5 h. ago Brace for possible floods, Hongkongers told ahead of possible T8 signal on Sunday

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. New users who download our updated app get a seven-day free trial. Hongkongers should stay alert for widespread showers that could lead to flooding, the local forecaster has said, as Tropical Cyclone Wipha edges closer to the city. The Hong Kong Observatory also cancelled an amber rainstorm signal at 1pm on Friday, nearly two hours after issuing it. It...

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6 h. ago Hongkongers frustrated as malfunction causes delays on MTR’s Tseung Kwan O line

Hong Kong passengers have expressed frustration over repeated malfunctions on the Tseung Kwan O line, following a signalling equipment breakdown that forced service delays during a rush hour and caused long queues on platforms. The MTR Corporation had advised passengers to use the Tsuen Wan line or East Rail line instead if they needed to cross the harbour from either direction, before the services were gradually resumed at around 10.30am. The railway operator first confirmed the service...

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6 h. ago ‘SCMP report’ claiming Hongkongers ‘will receive income from taxes’ is fake

With the rise of social media and generative AI, how much of what we see online is true? This is the first of a new series, SCMP Fact-Check, in which the Post investigates claims circulating online and debunks viral misinformation impacting the daily lives of Hongkongers. An online platform claiming that Hongkongers “will start receiving income from taxes” is falsely attributing the statement to the city’s finance chief. A link forwarded to the South China Morning Post said in part: “The...

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19 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after tech issues leave passengers without air con

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways apologised to passengers twice on Thursday after an aircraft experienced two separate technical issues on the same day, one of which forced passengers to sit on board the plane without air conditioning, causing significant delays to two destinations. Cathay Pacific said on Thursday night that flight CX705 was originally scheduled to depart from Hong Kong at 8am, but was delayed as a result of a technical issue that occurred during boarding and affected the...

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19 h. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay apologises after passengers get stuck on board without air con

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways apologised to passengers twice on Thursday after an aircraft experienced two separate technical issues on the same day, one of which forced passengers to sit on board the plane without air conditioning, causing significant delays to two destinations. Cathay Pacific said on Thursday night that flight CX705 was originally scheduled to depart from Hong Kong at 8am, but was delayed as a result of a technical issue that occurred during boarding and affected the...

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19 h. ago Cathay says sorry twice after technical issue, air con failure disrupt flights

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific Airways apologised to passengers twice on Thursday after an aircraft experienced two separate technical issues on the same day, one of which forced passengers to sit on board the plane without air conditioning, causing significant delays to two destinations. Cathay Pacific said on Thursday night that flight CX705 was originally scheduled to depart from Hong Kong at 8am, but was delayed as a result of a technical issue that occurred during boarding and affected the...

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21 h. ago Hongkongers call for more diagonal pedestrian crossings after positive trials

Some Hong Kong residents and district councillors have urged transport authorities to speed up the implementation of diagonal pedestrian crossings in places notorious for jaywalking. The calls on Thursday came a day after the Transport Department released positive trial results from two current sites, Sha Tin and Tsim Sha Tsui, where diagonal crossings were introduced last year. Both saw faster crossing times and underlined the benefits such a system could bring to other intersections, including...

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24 h. ago Hong Kong man, 27, arrested for allegedly attacking stepfather with knives

A 27-year-old Hong Kong man has been arrested for wounding after allegedly attacking his stepfather with two knives following an argument in a public rental flat. Police said that they received a report from the man at 1.20pm on Thursday. He informed them of a dispute with his 73-year-old stepfather at their home in Kin On House, Wo Lok Estate, Kwun Tong. “The arrested person was suspected of attacking the victim with two 30-centimetre-long kitchen knives,” the force said. A source said the pair...

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27 h. ago Hongkongers prioritise quality over longevity in retirement: Manulife

Most Hongkongers prefer living a fulfilling life up to age 75 rather than an ordinary one until 80, reflecting shifting perceptions of longevity and the growing demand for silver economy-related financial products, according to Manulife’s annual Asia Care survey. Nearly 80 per cent of the respondents said they do not want to live longer with poor health and financial conditions, but want to “live independently and do what is important”, according to the study released on Thursday, which polled...

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27 h. ago Hongkongers show penchant for adding life to years, Manulife says

Most Hongkongers prefer living a fulfilling life up to age 75 rather than an ordinary one until 80, reflecting shifting perceptions of longevity and the growing demand for silver economy-related financial products, according to Manulife’s annual Asia Care survey. Nearly 80 per cent of the respondents said they do not want to live longer with poor health and financial conditions, but want to “live independently and do what is important”, according to the study released on Thursday, which polled...

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32 h. ago Price controls coming for EVs?; Nvidia CEO in Beijing; Trump to delay US

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44 h. ago Books on President Xi’s thoughts to serve as ‘action guide’ for Hongkongers

The launch of the traditional Chinese version of three books on President Xi Jinping’s thoughts should serve as an “action guide” for residents to contribute to Hong Kong and the nation’s development, Beijing’s top official in the city has said. Hong Kong leader John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Wednesday during the books’ release that the new editions would enable residents to gain a deeper understanding of Xi’s thoughts. The three books, which centre on Xi’s thoughts on education, culture and his...

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52 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest man on suspicion of pushing boy, 9, into sea

A 23-year-old Hongkonger has been arrested for allegedly pushing a nine-year-old boy into the sea while the child was fishing with his mother in Hung Hom. Police said the man, surnamed Wong, was apprehended in Kowloon City at 5.22pm on Tuesday, three days after the incident, on suspicion of assault occasioning actual bodily harm. They added that the arrest was made after police reviewed CCTV footage. Officers searching his flat also found the clothes he allegedly wore while committing the...

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69 h. ago Hong Kong study finds lifestyle coaching helps residents lower blood pressure

Around half of Hongkongers with pre-hypertension who joined a personalised healthy lifestyle coaching programme have seen their blood pressure return to normal after six months, a local university has found. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) on Tuesday released the findings of a study focused on its Jockey Club We WATCH Healthy Lifestyle Project, which targets middle-aged people to help them prevent chronic diseases. The study, conducted from 2022 to 2025, covered 4,399 participants...

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3 d. ago Hongkongers feel mild tremors as magnitude 5.6 quake strikes Philippines

Hongkongers reported feeling mild tremors that lasted for a few seconds on Tuesday morning after a magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck the Philippines, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Hong Kong Observatory said it had received more than 10 locally felt reports, adding that an initial analysis suggested the quake occurred in Luzon at 10.38am, with the epicentre located about 6km (3.7 miles) east of Laoag City. The focal depth is approximately 10km. It also said the tremor reported in...

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3 d. ago New Severe Weather Wreaks Havoc at Beijing Capital and Tokyo Haneda Airports, Over 2,500 Flights Delayed and Cancelled, Affecting Air China, Japan Airlines, Emirates and More: You Need to Know

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3 d. ago Trump to Russia: 100% ‘secondary’ tariffs if no deal on Ukraine

Voicing sharp frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to impose 100 per cent “secondary” tariffs on any country doing business with Russia if a Ukraine ceasefire isn’t secured within 50 days. Speaking alongside Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump took direct aim at Putin as he also announced plans to boost arms sales to the transatlantic alliance in support of Ukraine. “I’m disappointed in President Putin, because...

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3 d. ago Trump threatens Russia with 100% ‘secondary’ tariffs if no deal on Ukraine

Voicing sharp frustration with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to impose 100 per cent “secondary” tariffs on any country doing business with Russia if a Ukraine ceasefire isn’t secured within 50 days. Speaking alongside Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, Trump took direct aim at Putin as he also announced plans to boost arms sales to the transatlantic alliance in support of Ukraine. “I’m disappointed in President Putin, because...

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3 d. 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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4 d. ago Shanghai’s West Bund defies property slump as it attracts MNCs like BMW, Adidas

Shanghai’s West Bund, an 11km-long waterfront area in mainland China’s financial capital, has bucked the property downtrend plaguing the sector, as companies and retail brands flock to office buildings and malls in the zone. The vibrant area, located on the west bank of the Huangpu River in the southwestern Xuhui district, is emerging as the latest central business district (CBD), with premium office buildings and retail space like Hongkong Land’s Westbund Central. The city kicked off the...

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