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Eight companies have applied for ride-hailing licenses under the new regulatory regime. Photo: Karma Lo
US-based Uber, the mainland's Didi Chuxing and Amap, and Singapore-based Tada confirm they are among the eight ride-hailing firms that have submitted applications. Photo: Jelly Tse

Transport

A fare fight? What Hong Kong’s ride-hailing shake-up means for passengers

Eight firms are vying for licences, raising hopes of lower fares, but observers fear price rises once weaker rivals leave the market.

What the future holds for M+ as Hong Kong museum celebrates fifth anniversary

Chinese-French team celebrates ‘borderless connections’ at Shaw Prize ceremony

Transport

Hong Kong slashes costs for Northern Metropolis rail link by 28% to HK$86.2b

Construction of Northern Link’s main and spur lines kicks off as Transport and Logistics Bureau and MTR Corporation sign project agreement.

An aerial view of the Kwu Tung North New Development Area. The Northern Link's 10.7km main line will feature five stations, including interchanges with the Tuen Ma and East Rail lines. Photo: Karma Lo
An aerial view of the Kwu Tung North New Development Area. The Northern Link's 10.7km main line will feature five stations, including interchanges with the Tuen Ma and East Rail lines. Photo: Karma Lo

Society

AI microdramas cause ‘aesthetic fatigue’, professor tells Macau forum

Beijing professor Zhang Lanshan says audiences should keep their independent judgment and that AI should support creativity rather than be the sole driver of a production.

Companies

Alibaba chip unit T-Head files for Hong Kong IPO amid China’s AI push

Spin-off and IPO proposal would allow for a more efficient deployment of Alibaba’s financial resources, exchange filing says.

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Society

Operation Santa Claus launched to bring care to ‘every corner of the city’

Thirteen projects selected as co-organisers RTHK and the South China Morning Post pledge to keep uniting Hong Kong’s communities and supporting those in need.

RTHK director of broadcasting Angelina Kwan (left) and SCMP publisher Tammy Tam attend the opening ceremony of Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Dickson Lee
RTHK director of broadcasting Angelina Kwan (left) and SCMP publisher Tammy Tam attend the opening ceremony of Operation Santa Claus. Photo: Dickson Lee

Law and Crime

Abby Choi’s ex-brother-in-law tells court he had ‘a rather special existence’

Anthony Kwong continues his defence testimony in the High Court for a second day, after juror discharged for personal reasons.

Education

Hong Kong to cut capital charges on loans to Northern Metropolis university towns

Hong Kong Monetary Authority to submit changes to Legco early next year in bid to ease bank lending to Hung Shui Kiu, San Tin and Ta Kwu Ling campuses.

Society

Hong Kong’s Ocean Park urged to improve safety after second breakdown in 2 years

Lawmakers push for AI-powered sensors and stricter third-party audits after 42 people are left stranded 70 metres high in observation tower.

Forty-two people were left stranded on Monday after Ocean Park Tower, a revolving observation tower, malfunctioned in mid-air at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park. Photo: Sam Tsang

Health & Environment

UK Nobel winner launches programme to develop hepatitis C vaccine in Hong Kong

Sir Michael Houghton says he joined Baptist University after more than 40 years in North America because the US and Europe had cut science funding.

Nobel laureate Sir Michael Houghton and a researcher examine cellular protein at a laboratory in Hong Kong Science Park. Photo: Silvia Siu
Nobel laureate Sir Michael Houghton and a researcher examine cellular protein at a laboratory in Hong Kong Science Park. Photo: Silvia Siu

Hong Kong Economy

WinterFest to spread across Hong Kong as ‘Symphony of Lights’ takes final bow

The annual festival will expand to Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay, featuring steam trains, aurora light shows and Christmas markets.

Hong Kong Economy

UK remains ‘much valued business partner’ to Hong Kong, John Lee says

Speaking at British Chamber of Commerce’s annual summit, city leader cites opportunities in Northern Metropolis for UK firms and universities.

Banking & Finance

Richard Li’s FWD sets world record with sale of US$318m life policy

Topping previous record by Manulife Singapore, sale highlights Hong Kong’s global status in wealth management, says broker Charles Monat.

A view of FWD’s office in Taikoo Place, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

Law and Crime

Minibus driver arrested for alleged drug driving while carrying passengers

Hong Kong police intercept vehicle and arrest 44-year-old after he tests positive for methamphetamine.

The minibus was operating on route 117B, between Yau Tong and Anderson Road. Seven passengers were on board when the driver was intercepted by police. Photo: Facebook
The minibus was operating on route 117B, between Yau Tong and Anderson Road. Seven passengers were on board when the driver was intercepted by police. Photo: Facebook

Politics

Hong Kong civil servants to be given 12 hours of family care leave a year

From January, staff can use the new leave to care for relatives, attend children’s school activities or handle household emergencies.

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Society

Paragliding group backs compulsory registration after self-taught pilot’s crash

Hong Kong Paragliding Association had known about pilot’s lack of proper training nine months before accident that injured three hikers on Sunday.

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Society

Appeal for private flight to bring critically ill British baby home from Hong Kong

Nine-month-old boy suffered three cardiac arrests after contracting influenza A, with air ambulance costs beyond family’s means.

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Nine-month-old Matthew is critically ill in Hong Kong after contracting influenza A and suffering three cardiac arrests. Photo: Lia’s Wings
Nine-month-old Matthew is critically ill in Hong Kong after contracting influenza A and suffering three cardiac arrests. Photo: Lia’s Wings

Society

John Lee apologises for Tai Po fire, unveils reforms as housing chief resigns

City leader and seven other top officials bow their heads in apology, while housing chief Winnie Ho resigns to take political responsibility.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcry

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau and Tourism Board conclude no urgent need to roll out project.

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Health & Environment

Do Hong Kong’s cardboard grannies have a future making just HK$30 for day’s work?

New policy rolled out this month to support Tuen Mun pulp facility and curb export of paper recycling services leaves downstream operators reeling.

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Poon Chau-li, 73, recalls the days when she could earn HK$200 a day from selling recycled cardboard boxes, but a new policy has caused her modest earnings to dip even further. Photo: Elson Li
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OPINION
Ken Ip

Opinion | How employers must respond to Gen Z’s ‘job dropping’

Ken Ip
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Cliff Buddle

Opinion | Britain must stop moving the goalposts for Hongkongers on BN(O) scheme

Cliff Buddle
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Michael B. Wong,Jarvis Wan

Opinion | To be Asia’s events capital, Hong Kong must offer ticketing that works

Michael B. Wong
Jarvis Wan
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Alice Wu

Opinion | Top talent should not only study in Hong Kong but also stay on to work

Alice Wu
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Christine Loh

Opinion | Hong Kong must show real remorse for the Tai Po fire tragedy

Christine Loh
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Kun Tian

Opinion | How Hong Kong can turn 30,000 youth placements into lasting careers

Kun Tian
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MULTIMEDIA
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Hong Kong faces coolest autumn morning this year

The Strong Monsoon Signal remains in effect, as the mercury in parts of the New Territories dropped as low as 15.1 degrees
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30 defective columns found at Hong Kong MTR site

Construction continues on the MTR's Tung Chung Line Extension’s western section in Tung Chung, with a “community-friendly” approach adopted to minimise disruption to nearby residents. The MTR Corporation said it would finish boring a 1.3km tunnel in the next three months and complete most of Tung Chung West station’s main structure by the first half of next year. 19MAY26 SCMP / Karma Lo
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HK activist Joshua Wong jailed for 10 years in foreign collusion case

For Joshua Wong sentence video thumbnail 05NOV26 Activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung speaks to the press at the High Court in Admiralty as he seeks leave to apply for judicial review over District Council election ban. 07AUG20 SCMP / Xiaomei Chen
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What is the ‘cadaver skin jab’?

The Department of Health (DH) announced today (October 20) that it has conducted a series of raids over the past few days in an effort to crack down on premises suspected of providing injection treatments involving unregistered pharmaceutical products. Four premises offering beauty services in Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Tsuen Wan and Yuen Long were searched. Among them, over 100 vials/ampoules of suspected Part 1 poisons for injection and more than 70 vials/ampoules of suspected unregistered pharmaceutical products for injection were seized from the two premises in Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok. These included a product called Elravie Re2O, which was packaged in Korean, indicating that it is for injection and claiming to contain human tissue. Photo shows the suspected Part 1 poisons for injection and suspected unregistered pharmaceutical products for injection seized in the operation. Photo: ISD
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