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A motorist from Guangdong visits Hong Kong’s Ocean Terminal. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme opens to 5 more Greater Bay Area cities

Daily quota for trips to Hong Kong’s urban areas will also be doubled to 200 from July 25.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong tech gauge welcomes MiniMax, Zhipu in AI milestone amid slump

Artificial intelligence

Moonshot AI eyes US$30 billion valuation as China’s AI race intensifies

Artificial intelligence

Opinion | As AI upends humanity, we must focus on what makes us human

The case for an education in the humanities has never been stronger as the lines dividing what humans and AI can do become increasingly blurred.

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Workers assemble robots at the LY iTech Beijing Super Factory for Embodied Artificial Intelligence in the Beijing E-Town on the outskirts of the Chinese capital on May 29 Photo: AP
Hong Kong transport

Delta resumes direct Hong Kong-US flights despite higher fuel costs

Flight DL88 departs city at 9.25am on Monday for Los Angeles, carrier’s first direct US service since 2018.

Hong Kong tourism

Real-name booking planned for Hong Kong geopark trail to curb scalping, no-shows

Plan follows surge in visitors during Labour Day ‘golden week’ that pushed Po Pin Chau to capacity and caused trail wear.

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Performing arts in Hong Kong

Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra pack a punch in back-to-back Hong Kong concerts

The German ensemble performed Beethoven, Schumann, Rachmaninoff and Shostakovich works over two nights at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.

Russian pianist Yulianna Avdeeva performs Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor with the Leipzig Gewandhaus Orchestra, conducted by Andris Nelsons, at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre Concert Hall. The orchestra impressed over two evenings on June 2 and 3, 2026. Photo: LCSD
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong serves up local flavour as ‘Typhoon Dim-sum’ joins new storm names list

City’s weather forecaster says latest submission has been endorsed by UN-backed typhoon committee for use in the Western North Pacific region.

SCMP Highlights

Chinese cash reshapes African port, students rethink Hong Kong: 5 weekend reads

From a historic slave port turning into a tourist site to Chinese drink chains in the US, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong economy

Lantau reclamation plans should be revived, property tycoon Gordon Wu says

Lack of urban land will hold back city’s development as population grows, Hopewell Holdings chairman argues.

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Hopewell chairman Gordon Wu says Hong Kong has to think ahead. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Letters | Must Hong Kong use seawater for flushing, despite leaks and repairs?

Readers discuss the everyday impacts of the city’s dual water supply system, and the importance of reaching socially withdrawn young people.

Repair workers contemplate a puddle along Gascoigne Road in Kowloon on June 12, 2025, following a saltwater leak. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong seeks to define scope of national security cases ‘as soon as possible’

Proposed rules introduce classification mechanism for ‘other offences endangering national security’, allowing chief executive to certify cases.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks cut losses as AI rallies in Asia unravel on Fed rate-hike fears

Investors drive Hong Kong and other Asian markets lower as the AI trade unravels on rate-increase fears after strong reading on US jobs report.

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Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | Teachers behaving badly should prompt reflection in Hong Kong

Outrage over videos of educators’ bullying behaviour ought to spark introspection on why people act this way.

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A still from a video in which basketball coach Yung Kam-wah is seen forcing a player to slap himself on the face as a punishment during a training at a secondary school. Photo: Handout
Wealth management

International firms bet big on Hong Kong’s US$2.95 trillion wealth hub status

City’s offshore wealth market is thriving as AXA and Standard Chartered target high-net-worth clients despite regulatory tightening.

Sally Wan, CEO of AXA Greater China, said the insurer is targeting high-net-worth clients. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tycoon bets China will overtake US economy ‘in next decade or so’

Hopewell founder Gordon Wu says city must leverage its role as a premier trading hub to attract highly fluid American private wealth.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Harness World Cup fever to grow Hong Kong football

When the World Cup is over and visiting European teams leave Hong Kong, the opportunity should be seized to propel local football forward.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police warn World Cup fans against using overseas betting sites

Warning comes after Fifa names its first prediction market partner for tournament, which begins on June 11.

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The Fifa World Cup trophy is displayed at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. Photo: AFP
Accidents and personal safety

2 drivers hurt as Audi flies across central divider in Hong Kong road crash

Driver of seven-seater braked on Tuen Mun Road and attempted to dodge incoming car, but was struck by the rear of the Audi.

Crime in Hong Kong

Scammers posing as police dupe 42 mainland students in Hong Kong out of millions

One 21-year-old victim was tricked into staging her own ‘abduction’ after being lured to Thailand.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Misdiagnosis isn’t misconduct, lawyer for accused doctor tells medical watchdog

Dr Sit Sou-chi is accused of failing to conduct immediate checks on Li Yuanjian after newborn suffered seizure in 2009 and was left disabled.

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Dr Sit Sou-chi attends the Medical Council hearing on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
China's military weapons

China urged to fast-track carrier fleet upgrades as Japan boosts strike power

A potential gap that China’s carrier strike groups ‘need to address is the limited number of stealth fighters’, former PLA Navy officer says.

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A J-15 fighter jet takes off from the PLA Navy aircraft carrier Shandong. China’s two older aircraft carriers are expected to become able to operate the J-35 stealth fighter, like the newest Fujian. Photo: Handout
China airliners

China widens repair network for C919, C909 jets to outfly supply disruptions

China’s home-grown jets will be able to stay in the air for longer as maintenance centres open on the mainland, some with Hong Kong servicers.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Police arrest man after Tesla rams parked vehicle in latest drug-driving case

Hong Kong police have detained at least four drivers suspected of being under the influence of drugs in less than a week.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Smoking is down but why are more Hong Kong women getting lung cancer?

A 20 per cent rise in lung cancer cases among Hong Kong women prompts calls for wider screening, with genetics and cooking fumes cited as key risks.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to open first convenience store operated by humanoid robot in AI push

Store in Hung Hom will feature robot able to serve customers in different languages in latest example of city’s AI adoption, finance chief says.

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The 24-hour convenience store was developed by a mainland Chinese company focused on embodied AI, according to finance chief Paul Chan. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Operation Santa Claus: charities help Tai Po fire survivors rebuild their lives

Initiatives by Habitat for Humanity and Tai Po Baptist Church Social Service provide furniture and community support to displaced residents.

China consumption

Gold slump: China’s sales plunge as precious metal’s price dips

While China’s interest in gold is unlikely to fade, investment-grade product sales have dwindled after 15 months of retail growth.

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