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WORLDJul 6Hong Kong police arrest 13 in drink and drug driving crackdown during World CupHong Kong police have arrested 13 people in a three-day operation targeting drink- and drug-driving during the World Cup. The force said on Monday that its Traffic Kowloon East enforcement and control division conducted the operation, code-named “Quickchaser”, from July 3 to 5 on major thoroughfares in the area, netting 10 men, a 17-year-old boy and two women. The suspects, aged 17 to 62, were arrested on suspicion of trafficking in dangerous drugs, possession of dangerous drugs, driving under...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 655 Hong Kong students from 13 schools score perfect IB marksAt least 55 students from 13 Hong Kong schools have achieved top marks in the International Baccalaureate (IB) programme, with one private independent institution reporting nine perfect scorers, its best result on record. With results released on Monday, Victoria Shanghai Academy said nine students attained the maximum 45 points, while another eight scored 44. The school’s average score was 39. Among the top scorers are Billy Chan and Genevieve Cheuk, who both plan to study medicine at the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 6A Trump visit to Hong Kong would be a strategic masterstrokeIf one word could capture the essence of Hong Kong, it would be resilience. Just two years ago, much of the international community had written off Hong Kong. A widely circulated newspaper commentary carried the headline: “It pains me to say Hong Kong is over”. Though the writer later changed his opinion, the piece captured the pessimism about the city’s future as a global hub. Hong Kong’s dramatic comeback is well documented. According to Boston Consulting Group, the city has overtaken...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis university town tender to launch in 2 monthsAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. The first tender for the university town in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis will be launched in two months, with successful bidders to be announced after the site formation of the plot is completed by the end of this year, the education minister has revealed. Secretary for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 5Anti-drug video fiasco not a vote of confidence in Hong Kong’s AI goalsIt’s unfortunate for Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu that his speech on July 1 marking the 29th anniversary of the handover and highlighting his government’s achievements may have been overshadowed by the outcry over an anti-drug video – or at least what was intended as one. The Correctional Services Department released the video, generated by artificial intelligence (AI), on June 26 before having to pull it twice, ahead of the anniversary. The video – featuring an appealing K-pop...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5Hong Kong police seize HK$120m of cocaine hidden in 3-tonne metal containersPolice have seized about HK$120 million (US$15.4 million) worth of suspected cocaine hidden inside three heavy-metal containers at a warehouse in northern Hong Kong, arresting three men. Officers raided a 3,000 sq ft tin‑sheet warehouse on Kung Um Road in Yuen Long on Friday night and found three men using tools to cut open two of the containers, Senior Inspector Lam Pak‑kiu of the narcotics bureau said on Sunday. Each container measured about 1.6 metres long, one metre wide and 0.35 metres...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 5Hong Kong-developed ‘Eye for Space’ now operating aboard Tiangong space stationA state-of-the-art greenhouse gas monitoring instrument spearheaded by a Hong Kong university has officially commenced operations aboard China’s Tiangong space station, following its successful installation by the city’s first home-grown astronaut, Lai Ka-ying. The Multi-Spectral Imaging Carbon Observatory (Musico) – often dubbed the “Eye for Space” – will remain in orbit for at least two years, according to Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), which led the development of the...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 5Can you get cancer? Hong Kong doctors say it takes more than 1 mistakeIn the final instalment of a six-part Health Matters wellness series on cancer in Hong Kong, Anthea Rowan explores how genetics, lifestyle and chance intersect in cancer risk and why early detection matters. Tom Hutchins did not find a lump. What he noticed instead – a tiny, almost imperceptible dot – was enough to change his life. The Hong Kong-based business director, who has lived in the city for a decade, was just 30 when he was diagnosed with testicular cancer. He first spotted something...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 5Motorcyclist dies after crashing head-on with tricycle in Hong KongA motorcyclist died after losing control of his bike and colliding head‑on with a tricycle in Hong Kong on Sunday afternoon. Police said the crash happened at about 3.21pm on the Sha Tin Heights section of Tai Po Road near the Kowloon Reservoir, when the motorcycle heading north toppled and crossed into the opposite lane, colliding head‑on with the tricycle at a bend. Both riders were injured. The motorcyclist, 22, was unconscious and rushed to Caritas Medical Centre, where he was pronounced...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5Hong Kong aurora-chasing tour group rescues 2 divers lost at sea in AustraliaA Hong Kong tour group on an aurora-chasing boat ride near an island in Australia has saved two fellow city residents who went missing while scuba diving, in a dramatic rescue the agency said “shone light on the brilliance of humanity”. WWPKG Tours detailed the rescue in a Facebook post on Sunday and commended tour group leader Foxman Hui and his members who were on a trip in Tasmania. They were out at sea on a Southern Lights sightseeing cruise in Hobart on Friday, when they came across two...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 5Nearly 60% of Hong Kong parents mistake deadly disease for a cold, survey findsNearly 60 per cent of Hong Kong parents mistakenly believe that invasive meningococcal disease is no different from a common cold, a survey has found, prompting doctors to urge greater public awareness of the potentially fatal infection ahead of the summer travel season. The warning follows a survey by the Hong Kong Early Childhood Educators Association of 300 parents and teachers. Parents scored an average of 3.84 out of 10 on their knowledge of the disease, compared with 4.8 for teachers. The...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 5Hong Kong must brace for AI bubble risk and quantum computer threat: HKMA chiefHong Kong must brace for the emerging risks of an artificial intelligence (AI) bubble bursting and quantum computers capable of hacking encrypted financial systems, the head of the city’s de facto central bank has warned. Eddie Yue Wai-man, chief executive of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), also said on Sunday that the banking regulator would focus on expanding the internationalisation of the yuan in the next few years. Yue cautioned that the current euphoria surrounding the AI sector...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 5Hong Kong restaurants spend to welcome furry diners under pet-friendly schemePet strollers, partitions and pre-dining briefings for customers are among the measures Hong Kong restaurants are taking ahead of the launch of a scheme allowing dogs into eateries next week. Dim sum restaurant Old Fung Tea House, with six outlets across the city, is among 833 eateries that will allow dogs to enter starting on Thursday under a policy by the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department aimed at developing the pet economy. Owner Fung Man-kit said he invested about HK$10,000...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 5Energy transition scientist Chen Peipei leaves Cambridge to build her own lab in Hong KongFor some early-career scientists, the prestige of British academia is being marred by shrinking research funding and a complex geopolitical climate, prompting top-tier talent to look elsewhere for stability and resources. Chen Peipei, who moved from a research associate role at the University of Cambridge to a presidential assistant professorship at City University of Hong Kong in May, said she was drawn by a landscape supportive of young faculty. The energy transition scientist joins the school...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 5Cathay Pacific flight from India emits smoke while landing in Hong KongAll crew and passengers have been safely evacuated from a Cathay Pacific Airways flight from India after the aircraft was seen emitting smoke during its landing in Hong Kong. Flight CX624 from Bengaluru landed at Hong Kong International Airport at 9.53am on Sunday after smoke was reported on board the Airbus A330. A preliminary police investigation found the smoke originated from the overheating air-conditioning system, and it dissipated shortly after landing as the system cooled. All passengers...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 5Residents tour PLA ships to celebrate 29th anniversary of Hong Kong return to motherlandHong Kong residents toured PLA ships to commemorate the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. This event combines military presence with a political anniversary.china.org.cn · China
MILITARYJul 5Residents tour PLA ships to celebrate 29th anniversary of Hong Kong return to motherlandResidents have toured PLA ships as part of celebrations for the 29th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to the motherland. This event highlights public engagement with military presence during a commemorative occasion.cambodiantimes.com · Cambodia
MILITARYJul 5Residents tour PLA ships to celebrate 29th anniversary of Hong Kong return to motherlandResidents in Hong Kong toured PLA ships as part of celebrations for the 29th anniversary of the region's return to China. This event marks a significant historical milestone with military involvement.hongkongherald.com · China
WORLDJul 5Why Hong Kong students are heading to mainland China to internMore Hong Kong students are turning to mainland China for summer internships as government and university schemes expand cross-border placements. Students said they were drawn by greater opportunities in different sectors, hands-on experience in a larger market and lower living costs, with some viewing cross-border exposure as a career asset. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau’s corporate summer internship scheme has expanded its number of mainland placements for young Hongkongers, with dedicated...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 4Hong Kong taxi driver dies, two passengers hurt in head-on crash with busA Hong Kong taxi driver has died and two passengers have been injured after a head-on collision with a bus on Hiram’s Highway in Sai Kung. The crash occurred at about 6.47pm on Saturday near Pak Sha Terrace, when the taxi veered across the centre line and struck the front of a KMB route 92 bus heading in the opposite direction towards Clear Water Bay, police said. Rescuers freed the driver, 64, who was unconscious and trapped in the taxi. He was taken to Tseung Kwan O Hospital and later...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 4Hong Kong police arrest driver after high-speed chase ends in 5-vehicle crashPolice have arrested a man on suspicion of dangerous driving and trafficking dangerous drugs after he fled a stop and led officers on a high-speed chase across Hong Kong Island, ending in a five-vehicle crash that left one person injured. The force said officers attempted to stop a suspicious car on Wah Fu Road near Waterfall Bay in Aberdeen at 4.57pm on Saturday, but the driver sped off, heading through the Aberdeen Tunnel towards Causeway Bay. At about 5.35pm, the driver collided with a taxi,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 4Hong Kong Legco chief urges higher standards after lawmaker’s drink-driving arrestThe president of Hong Kong’s legislature has urged fellow members to be “more rigorous in their conduct” to meet society’s expectations after a lawmaker resigned following his arrest on suspicion of drink-driving. Addressing the arrest for the first time publicly on Saturday, Legislative Council president Starry Lee Wai-king said William Wong Kam-fai’s resignation the previous day reflected his willingness to accept responsibility. “I fully understand and comprehend the high expectations that...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 4Hong Kong’s third medical school hires 300 teachers, expects to raise intake to 200Hong Kong’s third medical school has recruited about 300 teachers and expects its annual student intake to eventually rise from 50 to more than 200, its dean has revealed. Professor King Li King-chuen, founding dean of medicine at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, also said on Saturday that the medical school had identified a teaching hospital for internships and clinical training, with details expected to be announced within weeks. Li, who assumed the role at the new medical...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 42 hurt after being struck by boat at Hong Kong beachTwo people were hurt, including a man who suffered serious face injuries, when they were struck by a boat at a beach in Hong Kong on Saturday. Police said they received a call at around 3.05pm reporting that a man and woman had been hit by a boat at Little Palm Beach near Hang Hau Wing Lung Road in Clear Water Bay. The man was rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei after sustaining serious injuries to his face. The woman had minor face injuries and was taken to Tseung Kwan O...South China Morning Post
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