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Ageing society
Opinion
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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
11 Jan 2026 - 12:33AM
Hong Kong
Nestlé Hong Kong recalls another baby milk formula batch as tests get all clear
10 Jan 2026 - 11:33PM
My Take
My Take
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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.
10 Jan 2026 - 11:13PM
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.
10 Jan 2026 - 9:12PM
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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.
10 Jan 2026 - 8:59PM
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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.
10 Jan 2026 - 8:17PM
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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.
10 Jan 2026 - 6:33PM
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.
10 Jan 2026 - 5:10PM
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.
10 Jan 2026 - 8:38PM
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.
10 Jan 2026 - 8:40PM
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.
10 Jan 2026 - 10:41PM
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.
10 Jan 2026 - 7:39PM
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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.
10 Jan 2026 - 2:56AM
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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’.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:08PM
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.
9 Jan 2026 - 7:25PM
Hong Kong politics
Outside In
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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.
9 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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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.
9 Jan 2026 - 10:33PM
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.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:46PM
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Letters
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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.
9 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
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.
9 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
Legacy of war in Asia
Opinion
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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.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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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.
9 Jan 2026 - 2:00AM
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.
8 Jan 2026 - 11:27PM
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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.
8 Jan 2026 - 10:11PM
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.
9 Jan 2026 - 4:11PM
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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.
8 Jan 2026 - 5:45PM
Hong Kong housing
Editorial
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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.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:45AM
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