12 m. ago Hongkongers flock to Cathedral of Immaculate Conception to mourn Pope Francis

Mourning hall of cathedral in Central will be open from 7am to 7pm in coming days to allow public to pay their respects to late pontiff.

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1 hour ago Civet cat caught at Hong Kong shopping centre released into wild after check

Cat underwent X-ray examination, which showed it sustained no injuries, only minor facial abrasions, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden says.

Economics

3 h. ago Hong Kong’s MTR Corp proposes 9.4% Airport Express fare increase

Single journey ticket for adults using an Octopus card will cost HK$120 at most under proposal, up from current HK$110.

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3 h. ago Police start using video at 4 Hong Kong junctions to penalise errant drivers

‘We will focus on driving behaviours that can cause traffic accidents and serious road blockage, such as stopping their vehicles in restricted areas,’ force says.

Events

5 h. ago Hongkongers with spinal cord injuries may regain mobility with help of new lab

New laboratory at Polytechnic University to start clinical trials for advanced therapy products after facility is fully licensed.

Events

6 h. ago Hong Kong’s Mandarin Oriental hotel set for US$100 million renovation

New serviced flats, upgraded lobby and cake shop among revamp, to take place concurrently with renovation of the group’s Bangkok property.

Economics

7 h. ago Has the number of street sleepers in Hong Kong really dropped?

Government reports 795 registered homeless people in 2023-24 financial year, but frontline workers say actual figure likely to be higher.

Politics

16 h. ago Ready for your next ski trip? How Hongkongers can stay safe on the slopes

Experts advise how to prepare for potential dangers after death of Chinese national from Hong Kong at Japanese resort.

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18 h. ago Hong Kong’s Catholic Church recalls ‘inspirational leader’ Pope Francis

Tributes flow for late pontiff who always kept ‘the people of Hong Kong and Macau’ in his ‘thoughts and prayers’.

Politics

18 h. ago Hong Kong may feel pain from the trade war but not for too long

While the city’s status as a free port and logistics hub will shield it from total economic ruin, diversifying trade partners is key.

Events

19 h. ago Hong Kong authorities seek ban on certain mini konjac jelly cups

Proposal follows coroner’s suggestion that government regulate thickening agent’s use in such products in response to child’s death in 2021.

Politics

20 h. ago Hongkongers settling in Taiwan to undergo ‘observation period’

Taiwanese minister Chiu Chui-cheng says security requirements should be bolstered for Hongkongers applying for residency.

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20 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 34, seize drugs worth HK$170,000 in Easter holiday bust

13-year-old among suspects caught in anti-crime operation in West Kowloon, with haul of narcotics including cannabis, LSD, cocaine and ‘space oil’.

Events

20 h. ago China to sanction US Congress members and others over Hong Kong issues

China to sanction US Congress members and others over Hong Kong issues  South China Morning Post

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23 h. ago Hongkongers holidaying at home enjoy fewer crowds, head to busy coffee festival

Patrons at Coffee HK x Tokyo Coffee Festival beat the heat and say they are willing to wait in long lines to get chance to buy special beverages.

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23 h. ago Easter exodus bites hard as Hong Kong restaurants report 50% drop in business

Local eateries left reeling despite visitor numbers reaching 522,000, a 20 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.

Politics

23 h. ago China sanctions US Congress members, officials and others who ‘behaved badly’ on Hong Kong

The sanctions were announced by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday afternoon amid a raging trade war between China and the US.

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23 h. ago China sanctions US Congress members and others who ‘acted egregiously’ on Hong Kong

The sanctions were announced by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday afternoon amid a trade war between China and the US.

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23 h. ago Developing | China sanctions US Congress members, officials and others over Hong Kong issues

Developing | China sanctions US Congress members, officials and others over Hong Kong issues  South China Morning Post

Politics

23 h. ago China to sanction US Congress members and others who ‘acted egregiously’ on Hong Kong

Sanction decision announced by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday afternoon amid trade war between China and the US.

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