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WORLDSep 28Hong Kong authorities investigate yacht that allegedly charged at boat with 6 rowersHong Kong marine authorities have launched an investigation after a yacht sped directly towards a boat rowed by six athletes during a race in Sai Kung over the weekend, with one of the rowers alleging the act was “deliberate”. The incident came to light on Sunday after one of the rowers, Eddie Lam Yat-ming, an assistant professor at the Hong Kong Metropolitan University’s Lee Shau Kee School of Business and Administration, shared footage of the encounter on social media. Lam was taking part in...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 28Fireworks, free rides and dining deals: how to celebrate National Day in Hong KongHong Kong will celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China on October 1 with a string of offerings for locals and visitors. The National Day “golden week” holiday in mainland China, which runs from October 1 to 7, is expected to bring in about 1.29 million visitors from across the border. But Hongkongers will only have one public holiday during the period, on Thursday. The South China Morning Post lists the discounts and perks available during the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Police arrest man, 34, over hidden cameras found in Hong Kong gym changing roomsHong Kong police have arrested a 34-year-old gym user in connection with the installation of three suspected pinhole cameras found in changing rooms at a 24/7 Fitness branch in Sha Tin. The arrest on Sunday came a day after police launched an investigation into the suspected voyeurism case at the outlet on Lek Yuen Street. A police spokesman said officers arrested the suspect, a local man, in Sha Tin and he remained in custody as investigations continued. In a statement on Sunday night, 24/7...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Hong Kong police hunt for man who used key to steal HK$10,000 from claw machinesHong Kong police are searching for a man who used a key to steal about HK$10,000 (US$1,275) from four claw machines’ deposit boxes at a store on Sunday. The force said that the store owner, a 46-year-old man surnamed Cheung, had filed a police report at around 11.10am after witnessing the theft via surveillance cameras in the shop at 159 Tai Kok Tsui Road. Cheung said he saw a man in his thirties use a key to open deposit boxes in four claw machines and make off with the money. Police are...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Hong Kong men turn to plush ‘bag charms’ for self-expression, comfortWhether he is commuting to work or meeting clients, 31-year-old Hong Kong architect Bryan Hui always has a plush toy keychain of Chiikabu – a beetle-like creature from the popular Japanese anime Chiikawa – hanging from his black backpack. Beyond its cute appearance, Hui is drawn to Chiikabu’s backstory as a conflicted character who practises self-restraint out of loyalty to his friends. “I carry it with me because it makes me feel comforted and healed,” he said, adding that he owns nearly 50...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Hong Kong Stadium could host tennis events amid Victoria Park court upgrade: ministerHong Kong Stadium could serve as an interim home for major tennis tournaments during the redevelopment of Victoria Park’s centre court, the city’s sports minister has said, adding that the government will seek to attract higher-level events even before the new facility is ready. Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law Shuk-pui said that authorities could reserve the stadium for tennis during certain periods each year and install temporary courts and other facilities. The plan...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 27Hong Kong racing : Sunday selections at Sha Tin ( 27 / 09 ) This article provides racing selections for Sunday at Sha Tin in Hong Kong. It offers tips for horse racing enthusiasts.rsn.net.au · Australia
WORLDSep 26Woman arrested over child abuse in Hong Kong after dashcam video shows boy shovedA 44-year-old woman in Hong Kong has been arrested on suspicion of child abuse after dashcam footage appeared to show her shoving a boy into a roadside railing. A police force spokesman said on Saturday that the woman was arrested on Friday afternoon in Western district after a widely circulated dashcam video drew the force’s attention. In the video seen by the South China Morning Post, the woman gets out of a private car at a section of Wan Chai Road near Burrows Street, with a boy following...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 26Hong Kong women's foil team secures bronze at Asian GamesThe Hong Kong women's foil team earned a bronze medal at the Asian Games after falling 27–45 to host nation Japan in the semi-finals, with no third-place playoff held in the event.thestandard_hk · hong kong
WORLDSep 26Hong Kong police investigate suspected pinhole cameras in gym changing roomsHong Kong police are investigating a case of voyeurism after three suspected pinhole cameras were found in the changing rooms of a 24/7 Fitness branch in Sha Tin. The force said on Saturday that officers were alerted at 5.11pm on Friday to a suspected pinhole camera attached with black tape to the false ceiling of a changing room at the gym on Lek Yuen Street. Upon searching, officers discovered three suspected pinhole cameras across three of the gym’s changing rooms, according to police. The...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 26Asian Games 2026: Joshna Chinappa And Velavan Senthilkumar Clinch Squash Bronze After Thrilling 3-Game Semifinal Loss To Hong KongIndia’s Joshna Chinappa and Velavan Senthilkumar won bronze in mixed doubles squash at the Asian Games 2026 after a thrilling 10-11, 11-2, 10-11 semifinal loss to Hong Kong. India also secured medals in marathon and shooting, while archery, athletics and other events saw strong performances.freepressjournal · india
WORLDSep 25Hong Kong teacher jailed for 3 years for molesting pupil during free tutoringA Hong Kong teacher clinically evaluated as a paedophile has been jailed for three years for molesting a primary school pupil and taking intimate pictures of the child and another boy during volunteer tutoring. Deputy District Judge Ko Wai-hung on Friday sentenced the 31-year-old, who earlier admitted to sexually abusing a student in his Yuen Long flat between January 2022 and July 2024. The pupil was aged nine when the first assault took place. The defendant, a maths teacher who was identified...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 24Hong Kong model Abby Choi’s former relatives admit body disposal, deny murderSlain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s former husband and brother-in-law have pleaded guilty to illegally disposing of her dismembered body, but will still stand trial alongside their father on murder charges as prosecutors prepare to open their case on Monday. The pleas on the two charges were revealed on Thursday after the High Court empanelled a nine-member jury for the high-profile trial, which is expected to last about eight weeks. The seven men and two women will hear evidence and...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 24Hong Kong police search for woman after man found dead outside commercial buildingHong Kong police are searching for a Chinese woman after a man’s body was found on a chair outside a commercial building in Tsim Sha Tsui early on Thursday. Officers also arrested a 28-year-old bar staff member and charged him with illegally handling a corpse. He told police he had helped the woman move the body to the car park. Police said they received a report at about 1.40am on Thursday of an unconscious person on a chair in a motorcycle car park outside K11 Art Mall. Paramedics pronounced a...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 24Hong Kong’s animal welfare laws fail to meet modern demands, experts sayHong Kong’s existing animal welfare laws are no longer “fit for purpose” to deal with issues around pet abandonment and strays, legal experts have said, urging authorities to expedite long-delayed reforms to the city’s ordinances following a spate of dog attacks. The calls echo comments by Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan, who said on Wednesday that authorities would look at whether existing penalties for pet abandonment should be strengthened and bring suggestions to the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 23From moongazing to bus tours: how to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong KongFrom moongazing and picnics to bus rides and a lantern extravaganza, the Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong has plenty of activities for everyone. This year the festival falls on September 25, a Friday, with the following day designated as a public holiday in Hong Kong. The South China Morning Post rounds up Mid-Autumn Festival offerings. 1. What are the highlights at night? At Victoria Park in Causeway Bay, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has organised the city’s first International Lantern...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 23Hong Kong father admits repeatedly raping daughter over a 6-year periodA Hong Kong man has admitted to repeatedly raping his daughter over six years, using threats and promises to ensure her cooperation. The defendant, identified in court only by his initials, FKY, pleaded guilty on Wednesday to 14 counts of rape for the persistent sexual abuse of his daughter between December 2015 and November 2021, when she was aged six to 10. But the High Court heard that the actual number of offences could be much higher. The girl said she was raped almost weekly after the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22The question Hong Kong charities must answerHong Kong does not lack institutions that speak the language of service and responsibility. What it lacks, too often, is a clear account of what difference they actually make. That is why the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC) Charities Trust’s first impact report deserves attention. Publishing such a report may seem like routine institutional business. Up to a point, it is. But its publication opens up a bigger question, one Hong Kong has tended to skirt round: how should organisations with a public...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22Fatal dog attacks trigger safety fears in Hong Kong. Here’s how to protect yourselfThe death of a cyclist in a suspected canine attack in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long on Saturday night has sparked fierce discussion on social media, with users sharing similar encounters and debating how to stay safe. The woman was discovered along Pok Wai South Road in the early hours of Sunday. She had suffered lacerations to her head, face, neck, arms and legs, with the wounds to her head and neck believed to have been fatal. Nearly a month earlier, a 33-year-old dog handler was found dead near her...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22Hong Kong lacks a climate narrative to unify its effortsHong Kong deserves credit for its first five-year plan, accompanied by a detailed policy address. The plan establishes a useful framework beyond the annual policy cycle. Precisely because this is an important first effort, it is worth asking what could make the framework even stronger. One striking omission is that the five-year plan never explicitly mentions climate change. This does not mean Hong Kong is failing to act. On the contrary, the plan and policy address contain many measures dealing...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22Indefinite time in psychiatric ward for Hong Kong man who fatally stabbed 2 in mallA Hong Kong man suffering from a severe mental illness has been sentenced to an indefinite period in a psychiatric hospital for stabbing two women to death in a frenzied knife attack at a shopping centre three years ago. The High Court on Tuesday ordered former warehouse worker Szeto Sing-kwong to receive mandatory psychiatric treatment and supervision at the Siu Lam Psychiatric Centre in Tuen Mun, noting that he continued to display limited insight into his mental condition after killing two...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 22Hong Kong animal groups call for tighter pet laws after suspected fatal maulingAnimal welfare groups in Hong Kong have called for closing a legal loophole in pet ownership laws to better protect public safety, as authorities pledged to review stray dog policies following Sunday’s suspected fatal mauling of a woman. The groups suggested that, based on their experience, the 27-year-old victim was likely attacked by former warehouse guard dogs rather than strays. But existing legal provisions make it difficult to prosecute owners who fail to microchip or properly secure their...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 21Hong Kong Ballet to move to city’s first dedicated dance venue in 2027Hong Kong Ballet will relocate to the city’s first dedicated dance art venue for at least five years, starting in April 2027, according to the institution and the West Kowloon Cultural District (WKCD). The move to the “Dancehouse” at the soon-to-be-finished WestK Performing Arts Centre will follow the ballet company’s departure from its base of 16 years at the government-run Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. An announcement last December that the city’s flagship ballet company would be departing...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 21Nearly 50% rise in drug seizures by Hong Kong customs in first half of yearHong Kong customs recorded a nearly 50 per cent year-on-year rise in drug seizures during the first half of 2026, driven by notable increases in smuggling activities via air and sea routes. The Customs and Excise Department confiscated 5,704kg (12,575lbs) of illegal narcotics in the first half, a 49 per cent increase year on year, according to figures seen by the South China Morning Post. Nearly two-thirds of the seized narcotics, or 3,408kg, were found at the airport, a 46.6 per cent...South China Morning Post
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