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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
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

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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Hong Kong society

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

Hong Kong society

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

Hong Kong society

How can Hongkongers make the most of public holidays in 2027?

Residents can take long Easter break using four days’ leave and enjoy more long weekends, according to authorities’ list of public holidays.

Crowds pack the West Kowloon rail terminus on the first day of the Easter break in April. Photo: Jelly Tse
Crowds pack the West Kowloon rail terminus on the first day of the Easter break in April. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cathay Pacific

On This Day | Cathay Pacific debuts on Hong Kong Stock Exchange in 1986 – SCMP archive

On this day 40 years ago, the city’s flagship carrier opened to public trading on the stock exchange.

Hong Kong society

Elderly woman dies in fire sparked by faulty air-conditioner in Hong Kong flat

Blaze ignited at Yu Tung Court in Tung Chung on Friday morning, with 300 people evacuated.

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Hong Kong society

Broke with autistic son, she thought about suicide. A charity changed their lives

Hong Kong mother Chau Ting-ting says she and son Ziyi struggled to keep going, but she found hope after support of Wemp Foundation-backed scheme.

Chau Ting-ting and her son, Ziyi, are among those who have benefited from the programme. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Chau Ting-ting and her son, Ziyi, are among those who have benefited from the programme. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong housing

Long and short-term subsidised public rental housing wait falls below 5 years

Wait for general applicants for subsidised public rental housing in Hong Kong falls to 4.7 years, while standard public rental housing remains at 5.6 years.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong government issues buy-back offer letters to Wang Fuk Court homeowners

Letters issued confirming August 31 deadline, but some ‘pressured’ homeowners call for more time and clearer resettlement details.

Hong Kong economy

Calls grow to hire locals as graduate jobs decline amid AI, economic pressures

Industry leaders’ remarks come after minister says vacancies suitable for graduates fell from about 80,000 in 2022 to around 31,000 in 2025.

Industry leaders have called for priority hiring of local graduates to address a shrinking job market. Photo: Elson Li
Accidents and personal safety

10 Hong Kong students hurt as self-heating hotpot pack explodes in classroom

Police received report from St Paul’s Co-educational College that self-heating hotpot pack exploded after being improperly heated.

St Paul’s Co-educational College. Photo: Felix Wong
St Paul’s Co-educational College. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Owners push back as Wang Fuk Court administrator seeks to delay crucial meeting

Residents call for extraordinary general meeting to be held ahead of deadline on decision about whether to sell flats.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Heavy’ hearts as residents of Wang Fuk Court’s only spared block return again

Lifts put back into service for first time after fire as residents arrive with suitcases, trolleys and boxes on second visit to retrieve belongings.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court administrator outlines HK$127 million refund for displaced owners

Residents express dissatisfaction as administrator says HK$180 million in renovation levies have been paid, with remaining funds set aside for refunds.

In an online briefing, Wang Fuk Court residents were told that remaining renovation funds will be refunded in line with what each owner has paid. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Viral clip of parasite in sashimi at Hong Kong sushi branch triggers raw emotions

Gatten Sushi issues apology on social media after footage of shocking discovery at Causeway Bay branch goes viral.

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A sushi restaurant has apologised after a customer spotted a thread-like parasite crawling out of a piece of sashimi. Photo: Threads/aworminmysushi
A sushi restaurant has apologised after a customer spotted a thread-like parasite crawling out of a piece of sashimi. Photo: Threads/aworminmysushi
Hong Kong society

No hotpot: Hong Kong dog-friendly restaurants face menu and layout limits

Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says officers will patrol licensed premises every day in first month after issuing permits.

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Accidents and personal safety

Ferry passengers stranded over an hour after vessel hits typhoon shelter barrier

Authorities say all passengers were rescued and unharmed after crash involving Mui Wo-bound First Ferry VI vessel.

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Hong Kong society

Private sector will be invited to run new elderly care centres for middle class

‘Publicly built, privately run’ model will provide more diverse, higher-quality services and allow operators to meet wider range of needs, official says.

Elderly residents at an exercise area in Shek Kip Mei. Under the scheme, operators must allocate a portion of their services to the Social Welfare Department. Photo: Sam Tsang
Elderly residents at an exercise area in Shek Kip Mei. Under the scheme, operators must allocate a portion of their services to the Social Welfare Department. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong lawmakers urge rethink of housing development policy for elderly

Lawmakers say government must reassess scheme to develop public rental flats for elderly by balancing costs and providing services, not just homes.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says

Welfare chief Chris Sun says support could be extended after recent deaths expose gaps in identifying vulnerable households.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

Currently, smoking in an outdoor area of a construction site is only illegal if it occurs near flammable materials. Photo: Jelly Tse
Art

The Tai Po fire took this artist’s home and life’s work. Now she’s starting anew

Deaf artist Apple Tong, whose home and works were destroyed in the Wang Fuk Court fire, reveals how she is turning disaster into positivity.

Apple Tong, a celebrated deaf Hong Kong illustrator, poses for a portrait at the ADA Arts Hub in Cheung Sha Wan. She is using art to heal from the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po and to preserve the city’s vanishing heritage. Photo: Karma Lo
Apple Tong, a celebrated deaf Hong Kong illustrator, poses for a portrait at the ADA Arts Hub in Cheung Sha Wan. She is using art to heal from the Wang Fuk Court fire in Tai Po and to preserve the city’s vanishing heritage. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong villagers accuse authorities of rushed Northern Metropolis evictions

One elderly villager says she fears her family may be separated due to rehousing arrangements.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Mother’s Day dining shifts from traditional banquets to casual meals

Banquet restaurants, popular in past years for big celebrations, report weaker Mother’s Day trade as families opt for lunch, afternoon tea or hotpot.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents flag registration issues ahead of online owners’ meeting

Estate administrator Hop On Management says it has enhanced cybersecurity and ‘ample capacity’ for briefing sessions remains.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Estate administrator Hop On Management will host online sessions for owners on Tuesday afternoon and on the evening of May 20. Photo: Jelly Tse
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