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Hong Kong national security law
Opinion
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Hong Kong must stay watchful to protect its hard-won prosperity
During a ceremony marking National Security Education Day, leaders spoke of the need to be vigilant against various risks and challenges.
16 Apr 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong
Advisory body to be given power to probe department heads for serious offences
14 Apr 2026 - 10:37PM
Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s basketball betting U-turn ‘aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown’
14 Apr 2026 - 10:49PM
Hong Kong society
Opinion
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4 identities Hong Kong must embrace to provide global leadership
The city can be a bedrock for world commerce, finance, governance and civilisational exchange as we enter a new phase of globalisation.
14 Apr 2026 - 5:39PM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Path to rehabilitation of those arrested in 2019 unrest is welcome
A recently publicised Security Bureau programme opens the door for thousands to put the baggage of political turmoil behind them.
14 Apr 2026 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong
Hong Kong to slash over 10,000 civil service posts by mid-2027, minister vows
Civil service minister Ingrid Yeung says close to 60 per cent of cuts will be junior roles and about 3 per cent at senior level.
13 Apr 2026 - 10:23PM
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Hong Kong
Opinion
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Hong Kong increasingly seen as a safe haven in troubled world
The city’s role is evolving and detractors must now acknowledge its strengths.
13 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong society
Time to act on stalled proposal toughening child abuse penalties, lawmakers say
SCMP check finds that only one of 13 cases of serious child abuse offences over more than two decades resulted in close to maximum 10-year sentence.
12 Apr 2026 - 4:34PM
Mainland China
Hong Kong’s ministerial team spent HK$46.6 million on visits in past 3 years
Former lawmaker Tik Chi-yuen asks whether taxpayer money is being well spent, but government says quantifying value of trips not always possible.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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Hong Kong
Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks
Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.
11 Apr 2026 - 10:07PM
Hong Kong housing
Landlords of 5,557 subdivided homes seek 3-year grace period to fix flats
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho says 780 subdivided homes have been granted a grace period.
11 Apr 2026 - 6:57PM
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Hong Kong
Tighter civil service disciplinary rules risk becoming excessive: union head
Federation of Civil Service Unions chairman raises concerns over civil servant retention amid efforts to deal with underperforming staff.
11 Apr 2026 - 4:56PM
Hong Kong society
Health chief hails tobacco control efforts as smoking rate falls to 8.5%
Prevalence of daily cigarette smokers aged 15 and older fell from 9.1 per cent in 2023.
10 Apr 2026 - 8:46PM
Civil Service Bureau (HK)
151 Hong Kong civil servants dismissed for misconduct, convictions in past 3 years
Police accounted for highest number of cases, but overall civil servant dismissals declined steadily between 2022 and 2025.
10 Apr 2026 - 10:23PM
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Legislative Council election 2025
Hong Kong spent HK$1.13 billion on Legco poll, up by 35% over figure for 2021
Authorities point to rising technology expenses, staff salaries and venue rentals for increased expenditure.
9 Apr 2026 - 11:17PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong immigration chief granted service extension past retirement age
Government says Benson Kwok’s extension aims to ensure a smooth leadership transition within Immigration Department.
8 Apr 2026 - 5:15PM
Hong Kong economy
City to set up company this year to fast-track San Tin I&T hub as firms eye move
Government expects to set up fully owned firm by end of year, with CEO and board appointments set for second and third quarters, official Kevin Choi says.
8 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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Hong Kong
Opinion
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Hong Kong must keep its unique edge even as it enjoys deeper mainland ties
As mainland officials manage Hong Kong affairs through the ‘one of us’ lens, it should not affect the city’s role as a superconnector.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong transport
KMB told to probe machines that gave free bus rides as new HK$2 scheme launched
Faulty machines offered full rebates to customers who tapped their Octopus cards.
4 Apr 2026 - 9:23PM
Northern Metropolis
University town to be fast-tracked, Eric Chan says after mainland China visit
Hong Kong’s No 2 official also says authorities will devise plan to attract top institutions from across border and overseas to take part.
3 Apr 2026 - 8:49PM
Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Bureau
Editorial
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New constitutional affairs chief faces daunting but essential first mission
Janice Tse’s return to lead Hong Kong’s first five-year plan reflects confidence in the professionalism and skills of seasoned bureaucrats.
31 Mar 2026 - 7:15AM
Hong Kong
New constitutional affairs chief Janice Tse to lead Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan
Former environment permanent secretary appointed to post after city leader John Lee nominated her, citing Tse’s 38 years in government.
30 Mar 2026 - 9:53PM
Singapore
Singapore’s Lawrence Wong meets tycoons, leaders as he wraps up Hong Kong visit
City state’s prime minister says trip ‘short but meaningful’ and calls for closer cooperation to boost regional growth.
28 Mar 2026 - 10:16PM
Hong Kong national security law
Beijing summons US envoy in Hong Kong over alert on national security law changes
City authorities also issue statement after US consulate in Hong Kong warns citizens about new rule criminalising refusal to reveal phone passwords.
29 Mar 2026 - 12:27PM
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Hong Kong transport
Lawmakers concerned over lack of parking at Huanggang border checkpoint
Hong Kong authorities plan to find a nearby site for parking and provide shuttle buses to the checkpoint building.
27 Mar 2026 - 11:04PM
Hong Kong
Singapore to explore Northern Metropolis opportunities: Lawrence Wong
City state’s leader says relations with Hong Kong ‘more important than ever’ amid fragmenting world.
28 Mar 2026 - 9:27AM
Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong slams UK for undermining rule of law with calls to release Jimmy Lai
City government accuses Britain of interfering in local affairs after UK publishes report on Sino-British Joint Declaration’s implementation.
27 Mar 2026 - 8:01PM
Hong Kong economy
Should Hong Kong be using ‘war chest’ firepower for Northern Metropolis?
Rare HK$150 billion transfer from the Exchange Fund has sparked fierce debate.
27 Mar 2026 - 9:08AM
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