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Film-goers snap selfies at MegaBox on its final day of operation on Sunday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Golden Harvest MegaBox draws crowds as yet another cinema closes in Hong Kong

But film-goers take heart in news that another operator, CineArt, will take over space and offer screenings with upgraded facilities.

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Hong Kong housing

Better harbourfront access among Hong Kong urban renewal body’s plans for site

Hong Kong society

Basketball betting: Hong Kong plans fifth counselling centre for gamblers

Hong Kong society

Chinese legends, Disney characters compete in Hong Kong dragon boat races

Paddlers don dazzling array of colourful costumes for final day of Hong Kong’s International Dragon Boat Races.

Some paddlers dressed up as popular Chinese legends Wukong and Ne Zha for the event. Photo: Eugene Lee
Some paddlers dressed up as popular Chinese legends Wukong and Ne Zha for the event. Photo: Eugene Lee
Performing arts in Hong Kong

A star is born as Hong Kong pianist wins Van Cliburn competition

Aristo Sham, 29, becomes first Hong Kong winner of international competition held in Texas, setting him on road to classical music stardom.

Hong Kong society

Water pipe spewing bitumen in Hong Kong estates to start being replaced this year

Priority given to replacing 400-metre section lined with bitumen and believed to be source of black particles dirtying water at two housing estates.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong constable’s condition improving after fall from bridge: police chief

Force’s commissioner shares update on officer who was among 10 people injured when bus crashed into police van on bridge on Friday.

The officer’s van was parked on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor as he handled a separate traffic incident when the crash happened. Photo: Handout
The officer’s van was parked on the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor as he handled a separate traffic incident when the crash happened. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong private estate pool told to close over suspect lifeguard credentials

Environmental hygiene authorities also reported case to police after allegations raised concerns about insufficient number of qualified staff.

Hong Kong society

Why is Hong Kong slow to tackle ‘ticking time bomb’ of ageing water pipes?

Experts, lawmakers say high population density and ageing pipes have led to frequent water main bursts at housing estates.

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Hong Kong society

How ‘crazy guys’ of Hong Kong football fan club Chi Sin Lo get their kicks

Members of Chi Sin Lo, which translates to ‘crazy guys’, say their cheerleading efforts have drummed up support for city’s football team.

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Local football fans attend a friendly match with Nepal held at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

‘Embarrassing’: how Hong Kong response to bitumen in water supply shows ‘flaws’

Government accused of failing to address livelihood concerns before top Beijing official’s possible visit, as lawmaker questions lack of apology.

The government will set up an expert team to trace the source of the bitumen and replace affected water pipes. Photo: Dickson Lee
The government will set up an expert team to trace the source of the bitumen and replace affected water pipes. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s food delivery scene soars with drone services to Ma On Shan

Keeta starts delivering orders from two fast-food restaurants in Science Park to Ma On Shan Promenade.

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong police officer among 10 people injured in double-decker bus crash

Driver arrested after crashing into police van on Hong Kong-Shenzhen Western Corridor.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong leader orders ageing water pipes lined with bitumen to be replaced

John Lee outlines 10 measures to address concerns over black particles found in water supply at two public housing estates.

Staff from the Housing Department and Water Supplies Department visit Queens Hill Estate and Shan Lai Court. Photo: handout
SCMP Highlights

Singapore’s 1880 shuts in Hong Kong, Japanese men on staying young: 7 highlights

From Singapore’s 1880 club shutting in Hong Kong to Japanese men’s tips on staying young, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The Customs and Excise Department confirmed it has received complaints and is investigating the abrupt closure of the club. Photo: 1880 Hong Kong
The Customs and Excise Department confirmed it has received complaints and is investigating the abrupt closure of the club. Photo: 1880 Hong Kong
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong proposes 50% duty on net profits from basketball betting

Public consultation on legalising basketball gambling supported by 94 per cent of respondents, government says.

Hong Kong society

Is it or isn’t it a rare pink aurora above Kai Tak? Hongkongers have their say

Many people spotted a pink glow in the sky above Kai Tak Stadium on Thursday morning – but what caused it?

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Hong Kong society

Banned substance found in water supply of 2 Hong Kong housing estates

Black particles in supply at two Fanling estates are mainly bitumen, government says, while stressing the water is safe to drink.

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Residents of two Hong Kong public estates have started buying bottled water after finding black particles in their freshwater supply. Photo: Dickson Lee
Residents of two Hong Kong public estates have started buying bottled water after finding black particles in their freshwater supply. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Golden Harvest MegaBox latest cinema to close in Hong Kong, 4 left under chain

Cinema in largest shopping centre in eastern Kowloon will shut down for good on Sunday, the operator’s fifth venue to close since last April.

Hong Kong society

Worried Hong Kong estate residents buy bottled water as black particles linger

Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn reassures residents that both estates’ water supplies comply with government standards.

Hong Kong society

80% of Hong Kong’s disadvantaged children suffer nutritional imbalance: survey

Insufficient intake of fruits and vegetables, grains, meat and dairy also recorded among 426 children.

The study found that 80 per cent of children from low-income families had a serious nutritional imbalance, with only 13.6 per cent meeting the dairy intake target set by the Department of Health. Photo: Xiaomei Chen
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong property managers to receive mediation training in new pilot scheme

120 senior staff from around 90 private housing estates will join the programme aimed at addressing water seepage complaints from tenants.

120 senior property management staff from around 90 private housing estates will join the pilot programme. Photo: Jelly Tse
120 senior property management staff from around 90 private housing estates will join the pilot programme. Photo: Jelly Tse
SCMP Highlights

Chinese Harvard graduate’s speech, India’s AMCA fighter jet: 5 weekend reads

From sparring at the Shangri-La Dialogue to good food in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong Airlines to expand pet-in-cabin and family-friendly services

Carrier’s president also reveals plans to introduce new family-friendly products that will benefit children and the elderly.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong pulls Haribo cola sweets after cannabis traces found in Netherlands

Centre for Food Safety orders removal of Haribo Happy Cola F!ZZ sweets from shelves as precautionary measure after Taiwan suspends imports.

Dutch authorities have warned that consuming a certain batch of cola-flavoured gummies from Haribo could lead to health complaints, such as dizziness. Photo: Sun Yeung
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