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A Hong Kong court has sentenced an elderly internet personality known as “Mr Ho” to two months in prison after he admitted stabbing his wife during a dispute over their relationship. The District Court handed down the sentence on Tuesday to 79-year-old Ho Huen. The court proceeded with the hearing even though Ho was not present because he remains in hospital due to an undisclosed medical condition. Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi said the case should be concluded without further delay. He noted that Ho had already spent a significant amount of time in custody and that his health could continue…

A Hong Kong appeal court has ordered a retrial after finding that a High Court judge copied large portions of a legal ruling from one party’s written submissions. The decision marks the second time the same judge has faced criticism over judicial plagiarism. In a judgment dated July 15, a three-judge panel of the Court of Appeal ruled that Mr. Justice Wilson Chan Ka-shun engaged in what it described as “impermissible judicial copying” while deciding a commercial dispute in 2024. According to the appeal court, almost 95 percent of the written judgment closely matched arguments prepared by lawyers representing one…

Hong Kong authorities are preparing major reforms after the investigation into the city’s deadliest fire in decades. The government is expected to introduce changes to fire safety rules, property management laws, and construction practices following the deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. The fire, which happened on November 26 last year, caused widespread shock across Hong Kong. The disaster affected seven of the eight residential blocks at Wang Fuk Court, resulting in 168 deaths and forcing nearly 5,000 residents to leave their homes. The investigation into the tragedy is nearing its conclusion. Officials are expected to consider…

Hong Kong football fans created a lively overnight celebration as crowds gathered in shopping centres to watch the World Cup final. Instead of staying at home, thousands of supporters filled malls, enjoying local food, drinks, and the excitement of the biggest match in international football. The atmosphere reached its peak at around 3am on Monday when fans packed Tuen Mun Town Plaza to watch the final between Spain and Argentina. Supporters gathered across all three floors of the shopping centre, where a giant screen showed the highly anticipated match. The event turned the mall into a late-night football festival. Food…

Residents and business owners in Hong Kong’s Eastern district faced continued disruption on Monday after the restoration of fresh water services was delayed beyond the promised deadline. The extended outage left many households and restaurants without running water for more than a day, forcing people to collect water from temporary supply wagons despite heavy rainfall. The Water Supplies Department had expected normal service to return by 6 a.m. on Monday following repair work on damaged water pipes. However, the repairs took longer than anticipated, leaving many customers without access to fresh water during the morning hours. Officials later announced that…

Hong Kong authorities have stepped up enforcement of a new smoking ban at construction sites, issuing nine fixed-penalty tickets and 110 warnings during the first days of the policy. Officials say the early inspections are aimed at ensuring contractors fully comply with the citywide ban and create healthier workplaces for construction workers. The smoking ban came into effect last Friday and applies to construction sites across Hong Kong. Since the new rules began, labour inspectors have visited more than 200 sites to check whether contractors are following the regulations and taking proper steps to prevent smoking in work areas. Labour…

Hong Kong delivery platform Lalamove and professional services firm EY have announced a new partnership aimed at supporting the city’s growing Hong Kong Low Altitude Economy through the use of drone technology and advanced logistics solutions. The collaboration is designed to combine Lalamove’s logistics network with EY’s expertise in business planning, governance, risk management, and tax advisory services. Together, the companies hope to develop new business models that make greater use of low-altitude airspace while expanding opportunities across the Greater Bay Area. Company representatives said the partnership focuses on exploring practical commercial applications for drone-based transport and delivery services. The…

Hong Kong police have arrested 61 people in a major operation targeting Hong Kong Phone Scams, as authorities reported a sharp increase in telephone fraud cases across the city during the first five months of 2026. Police said phone scam reports rose 46 percent compared with the same period in 2025, highlighting growing concerns over organized fraud networks targeting residents. The latest enforcement action focused on dismantling groups suspected of carrying out a series of telephone scams that caused significant financial losses. The operation, code-named Pebblepace, was carried out earlier this month and resulted in the investigation of 54 phone…

Hong Kong is preparing to launch a new licensing system for ride-hailing platforms, with applications expected to open as early as August. The move marks a major step toward regulating app-based transport services through a formal legal framework. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan announced the timeline on Thursday after lawmakers completed the negative vetting process for subsidiary legislation supporting the new ride-hailing regulatory system. According to Chan, the government plans to invite ride-hailing platform operators to submit licence applications beginning in August. Officials will then review the applications and begin issuing approvals in stages from the end of…

A Hong Kong resident has died following a serious road accident in New Zealand, according to officials. The fatal crash happened near Queenstown and has prompted an emergency response from the Chinese Consulate in Christchurch. The consulate confirmed on Thursday that the accident took place a day earlier along Crown Range Road, a well-known route that connects Queenstown with nearby communities. Officials said one Hong Kong resident lost their life in the crash. In a public statement, the Chinese Consulate in Christchurch expressed deep sadness over the incident. It said the office activated its emergency response mechanism immediately after receiving…