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A potential home buyer looks at a scale model of a subsidised housing estate. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong housing

How 2 coming Hong Kong policies could promote subsidised flat turnover

Schemes, which launch in September, to allow owners to lease properties without paying premiums and offer elderly households flat-for-flat swap.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong sets August debut for long-awaited offshore yuan bond futures

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to use 21 indicators to define poor after dropping income metric

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court jails man for 14 years over ‘evil’ bomb plot

35-year-old admitted making explosives as part of a plot against authorities to plunge the city into ‘maximum chaos’ during 2019 unrest.

The High Court convicted Cheung Lai-ming of four charges after he pleaded guilty to making explosives with a view to carrying out attacks between August 2019 and May 2022. Photo: Sun Yeung
US-China relations

Transcript of SCMP Plus’ chat with political scientist John Mearsheimer

International relations expert talks about the Middle East peace deal, long-term US-China competition and Japan tensions at exclusive SCMP Plus event.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong ranks No 2 in global competitiveness with best showing in 7 years

City trails first-place Singapore out of 70 economies surveyed by Switzerland-based International Institute for Management Development.

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SCMP Highlights

TCM for a new generation, Dragon Boat Festival picks: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From ancient Chinese healing in the social media age to sticky rice recommendations, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Traditional Chinese Medicine practitioner Elizabeth Yau at her clinic in Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Cafe caught in red tape despite winning ballot for dog-friendly venue licence

Kai Yan Court’s owners must consent to amend land-use terms, which currently ban dogs on premises, to allow Marz Menu to become pet-friendly.

Hong Kong weather

Video | Hong Kong’s colour-coded rain warning system

The city’s weather forecaster established a 3 tier colour-coded warning system in 1998 to categorise the severity of heavy rain conditions.

China's economic recovery

Mainland China climbs 4 points in global competitiveness ranking

China ranked 12th on the list, despite a decline in economic performance, weak domestic demand and concern over foreign market access.

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China’s capital Beijing’s city skyline pictured at sunset. China has climbed four places, from 16th to 12th, in this year’s IMD World Competitiveness Ranking. Photo: Xinhua
Food and Drinks

Think matcha is Japanese? Think again, says this Hong Kong tea brand

Hong Kong bar owner Gavin Yeung founded matcha brand Celadon after being ‘floored’ by its long history in China before reaching Japan.

The company uses powder from China’s Zhejiang province to spotlight the green tea’s true Chinese origins, which, the founders say, are contrary to “everything this generation knows about matcha”. Photo: Chloe Loung
Artificial intelligence

Shanghai charts IPO path for cash-hungry AI labs racing against US

The move aims to support listings of ‘high-quality’ AI firms that have yet to form ‘a certain scale of revenue’.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong lowers black rainstorm warning to amber after disruptions, flooding

Warning issued at 3.40pm after the year’s second black rainstorm alert.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Green group urges Hong Kong to cut excessive e-commerce packaging waste

The Green Earth urges Hong Kong to align with mainland Chinese packaging limits after study estimates city generated 2.7 million kg of waste.

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Steven Chan (left), assistant environmental affairs manager at The Green Earth, and Iris Chiu, the NGO’s environmental affairs officer, at a press briefing calling for the reduction of plastic packaging. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Legal Tales | Where do office supplies belong? Here’s a hint: it’s in the name

As petty as taking a pen or coffee capsule home seems, it’s technically a crime under Hong Kong employment laws.

Under Hong Kong’s employment laws, an employer can sack a worker for stealing office supplies, as it is an offence of dishonesty. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong has a chance to think bigger about its place in the world

With international organisations moving away from the West, Hong Kong has an opportunity to go beyond being ‘Asia’s World City’ and become a multilateral hub.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong graduates prefer careers in finance, survey finds

Survey by CFA Institute reveals 90 per cent believe they have the skills to succeed and know what employers are looking for.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, Macau not rivals for tourist trade, industry leaders say

Two cities offer distinct experiences and can benefit from sharing visitor flows, Macau Government Tourism Office chief says.

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Tourists enjoy a visit to the Ruins of St Paul’s in Macau. Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

Global investors still in China’s orbit despite SpaceX IPO: HKEX chief

HKEX chief Bonnie Chan says global investors remain focused on China’s innovation story.

China’s private sector

Can Pop Mart sustain the Labubu juggernaut as China sales cool?

Analysts warn of rising sales pressure as China demand tapers off, even as Pop Mart bets on new launches and overseas growth.

Banking & finance

Hang Seng Index hits lowest level in a year on rate-rise expectations

The index falls amid growing unease after Hong Kong banks and Fed hold rates steady.

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The US Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Thursday at its first policy meeting under new chairman Kevin Warsh. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Hong Kong on the right track in aligning with national goals

The repeated visits of Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs, reflect the central government’s firm support for the city’s economic development.

Xia Baolong (right), director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, visits the Yau Pok Light Public Housing block in Yuen Long with Chief Executive John Lee (centre) on June 16. Xia is on a two-day visit to the city to review its alignment with the 15th national five-year plan and progress on the Northern Metropolis housing and economic hub. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s HKU and CUHK among world’s top 20 universities – a first for city

UK-based education analysis firm Quacquarelli Symonds says city has Asia’s most improved higher education system for second consecutive year.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Trade promotion body’s role evolving with Hong Kong’s economy

As the Trade Development Council marks its 60th anniversary, its remit now reflects closer ties with the mainland and changes in the global economy.

Crime

Top operative of China-born tycoon Chen Zhi extradited from Cambodia

Mainland police say Liu Ren founded group that operated multiple online gambling platforms and aggressively solicited Chinese citizens.

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Liu Ren (centre) is a central figure of a criminal group masterminded by Chinese businessman Chen Zhi. Photo: CCTV
Crime in Hong Kong

Sexual abuse cases against children up 20% as security chief vows tighter laws

Hong Kong police figures show there were 797 cases of sexual offences against children under 17 last year, up from 663 in 2024.

Sexual abuse cases against children in Hong Kong rose 20 per cent in 2025 from the previous year, according to latest figures released by police. Photo: Getty Images
Semiconductors

Chinese chip-equipment maker CFMEE targets US$410 million in Hong Kong IPO

The Hefei-based firm has attracted 17 cornerstone investors and plans to use proceeds for R&D, acquisitions and expansion.

US-China relations

Exclusive | Is the US warming up to Hong Kong? High-level meeting signals shift

AmCham HK delegation expected to meet high-ranking US State Department official as part of annual trip to Washington, sources say.

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