Hong Kong fire-displaced residents told to leave youth hostels by end of January

Residents displaced by Tai Po fire must leave youth hostels by end of January

Residents displaced by the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze have until the end of January to leave youth hostels designated for their temporary resettlement, authorities have confirmed. Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, pictured on December 1, 2025, in the aftermath of the fatal blaze. Photo: Kyle Lam/HKFP. The Home and Youth Affairs Bureau said that accommodation arrangements for hotels and youth hostels would depend on available vacancies, and that many Wa…

Asian Film Awards Scales Back 2026 Ceremony in Wake of Hong Kong Fire Tragedy

This year’s edition of the pan-regional awards will forgo competitive prizes and a red carpet as Hong Kong continues to grapple with the aftermath of the city’s most deadly blaze in decades.

Hong Kong fire-displaced residents told to leave youth hostels by end of January

Home and Youth Affairs Bureau says affected residents can move to transitional housing or use government’s HK$150,000 rental subsidy.

Asian Film Awards Scales Back 2026 Ceremony in Wake of Hong Kong Fire

The Asian Film Awards will significantly scale back their 2026 edition, suspending competitive categories and eliminating the traditional red carpet, organizers said Friday — a move intended to reflect the somber public mood in the host city of Hong Kong following last year’s devastating residential fire. The Asian Film Awards Academy said the 19th edition of the pan-regional honors, set for March this year in Hong Kong, will pivot to a stripp…