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The fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po claimed the lives of 160 people. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong inferno exposes regulatory silos, lax oversight: who is accountable?

Industry insiders also ask whether housing authorities should have played bigger role in supervising renovation at Wang Fuk Court.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘I’m worried’: residents of Hong Kong estates in limbo after renovation suspended

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

What are the right lessons from Hong Kong’s worst fire in 7 decades?

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Construction clampdown needed after fire but industry must act too: experts

Systemic failings around supervision of building maintenance, lack of coordination between government departments need to be addressed.

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Hong Kong officials said netting on scaffolding met fire safety standards. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Good deal for all? Can Hong Kong urban renewal body’s payout review fix scheme?

Cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority is reviewing compensation scheme for flat owners forced out by redevelopment. But is a wider rethink needed?

Hong Kong society

Veteran suit maker recounts the rise and fall of Hong Kong tailoring industry

Master Woo, who dressed prominent figures such as tycoon Li Ka-shing, says greatest regret is not being able to pass on decades-long experience to next generation.

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Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Non-local exams on rise? Hong Kong public universities admit fewer DSE pupils

DSE student intake drops to a record low of 74 per cent, with 500 fewer admissions compared with a decade ago.

Seven of the eight public universities in Hong Kong have admitted a smaller proportion of students sitting the city’s university entrance exam over the past decade. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Debut ranking in top 10% globally boosts self-awareness: Hong Kong EdU head

While ranking is globally recognised, it does not fully reflect an institution’s unique characteristics and strengths, president says.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong in fight for foreign university students as Singapore emerges as rival

Number of international first-year students at city’s public universities below pre-pandemic levels despite government doubling quotas.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength

The advancement in global higher education rankings shows efforts to nurture the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand are paying off.

Students walk through the campus of the University of Hong Kong on September 19. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

6 Hong Kong universities set new record in global top 200

Times Higher Education says rankings highlight shift in research and higher education excellence from West to Asia.

The University of Hong Kong rose from 35th to 33rd place in the World University Rankings, the highest among all local varsities. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s tightened imported labour rules still vex local workers

The city faces a paradox where business leaders repeatedly sound the alarm over labour shortages, yet many locals are struggling to find jobs.

Hong Kong

She was at the height of her career. Then she moved to a village of 30

For residents of Nam Chung, in the northeastern New Territories, the privations of rural living are worth the rewards of escaping the rat race.

Super Typhoon Ragasa

Lessons from Ragasa lashing Hong Kong’s coastal areas must be learned: experts

City does not have special building regulations to guard against waves and floods, but planners have many ways to improve protection, they say.

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Workers mop up at the Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong could incur millions in building repairs from typhoon damage: experts

Fixing glass curtain wall damage may also take a year, building advisers say as Super Typhoon Ragasa threatens city with potential record speeds.

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A man inspects damage to the windows of an office in One Harbourfront in Hung Hom after Typhoon Mangkhut hit Hong Kong in 2018. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong society

Who is the 94-year-old Hong Kong war veteran who shook hands with President Xi?

Xi calls Lo King-fai ‘an old hero’ at Victory Day parade on Wednesday, as veteran shares war stories, stresses importance of remembering history.

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Hong Kong society

After The War | Keeping light shining on dark days of Japanese occupation of Hong Kong

Hong Kong was a key target for the Japanese, but guerilla forces played a crucial role in undermining the invaders as well as aiding in the Allied war effort.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Editorial | Hong Kong’s tech talent of tomorrow shines amid US-China rivalry

University teams were big winners at Silicon Valley festival, showing city’s education efforts are paying off.

Hongkongers from various universities celebrate at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival in Santa Clara, California. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong shines at Silicon Valley tech festival with record 51 awards

Lingnan University’s innovation team emerges as delegation’s biggest winner, with 8 gold medals and five prizes in fields including AI.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong firm races to develop chikungunya fever test for early detection

Phase Scientific’s CEO says his team is working on rapid test that can yield results in 10 to 15 minutes by finger pricking.

Hong Kong society

No Cantonese, no career? Can Hong Kong do more to help ethnic minority groups?

Discrimination, a lack of Cantonese and integration into society are issues not yet resolved, say NGOs and experts.

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Hong Kong property

Lingnan University buys T-Plus assets at 40% discount amid property slump

The university paid HK$120 million for the shopping arcade, shops and car park in the residential tower, agents say.

Lingnan University acquired T-Plus’ commercial podium and car park in Tuen Mun for HK$120 million. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s South Lantau ecotourism plans could harm environment: green groups

Activists call for more public consultations to shape ‘comprehensive vision’ as deadline for developer interest approaches.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong public universities to seek more top-notch overseas students: minister

Minister Christine Choi also says authorities will consider raising 40 per cent cap on non-local student admissions.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Precious public input needed to protect Hong Kong’s biodiversity

Readers discuss how to lower the risk of local extinction, urban planning in a warmer world, and the glory days of curio shops in the city.

The Northern Metropolis is a 30,000-hectare development project planned for the New Territories. Local extinction is often irreversible, which underscores the need for proactive measures like integrating biodiversity into development planning. Photo: May Tse
Censorship in China

Palace intrigue conquers global screens: has China cast its new soft power?

As overseas fans binge on Chinese hit streaming shows, slick productions could boost country’s image on the global stage, experts say.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand boosted by rise in world rankings

City’s universities now occupy five of the top 70 places in global league table, an encouraging sign on the road to becoming an international education hub.

Universities in Hong Kong

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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