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WORLDAug 3Woman missing for 11 days found alive on hillside near Hong Kong cemeteryHong Kong authorities have found a 60-year-old woman on a hillside near a cemetery nearly two weeks after she went missing, despite the search being hampered by a typhoon and days of heavy rain. Police said on Monday that Ngan Lai‑ching left her home at Kwong Ming Court in Tseung Kwan O on the morning of July 24 without a mobile phone or an Octopus card. Authorities noted that she has a history of schizophrenia. Ngan’s daughter reported her missing after she failed to return home the following...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3Hong Kong church-goers urged to avoid masses by breakaway Catholic group SSPXHong Kong’s Catholic diocese has urged worshippers to avoid masses led by a conservative group excommunicated by the Vatican after a priest from the fraternity was reported to be holding regular events in the city. The diocese’s call came about a month after the Vatican excommunicated followers of the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX) over the group’s decision to consecrate four new bishops against the direct instruction of Pope Leo XIV. In a statement on Monday, the diocese said the traditional...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3A Better Tomorrow at 40: how John Woo blockbuster changed Hong Kong cinema – SCMP archiveForty years ago, John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow was released. The action film is considered to be a turning point in Hong Kong cinema with directors like Quentin Tarantino citing it as an inspiration. In this On This Day article, we look at SCMP’s archive coverage of this modern-day classic. A Better Tomorrow was released on August 2, 1986. Due to its popularity, it ran in theatres for 61 days – unheard of at the time – and was Hong Kong’s No 1 movie that year grossing over HK$34.6 million. It...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3Former Hong Kong prison officer jailed for 3 years over brutal attack on inmateA former Hong Kong prison officer has been sentenced to three years in jail for severely wounding an inmate by repeatedly thrusting a stick into the victim’s rectum after the defendant was sprinkled with baby powder during a game of bingo. District Court Judge Frankie Yiu Fun-che on Monday handed down the punishment to Tam Lik-chung, a former Correctional Services Department assistant officer, saying the defendant had committed “a very serious” crime by leading the assault and instructing other...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 3Triathlete death sparks calls for AI monitoring, GPS tracking at Hong Kong racesHong Kong sporting event organisers should use technology to better track and monitor athletes, lawmakers have urged after a triathlete went missing at sea in Tai Po and was later found dead. The death of the participant in the city’s Summer Triathlon Challenge on Sunday has raised concerns over whether safety measures for such races are sufficient, especially amid unstable weather. “Since technology has advanced, can the GPS be optimised? In many past races, participants used GPS to log...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 2‘Pets are meant to be spoiled’: Hong Kong cat owners spend big at feline expoWith 14 cats and a dog at home, Hong Kong couple Mr and Mrs Cheung spend more than HK$10,000 (US$1,275) a month on their beloved pets. “Pets are meant to be spoiled rotten,” said Mrs Cheung, a pet groomer in her thirties who visited the cat expo in Wan Chai on Sunday with her husband and four Maine Coon cats. The cats were dressed up and carried in a HK$4,000 stroller made in Japan. She said the four cats enjoyed going out, but were “a bit emotional today” because of the attention they received...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 23 more suspects arrested over murder of businessman in Hong Kong bar fightHong Kong police have arrested three more suspects in connection with the death of a 32-year-old entrepreneur in a bar fight on July 26. The arrests were made as part of an investigation into the murder of Issac Yeung at an upstairs bar on Cameron Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Police have already arrested six men and three women, aged 24 to 46, in connection with the case. The force said on Sunday that the three latest arrests comprised a 40-year-old man apprehended on suspicion of murder and two more...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 1Going Dutch: why taste of Hong Kong-style milk tea is Black and WhiteA single canned ingredient imported from the Netherlands has quietly fuelled Hong Kong’s daily hustle for the past 85 years, evolving from a simple dairy product into the soul of local diner culture. For decades, the Black and White brand of full-cream evaporated milk has been a crucial element in Hong Kong-style milk tea culture and craftsmanship, giving this popular drink in the city’s cha chaan teng – local cafes – its signature fragrance, thickness and smoothness. “Everything starts from a...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 1Should Hong Kong regulate loot boxes as addiction issues arise in mobile gaming?Playing strategic and role-playing mobile games has been a major leisure activity for Peter Lee* since he graduated in 2020, when social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic left him with little to do outside working hours. Unlike console games, Lee gained a sense of belonging in the mobile gaming world, as he could interact and cooperate with players from different countries whenever and wherever he wanted. To enhance his team’s performance in battles, the 28-year-old bought loot...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 31Need a robo pet buddy? Feline ginseng? The Hong Kong Cat Expo has got you coveredThousands flocked to the opening day of the annual Hong Kong Cat Expo despite Friday’s reel of rainstorm warnings, splashing out on products ranging from pet companion robots to ginseng supplements. The three-day event, which has been held annually since 2023, is being held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai and features more than 185 exhibitors and 400 booths, helping to introduce a wave of novel pet businesses. Among them was a smart companion robot, which uses artificial...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30As Hong Kong ages and life goes digital, Hang Seng’s Silver Academy helps seniors stay active, connected and confident[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In a city that moves fast, it’s easy to miss a quiet reality: many older people are being asked to navigate a digital world that wasn’t built with them in mind. Payments, appointments, investments, even everyday conversations — they increasingly happen through screens, links and unfamiliar prompts. Most seniors adapt impressively. But fraudsters adapt faster. That’s why Hang Seng Bank has launched the Hang Seng Silver...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30Hong Kong doctor spared jail for fraudulently obtaining cough syrup, ADHD drugsA former consultant doctor at a Hong Kong public hospital has been spared jail for prescribing excessive medication to his patients and misappropriating the drugs for personal use. The District Court on Thursday sentenced Lee Chi-leung, an ear, nose and throat specialist, to 160 hours of community service and ordered him to pay HK$20,000 (US$2,550) in compensation to the Hospital Authority over two counts of misconduct in public office. Lee, 51, was found guilty in March of dishonestly acquiring...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30Taiwanese man jailed for 12 years in embattled Hong Kong judge’s last caseA Taiwanese man has been jailed for more than 12 years for trafficking cocaine into Hong Kong seven years ago – a case that marks an embattled judge’s final public appearance as a member of the bench. Judge Wilson Chan Ka-shun delivered the sentence at the High Court on Thursday, his last working day after he was told to retire early in light of public concern sparked by his repeated judicial plagiarism. The defendant, Miao Chi-hung, had admitted bringing two bottles of red wine containing a...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Hong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh marks 20 years as TVB Best Actress , remembers Patrick Tse kindnessHong Kong actress Charmaine Sheh celebrates her 20th anniversary as TVB Best Actress and reflects on Patrick Tse's kindness. This is a personal milestone and tribute in the entertainment industry.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
WORLDJul 29Former Hong Kong school teacher guilty of molesting studentA former Hong Kong school teacher has been remanded in custody pending sentencing for twice molesting a student six years ago. A District Court judge sitting at Tsuen Wan Court found Cheng Hon-sze guilty of two counts of indecent assault on Wednesday, for groping his then 15-year-old pupil and making her perform an obscene act on him between May and October 2020. However, Cheng was cleared of seven other counts of indecent assault because for some incidents, the girl failed to expressly refuse...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Hong Kong coach accused of slapping boy, 8, forcing him to stand in blazing sunA Hong Kong coach has been accused of assaulting and abusing an eight-year-old boy, slapping his face and forcing him to stand outside in the blazing sun at a training camp for children. Eastern Court on Wednesday heard that Zhao Yiqun allegedly ill-treated and assaulted the boy during a training programme at the Jockey Club Ming Fai Camp in Cheung Chau. The incident, which occurred in August 2024, led to two counts of child abuse against the 51-year-old female coach for causing the boy...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Windsurfer Lee Lai-shan wins Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold in 1996 – SCMP archiveThis article was first published on July 30, 1996. Our golden girl by Nazvi Careem and Scott McKenzie Cheers and tears swept Hong Kong yesterday (July 29, 1996) on the back of the golden victory for Olympic windsurfer Lee Lai-shan. The 25-year-old from Cheung Chau won a gold medal for herself and glory for Hong Kong after 44 years of fruitless Olympic competition when she crossed the finish line at Savannah, Georgia, at 5.56 am (Hong Kong time). Tears streamed down her face as she hugged fiance...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29Hong Kong doctor acquitted 15 years after complaint as watchdog drops caseA Hong Kong ophthalmologist has been cleared of professional misconduct after the city’s medical watchdog decided to offer no evidence against him, 15 years after a complaint was lodged over his handling of laser eye surgery procedures. The three disciplinary charges against Dr Yiu Man-kit stemmed from a complaint submitted in 2011 by a patient, Chan Man-chi, over a bilateral Lasik surgery performed on her in May 2010 and a subsequent keratectomy on her right eye in September that year. Yiu had...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 29How Hong Kong can chart a cycle-friendly courseDuring the opening ceremony of Ride to Shine Hong Kong this month, Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui challenged Hongkongers to cycle more than 1.2 million km – a distance equivalent to circling the Earth 30 times – to commemorate Hong Kong’s 30th anniversary of returning to China next year. Cycling is more than a trend and worth developing. Since the invention of the bicycle, it has been the most energy-efficient form of human-powered transport – including running or...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Hong Kong steps up support as premium taxi fleets face driver shortageA top Hong Kong transport official has pledged to step up efforts to help the city’s premium taxi fleets recruit drivers, conceding that the number of vehicles on the road remains about one-third below target a year after the scheme was launched. As the five taxi fleets offering premium service marked a year of operations in July, the government said on Tuesday that more than 2,000 fleet taxis and about 2,400 drivers were currently in service. As of the end of May, the five fleets – SynCab, Big...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 28Nearly 6½ years’ jail for owner of Hong Kong tutorial centre who molested 5 boysThe owner of a Hong Kong private tutorial centre that ceased operations has been jailed for six years and four months for molesting five boys on the premises and filming some of the offences. The High Court on Tuesday sentenced Yu Hey-tsit for the “despicable and repulsive” acts he committed at the Prime Solid Learning Education Centre in Mei Foo Sun Chuen against the five minors, when they were between seven and 14 years old. A government psychologist attributed Yu’s offences to his upbringing,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 26Hong Kong veterinary board pressed to improve service amid logjam of complaintsWhen Hongkonger Tara Fung brought her eight-month-old Munchkin cat, Yuen Yuen, to a clinic to get spayed in March 2025, she was told two hours later that her pet had died from an allergic reaction to a sedative. “Who would have thought she would go in and never come out … I never got to see her again,” she told the South China Morning Post. Fung pressed the clinic for explanations and surveillance footage but said she did not receive a proper reply. “The way the clinic’s vet and nurse answered...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 26Hong Kong artist channels Leslie Cheung film Farewell My Concubine for intimate live showA Hong Kong artist is channeling the Leslie Cheung film 'Farewell My Concubine' for an intimate live show. This details a cultural event.scmp.com · China
WORLDJul 26Hong Kong expands after-school care but some families say they still lack accessHong Kong’s after-school care scheme has expanded rapidly since the government removed its quota cap this school year, with some operators saying they have sufficient capacity to meet demand, while others are already recruiting more staff to keep pace. While some mothers said the programme had freed them up to return to work after years of full-time caregiving, manpower constraints at some centres meant not all eligible families were able to access the scheme. The School-based After School Care...South China Morning Post
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