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One of the reptiles rescued from being mailed in a package. Photo: Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
Australia

Australian man who sent lizards in popcorn bags jailed record 8 years

Investigators recovered 101 Australian reptiles from seized parcels destined for Hong Kong, South Korea, Sri Lanka and Romania.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first 4 babies of Year of the Horse include fifth child for a couple

Hong Kong society

Can chatbots tell fortunes or do they make them up out of thin AI-r?

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong crowds flock to Tai Po wishing tree for Lunar New Year blessings

Locals and tourists alike brave the wet weather to mark the start of the Lunar New Year in time-honoured tradition.

Local residents and tourists flocked to the wishing tree in Tai Po on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

How Hong Kong will signal gallop towards prosperity with Lunar New Year fireworks

As the city prepares to welcome the Year of the Horse, the SCMP takes a look at the highlights of the spectacle and where best to watch it.

Semiconductors

China’s tech self-sufficiency progress evident in these 2 companies

GigaDevice and Montage carve a niche in the semiconductor sector, with the global memory supercycle boosting their fortunes further.

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Hong Kong society

Festive buzz in Hong Kong as visitors pour in for Lunar New Year

‘I always come to Hong Kong with my husband, so this time I brought the whole family to spend the holiday here and show them around for the first time,’ visitor Ruby Luo says.

Crowds filled Hong Kong’s airport on the first day of the Lunar New Year. Photo: Elson Li
Mental health

Q&A | A mental health expert on how you can make your New Year’s resolutions stick

If your resolutions are already faltering in February, worry not – there’s always Chinese New Year, and Hong Kong’s Sonia Samtani is here to help.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong airport’s second terminal to fully open, serve 15 airlines from May 27

Transport and logistics minister Mable Chan says the two terminals will complement each other and ‘greatly enhance’ the airport’s capacity.

From our archives

In pictures: Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year obsession with good fortune

To celebrate the Year of the Horse, we take a look back at how Hong Kong invited good luck through traditional customs from the 1970s to the 2000s.

A girl spins a “wheel of fortune” outside the Che Kung Temple, in Sha Tin, on the third day of the Lunar New Year in 1986. Photo: SCMP Archives
Fintech

Can Hong Kong lead a digital gold trading revolution with blockchain innovation?

Beyond banks, asset managers, fintechs and crypto firms are racing to launch innovative tokenised gold products for investors.

Tokenised gold is giving investors a new way to hold the metal, easing pain points around access, custody, transfer and trading. Photo: Shutterstock
Lunar New Year

Being Chinese | The great Lunar New Year divide and how I bridged it

After sitting through the Spring Festival Gala with mainland Chinese friends, I had to introduce them to a delightful ritual from Singapore.

Hong Kong society

Beware excessive ‘fire energy’ in Year of the Horse: Hong Kong feng shui masters

Soothsayers warn of potential volatility in coming lunar year, with city having to navigate geopolitical tensions even as its economy improves.

Hong Kong society

Thousands flock to Hong Kong temple for Lunar New Year incense stick ritual

Wong Tai Sin Temple throws open its doors as worshippers pray for prosperity and health in the Year of the Horse.

Worshippers including veteran actress Lana Wong (centre) offer incense sticks at Wong Tai Sin Temple. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong tourism

Few signs of littering as Hong Kong campsites fill up for Lunar New Year break

Following previous complaints, government has vowed to take a more proactive approach to tackle littering at sites this year.

Wu Handeng (left) and Jiang Li are camping on the beach. Photo: Edmond So
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong coach driver charged over Shenzhen Bay Bridge crash

Man, 63, charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Hong Kong society

Curry fishball toys a hit as Hong Kong nostalgia shines at Lunar New Year fair

Vendors say locally designed Hong Kong-themed merchandise drew in customers at Victoria Park’s Lunar New Year fair.

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Jeffrey Epstein

Video | Jeffrey Epstein’s links to Hong Kong

Latest release of documents on the late convicted sex offender shows correspondence with academics and a US scientist who lived in the city.

This photograph taken in Le-Perreux-sur-Marne, outside Paris on February 9, 2026 shows undated pictures provided by the US Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 as part of the Jeffrey Epstein files. US authorities on January 30, 2026, released the latest cache of files related to the investigation into the late conviceted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The files contained references to numerous high-profile figures. (Photo by Martin BUREAU / AFP)
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Science

Steve Durst – the US citizen space diplomat who reached out to China

Durst, who has died aged 82, bridged a political divide for the ‘shared excitement of exploring the cosmos’.

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Hong Kong stock market

Chow Tai Fook-linked firms set for record US$192 million hit in Giordano case

Hong Kong watchdog says share dealings dating back to 2016 triggered a mandatory offer obligation.

Hong Kong economy

Traffic gridlock in Hong Kong as crowds throng last day of Lunar New Year fair

Roads surrounding flower market at Victoria Park and connecting tram and bus routes grind to a halt amid crowds seeking last-minute bargains.

Hennessy Road in Causeway Bay is packed on Monday evening. Photo: Edmond So
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Hong Kong watchdog finds fragrance allergens in Gucci, Bvlgari perfumes

Consumer Council warns perfumes containing excessive fragrance chemicals may lead to ‘cocktail effect’, increasing health risks.

The Consumer Council has tested 40 perfume products for allergens. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs arrests 4, seizes HK$140 million of smuggled illicit medicines

Suspects aged between 26 and 61 held as officers uncover smuggled slimming and cosmetic injections as well as erectile dysfunction pills.

Hong Kong aviation

Video | Man takes out his anger on Hong Kong airport kiosks

Viral video shows man toppling self-check-in kiosks with a stanchion before being arrested.

Hong Kong property

Kerry Properties secures Hong Kong’s latest residential plot for US$177 million

Kerry beat seven bidders for the rights to develop a residential project on the 1,349-square-metre parcel in the Eastern district.

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View of the former Shau Kei Wan Market at Shau Kei Wan Main Street East. Kerry Properties won the tender for the residential site on Monday. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court orders Christian Zheng Sheng Association to be liquidated

Judge rules in government’s favour after charity failed to repay HK$61 million to public fund in the wake of a fraud scandal in 2024.

The former premises of Christian Zheng Sheng College on Lantau Island. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Hong Kong society

Go with the floats: how you can enjoy Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year night parade

What to expect and how to make the most of the Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Tuesday.

China consumption

‘Disgusting’: pre-made Lunar New Year meals lose lustre for Chinese families

Food fight between star influencer and restaurant chain becomes a hot potato at reunion dinner tables as hosts pick quality over convenience.

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