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A Mong Kok shop operator says few tourists are willing to spend money, and many shops have closed down. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Retail rift: Hong Kong shops beg for rent relief, landlords hold firm

As closures continue despite rising retail sales, landlords and operators have starkly divided views on the retail leasing market.

Hong Kong culture

Editorial | Shi Nan-sun leaves a shining legacy in Hong Kong cinema

Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong’s AI education blueprint is a start – but schools need more

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Deceitful firms mostly to blame for deadly Tai Po blaze, government counsel says

Jenkin Suen attributes Wang Fuk Court inferno to ‘deceit, inaction and deliberate omission’ of contractors who exploited regulatory regimes.

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Government counsel Jenkin Suen (centre) arrives for Thursday’s session of the inquiry. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong builders issue smoking ban blueprint ahead of Friday adoption

Guidelines call for companies to clearly state prohibited items, construction area covered by ban and any additional penalties for violations.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

SPCA cancels fundraiser amid backlash over bid to remove dog-killing videos

Charity accused of undermining public awareness efforts after asking Hong Kong police to help remove videos of dog and pups set alight.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to position Greater Bay Area as equine hub, grow racing tourism

Hong Kong Jockey Club proposes leveraging its Guangzhou racecourse as strategic platform for deeper cooperation with mainland.

Horse racing enthusiasts pack the stands for the season finale at Happy Valley on July 15. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong courts

Bar security footage helps clear Hong Kong rugby player of molestation charge

But Faizal Solomona Penesa admits lesser offence of common assault over encounter with woman at Bobby’s Rabble on Wyndham Street last September.

Hong Kong tourism

Short-haul arrivals fall 15% in June amid strong Hong Kong dollar, fewer flights

City receives 3.72 million visitors last month, driven largely by 10 per cent rise in mainland Chinese arrivals to 2.88 million.

Hong Kong national security law

Booksellers must ensure titles don’t violate national security laws: Chris Tang

Security minister compares stores selling seditious books to vendors offering contaminated or poisonous food.

Hong Kong police search independent bookstore Have a Nice Stay on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
What to do in Hong Kong

5 of the best things to do in Hong Kong this weekend, July 17-19

Get a Pilates session in before a quick run, explore the Hong Kong Book Fair, dance it out on a rooftop terrace and more this weekend.

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Visitors browse books on July 15, 2026, the first day of the Hong Kong Book Fair at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang
Britain

Mainland schools for Hong Kong pupils beat city average in university entrance exams

Shenzhen’s Pui Kiu College reports 87 per cent pass rate, while ASJNU in Guangzhou says its rate was 71 per cent, compared with 42.7 per cent for Hong Kong.

Stocks

Diversify away from US markets to shield savers, ex-World Bank official warns

Oxford’s Ian Goldin says extreme concentration of capital in tech giants exposes global investors to a looming and painful valuation reversal.

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Hong Kong courts

Senior Hong Kong policeman convicted of molesting clerk 3 times at headquarters

Senior Superintendent Ian Chow found guilty of touching woman on three occasions, including during work party in front of witnesses.

Senior Superintendent Ian Chow leaves Eastern Court earlier this year. Photo: Brian Wong
SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong bar’s World Cup win; Vietnam’s lush resort: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a look at the new Kung Fu Soccer film to a stunning mountain resort in Vietnam, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Garrya Mu Cang Chai is nestled in a protected heritage landscape of terraced rice paddies in the northern Vietnamese mountains. As well as breathtaking scenery, the luxury resort offers wellness treatments, and food and activities intertwined with the traditions of the local Hmong people. Photo: Garrya Mu Cang Chai
Hong Kong society

Winter tourists warned as Hongkonger dies in New Zealand car crash

New Zealand police says crash involving car and bus occurred along road near Cardrona, a township home to ski resort.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong set to invite ride-hailing firms to apply for licences in August

Transport minister Mable Chan sets down timeline as lawmakers complete negative vetting for ride-hailing legislation.

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Hong Kong society

On This Day | In 1986, Cafe de Coral is first Hong Kong food chain to go public – SCMP archive

On this day 40 years ago, Cafe de Coral became the first Hong Kong restaurant group to list on the city’s stock exchange.

A Cafe de Coral mini-store pictured in 1989. The company was the first Hong Kong restaurant group to go public. Photo: SCMP
Photography

The human faces of China’s belt and road strategy, through Liu Heung-shing’s lens

The Pulitzer-winning Hong Kong photojournalist trades megaproject metrics for intimate portraits of how China’s new Silk Road is rewiring everyday lives.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong set to pass Huanggang crossing bill on Friday at the earliest

Legislature will hold additional meeting on Friday to vet Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill ahead of facility’s commissioning deadline.

Hong Kong stock market

Goldman Sachs backs HKEX with ‘buy’ rating, citing Beijing’s policy support

Shares of HKEX have lost about 5 per cent so far this year, roughly in line with the performance of the Hang Seng Index.

Beijing has doubled down on its support for Hong Kong’s stock market. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Food and Drinks

How 3 Hong Kong chefs reimagine classic beef dishes

The culinary minds behind Carna, Moo-Lah and Duddell’s share how they bring their unique childhood traditions to the table.

A charcoal grilled steak at Carna. Photo: Gary Jones
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Clearer standards would strengthen urgent care in private hospitals

Readers discuss care arrangements in private hospitals, a proposed cooling-off period for prepaid services, and innovation.

Banking & finance

Mainland funds boost stakes in Hong Kong-listed biotech amid value dislocation

Analysts say valuation of the sector is attractive, with biotech firms trading relatively cheaply.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Tai Po fire: 5 ‘key weaknesses’ flagged in government regulations – as it happened

Witness says the system itself does not have fundamental flaws, but it lacks a mechanism to target unscrupulous collusion.

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Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers’ new pet peeve over dogs at diners sparks calls for tougher vetting

Viral videos showing dogs licking plates and sitting on tables and chairs have drawn widespread criticism.

Customers enjoy a meal with their dog in tow at Old Fung Tea House in Mong Kok. Photo: Sam Tsang
Law

Legal Tales | Everything you never wanted to know about hosting the World Cup

Why lawyers have to keep their eye on the ball when nations become eager to host the next Fifa World Cup.

Banking & finance

HKIC reports double-digit investment return as ‘patient capital’ bears fruit

The government-owned investment firm generated nearly HK$6.5 billion in its second year, as Hong Kong’s economic vision begins to take shape.

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