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WORLDOct 26Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post shines at Asian Media Awards with 6 prizesThe South China Morning Post has won six prizes at the World Association of News Publishers’ (Wan-Ifra) prestigious Asian Media Awards 2026 in Singapore, including a clean sweep for best news photography. The SCMP emerged as a big winner on Wednesday with five gold and one silver for its photojournalism, infographics, design and offerings for young readers. In the best news photography category, senior photographer Sam Tsang’s image of a man whose wife was trapped in last November’s Tai Po fire...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 2614 Hong Kong civil servants sue colleague over HK$28.9 million Mark Six winningsA Hong Kong civil servant has been sued by 14 colleagues for HK$28.9 million (US$3.7 million) after he allegedly refused to split a winning Mark Six jackpot. Health inspector Ling Chun-ting allegedly told his colleagues at the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) that they did not deserve a share of the HK$33 million prize drawn on September 5 they had not physically bought the tickets themselves, according to a High Court writ seen by the South China Morning Post on Monday. The...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 26How will Hong Kong’s cardboard scavengers survive as prices drop after new policy?The idea of collecting cardboard boxes and used paper in exchange for a few pennies was never something Kuang Su-ling thought she would have to do for a living. It is a laborious occupation that involves working long hours and travelling inconvenient distances, often in difficult outdoor conditions. But Kuang became a waste paper scavenger after she was diagnosed with diabetic eye disease seven years ago and lost her job as a cleaner. “I could not find any other work and I needed money to cover...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 26The Weeknd’s ‘Hong Kong’ captures nostalgia for bygone era, video director saysA new viral song by Canadian singer The Weeknd, “Hong Kong”, is a love letter to the city, the director of the accompanying video has said, adding that he believes nostalgia for the late 1980s and early 1990s era is the secret ingredient that has captured the hearts of many. US director Evan Larsen told the South China Morning Post exclusively on Monday that the video was produced in about a week, shortly before its debut at the singer’s concert at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday as part of his 2026...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 26Man falls to death fleeing Hong Kong police raid on suspected drug denA man has died after falling from a building while trying to flee a Hong Kong police raid on a suspected drug den in Yau Ma Tei. The 42-year-old man, surnamed Kwong, was found unconscious outside 385-387 Reclamation Street at about 9.28pm on Sunday. He was rushed to Kwong Wah Hospital, where he was pronounced dead, police said on Monday. At 9.21pm, officers from the Organised Crime and Triad Bureau launched an operation at the building, breaking into a flat suspected of operating as a drug...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 26Hong Kong’s pursuit of top university rankings comes at a costThe latest rankings confirm what many in Hong Kong already know: the city’s universities are exceptional. Five institutions continue to sit among the world’s top 100, reflecting decades of investment, academic ambition and hard work. Yet behind the rankings triumph lies a question that receives far less attention: what happens to the people responsible for that success? As universities compete ever harder for rankings, grants and prestige, academics face growing pressure to produce results on...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 26Interpol’s Hong Kong meeting to consider ‘silver notice’ targeting criminal assetsInterpol will seek approval at its general assembly in Hong Kong next month for a new “silver notice” system to target criminals’ assets and speed up financial investigations into transnational crime. Hong Kong’s police chief also pledged to make financial investigations and scams a top priority in discussions with overseas counterparts during Interpol’s annual meeting, which the city is hosting for the first time. Interpol secretary general Valdecy Urquiza said in an interview in Hong Kong that...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 25Upgrade or eyesore: why Hong Kong’s Peak light display has hit a snagA controversial lighting project along a walking trail on The Peak is in doubt following mounting complaints that the installations damage Hong Kong’s natural beauty. Designed as one of several new attractions meant to replace a retired light show, the initiative has been criticised by local residents and visitors as counterproductive. The South China Morning Post looks at what has gone wrong with the project. 1. What is the project about? The Tourism Board planned small light installations for...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 25Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum dies aged 66Veteran Hong Kong stock commentator Louie Shum Chun-ying has died aged 66, with a police source revealing he had a history of heart disease and diabetes. His twin sister confirmed on Sunday that he died on Saturday night at Ruttonjee Hospital in Wan Chai, sharing the news in a post on his social media page. Shum, also known as “Master Shum”, was chief executive of stock brokerage Sincere Securities until his retirement two years ago. He remained active on internet radio shows over the past two...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 25The Weeknd wows Hong Kong fans with tribute song sampling Faye Wong classicCanadian singer The Weeknd surprised concertgoers in Hong Kong on Saturday with a new song inspired by the city, evoking nostalgia among local music fans. Abel Tesfaye – the Canadian singer, songwriter, record producer and actor known professionally as The Weeknd – performed “Hong Kong” to tens of thousands of fans at Kai Tak Stadium on Saturday night. It was his first of four concerts in the city as part of the “After Hours Til Dawn Tour” world tour. The crowd reacted with awe and cheers. “Hong...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 24Halloween comes early to Hong Kong as festivities draw crowds, lift bar businessHalloween has arrived early in Hong Kong, with costumed revellers and families thronging the city’s streets a week early and some establishments seeing business increase by up to 20 per cent. The streets of Central were packed on Saturday as visitors and locals alike joined events held under the Tourism Board’s inaugural “Hong Kong Halloween Month”. The campaign, which started last Saturday, involves street celebrations in Central, including Lan Kwai Fong, Kai Tak, Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 23Hong Kong constable paralysed in 2005 knife attack laid to rest with full honoursHong Kong’s top government officials and police officers have paid their final respects to a former constable who died 21 years after being left paralysed in an attack while on duty, during a funeral with full police honours. Jacky Chu Chun-kwok, who died last month aged 52, was laid to rest on Friday following a service at the Universal Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom at 10.30am, which was attended by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung. The mood was...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 22Hong Kong student gets 10 years for sexually assaulting 4 underage girlsA Hong Kong tertiary student convicted of sexually assaulting at least four underage girls has been sentenced to 10 years in prison, with the judge slamming him as a “very sick individual” who showed no remorse. High Court Judge Andrew Chan Hing-wai on Thursday noted from the assessment reports that Fan Chi-yuen, 22, had shown no remorse or empathy towards his victims. They included a 14-year-old girl who was so distressed after Fan attempted to rape her that she subsequently committed...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 22Missing lift fire door frames confined to Taizoom, Hong Kong authorities sayInspections into lift safety across Hong Kong have found no missing fire-resistant door frames among contractors other than Taizoom Elevator, authorities said on Thursday, after 338 buildings served by the firm were confirmed to lack the crucial components. The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department offered an update on the checks on Thursday after the government pledged to expand the inspection scope to cover lifts handled by other contractors as well to check whether the problem existed...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 21“Talent in, Impact Out”: Inside The Education University of Hong Kong's vision for an interconnected world of talent and expertise[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] The Education University of Hong Kong (EdUHK) pursues a dual internationalisation strategy: attracting talented students, scholars and researchers from around the world while exporting educational and research expertise to communities beyond Hong Kong. “We live in an interconnected world that goes beyond the West, and it should be viewed as a highly connected whole,” says EdUHK President Professor John Lee Chi-Kin....South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 21Suspicious letters containing white powder sent to 2 Hong Kong media outletsHong Kong police are investigating after two local media outlets received suspicious letters containing white powder – believed to be crushed oatmeal – sent from the United Kingdom. Police said that at around 3pm on Wednesday, online media outlet HK01 received an airmail letter delivered from the UK at its Kwai Chung office. Staff at the office in Tower 1 of Ever Gain Plaza opened the letter and found suspicious white powder inside. They subsequently called police. The police force deployed...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 21Queen Elizabeth visits Hong Kong for the last time in 1986 – from the SCMP archiveThis article was first published on October 22, 1986. ‘Our thoughts will always be with you’: Queen confident on HK future Hongkong gave Queen Elizabeth a warm and enthusiastic reception yesterday (October 21, 1986) when she arrived for her long-awaited visit. And in return she gave the people a message of confidence in the future. Fresh from her triumphant tour of the mainland, the Queen told a welcoming ceremony in City Hall that the Sino-British agreement over Hongkong’s future had made...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 21Hong Kong police arrest 4 teenagers over viral back-alley assault videoHong Kong police have arrested four boys on suspicion of inciting another person to become a member of an unlawful society and assault causing bodily harm, after a clip of a back-alley dispute in the early hours on Monday went viral. A police spokesman said on Wednesday that officers arrested four local boys aged 13 to 17 the day before, following an investigation based on a clip of a suspected attack in a back alley in Sai Wan Ho that had circulated online. “All arrestees are under custody for...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20Hong Kong issues amber travel alert for France as school protests turn violentHong Kong has issued an amber outbound travel alert for France after weeks of protests over school conditions spread across the country, triggering clashes and damage in major cities. The alert – the lowest of three levels in the Security Bureau’s outbound travel alert system – advises residents travelling to France to exercise caution in response to signs of a threat to personal safety. “Due to persistent protests across many places in France, which have resulted in clashes and damage, the...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 20Hong Kong villain hitting : inside the ancient flyover ritual | The Queanbeyan AgeAn article from The Queanbeyan Age explores the ancient "villain hitting" ritual performed under a Hong Kong flyover. This offers insight into unique cultural practices.queanbeyanage.com.au · Australia
WORLDOct 20Hong Kong mother spared trial over neglect of chronically underweight daughterA Hong Kong mother accused of neglecting her 12-year-old daughter who had been chronically underweight has been spared trial as the prosecution agreed to place her on a good behaviour bond, with the justice department saying public interest is generally a key factor in such decisions. The South China Morning Post has learned that prosecutors at West Kowloon Court dropped a child abuse charge against the 53-year-old housewife earlier this month in exchange for her agreeing to a three-year...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 19Hong Kong police arrest woman after dog allegedly thrown into seaA woman has been arrested on suspicion of animal cruelty after allegedly throwing a dog into the sea in Hong Kong. The woman was reportedly seen throwing a dog from the waterfront near 29 Tai On Street in Sai Wan Ho into the water at around 1pm on Thursday. She then retrieved the animal and left the scene. A passer-by who witnessed the incident alerted police. Following an investigation, officers arrested a 59-year-old local woman on Saturday near the junction of Tai Hong Street and Lei King...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 19Left paralysed after crash, Hong Kong Keeta rider caught in insurance limboAfter a traffic accident on a delivery run for Keeta left courier Joe* paralysed, his world has shrunk to the view of the ceiling above his hospital bed in Hong Kong. The tragedy took place in May when the 54-year-old motorcyclist was momentarily distracted on the road by a notification from the Keeta app reminding him to accept an order, and he collided with a car in front. Despite undergoing major surgery, Joe sustained irreversible neck injuries that left his body and limbs paralysed,...South China Morning Post
WORLDOct 19Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: medical student draws from experience of volunteer workYears of volunteering to serve elderly people and disadvantaged communities have informed medical student Alfred Lam’s approach to medicine, teaching the University of Hong Kong undergraduate to look beyond symptoms and understand the people he may one day treat. Lam is a finalist in the youth category of this year’s Spirit of Hong Kong Awards, which recognise the city’s unsung heroes and organisations whose work might otherwise escape public attention. The awards are co-organised by Sino Group...South China Morning Post
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