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Tourists visit Po Pin Chau during first day of the National Day 'golden week' holiday. Photo: Edmond So
Tourists visit Po Pin Chau during first day of the National Day 'golden week' holiday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong tourism

Hikers flock to Hong Kong’s Po Pin Chau on first day of National Day ‘golden week’

Visitors describe the trial's new booking system as smooth, but some lawmakers say more data is needed to suggest improvements.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Health chief warns overstated claims of job shortages could deter new nurses

CLP Group

Hong Kong power outages hit Ho Man Tin, disrupting 1,000 households and hotel

Hong Kong housing

Editorial | Hong Kong must balance boosting public housing supply with other goals

The plan to build public housing on part of the Fanling golf course pitted conservation against development and social privilege against community needs.

The Hong Kong Golf Club at Fanling in December 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Ageing society

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s foreign carer scheme aims to get ahead of ageing city

The pilot scheme to bring in specially qualified carers will upset the market equilibrium, but the shake-up will be to Hong Kong’s benefit.

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Mainland China

‘Who wants McDonald’s?’: mainland tourist shares HK$10,000 prize in Hong Kong

Visitor turns her winnings into 24-hour citywide giveaway, treating passers-by, cleaners and homeless people.

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From our archives

On This Day | Tai O rope-ferry in Hong Kong ends service after 100 years – SCMP archive

The rope-guided ferry was the only way to cross a 15-metre creek in Tai O before the construction of a pedestrian bridge.

Tai O’s roped-ferry pictured on May 9, 1989. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong urged to boost private housing supply as student demand jumps 45%

Government forecasts annual demand for non-local student housing at 2,310 flats over next decade, 45 per cent higher than last year’s estimate.

Hong Kong national security law

Boom News founder Tang Ho-wing, 1 other arrested by national security police

Journalist whose online news outlet has 60,000 Instagram followers arrested on suspicion of ‘incitement by spreading disinformation’.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Raising Hong Kong’s birth rate is an economic imperative

Economies competing in an AI-driven future will need more highly skilled workers, not fewer. Low fertility is not only a social challenge – it’s an economic threat.

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A young family at the promenade of West Kowloon Cultural District, Hong Kong, on September 18. Photo: Elson Li
Accidents and personal safety

Family of 4 in hospital after fire at Sha Tin public housing estate

After trying and failing to put out fire on their TV stand, family escapes building with about 140 other residents.

Firefighters at Shui Chuen O Estate’s Yan Chuen House on Wednesday morning. Photo: Threads
Accidents and personal safety

Cyclist likely bitten by several dogs and died from throat injuries, source says

But government forensic pathologists fear it may ultimately be impossible to determine which exact animals were involved, SCMP told.

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Hong Kong

Economist formally apologises for ‘sexist’ talk as students urge suspension

Terence Chong says he failed to consider choice of words and setting, as Chinese University of Hong Kong students and alumni demand action.

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The Philippines

Exclusive | Hong Kong man returns to city after 26 years in Manila prison for drug offences

After two-month delay in wake of court ruling commuting his life sentence, Tang Lung-wai, 55, returns home still protesting his innocence.

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Tang Lung-wai (centre) is welcomed home by his elder brother, Billy Tang, on Tuesday. Photo: Simpson Cheung
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Early birds for Wang Fuk Court buy-back get first pick of subsidised houses

Some residents pleased with new homes offered under schemes, with others calling for stamp duty waivers to help ease financial burden.

A special arrangement gives priority selection to the first 35 households that signed their letters of acceptance by June 30, giving them the pick of 4,400 flats at 10 subsidised housing estates. Photo: Kit Lai
Hong Kong culture

Video | Disgusting Food Museum comes to Hong Kong

Visitors are handed a vomit bag upon entry and can taste selected foods at the end of the exhibition.

Hong Kong economy

MTR worker, winner at global vocational competition, will apply insights to job

Technician Gordon Tang’s silver medal is among 15 prizes won by Hong Kong team across different fields at WorldSkills Competition in Shanghai.

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Hong Kong tourism

Can Hong Kong protect its eco-sensitive sites amid ‘golden week’ influx fears?

City bracing for 1.29 million mainland visitors, with places such as Po Pin Chau, Cheung Chau and Wong Mau Chau topping travel itineraries.

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Scenic Po Pin Chau is among the most talked-about holiday spots on online platforms. Photo: Dickson Lee
Social media

Editorial | Hong Kong moves in the right direction on minors’ social media use

The question is not whether governments should act to protect children online but how. The city has chosen careful study over slogans.

Hong Kong police

Hero’s burial for late Hong Kong constable paralysed for 21 years after attack

Source says Jacky Chu, who died earlier this month, to be buried in Gallant Garden on October 23 after police service funeral.

Golden week

Hong Kong checkpoints to handle 7.44 million passenger trips for National Day break

Immigration Department says figure includes inbound and outbound trips by Hongkongers and visitors using sea, land and air control points.

Revellers enjoy last year’s National Day fireworks display in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong wage index rises 3.4% in June, with government expecting further gains

Adjusting for inflation, the overall real wage rate grew by 1.6 per cent year on year, keeping basic pay growth ahead of rising living costs.

Wages continued to increase solidly in the second quarter, the government said. Photo: Kit Lai
Mainland China

At least 21 Hong Kong-Bangkok flights delayed amid flooding in Thai capital

One Hong Kong-bound service departing Bangkok faces nearly 24-hour delay.

Marine Department

Hong Kong authorities open probe after yacht allegedly charges boat with 6 rowers

One rower alleges that a yacht sped towards a row boat in ‘deliberate’ act of aggression during weekend race near High Island Reservoir.

Cathay Pacific

On This Day | Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific turns 80 – SCMP archive

As Cathay Pacific celebrates 80 years in the skies, we look at how SCMP covered the company’s growth and milestones.

A Cathay Pacific aircraft landing at Kai Tak Airport on June 28, 1998, a week before the airport closed for good. Photo: Garrige Ho
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong is trying a new solution to its land value problem

After decades of lucrative land sales, can the city finally build a system in which the land itself creates economic value?

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Village houses at Yau Kom Tau, Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong, in 2023. Since the colonial era, restrictions on land supply and the sale of development rights have generated substantial government revenue. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Man charged over hidden cameras found in gym as police probe number of victims

Construction site foreman, 34, to appear at Sha Tin Court on Monday, after police identify suspect in recovered footage.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police hunt for man who stole HK$10,000 from claw machines using key

Store owner files police report after seeing thief in CCTV footage, with officers investigating how man obtained key.

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