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The Post has learned that the officer was serving in Mong Kok and did not know the alleged victim. Photo: Nora Tam

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police officer charged with indecent assault, set to appear in court

Officer accused of indecently assaulting woman on footbridge while off duty in early hours of February 4.

Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep power bank ban for aircrew, but vows layover option

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HKIC backs fintech unicorn WeLab to bring Hong Kong start-ups to Southeast Asia

Society

Tenancy details for only 52,700 subdivided flats filed in Hong Kong

Authorities must do more to enforce law covering city’s 108,000 subdivided flats, legislators say.

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The administration aims to draft a new law allowing only subdivided flats that meet minimum standards to remain on the rental market. Photo: Eugene Lee
The administration aims to draft a new law allowing only subdivided flats that meet minimum standards to remain on the rental market. Photo: Eugene Lee

Law and Crime

Hong Kong man arrested over theft of HK$129,000 from AXA office

Police say more than 80 staff members had money stolen from insurance firm’s Causeway Bay office in Times Square.

Politics

Hong Kong launches measures to protect exporters from risks amid trade war

Initiatives include providing 50 per cent insurance premium discount for pre-shipment risks and extending free protection period.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 6, bust syndicate that laundered HK$290 million

Syndicate believed to have conducted at least 46 scams between June 2023 and January, conning victims out of HK$13.66 million, police say.

Police display evidence seized during the operation. Photo: Handout
Police display evidence seized during the operation. Photo: Handout

Transport

Hong Kong’s Cathay sets up task force amid Trump tariffs, trade war

Flag carrier’s CEO warns of disruptions to cargo business, increased costs and pressure on supply chains in ‘highly exposed’ sector.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police arrest 3 teenagers with ‘space oil’ products worth HK$1 million

Trio with triad links, including two minors, allegedly manufactured the narcotic products and sold them at illegal venues or online.

Society

Safer elderly living spaces ‘could save Hong Kong HK$5.67 billion a year by 2046’

Our Hong Kong Foundation think tank sets out recommendations for improving living spaces for elderly, cutting hospitalisation costs.

Hong Kong is currently pursuing a strategy of “ageing in place” – which means enabling residents to stay at home as they grow old. Photo: Sam Tsang

Law and Crime

Hong Kong banks to get new powers to trace, flag suspicious accounts

Police and banks will exchange information on scam-linked accounts as authorities step up efforts to combat financial fraud.

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HKMA’s Raymond Chan has said the force will share with banks the suspicious phone numbers and email addresses already stored in Scameter. Photo: Elson Li
HKMA’s Raymond Chan has said the force will share with banks the suspicious phone numbers and email addresses already stored in Scameter. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong industry leader says ‘impossible to do business’ under US tariffs

Head of Federation of Hong Kong Industries says local firms should ‘wait and see’ to decide next steps amid erratic moves by President Trump.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong airport ranked first for immigration services; sixth best terminal

Singapore Changi Airport reclaims position as world’s best at the Skytrax World Airport Awards.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police take away parents of activist Frances Hui for questioning

Officers escorted activist’s mother and father to two police stations in Sha Tin on Thursday, source says.

Frances Hui is among 19 activists with HK$1 million bounties on their heads for allegedly violating the Beijing-imposed national security law in Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong dollar gathers strength as stock investors drive demand

The local currency changed hands at 7.7623 per US dollar on Thursday afternoon, retracing from a high of 7.7560 on Wednesday.

The symbols of the yuan and the US dollar in Hong Kong on November 28, 2012. Photo: Agence-France Presse.
The symbols of the yuan and the US dollar in Hong Kong on November 28, 2012. Photo: Agence-France Presse.

China Business

Hong Kong rises along with other Asia-Pacific stock markets as Trump pauses most tariffs

All but six of the Hang Seng Index’s 83 members strengthened, with exporters and manufacturers leading gainers.

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Health & Environment

Are community pharmacies the magic bullet for Hong Kong’s patients?

How will patients benefit and how much will proposed community pharmacies help Hong Kong’s chronically overstretched public healthcare system?

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Transport

Hong Kong bans passengers from using power banks during flights

Civil Aviation Department says new rule to come into effect on April 7.

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The Civil Aviation Department has expressed serious concerns over recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium power banks while flying. Photo: Getty Images
The Civil Aviation Department has expressed serious concerns over recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium power banks while flying. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Hong Kong to change laws to allow for passenger drone flights

Transport minister Mable Chan also addresses possibility of cross-border or Victoria Harbour routes.

Politics

Black eye for BlackRock-Hutchison Panama ports deal? Not so easy, say experts

Legal tools to smash the sale are not really available as Hong Kong is a very free place for business, observers say.

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Health & Environment

8 members of Hong Kong study tour to mainland China infected with norovirus

Another 13 from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College who went on exchange tour to Zhaoqing displaying symptoms of virus.

The Centre for Health Protection said 135 teachers and students from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College in Tsing Yi went on a three-day exchange tour to Zhaoqing in Guangdong province on Thursday. Photo: Handout
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OPINION
Ryan Ip,Andy Wong Wan Ho

Opinion | Why decision on a Northern Metropolis authority can’t be rushed

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Andy Wong Wan Ho
Dennis Lee

Opinion | Green design is a daunting challenge that’s well worth the effort

Dennis Lee
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Hong Kong’s new stadium doesn’t need mega-events, just great sports fixtures

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Opinion | How Hong Kong can reimagine its greatest asset: people’s homes

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MULTIMEDIA
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Hong Kong doubles down on free trade amid US tariffs

Hong Kong to expand trade deals, boost ties in face of ‘reckless’ US tariffs
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How seriously do Hongkongers take their siu mai?

Hong Kong’s siu mai concern group strives to preserve iconic street food flavours
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Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka Shing makes rare video appearance

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Myanmese in Hong Kong reel from deadly earthquake's impact

Myanmese community in Hong Kong grapples with deadly earthquake's devastating impact
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