benefit single parents most

Three-year pilot launching October 1 to offer up to HK$45,000 to help welfare recipients achieve self-reliance through sustained employment.

Hong Kong youth

Editorial | Student of the Year Award winners set inspiring example for Hong Kong

The awards, which celebrate young people’s achievements, marked their 45th edition, with plans afoot to extend the scheme to the Greater Bay Area.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong finally moves to extend labour rights to the gig economy

Ensuring delivery workers have the right to injury compensation will be a breakthrough as the city strives to enhance labour protections.

A motorcycle delivery worker is seen on Nathan Road in Jordan on June 12, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly service

Operator has applied to raise fares on its two franchised routes by as much as HK$2 per journey.

A total of 249 people and 142 dogs cross Victoria Harbour in April 2023 on a trip organised by the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (Hong Kong) and Star Ferry. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Authorities slam online claims about Wang Fuk Court acquisition company

Housing Bureau says ‘individuals with ulterior motives’ may be trying to confuse the public by claiming company is an ‘empty shell’.

Social Welfare Department (Hong Kong)

Hong Kong offers HK$45,000 to welfare recipients who secure steady jobs

Cash incentive targets households moving from Comprehensive Social Security Assistance to Working Family Allowance.

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Hong Kong

Dashcam row allegedly involving singer David Lui could be referred to police

Watchdog receives complaint over viral dashcam video, warns resharing without consent may breach anti-doxxing law.

The video allegedly showing David Lui has drawn widespread attention on social media platform Threads. Photo: Handout
Crime in Hong Kong

2 arrested over viral video row involving off-duty Hong Kong firefighter

Clip shows off-duty firefighter, 48, shouting and shoving younger couple after accusing them of intentionally bumping into him and companion.

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Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 signal between Monday night, Tuesday morning

Heavy rains expected as low pressure trough in northern South China Sea could skirt within 100km of city on Tuesday morning, forecaster says.

Operation Santa Claus

2026 Operation Santa Claus applicants seek long-term change, not ‘quick fixes’

Leader of annual fundraising drive notes shift towards far more sophisticated projects this year.

Many of the OSC proposals this year aim to help the working poor. Photo: Dickson Lee
SoCO - Society for Community Organisation

This boy, 13, learned to play piano in subdivided flat. Now he’s going on stage

Yang Qi will perform at a Cultural Centre concert along with about 800 others to raise funds for charity.

Yang Qi (right) and 15-year-old violinist Chau Tsz-tsun will perform at a charity concert in October. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Avoiding by-elections out of cost concerns sets a dangerous precedent

If we believe in our electoral system, in which each lawmakers plays an important role, no seat should be considered insignificant.

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Hong Kong protests

Opinion | How Hong Kong can draw line under the 2019-20 protests and move forward

It is unacceptable for thousands of people to still not be charged, leaving their lives in legal limbo and affecting their families years later.

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Pets in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s dog-friendly licence scheme triggers fierce online debate

Debate emerges as branch of Cafe 100% in Kam Ying Court Shopping Centre pulls out of dog-friendly scheme, with staff citing safety concerns.

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A branch of Cafe 100% in Kam Ying Shopping Centre has pulled out of the scheme. Photo: Sam Tsang
Ageing society

‘I’m lonely’: why do city’s elderly feel isolated – and how can they be helped?

While elderly loneliness can be as harmful as heavy smoking, experts point to community solutions to tackle growing health risk.

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Hong Kong weather

Brace for heavy rain and squally thunderstorms, Hong Kong Observatory warns

Broad trough of low pressure affecting central South China Sea expected to bring heavy rain and thunderstorms to the city on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Hong Kong economy

Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday

‘The seats are more spacious and it’s easier to walk about. It’s also easier to grab a bite and use the toilets,’ one traveller says.

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