52 m. ago Singer JJ Lin’s ‘heart problem’ shocks fans but how common is such an illness?

Singaporean singer-songwriter JJ Lin shocked fans by revealing at the end of his world tour on Sunday that he was suffering from a “heart problem”. Lin, 44, also told concertgoers in Beijing that he feared for the future and sensed the countdown of his career. The singer performed two concerts at Hong Kong’s new Kai Tak Stadium in May as part of his 27-date “JJ20 Final Lap World Tour” and showed no signs of illness. The Post looks at the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in Hong Kong and how...

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2 h. ago Hong Kong police search for suspect who pushed boy, 9, into sea off Hung Hom

Hong Kong police are searching for a man suspected of pushing a nine-year-old boy into the sea while the child was fishing with his mother in Hung Hom. The boy was fishing on a staircase along King Wan Street near Hoi Sham Park on Saturday when the incident happened at around 5.40pm, police said. The suspect approached and suddenly pushed the boy into the water. A pedestrian witnessed the incident and called police. The boy managed to swim back to the shore but sustained bruises on his arms and...

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2 h. ago Hong Kong’s first fully licensed fleet of premium taxis hits the streets

Hong Kong launched its much-awaited premium taxi service on Monday, as the first operator to receive a full licence hit the streets with its 160 cabs after completing a trial run. SynCab showcased its vehicles during a launch ceremony attended by Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan, who said she expected the company would help the public to see the clear path forward for the development of higher-end taxis. She also stressed the importance of training drivers to ensure good...

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2 h. ago Hong Kong couple arrested over trying to open HSBC account with fake bonds

Hong Kong police have arrested a couple on suspicion of trying to use about 10 fake HK$500 million (US$63.7 million) bonds to open an account at an HSBC branch in Central. Police said on Monday that the 66-year-old man and 62-year-old woman, both Hongkongers, were arrested for using a false instrument for allegedly presenting the bonds to the bank. The alleged incident was reported to the force by bank staff at 12.35pm on Monday, prompting officers to arrest and detain the couple. While police...

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3 h. ago Hong Kong to launch guide for professionals required to report child abuse cases

Hong Kong authorities will launch a guide for professionals required to report child abuse cases by the end of the month, which will include a decision tree that can be used as a legal defence in court. An ordinance that requires 25 education, healthcare and social work professions to report suspected cases of child abuse will come into effect on January 20 next year, with offenders liable for a maximum penalty of three months in jail and a HK$50,000 (US$6,370) fine. Welfare officials said at a...

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3 h. ago 3 University of Hong Kong students demand tougher action after AI porn incident

Three students of the University of Hong Kong (HKU) whose classmate used artificial intelligence (AI) to generate pornographic images of them have demanded “a more permanent and substantial consequence” for the perpetrator after he was issued a warning letter but not disciplined further for his actions. In a reply to the Post on Monday, the victims also expressed unhappiness about “rearrangements” made by HKU after they lodged a complaint to the institution in March, saying they were either...

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8 h. ago Hong Kong urged to expand carer support scheme to cover other vulnerable groups

A Hong Kong pilot scheme to identify hidden cases of at-risk carers should be expanded to also cover other low-income families and subdivided flat tenants, a social worker and a district councillor have urged, as a new database to address the issue began operation. The first part of the government initiative began at 9am on Monday and will see the Hospital Authority send daily alerts to the Social Welfare Department if any carers among the 8,000 to 9,000 households listed in the database have...

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9 h. ago Debate over moon crater, cyber nationalists target maths star: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Caught off guard’: China’s garment makers cut out of US market as tariffs bite 2. How Hong Kong’s hawker rules are forcing a 92-year-old to sit all day at stall 3. Why China’s luxury hotels are selling street food to survive 4. Debate rages over ancient crater after China returns rocks from...

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10 h. ago Call for Hong Kong to set up registry of filicide cases to reduce killings

Two years ago, a mother in Hong Kong was accused of suffocating her three children in their home in Sham Shui Po. Police said they found blood stains on a pillow and in the mouth and nose of one of the girls. The mother was arrested after she and her brother alerted the force. Last year, a debt-ridden father threw his seven-year-old son off the rooftop of a shopping centre before he jumped to his death, while the boy was critically injured. Hong Kong has been repeatedly shocked by cases centred...

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10 h. ago Call for Hong Kong to set up registry to track cases of parents killing children

Two years ago, a mother in Hong Kong was accused of suffocating her three children in their home in Sham Shui Po. Police said they found blood stains on a pillow and in the mouth and nose of one of the girls. The mother was arrested after she and her brother alerted the force. Last year, a debt-ridden father threw his seven-year-old son off the rooftop of a shopping centre before he jumped to his death, while the boy was critically injured. Hong Kong has been repeatedly shocked by cases centred...

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12 h. ago Hong Kong trails Singapore, London as priciest city for the rich: Julius Baer

Hong Kong has become relatively cheaper for wealthy individuals over the last year, dropping from second to third on a list of the costliest world cities for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), according to Julius Baer. Singapore retained the title of the most expensive city, while London and Hong Kong swapped places from a year earlier, according to the 2025 Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report on Monday. The sixth annual study by the Swiss lender compared a basket of goods and...

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12 h. ago Hong Kong’s ultra rich get the cheapest champagne, priciest lawyers

Hong Kong has become relatively cheaper for wealthy individuals over the last year, dropping from second to third on a list of the costliest world cities for high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs), according to Julius Baer. Singapore retained the title of the most expensive city, while London and Hong Kong swapped places from a year earlier, according to the 2025 Julius Baer Global Wealth and Lifestyle Report on Monday. The sixth annual study by the Swiss lender compared a basket of goods and...

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12 h. ago Lawmakers against LGBTQ rights bill shouldn’t stoop to fearmongering

On Wednesday, the Hong Kong government will introduce a bill to recognise same-sex partnerships, despite opposition from some powerful political groups. The move is the government’s answer to a landmark court ruling by the Court of Final Appeal in 2023. The court gave authorities two years to draw up laws to sort out the rights of same-sex couples by October 27, finding the government in violation of Hong Kong’s Bill of Rights. The government has wisely decided that now is the right time to push...

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12 h. ago ‘More Asean, Middle East flights needed for Hong Kong under belt and road plan’

Hong Kong is striving to enhance its connectivity with countries under the Belt and Road Initiative by increasing flight frequencies to strategic destinations such as Xinjiang, Riyadh and Dallas, as well as launching new direct routes to second-tier Asean and Middle Eastern locations, the city’s chief for the national plan has said. In an exclusive interview with the Post, Commissioner for Belt and Road Nicholas Ho Lik-chi also said the global volatility brought by US President Donald Trump’s...

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13 h. ago 1 dead, several injured after fire erupts in Hong Kong public flat

A Hongkonger has died and at least four others have been injured after a fire broke out at a public flat in Kwai Tsing. Police said flames were first spotted in the flat at Wo King House of Lai King Estate at around 5am on Monday. An air conditioner caught fire and thick smoke was seen billowing from the flat, according to the force. About 60 residents were evacuated from the building, while the victims were sent to Princess Margaret Hospital. Investigations into the cause of the fire are under...

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14 h. ago Retiring AIA chairman Edmund Tse reflects on 64 years with the insurer

AIA Group chairman Edmund Tse-wing achieved more for his company after retiring than many executives do in their whole careers. At 71, Tse was already past normal retirement age in 2009 when he retired for the first time, only to have the global financial crisis bring him back to the office from the tennis court – for another 14 years. Just a few months after returning, Tse led AIA through its Hong Kong initial public offering (IPO). The HK$159.1 billion (US$20.4 billion) listing – still the...

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14 h. ago Phone scams in Hong Kong up 22% in first 5 months of year but losses down

The number of phone scam cases in Hong Kong rose by nearly 22 per cent between January and May compared with the same period last year, but losses fell by almost two-thirds to HK$430 million (US$54.8 million) as fewer mainland Chinese students were cheated, police said. Chief Inspector Grace Wong Chi-man of the force’s Anti-Deception Coordination Centre said police had recorded 2,574 phone scams in the first five months of 2025, with a 45 per cent year-on-year drop in cases involving mainland...

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21 h. ago Teacher, teen arrested at Hong Kong airport in ‘Ice’, ketamine drug cases

A teacher who arrived from Germany and a teenager on a flight from Malaysia have been arrested at Hong Kong airport for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs worth more than HK$23 million (US$3 million) into the city in two separate cases. The Customs and Excise Department revealed on Sunday that the two suspects had been arrested the previous day. In the first case, customs officers stopped a 58-year-old female passenger who had arrived from Frankfurt for inspection. Officers discovered about...

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23 h. ago ‘More than a restaurant’: Hongkongers bid farewell to social enterprise eatery

Hundreds of diners flocked to a small restaurant in one of Hong Kong’s poorest neighbourhoods on Sunday, taking selfies and lining up to secure their favourite order for one last time. Unlike many other restaurants in recent months that have fallen victim to the sluggish spending environment, social enterprise Agape Garden was forced to close its doors after the government abruptly decided to reclaim the space. One customer who turned up for the final day of operation said she spent 30 minutes...

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24 h. ago Hong Kong Covid facility at old airport takes off as youth hostel, culture hub

An unused Covid-19 isolation facility at a prime sea-view site in the heart of Hong Kong will be transformed into a youth hostel and cultural hub, offering 2,900 units at affordable rates and expected to debut in September. The project, renamed “Runway 1331” and located at the former Kai Tak airport, is expected to provide young people with opportunities for entrepreneurship, cultural exchange and talent development. Named after the old airport’s single airstrip, designated Runway 13/31, the...

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