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Breaking news and analysis on Hong Kong's economy and the companies that operate in the city, including its GDP, economic outlook, impact of the coronavirus outbreak, macroeconomic indicators, the local government finance and budget, retail sales, consumption, employment and monetary policy.
The three-year bonds, which carry a fixed interest rate of 3.78 per cent, were sold mainly to professional investors such as asset managers, banks and private banks. Photo: dpa
Cathay Pacific

Cathay raises HK$2.08 billion after tapping public bond market for first time

Company says bond issuance is biggest of its kind by locally based, non-public sector company.

Hong Kong tourism

Over 50 Central restaurants, shops join drive to boost spending, lure tourists

Middle East

HK Electric to cut May fuel charges but warns of sharp future increase

Hong Kong

Henderson’s winning bid to run harbour event space could boost Central’s access

Experts also say successful bid to run Central Harbourfront Event Space could result in more visitors from surrounding commercial properties.

Henderson Land is part of a joint venture that won the bid to run the Central Harbourfront Event Space. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Hongkongers find value, space and style in Shenzhen’s new cultural hotspots

Short cross‑border getaways emerging as the ‘quick escape’ of choice, with the newly opened Shenzhen Bay Culture Square adding to appeal.

Hong Kong Sevens

Editorial | Hong Kong Sevens proves to be in rude health on 50th anniversary

The rugby tournament has emerged from the pandemic and a venue change with record attendance and a bright future.

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Stock Connect

Brazil beckoned: China now has stock and bond ‘connect’ schemes in 5 regions

Strategic financial corridors now bridge mainland bourses with global hubs, enabling more seamless investment through specialised fund vehicles and receipts.

An electronic board is seen at the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange in Brazil. Photo: AFP
Paris

Blooming good: Monet, maestros shine as garden art bridges East and West

Show features exhibits from Art Institute of Chicago, Beijing’s Palace Museum, Palace of Versailles and Hong Kong Museum of Art.

Vivian Cheung Kar-fay

Hong Kong airport’s revenue ‘expected to grow by up to 10%’ despite Mideast war

Airport Authority CEO Vivian Cheung also says she aims to turn facility into alternative aviation hub to Middle East.

Mainland China

Henderson Land joint venture to operate Central Harbourfront Event Space

Joint venture between property developer and YW Company beat five other bidders for prime site that hosts events such as Clockenflap and Wine and Dine Festival.

Hong Kong’s annual Wine & Dine Festival is held at the Central Harbourfront event space. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong

Hong Kong jobless rate dips for second successive period

Unemployment rate was 3.7 per cent for January to March, down by 0.1 percentage point from 3.8 per cent for the preceding three-month period.

A construction worker eats his lunch in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang
Energy

Letters | If energy crisis drags on, Hong Kong may need to rely on conservation

Readers discuss the government’s options as fuel prices stay high, and how the city can improve mental health.

Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong’s education hub cannot be a one-market wonder

If the sector is to become a robust economic driver for the city, it must look beyond mainland student numbers for growth. Diversification is key.

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Greater Bay Area

Exclusive | Travel scheme could allow Hong Kong, Macau yachts to sail to 6 bay area ports

Guangdong provincial government document also shows several routes recommended for leisure, such as Pearl River Delta, Castle Peak Bay.

Yacht berths in Pak Sha Wan, Sai Kung. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Opinion | Hong Kong’s stablecoin roll-out puts banks at the centre of digital money

Hong Kong is building a bank-led digital money system, not a cryptocurrency free-for-all.

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Bank and commercial buildings dot the skyline in Hong Kong’s Central business district in 2020. Photo: Sun Yeung
Banking & finance

HKMA and HKAB launch task force for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis financing

The task force will provide professional advice on financing and banking services for the development of the megaproject.

Hong Kong

Hongkongers flock to theatres to snap up HK$30 Cinema Day tickets in advance

Customers queue up from as early as 10.30am at Star Cinema in Tseung Kwan O to buy discounted tickets for films screening this Saturday.

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Hong Kong

MTR Corp’s HK$18.8 billion green bond sale sets local currency record

Retail investors can buy bonds through platforms or institutional investors such as Mandatory Provident Fund schemes, private banks or funds.

A man walks past the MTR logo outside the IFC building in Central. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong can’t just build a monorail in Kai Tak and hope for the best

Readers discuss going beyond infrastructure to ensure Kai Tak thrives, a Cantopop singer’s change of heart, and the Hong Kong dollar peg.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong aiming to curb illicit fuel trade with tougher penalties: source

Buyers could face HK$1 million fine and one year in prison, while sellers risk up to HK$3 million fine and three years in jail under proposal.

Hong Kong

First AI driverless trucks deployed to tackle Hong Kong port labour shortage

Six autonomous trucks used to improve efficiency at Kwai Tsing Terminal, handling more than 8,000 container movements since January.

Containers being loaded on to the AI-powered autonomous trucks at Kwai Tsing Terminal. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Sino Land-led consortium to invest US$1.7 billion in Northern Metropolis project

Sino Land chairman Daryl Ng said the Kam Sheung Road project marks a key step in advancing the Northern Metropolis.

Sino Land chairman Daryl Ng Wing Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong-Macau ferry fares to increase by up to 11% amid fuel costs surge

High fuel prices hit transport sector as TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet raise fares, while union says bus drivers face income losses amid service cuts.

Hong Kong society

‘All risks must be controlled,’ John Lee says on basketball betting U-turn

City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend.

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Middle East

Letters | How Hong Kong can attract talent and capital from the Middle East

Readers discuss the opportunity for the city created by the Iran war, the proposal to allow taxis into Discovery Bay, and a planned pig farm in Sheung Shui.

An Emirates Airbus A380 passenger aircraft prepares for landing at Dubai International Airport in Dubai on March 8. Photo: AFP
Office for Attracting Strategic Enterprises

Which global firms are being attracted by Hong Kong’s strategic enterprise scheme?

The South China Morning Post examines 22 firms opening or expanding in the city, with HK$73 billion in investment and 25,000 jobs expected.

Pfizer, a leading global research‑based pharmaceutical and biotechnology company, is among the biggest names in the latest cohort. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong

Hong Kong retailers leverage scale, sourcing to offset war-driven cost pressures

Operator of Wellcome, Mannings, 7-Eleven and Ikea tackles crisis with key initiatives but Sa Sa warns of pressure on beauty items derived from petroleum.

Hong Kong tourism

Mainland Chinese to make 980,000 inbound trips to Hong Kong for Labour Day break

Estimate from Immigration Department represents 7 per cent increase from last year’s holiday.

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