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A Hong Kong police officer accidentally fired a single round from her service firearm on Saturday. Photo: Google

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police officer fires service pistol by mistake at Kai Tak headquarters

No injuries reported in incident that occurred when officer was loading her semi-automatic pistol at about 7.10am.

Tech features at Hong Kong’s Terminal 2 to enable seamless departures

2 Hong Kong tourists killed, 2 injured in New Zealand car crash

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong parents warned of choking, injury risks from catapult and tangram toys

Customs also urged retailers to pull products from shelves after seizing 700 sets during operation.

A catapult toy could pose injury and suffocation risks to children, Hong Kong customs has warned. Photo: Handout
A catapult toy could pose injury and suffocation risks to children, Hong Kong customs has warned. Photo: Handout

Society

Residents of historic Hong Kong village run out of options as evictions loom

Tin Sam Tsuen set to be levelled to give way to Hung Shui Kiu and Ha Tsuen New Development Area as part of Northern Metropolis megaproject.

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Transport

Man in his 70s dies after falling on board bus in Hong Kong

Emergency personnel took man to hospital, where he was certified dead.

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Politics

Trump ‘not optimistic’ on Jimmy Lai’s release after raising case with Xi

Xi ‘said Jimmy Lai is a tough one for him to do’, US president says on his return trip from Beijing.

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US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: AP
US President Donald Trump (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping. Photo: AP

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong regulator now a ‘collection agent’ for wronged investors

SFC follows international peers by pursuing compensation for victims rather than fines in some cases of securities misconduct.

Hong Kong Economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong to test first flying cars carrying heavy cargo within 6 months

Passenger flights could be next if electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft trials moving building materials to New Territories succeed.

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Health & Environment

Health authorities order halt to use of medical devices tied to patient’s death

Preliminary inspection found abnormality in screw-on connector at end of catheter used during heart operation on elderly man at Tuen Mun Hospital.

The elderly man was admitted to Tuen Mun Hospital last week. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police call to criminalise bid-rigging in wake of Tai Po estate blaze

Force’s anti-triad bureau also suggests making ‘cooperation agreements’ more attractive to encourage whistle-blowers to come forward.

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The evidential hearings into the Wang Fuk Court fire have pointed to alleged malpractice in the HK$336 million renovation tender for the estate. Photo: Sam Tsang
The evidential hearings into the Wang Fuk Court fire have pointed to alleged malpractice in the HK$336 million renovation tender for the estate. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

IMF lauds resilient Hong Kong economy, but warns of risks linked to Mideast war

International body also urges city to pursue medium-term financial reforms, such as introducing goods and services tax, to boost revenue.

Society

Hong Kong’s M+ museum to showcase collections in Paris under 5-year deal

Partnership with Paris-based Centre Pompidou also covers research and talent exchange.

Business

6 bids for Hong Kong land sale signal renewed confidence despite market caution

Tung Chung site draws bids from major developers SHKP, Kerry and Sino Land, reflecting cautious optimism for the residential property market.

A general view of Tung Chung. Photo: Felix Wong

Law and Crime

Embattled Hong Kong developer sued for HK$130 million, days after founder’s death

Lofter Group founder Carol Chow, who reportedly died by suicide on Tuesday, was already facing bankruptcy petition over unspecified debts.

Lofter Group, known for its urban renewal projects across the city’s core districts, and an affiliated company were named as defendants in the High Court action initiated by Earth Core Holdings. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Lofter Group, known for its urban renewal projects across the city’s core districts, and an affiliated company were named as defendants in the High Court action initiated by Earth Core Holdings. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Society

‘Tell good stories of Hong Kong’ amid global turmoil, John Lee urges local media

City leader speaks at Newspaper Society of Hong Kong’s annual press awards, where South China Morning Post takes home eight prizes.

Law and Crime

Former Wang Fuk Court representative and wife held over fraud, money laundering

Man who testified at Tai Po fire inquiry and wife suspected of abusing Covid loan scheme with proceeds later withdrawn and partly transferred.

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Hong Kong Economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Society

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.

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Law and Crime

Police arrest man who used air gun to rob Hong Kong bank and recover HK$35,000

Suspect in custody after Bank of East Asia branch in Harbour View Centre in Wan Chai robbed by armed man who later fled on bicycle.

Police at the Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai that was robbed on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Ken Chu

Opinion | How to prevent Hong Kong from becoming just another Asian city

Ken Chu
Ian Borchard

Opinion | For a thriving yacht economy, Hong Kong must go beyond infrastructure

Ian Borchard
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Hong Kong’s economic figures look good but business unease is rising

Bernard Chan
Ronny Tong

Opinion | Jimmy Lai’s case a reminder that the media cannot behave with impunity

Ronny Tong
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Nicholas Spiro

The View | Hong Kong’s property recovery could be more robust than many think

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated

Alice Wu
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Villagers forced out of ancestral homes amid redevelopment

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Viral video shows alleged truck racing in Hong Kong

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UK court convicts 2 men from HK trade office of spying

Chinese embassy in Britain slams conviction of 2 men linked to Hong Kong trade office
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CORONAVIRUS CRISIS: INJECTING LIFE INTO THE HK ‘REVOLUTION’

Coronavirus crisis injects new life into Hong Kong ‘revolution’ with toxic results
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