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As many as two-thirds of 158 subdivided housing tenants supported by an NGO in Hong Kong have shown signs of anxiety or depression. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong housing

Anxiety, depression plague up to 66% of Hong Kong subdivided flat tenants: NGO

NGO survey reveals 40 per cent of earnings go to rent as families struggle to raise children with special needs in cramped flats.

Accidents and personal safety

Man injured in Hong Kong 10-vehicle crash during rush hour

Hong Kong weather

‘Soaking wet’: Hong Kong parents furious after last-minute rain warning change

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Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

Hong Kong helpers cry out as popular garden in Central to close for underpass work

Asian Migrants’ Coordinating Body says closure of Statue Square Gardens will affect helpers as it serves as vital social hub every Sunday.

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Statue Square, next to the garden, has been partially closed since early May for a HK$3.4 million renovation. Photo: Handout
Statue Square, next to the garden, has been partially closed since early May for a HK$3.4 million renovation. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong’s northern New Territories hit by heavy rain and flooding

Ta Kwu Ling among hardest‑hit areas, while minibus in Sheung Shui stranded in half-metre of floodwater.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Government to handle Wang Fuk Court insurance claims under buy-back plan: Hop On

But some residents who took part in second briefing by administrator say questions remain over how and when they can expect to receive compensation.

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Hong Kong housing

35 families in Hong Kong shoebox flats face eviction since start of new rule

Occupants of another 40 subdivided flats who faced eviction last year are still living in Sham Shui Po’s Yee Wa Building, housing chief reveals.

An elderly tenant in his subdivided flat at Yee Wa Building in Cheung Sha Wan. Housing authorities say 40 households that faced evictions last year are still living there. Photo: Eugene Lee
An elderly tenant in his subdivided flat at Yee Wa Building in Cheung Sha Wan. Housing authorities say 40 households that faced evictions last year are still living there. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Li Ka-shing charity to subsidise liver cancer surgery for 200 patients

‘Love Can Help’ scheme through billionaire’s foundation will subsidise histotripsy treatment, cutting costs from about HK$260,000 to HK$50,000.

Hong Kong housing

Only 4 of Hong Kong’s 110,000 subdivided homes put up for seal of approval

Three of the applications submitted by single landlord, Hayson Chan, chairman of the Hong Kong Basic Housing Units Operators Association.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po blaze: Hong Kong to ban smoking at construction sites from July 17

Workers violating law face HK$3,000 fine, while contractors who fail to prevent them from lighting up can be hit with HK$400,000 penalty.

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Currently, smoking in an outdoor area of a construction site is only illegal if it occurs near flammable materials. Photo: Eugene Lee
From our archives

On This Day | In 1961, Typhoon Alice claims 4 lives in Hong Kong – SCMP archive

On this day in 1961, a typhoon that hit the city injured around 20 and led to four – two women and two children – being killed.

The paper edition of SCMP on May 21, 1961, two days after Typhoon Alice hit Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP
The paper edition of SCMP on May 21, 1961, two days after Typhoon Alice hit Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong lifts flat resale curbs for Tai Po fire survivors under buy-back plan

Owners can sell replacement flats any time and get two-year vouchers to buy second-hand subsidised housing.

Accidents and personal safety

Air-con repairman dies after falling from 11th floor of Kowloon City building

Man, 38, was not wearing safety belt and building had no scaffolding.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s dog-friendly restaurant scheme receives 700 applications on first day

Restaurants rush to apply, with 70 per cent of 1,000 first-phase licences filled ahead of expected July roll-out.

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Hong Kong’s dog-friendly dining scheme got off to a strong start with 700 applications for licences on the first day. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Spared Wang Fuk Court block owners given mid-October to finalise buyback offer

But some Wang Chi House residents say they are being pressured because over 75 per cent of owners must indicate their preference by end June.

Wang Chi House (centre) of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Sun Yeung
Wang Chi House (centre) of Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Mentally ill woman spends 2 days in Hong Kong flat with dead mother on sofa

Woman, 66, found dead in Sham Shui Po flat after elder daughter raised alarm when relatives got no response at door, with case not treated as suspicious.

Hong Kong society

LGBTQ carnival axed for second year after failing to secure venue, licences

Property manager Link Reit pulls offer to rent two venues to Pink Dot HK for Hong Kong’s largest annual LGBTQ event.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong’s CUHK aims to bring AI to life with humanoid-focused robotics lab

City’s first embodied AI lab, backed by 24 tech firms, is set to advance humanoid and quadruped robotics research and training over next five years.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong has launched the city’s first embodied AI lab to drive humanoid and quadruped robotics research and talent training. Photo: Edmond So
The Chinese University of Hong Kong has launched the city’s first embodied AI lab to drive humanoid and quadruped robotics research and talent training. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong urged to trigger travel alert to DR Congo, Uganda amid Ebola outbreak

Infectious disease expert says more preventive measures necessary, noting frequent exchanges between mainland Chinese and central African cities.

Accidents and personal safety

Taxi driver, 65, arrested after crash kills pedestrian in Hong Kong

Accident marks city’s second fatal crash involving elderly cabby in less than one week.

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Hong Kong society

What’s behind the rise in firings linked to disability discrimination?

Complaints to Hong Kong’s equality watchdog about dismissals linked to suspected disability discrimination have doubled over past five years.

The complaints received by the EOC may only represent the tip of the iceberg, with Raymond Lau among those opting not to report potential discrimination. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s elite pay tribute to philanthropist Maisy Ho at memorial service

Prominent figures from business, entertainment and political circles pay respects to daughter of late tycoon Stanley Ho at memorial service.

The hallway leading to the ballroom was lined with candles and flowers, with a floral pond set up in the lobby. Photo: Jonathan Wong
The hallway leading to the ballroom was lined with candles and flowers, with a floral pond set up in the lobby. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

On This Day | Hong Kong’s HK$690 million Central Library opens in 2001 – SCMP archive

25 years ago, the Hong Kong Central Library in Causeway Bay opened to the public after years of controversy and months of delays.

Hong Kong society

Dog-friendly restaurants will get 90 officers helping them meet licence rules

Hong Kong authorities will help facilitate roll-out of new permit in July, with officers trained to explain licensing terms and inspect premises.

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From our archives

On This Day | Hong Kong’s iconic Bank of China Tower opens in 1990 – SCMP archive

Opening 36 years ago today, the landmark skyscraper was Hong Kong’s tallest at the time.

The historic Bank of China building (centre) flanked by the tower under construction (left) in 1988. Photo: P Y Tang
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