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The Democratic Republic of Congo is one of two countries affected by the latest Ebola outbreak. Photo: Xinhua

Health & Environment

Hong Kong ramps up health checks for travellers from Africa after Ebola outbreak

Move follows WHO declaring outbreak of deadly disease on continent a ‘public health emergency of international concern’.

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

Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator eyes bond issuance, tax cuts for firms

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday

PwC faces fresh legal battle after SFC ordered HK$1 billion payout to Evergrande minority shareholders and AFRC imposed HK$300 million fine.

The one-day hearing against PwC is open to the public. Photo: Andy Wong
The one-day hearing against PwC is open to the public. Photo: Andy Wong

Health & Environment

Estate residents step up cleaning after city’s first rat hepatitis case this year

Janitors were seen deep-cleaning public areas at Laguna Verde, where patient reportedly lived, on Sunday.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?

Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China.

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Hong Kong Economy

How can Hong Kong seize opportunities as US-China relations stabilise?

InvestHK chief says city must adapt to changing international order while chamber boss suggests firms build cross-regional strategies.

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Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. InvestHK is tasked with attracting enterprises to set up or expand their operations in the city. Photo: Jelly Tse
Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. InvestHK is tasked with attracting enterprises to set up or expand their operations in the city. Photo: Jelly Tse

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.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police to prosecute 7th suspect in 1999 murder, seeking 8th

Newspaper seller Ho Wai-ha was murdered by assailants for her leading role in standing up to business exploiting fellow vendors.

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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A poodle outside a restaurant in Happy Valley. Under the new policy for licensed establishments, dogs must be kept on leads no longer than 1.5 metres and remain under an adult's control. Photo: Nora Tam

Law and Crime

Hong Kong man, 38, killed after motorcycle crashes into fallen tree branch

Rider was travelling along Yuen Shin Road in the direction of Sha Tin when incident happened, police say.

A screengrab of footage showing the aftermath of the accident. Photo: Handout
A screengrab of footage showing the aftermath of the accident. Photo: Handout

Climate and energy

Solar glass: Australia-China joint venture to set up in Hong Kong

With help from InvestHK, ClearVue and mainland partner choose city as base for effort to make power-producing glass for building facades.

Society

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.

Business

Fresh concepts lift Hong Kong retail property as tourists and consumers return

Landlords betting on a diversified tenant mix – from pop-ups to ‘sportainment’ – to sustain growth in retail property market, analysts say.

Hong Kong’s first-quarter retail sales rose 12 per cent from a year earlier to more than HK$106, according to the latest official data. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong’s MPF authority flags fraudulent certificates in early pension payouts

Medical groups alert police over suspected fake certificates using doctors’ details to support early pension withdrawals on health grounds.

The Mandatory Provident Fund Authority has said its online platform had recently identified suspected fraud involving allegedly fake medical certificates submitted to withdraw contributions. Photo: Edmond So
The Mandatory Provident Fund Authority has said its online platform had recently identified suspected fraud involving allegedly fake medical certificates submitted to withdraw contributions. Photo: Edmond So

Law and Crime

Hong Kong chief justice urges senior counsel to uphold public trust in courts

Andrew Cheung says role requires integrity and judgment as six named senior counsel this year.

Transport

New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe when driving abroad

Experts say motorists must be careful when adapting to driving on opposite side of vehicle with unfamiliar road conditions.

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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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MULTIMEDIA
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Hong Kong ends ban on dogs in restaurants

Hong Kong is allowing dogs to dine indoors with patrons for the first time since 1994. From July 2026, up to 1,000 restaurants in the city will be licensed to welcome four-legged guests. While the move aims to tap into the city’s massive pet market, strict leash laws and safety rules remain in place.
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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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