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The government plans to charge for such services as computed tomography scans and magnetic resonance imaging scans to prevent abuse. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers may soon pay deposits for booked public medical services

Residents might also face no-show charges as part of reforms aimed at cutting down on abuse of healthcare system, minister says.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to attract 170,000 visitors with Tourism Board’s 56 MICE events

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong jewellers weigh reducing US exposure, relocating amid Trump’s tariffs

Accidents and personal safety

1 injured in Hong Kong when driver, 84, hits accelerator by accident

Driver mistakes car’s accelerator for brake, causing vehicle to mount pavement outside shopping centre, source says.

Four people were taken to hospital for treatment following the accident. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

‘I could only cry’: Hong Kong carers pushed to limit, as NGO warns of risks

Suicide Prevention Services says 37 per cent of surveyed carers in high state of stress and nearly 17 per cent have thoughts of suicide, self-harm.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to expand transport services for Coldplay shows at Kai Tak Stadium

Expanded services will include new cross-border buses and more frequent train services along Tuen Ma and East Rail lines.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Less than 30% of Hong Kong organisations have AI guidelines for staff: watchdog

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung also says further amendments to Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance being considered to curb information leakage risks.

Hong Kong’s privacy commissioner has said the use of generative AI tools in the workplace is becoming increasingly prevalent. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

US tariffs to have short-term impact on Hong Kong, finance chief Paul Chan says

Government will prepare for worst and take action to help businesses, finance minister vows, amid ‘heavy pressure’ on global economy.

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Family offices

UAE family firm plans stronger cooperation with Hong Kong: Al Nasser executive

To help Hong Kong companies in the UAE, Al Nasser says it would offer support including regulatory guidance and market insights.

Accidents and personal safety

Hongkonger among 44 injured in collision between 2 Tokyo tour buses

Hong Kong’s Immigration Department confirms it received request for assistance from resident injured during accident on Chuo Expressway.

At least 44 people were injured in the accident, according to Japanese media. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong schools record net increase of 4,500 students, reversing outflow trend

Reverse in fortunes for local schools follows departure of more than 80,000 pupils between 2019-20 and 2022-23.

More than 80,000 pupils departed Hong Kong schools between 2019-20 and 2022-23. Photo: Felix Wong
Banking & finance

Exclusive | Sun Life sees Hong Kong as ‘most important’ market in Asia for life insurers

New insurance premiums rose 330 per cent between 2019 and 2024, lifting Sun Life’s ranking to fifth from 12th, according to company data.

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Hong Kong society

Hongkongers perform ‘lost music’ of ancient China in the West for the first time

Recent tour by Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble is part of wider efforts by city to forge cultural ties overseas.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong gas usage stays below pre-pandemic level for sixth straight year

Supplier expects trend to persist while economists attribute lower consumption to changing lifestyles, including increased mainland travel.

A man cooking at a stall in Central. Gas consumption has consistently remained below the amount recorded in 2018. Photo: Edmond So
HKEX

Hong Kong exchange’s lot-size reform gains support amid cost concerns

Reform of board-lot size could boost turnover and encourage smaller investors, but some brokers could struggle with the change, analysts say.

A bull statue presides over Exchange Square in Central, home of Hong Kong’s bourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing, on April 3, 2025. Photo: Nathan Tsui
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s economy needs a lean and mean civil service

While the government is doing its best to reinvigorate the economy, the city’s competitiveness is hampered by a labour shortage and high salaries.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong should not join Beijing in imposing counter tariffs: experts

But lawmaker Jeffrey Lam proposes following Beijing’s lead with 34 per cent tariff on US imports as show of support.

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong housing body prepares new round of contracts targeting well-off tenants

Hong Kong Housing Society chairman Ling Kar-kan also says the organisation is confident new rules will stand up to legal scrutiny.

Hong Kong has stepped up efforts to prevent misuse of public housing resources. Photo: Nora Tam
Accidents and personal safety

2 injured after truck slips down slope and crashes into car in Hong Kong

Light truck and private car were about 20 metres apart before the former slipped backwards down the slope and struck the other vehicle.

Hong Kong courts

What lessons can be learned from case of Hong Kong girl who was shaken to death?

Social workers did their part checking whether the mother was fit to care for Nga-sze but ‘neglected’ further scrutiny on family, lawmaker says.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to axe civil service perks after HK$300 million holiday bonus

But authorities say benefits are necessary as they are mentioned in job contracts and can help boost employee morale.

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Hong Kong has recorded a budget deficit of HK$87.2 billion. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers’ water usage drops by 12% compared with during peak of pandemic

Water supplies chief Roger Wong also says government still deciding how much to adjust prices by, about nine months after idea was floated.

Water utilities in the city are currently priced at up to HK$9.05 per cubic metre and have been frozen since 1995. Photo: Sam Tsang
Travel Destinations

This week in PostMag: China’s salt capital and a Mekong cruise

Christopher St. Cavish talks China’s ‘salt capital’, David Swanson leads us down a river cruise and Bibek Bhandari remembers 2000s-era Beijing.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong has no plans to hit back at US tariffs on Chinese goods: Paul Chan

Finance minister says city’s edge as free and open economy will remain unchanged even as Washington escalates trade war with sweeping tariffs.

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Hong Kong weather

Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

Hong Kong was covered in fog on Saturday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Only 1 in 10 Hong Kong non-government workers enjoys flexible schedules: survey

One expert says ‘traditional belief’ persists over long hours and physical presence being ‘key indicators of dedication and productivity’.

Some industry figures have called for the city to catch up to regional rivals in adopting flexible work arrangements. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Siu mai saviour? Hong Kong group aims to preserve and promote dim sum staple

Online group has become a platform to share reviews about street food favourite that is ‘closely intertwined with the history of Hong Kong’.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong remains braced for an IPOs windfall despite Trump factor

The city’s stock exchange aims to regain its global top spot for offerings as investors return to Chinese equities.

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