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Police have arrested a 49-year-old man from mainland China on suspicion of stealing more than HK$4,300 from two passengers during a flight from Malaysia to Hong Kong, as the city grapples with a rise in such thefts. The force said on Friday it received a report the day before that HK$3,500 and S$150 (HK$882) was […]
Hong Kong’s new social work licensing body has suspended 11 social workers of their qualifications for up to three years, including eight with convictions related to the protests in 2019. Social Workers Registration Board. File photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. According to the Social Workers Registration Board’s notices published in the South China Morning Post and Sing […]
Hong Kong Free Press has signed up to Oxfam’s Living Wage initiative to ensure fair pay for all staff. Thanks to HKFP Patrons and supporters, our newsroom offers a wage in line with international news outlets, including a health care plan, mental health support and other benefits. Why a living wage is necessary, according to […]
1. China hit by sudden rise of sea water level ‘never seen in history’ Late Monday evening, along the coast of northeastern China’s Bohai Sea, the water began to rise as it normally does when tide comes in. But the water kept rising. It quickly flooded inland areas, prompting emergency responses and shattering official records. […]
The first dinosaur fossils discovered in Hong Kong may provide valuable insights into the Cretaceous period’s terrestrial ecosystems in South China and bring new blood to the academic field, experts have said. But a veteran geologist expressed concerns that the fascinating find could result in lasting damage to nature, adding that the city’s curriculum design […]
Mapped: The Change in Real Housing Prices in Bubble Markets This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Since mid-2022, housing prices in the world’s real estate bubble cities have sunk approximately 15% in real […]
The 45 democrats convicted in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial after taking part in an unofficial primary election are expected to be sentenced next month. High Court Judge Andrew Chan has tentatively scheduled a sentencing hearing for November 19, according to a document seen by HKFP. Heavy police presence seen at West Kowloon Law […]
How Many Years of Work It Takes to Buy a Condo, by City This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. The rapid rise in global housing prices since 2020 has made buying a condo […]
Social service groups in Hong Kong are facing human resources and fundraising challenges in the post-pandemic era, a council coordinating local NGOs has said. Chua Hoi-wai, chief executive of Hong Kong Council of Social Services. Photo: Kelly Ho/HKFP. The shortage of registered social workers and insufficient frontline service support were the two main challenges faced […]
Pieces of dinosaur bones have been discovered in Hong Kong for the first time, in a remote island off the northern part of the city and the remains will be put on public display from Friday, authorities have said. The Development Bureau said on Wednesday the fossils were found on Port Island off the waters […]