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Land clearance at Kui Lee Sauce’s factory in Kwu Tung. Photo: Edmond So
Kui Lee Sauce retail shop at Canal Road East, Wan Chai. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Sauce maker to close after 90 years, making way for Northern Metropolis

Kui Lee Sauce to sell remaining stock before closing following clearance of factory site and nearby village under land resumption operation.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong constable paralysed in 2005 knife attack laid to rest with full honours

Hong Kong society

2 women arrested over alleged child abuse after girl, 11, posts plea for help

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Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong orders urgent checks as critical flaws put websites at risk

Digital Policy Office says it has issued a security alert to all government bureaus, departments and public bodies over PHP flaws.

Two critical flaws in PHP, a widely used programming language that powers websites, have prompted an urgent warning from Hong Kong’s cybersecurity watchdog. Photo: Getty Images
Two critical flaws in PHP, a widely used programming language that powers websites, have prompted an urgent warning from Hong Kong’s cybersecurity watchdog. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong housing

Missing lift fire door frames confined to Taizoom, Hong Kong authorities say

No missing fire-resistant door frames found in lifts maintained by other firms after probe into Taizoom Elevator uncovers citywide omissions.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong ranks 24th in global rule of law index as overall score falls

City stays in global top 10 for absence of corruption and order and security categories, but slips in fundamental rights and criminal justice rankings.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to tighten media access to land records, triggering concerns

Some legislators also urge government to explain details and streamline applications to support investigative reporting.

The government has tabled eight pieces of subsidiary legislation, including the Land Titles Regulation that covers land record search arrangements, at the Legislative Council for negative vetting. Photo: Eugene Lee
Election Committee lawmaker Andrew Lam, a town planner, says that while the changes would tighten the rules, there would still be room for the media to conduct land searches. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong transport

Star Ferry fares to rise by up to HK$1.80 from January

Adult tickets on the operator’s two cross-harbour routes will rise to HK$6 on weekdays and HK$8.30 on weekends from January 25.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong tours avoid France protest areas as schools cancel planned trips

Hong Kong authorities have issued amber outbound travel alert for country, following weeks of protests.

Hong Kong society

On This Day | Queen Elizabeth visits Hong Kong for the last time in 1986 – SCMP archive

On this day 40 years ago, Queen Elizabeth reassured Hongkongers of their future on her second and final visit to the city.

Queen Elizabeth inspects the Royal Gurkha Rifles in Central on October 21, 1986. File photo: SCMP
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong issues amber travel alert for France as school protests turn violent

Government advises residents who intend to visit France, or are already there, to monitor the situation amid persistent protests across the country.

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A protester waving a French national flag walks past a fire during clashes. Photo: AFP
A protester waving a French national flag walks past a fire during clashes. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Homeowner fined HK$255,800 after eighth prosecution over illegal renovations

Hong Kong’s Buildings Department says owner of house in Tuen Mun was prosecuted eight times for failing to comply with removal order over illegal structures.

Hong Kong science and tech

What exactly is an ‘AI city brain’ and should Hong Kong follow Hangzhou’s lead?

While the government says it is drawing lessons from mainland cities, scholars caution that Hong Kong must not simply copy their formulas.

Accidents and personal safety

Elderly man dies after being pulled unconscious from flat during fire in Sai Ying Pun

Flames erupted in flat in Hang Fai Building on Pok Fu Lam Road, with about 60 residents evacuated.

The fire broke out at a flat in Hang Fai Building. About 60 residents evacuated of their own accord. Photo: Facebook/Sze CY
Accidents and personal safety

5 hikers fall ill as hot weather grips Hong Kong on public holiday

At least five hikers require emergency assistance amid hot weather in Hong Kong on final day of Chung Yeung Festival long weekend.

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Tourists at Po Pin Chau in Sai Kung during the National Day holiday on October 1. Photo: Edmond So
Tourists at Po Pin Chau in Sai Kung during the National Day holiday on October 1. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

How does Hong Kong plan to measure the value of a play, ballet or symphony?

Newer groups could get more access to public funds under proposed changes, but established companies urge realistic targets and a long-term view.

Accidents and personal safety

Contractor injured as brief fire breaks out at Hong Kong Cultural Centre

Woman, 29, received electric shock while removing stage installations and was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital.

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Hong Kong society

Flowers, roast pork and paper ingots: families keep Chung Yeung traditions alive

From elaborate rituals to simple bouquets, Hong Kong families observe festival, although shops selling offerings say times are tough.

Grave sweepers make offerings to ancestors at Diamond Hill Cemetery on Chung Yeung Festival. Photo: Sam Tsang
Grave sweepers make offerings to ancestors at Diamond Hill Cemetery on Chung Yeung Festival. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong housing

Safety checks on Taizoom lifts uncover 186 more affected buildings in Hong Kong

Number of buildings with lifts lacking critical fire-safety door components rises to 338 as authorities carry out citywide inspections.

Hong Kong society

Credit card fraud reports over iPhone Duo pre-orders jump to 130 cases: police

Hong Kong police say complaints continue to rise, with total amount involved hitting HK$5 million after Apple failed to activate 3D Secure system.

Hong Kong society

The human touch behind the virtual technology for preparing child cancer patients

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards finalist Shara Lee created Herocare, a simulation programme that calms the nerves of young radiotherapy patients.

Professor Shara Lee at PolyU’s HiVE facility, where the Herocare programme is deployed to help children prepare for radiotherapy treatment. Photo: Kong Yat-pang
Hong Kong society

Left paralysed after crash, Hong Kong Keeta rider caught in insurance limbo

Delivery worker’s world reduced to hospital bed as he waits for platform’s insurer to pay in absence of government law covering app-based couriers.

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An accident during a delivery left Joe paralysed. The 54-year-old is pictured here in hospital with his wife, Yee. Photo: Fiona Chow
An accident during a delivery left Joe paralysed. The 54-year-old is pictured here in hospital with his wife, Yee. Photo: Fiona Chow
Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: medical student draws from experience as volunteer

Alfred Lam says helping elderly people and disadvantaged communities allows him to look beyond symptoms and understand those he may one day treat.

Hong Kong society

After Tai Po fire, children make slow but steady recovery through play therapy

NGO and researchers from Hong Kong Shue Yan University provide trauma-informed interventions to 153 children across seven schools and a housing project.

Hong Kong society

Lifts at 74 more buildings serviced by Taizoom lack safety parts, taking total to 152

Figure expected to rise further as about 180 more buildings serviced by Hong Kong company not yet checked, authorities say.

An elevator is cordoned off at Kwun Tong's Tsui Ping (North) Estate, one of the affected buildings. Photo: Elson Li
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