Heavier penalties urged as on-the-job deaths in Hong Kong rise 55% to 118

The number of deaths from workplace accidents in Hong Kong rose to a record 118 this year, including 16 killed in the deadly Tai Po fire, with a union calling for full transparency in investigation reports and heavier penalties on those found liable. The Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims on Tuesday revealed that the 118 deaths stemmed from 102 accidents in 2025 across various industries, including sectors in construction, logistics and transport. Ten domestic helpers,...