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9 September, 2024
One of the branches of Hong Kong bakery chain Maria’s that were under siege for three days in 1984 after rumours spread that it was going out of business. Holders of vouchers for its cakes rushed to cash them in. Some 400 bakers worked to keep up with demand. Photo: Sunny Lee
From our archives

Recap | Quirky tales from old Hong Kong, from exorcised ghosts to nudists

Explore quirky stories from PostMag’s archives, featuring a woman waking up at her own funeral and a bank’s very costly blunder, to supernatural goings-on and naturists letting it all hang out.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park set to host audience of 18,000 at trial concert

Hong Kong

Hongkongers in Southeast Asia now have ‘higher chance’ to be saved: Chris Tang

Hong Kong

Another Hongkonger returns home after release from Southeast Asia labour camp

Rescue efforts bring down number of people missing in Thai-Myanmar or Myanmar-Laos border areas to 11.

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The victim is received by members of the Security Bureau, police and the Immigration Department at Hong Kong airport. Photo: Security Bureau
Hong Kong politics

Why are Hong Kong think tanks facing a bleak future?

City’s once vibrant think tank scene has entered what some are calling a ‘dark winter’.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong government staff among 57 food poisoning cases at restaurant

Department of Health says 40 Housing Authority staff among three food poisoning clusters linked to Golden Lilies International Banquet Hall.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Nicholas Tse to put on 2 Kai Tak concerts soon after Coldplay

Concerts will be held at 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium on April 25 and 26, with ticket prices starting at HK$680.

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Nicholas Tse will put on two concerts in late April at the new Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Weibo/锋味
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong minister defends failed legal bids challenging LGBTQ rights

Regina Ip asks justice minister Paul Lam whether officials will be held accountable for litigation expected to have ‘low success rate’.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong elderly who use spiritual end-of-life services more stable physically: study

Three-year study by University of Hong Kong also finds reduced stress levels in carers whose elderly family members used such services.

Education in Hong Kong

CUHK head to explore creating Hong Kong college system for postgraduates

Professor Dennis Lo says proposal would follow existing system used for undergraduates, cites his own experience at Oxford and Cambridge.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong is the only tertiary education institution in the city to offer a collegiate system for full-time undergraduates. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong public flat now a gym? Tenants can be jailed for abusing system

Authorities target tenants who turn homes into businesses such as beauty parlours and gyms under proposed legal changes.

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Proposed legal changes will be submitted to lawmakers for discussion next month. Photo: Jelly Tse
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong consumer watchdog detects poor thermal quality in some travel mugs

Consumer Council tests 18 models and finds some failed to keep drinks warm, with hot water cooling nearly 70 degrees Celsius in six hours.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | How to get more growth from Hong Kong’s investment residency scheme

Readers discuss mandatory capital allocations, lung cancer treatment, the HK$2 fare for seniors, and the authenticity of products.

Hong Kong

This ‘grandma’s game’ is taking Hong Kong – and all ages – by storm

Once a niche sport, pickleball has captivated the city and players of every age – even Taylor Swift and Michael Phelps are fans.

Pickleball players Ryan Lam (left) and Wong Hong-kit at Go Park Sai Sha in Hong Kong. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong

He escaped death by beheading in 1940s Hong Kong, then became a British oil exec

Now 98 years old, Hui Yin-kan survived the Japanese occupation during World War 2.

Hui Yin-kan is the eldest surviving son of Hui Lap-sam, who founded the China Brothers Hat Factory. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Poverty

Food coupons being dished out to 50,000 elderly Hongkongers for HK$25 meals

Residents will get five coupons which they can use to pay a discounted price of HK$25 for each of five designated meals offered at restaurants in the scheme.

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Hong Kong

1 in 3 Gen Z Hongkongers struggle with symptoms of anxiety, study finds

Researchers behind study have called for more emotional education and resilience training in schools.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong to launch citywide scaffolding inspections after Kai Tak collapse

Labour minister makes pledge just hours before another industrial accident in Lam Tin in which rolling shovel truck causes three injuries.

An excavator rolled down a slope and crashed into a sound barrier and a garbage truck in Lam Tin, injuring three workers. Photo: Eugene Lee
Saudi Arabia

Hongkongers to enjoy visa-on-arrival access to Saudi Arabia from Wednesday

City leader John Lee also reveals that period for visa-free stays for Saudi nationals visiting Hong Kong will be extended from 30 days to 90.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | Cooperation best on flu jabs for Hong Kong’s children

With peak influenza season nearing and cases on the rise in Hong Kong, it makes sense for the young and elderly to get vaccinated.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong task force receives ‘eager response’ from Thailand over detainees

Government hopes to rescue victims as soon as possible but there is no timeline in place, task force official says.

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Undersecretary for Security Michael Cheuk says the group has had “good communications on the latest situation and intelligence”. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

70% of Hongkongers in same-sex relationships want to get married: survey

Researchers urge government to take note of poll as deadline for devising official legal framework for same-sex partnerships nears.

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Authorities are formulating an official legal framework for same-sex partnerships, as demanded by the city’s highest court in September 2023. Photo: Felix Wong
Food and Drinks

Less salty dim sum? Hong Kong food authority says reduced sodium to go unnoticed

Dim sum makers had raised concerns that consumers might shun less salty products.

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West Kowloon Cultural District

Palace Museum to bring Islamic, Tutankhamun relics to Hong Kong in 2025

Museum’s number of visitors fell by 17 per cent last year to 1 million, compared with 1.2 million in 2023.

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Li Ka-shing

Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation gives 4,200 Disneyland tickets to helpers

Charity outings on two Sundays a show of gratitude for domestic helpers’ contributions to local families.

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The Li Ka Shing Foundation has sponsored 4,200 foreign domestic workers to visit Hong Kong Disneyland in appreciation of their contributions to local families. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police take away pollster as part of investigation into absconder

Security minister says Robert Chung has not been arrested and investigation is unrelated to polls.

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President of the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute Robert Chung (3rd left) has been taken away for investigation. Photo: handout
Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Why it’s time to let native English teachers go

Readers discuss the second-language learning needs of students, and the benefits of Hong Kong’s first breast milk bank.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s reformed district councils need more transparency playing

Tai Po district councillors’ opposition to a government construction plan shows why district officers must be held accountable too.

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