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Hong Kong has rolled out subsidies for the city’s elderly residents to help them stay at 11 care homes in Guangdong province. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Ageing society

Hong Kong lawmakers sceptical about checks on mainland care homes for city’s elderly

Mainland will largely regulate facilities run by operators across the border, which are now eligible for scheme targeting elderly Hongkongers.

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong Streetathon organiser ‘sorry’ after runners covered extra 9km

US Politics

Letters | Biden pardoned his son. Should Trump be pardoned?

Education in Hong Kong

Early exit rates at elite Hong Kong secondary schools drop sharply

The Post reviews 14 schools, finding fewer students leaving for second straight year and most departure rates lower than before emigration wave.

Wah Yan College Hong Kong reported an early withdrawal rate of just 2 per cent in the last academic year. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s Cleo Lai, 2, healthy after heart donation from mainland China

Cleo Lai kisses cheek of health minister Lo Chung-mau at party marking two years since unprecedented cross-border life-saving arrangement.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Fire drill among Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park tests involving 12,000 people

Officials on site as thousands test out transport by taking specially arranged trains, buses and taxis.

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Mental health

Hong Kong care teams with mental health training better at spotting cases: study

Lawmaker calls for training to be expanded to all community care teams to help provide basic services for mentally ill residents.

Chief Executive John Lee has targeted prevention and early identification in measures to tackle mental health issues. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong may reward residents who report subpar flats breaching new rules

Housing minister says government may adopt reward mechanism similar to one for reporting tenants abusing public housing.

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Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong Streetathon organiser investigates claim participants ran extra 9km

Wrong directions from volunteers led runners to do an extra 9km for half-marathon, social media user says.

Hong Kong police

Elderly Pakistani missing for 6 days found dead near Hong Kong road

Body found next to lamp post close to a hill along Tuen Mun Road; source says man had dementia, diabetes and heart disease.

Tuen Mun Road. Police are still working to uncover the man’s identity and the cause of his death. Photo: Google Maps
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

About 90% of vulnerable Hongkongers got last Covid jab more than 12 months ago

Concern group urges residents to get inoculated against Covid-19 as city enters winter flu season.

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The group says it is publishing its findings to coincide with the release of the most recent mRNA vaccine targeting the latest JN.1 variant. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s pandas

Ocean Park debut for Hong Kong pandas An An, Ke Ke draws overseas fans

Beijing-gifted bears greeted by local fans and visitors from Qatar, United States after months of waiting for duo’s big public debut.

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Hong Kong housing

My Take | Time to accept that Hong Kong’s golf club housing plan is a swing and a miss

A court ruling that found the EIA for the project was riddled with errors and breaches of the law may turn out to be a blessing in disguise.

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Hong Kong courts

Editorial | Ruling allows for a broader look at Hong Kong’s golf club housing plan

Hong Kong has embarked on major projects that will have an impact on the environment. It is essential to get the assessment process right.

The controversy over the decision to use some of Hong Kong’s oldest golf course for housing continues. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong sticks with names An An and Ke Ke for Beijing-gifted pandas

Unchanged names revealed at ceremony before the pair meet the public for the first time on Sunday.

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Female panda Ke Ke at home in Ocean Park. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong

Editorial | Effort needed to lift Hong Kong’s organ donation rates

While respect for cultural sensitivities must be maintained, becoming a donor is ultimately about saving and improving the quality of lives.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong logs first cases of evictions ahead of subdivided-flats clampdown

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says complaints allege landlords evicted tenants in anticipation of government’s clampdown on subpar flats.

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Hong Kong economy

The Last Dance takes first place with record HK$122 million at Hong Kong cinemas

Drama set around funeral trade is highest-grossing Chinese-language film ever in Hong Kong.

The Last Dance, which opened in cinemas four weeks ago, stars Dayo Wong and screen veteran Michael Hui. Photo: Sun Yeung
Performing arts in Hong Kong

How Hong Kong’s drum festival is getting everyone marching to the same beat

This year’s event will run under title of ‘One Beat, One World: Connecting Through the Drum’ and incorporate both drumming and dance.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong worker survives plunge from seventh floor after landing on truck

Police say the worker landed on truck loaded with bamboo poles, with pictures online showing the victim bloodied from the fall.

Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers’ travel needs key in developing ride-hailing regulations: minister

New transport chief Mable Chan also says the city’s taxi licensing system has hampered innovation efforts.

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An Uber taxi in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Sam Tsang
Conservation

‘Dangerous dinner’ at a deserted Hong Kong villa

The Yu Yuen mansion has been left to rot for decades, but interior designer Sacha Yasumoto wants to give visitors a new appreciation for it.

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Hong Kong customs warns parents about inflatable toy with syringe

Message circulating on social media says student bought toy, which contains syringe to blow up the item.

Hong Kong housing

Last tenants to leave ‘luxury’ Hong Kong public housing estate 6 years early

Authority could bring forward rehousing schedule for those living at Wah Fu Estate to between 2034 and 2035.

Hong Kong

What’s new on Hong Kong’s list of intangible cultural heritage?

First update to list honouring elements of heritage considered to have high cultural value and pressing need for preservation.

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Decorations set up for the Hungry Ghost Festival. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong needs to reform itself quickly, ex-commerce chief Frederick Ma says

Lower IPO listing costs, new attractions such as golf courses and BMW museum needed to boost economy, he says.

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Beijing’s top man on Hong Kong affairs has urged the city to reinvent its tourism industry. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hongkongers could face eligibility tests for dental treatment at public clinics

Authorities will also offer free check-ups for preschoolers and affordable services for adolescents.

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Hong Kong politics

Letters | Pet-friendly bus route should prompt owners to obey rules

Readers discuss responsible pet ownership, the benefits of easing the path to tax residency in Hong Kong, and Russia’s rationale for attacking Ukraine.

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