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Hong Kong authorities should investigate contractor safety measures after death of 2 sewer workers, unions and concern groups say

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Unions and concern groups ask why sewer workers were underground and whether contractors provided protective gear or followed safety rules.

Hong Kong stock exchange operator HKEX sees profit slip 13% as lower turnover, fewer listings weigh

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Net profit for the January-to-March period came in at HK$2.97 billion (US$380 million), or HK$2.35 per share, which was better than a consensus estimate for a 14 per cent decline to HK$2.79 billion.

Technical director John Morling urges Hong Kong to emulate World Cup surprise packages, wants coach Jorn Andersen to stay

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Englishman says the feats of Croatia, Iceland and Ireland should inspire Hong Kong, which has a larger population than all three countries.

05

LIV Golf boss Norman says Rory McIlroy welcome to join, but denies any offer was made

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Greg Norman says he spoke to one ‘top, top PGA player’ about joining but they decided not to.

04

Hong Kong’s Peak Tram resumes service after 3-day suspension due to fallen trees

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Three-day suspension had disappointed some tourists, with several seeking refunds.

03

Green groups worry Hong Kong’s John Lee may mislead public over ecological value of abandoned fish ponds at technopole site

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Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Greenpeace and the Conservancy Association say abandoned fish ponds in area earmarked for tech hub still retain ecological value.

02

Hong Kong anti-terrorism hotline receives 28,000 tip-offs since launch, and authorities vow to work closely with more sectors

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Inter-departmental Counter Terrorism Unit says 13 per cent of reports received since hotline’s launch two years ago passed to relevant law enforcement agencies.

01

China is running a full-court press for global arbitration clients. What’s the verdict so far?

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As China works to sell itself as a viable destination for international firms to air their disputes through arbitration, more must be done for these efforts to meet with success, analysts and professionals say.

Tuesday, Apr 23

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Jockey Club donates HK$ 720 million to help low-income families in transitional housing become self-reliant

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According to the latest research, one-fifth of Hong Kong’s population live in poverty. To address this issue, and in particular to uplift low-income households living in transitional housing, The Hong Kong Jockey Club announced last…

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Beijing hits out at US after report on human rights situation in Hong Kong

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State Department accused Beijing of continuing to ‘dismantle’ Hong Kong’s political freedoms and autonomy in violation of Sino-British Joint Declaration and Basic Law.

Indian authorities launch spices probe after Hong Kong, Singapore pull products from shelves over cancer-causing pesticide

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Centre for Food Safety this month ordered four pre-packaged spice mix products from India to be recalled after it found the pesticide ethylene oxide in samples.

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SCMP Best Bets: Punters can leave the Valley on Cloud nine

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Wednesday's top tips from the Post's racing team

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Hong Kong has achieved ‘soft landing’ with Article 23 law, top adviser says

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Regina Ip, convenor of government’s key decision-making Executive Council, says current situation is ‘inflection point’ for city.

Hong Kong’s economy grew between 2.5% and 3.5% in first quarter, Paul Chan says

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Finance chief says property and stock markets still under pressure amid geopolitical tensions, urges investment in green development and digital economy to drive growth.

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Hong Kong gears up for 800,000 mainland Chinese visitors over Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday

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Chief Executive John Lee says the government has been making ‘comprehensive preparations’ for the coming ‘golden week’ holiday.

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai insisted on pressing ahead with sanctions bid after national security law took effect, court hears

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Apple Daily founder believed legislation imposed in 2020 was ‘all bark and no bite’ after being urged to consider his personal safety, key prosecution witness says.

Apec Business Advisory Council meeting: Hong Kong teeming with wealth-creation opportunities despite headwinds

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Hong Kong offers plenty of wealth management and stock market opportunities despite headwinds and uncertain economic outlook in China, according to speakers at the Apec Business Advisory Council summit.

Laureus World Sports Awards: Jude Bellingham’s Real Madrid impact, Kylian Mbappe’s speed impress football fan Usain Bolt

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The Jamaican sprint legend and the England midfielder met at the awards night in Madrid, and says he ‘would love to have competed with Mbappe in my prime’

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Come to Hong Kong, we have ‘good conditions and advantages’ for hydrogen development, Towngas executive says

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Hong Kong has the potential to become an international innovation hub for hydrogen technologies, says Towngas’s Don Cheng.

University of Hong Kong drafts proposal to set up international campus in city’s new academic town near border with Shenzhen

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HKU plans to offer joint programmes with overseas institutions and take in more non-local students at hub, the Post learns.

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Hong Kong to host high-powered summit for global talent along with one-stop information shop expo

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Global Talent Summit – Hong Kong will be held May 7-8 alongside CareerConnect Expo featuring almost 100 exhibitors.

Hong Kong protests: thwarted plotters planned to use 2 bombs with 10kg in explosives to target police, court hears

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Prosecution urges panel of nine jurists to set aside political views and focus on evidence in trial of six over conspiracy to commit bombing.

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Death of 2 Hong Kong sewer workers triggers renewed calls for action to plug safety gaps on sites

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Two workers killed after suspected exposure to toxic gas hydrogen sulphide while working in a manhole.

Hong Kong FA technical director Morling outlines vision, 2034 Fifa World Cup qualification remains target

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New technical director John Morling says qualification for the 2034 World Cup remains a primary ambition for the Hong Kong FA.

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Hong Kong police investigate after viral video shows man leaping between MTR platforms

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Six-second clip shows man jumping between platforms at Fo Tan MTR station, with more than 110,000 views on Instagram.

Hong Kong’s Peak Tram service suspended for third straight day due to fallen trees near tracks

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Government effort ‘remains in progress’ after several trees fell near the Barker Road station on Sunday, tram company says.

Hong Kong to encourage use of pre-made housing with more private sector incentives

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Development minister Bernadette Linn says ‘modular integrated construction’ method may help to offset predicted manpower shortfall for building sector.

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China’s Yong wants to wow fans by stopping McLaren at ONE Championship bout to earn potential title shot

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Hu Yong hopes ‘heavy punches and great physical strength and fitness’ will see him past Australian opponent in fight at Lumpinee Stadium in Bangkok.

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Harry Bentley teams up with familiar face to chase Chairman’s Sprint Prize glory on talented filly Believing

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British jockey’s connection with countryman leads to first Group One ride on Champions Day

Hong Kong’s small businesses more confident of growth than their mainland China, Singapore peers, survey shows

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Hong Kong’s SMEs are more optimistic than their peers in mainland China, Singapore and Australia when it comes to growing their businesses this year, thanks to government support and an increase in online sales, a survey shows.