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Hong Kong recorded 43,212 crimes last year, nearly half of which were deception cases. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman loses HK$4.9 million to bogus online ‘investment experts’

Victim lured by social media advertisement promising high-return stock investments, police say.

Electric & new energy vehicles

Why Canadians dream of electric vehicle price cuts, thanks to China

Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens at ‘pinnacle’ on 50th anniversary, pioneering coach says

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Wang Fuk Court residents prepare for emotional return to site of deadly fire

Grief counsellor and psychologist help residents prepare physically and mentally for the expected ‘sensory shock’ of returning to ravaged homes.

The catastrophic fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court claimed 168 lives and destroyed all but one of the estate’s eight buildings. Photo: Jelly Tse
US, Israel war on Iran

How China’s military could learn vital lessons from war in Iran

The US-Israeli attacks are a ‘massive learning opportunity’, a Middle East analyst tells a seminar held in Shenzhen.

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Japan

Japan, Australia finalise contracts to deliver first 3 of planned frigates

This comes as Japan is set to ease rules on defence equipment exports, which have strict limits on exporting weapons with lethal capability.

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China's military weapons

Could the PLA use minelaying drones in a blockade over Taiwan?

Japan’s islands and the waters of the Philippines could be targeted in a cross-strait operation, according to military magazine.

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The torpedo-shaped AJX002 drone was revealed during the Victory Day military parade in Beijing in September. Photo: AP
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong Housing Society aims to boost supply of subsidised sale flats

Chairman Ling Kar-kan says society will still supply more rental flats.

Smartphones

Huawei retains lead in China smartphones, Apple shipments surge in first quarter

Apple ranked second in the first quarter with a 19 per cent share, boosted by a 20 per cent surge in shipments, the largest growth among the top six brands.

China-Japan relations

Is Takaichi putting Japan’s pacifist constitution on the chopping block?

Goal of changing the post-war system has never been closer, but upper house could still be a stumbling block, analysts argue.

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After leading the LDP to its historic supermajority, Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi has the confidence needed to push for more assertive defence policies. Photo: Getty Images
Banking & finance

Hong Kong wants to be a global gold vault. Does the Iran war create an opening?

Geopolitical risk is driving a rethink of where bullion is stored – and Hong Kong’s unique status is drawing attention.

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The Hong Kong Gold Exchange kicking off the Year of the Horse with its traditional Chinese New Year opening ceremony in Sheung Wan. Photo: SCMP
Science

Chinese robo-diving suit could help users consume almost 40% less oxygen

Advanced algorithm designed to shadow a diver’s every move could also cut the risk of accidents when undertaking complex underwater tasks.

Hong Kong politics

Public opinion a factor in government’s decision to investigate officials: minister

Civil service chief Ingrid Yeung says permanent secretaries, while not covered under new mechanism, could still be taken to task if found culpable.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong minister urges long-term view, says Middle East investment unaffected

Minister Algernon Yau urges businesses to avoid short-term thinking, says Hong Kong entrepreneurs are discerning in assessing opportunities.

Dubai cityscape. The trade between Hong Kong and the Middle East accounted for 1.5 per cent of the city’s total trade volume. Photo: Getty Images
US-China relations

Trump predicts meeting with Xi will be ‘special’ ahead of China visit

The US leader said ‘much will be accomplished’, but one analyst says the war in Iran means he has ‘lost almost all his bargaining chips’.

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Xi and Trump pictured during their most recent meeting in South Korea last year. Photo: dpa
China’s private sector

China’s drug makers are speeding up – will AI be their secret weapon?

Chinese biotech firms are striking big global deals as drug makers, but could artificial intelligence take them to the next level?

China digital currency

Hong Kong seen leading Asia in push to scale stablecoins, HSBC says

Interoperability and real-world applications seen as key hurdles as city looks to unlock tokenisation’s full potential.

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Chinese culture

Being Chinese | Growing up Hakka, around a language that few dared to speak publicly

My relatives spoke Hakka, but behind closed doors. Imagine my surprise when I finally found myself in a public Hakka-speaking environment.

Lai Chi Wo, a Hakka walled village, in the northeastern New Territories of Hong Kong in 2019. The settlement has a history of more than 300 years. Photo: Roy Issa
Artificial intelligence

ByteDance, Tencent step up AI talent battle amid reports of DeepSeek loss

High-profile departures, disputed compensation claims and start-up spin-outs underscore escalating competition for AI engineers.

Hong Kong tourism

Tourism Board invited 1,730 influencers with 1.6 billion followers over 2 years

Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau says influencers’ itineraries were tailored to their markets and audiences.

China-Africa relations

Why China is urgently looking to North Africa as the energy crisis rolls on

From Algerian oilfields to Moroccan battery factories and Egypt’s industrial base, Beijing may now fast-track projects across the region.

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Cargo ships in the Persian Gulf, near the Strait of Hormuz, as seen from northern Ras al-Khaimah, UAE, on March 11. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong Voices

The CEO of Noc Coffee on his live-slow philosophy for the weekends

The young CEO of Noc Coffee reflects on his career beginnings, his leap into the coffee business and his ‘live-slow’ weekend routine.

Enzo Chang, CEO of NOC Coffee, in the Sheung Wan branch of his chain of cafes. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Taiwan

Editorial | Beijing’s 10-point plan sends strong signal to ordinary Taiwanese

Beijing’s cross-strait measures convey to people in Taiwan that engagement with the mainland can deliver concrete results.

China manufacturing

Iran war energy shock sees Chinese firms recalibrate overseas expansion plans

Businesses are rethinking short-term strategies as they adapt to rising costs and slowing growth across major economies.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age

The city’s rapid ageing need not turn into a crisis as long as it can look beyond its borders and tap into regional healthcare systems.

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Germany

Chinese ring used 500 locations in Germany for illegal sex work: prosecutors

Five suspects are accused of organised smuggling of foreigners for their roles in operating the syndicate over the past three years.

Scores of Chinese women were smuggled into Germany for illegal sex work, with five suspects facing charges for operating the ring. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China tech war

Chinese LED chipmaker’s purchase of Dutch firm collapses after US opposition

The failed Lumileds deal highlights the growing hurdles Chinese tech firms face in overseas acquisitions under tightening US policy.

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Banking & finance

HKEX proposes halving settlement cycle to boost Hong Kong’s financial profile

Bourse operator launches a consultation on shortening the share settlement cycle to one day, aiming to implement the reform in late 2027.

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