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6.5% of shark fins sold in Hong Kong are protected, higher than reported: study
A study analyzing over 16,000 shark fin samples from Hong Kong markets found that 6.5% came from species protected by international agreements, outstripping official reports. The research highlights a...
Police to deepen Asean ties as Hong Kong set to host first top Interpol meeting
Hong Kong's police chief, Joe Chow Yat-ming, has expressed intentions to enhance collaboration with ASEAN countries and solidify Hong Kong’s role in law enforcement. The city is set to host the first ...
New Hong Kong lawmaker Julia Lau vows to strengthen risk oversight after Tai Po fire
New Hong Kong lawmaker, Julia Lau Man-kwan, aims to improve risk management for major maintenance projects after a fire in Tai Po. She will focus on ensuring proper use of public funds and removing ba...
Hong Kong’s retail uptick extends into November with sales climbing 6.5%
Hong Kong experienced a retail sales increase of 6.5% year-over-year in November 2023, driven by improved local consumption and rising visitor numbers. Despite positive indicators, industry experts no...
The politicians, athletes, everyday people who made headlines in Hong Kong in 2025
In 2025, Hong Kong's headlines were influenced by a diverse array of figures including former lawmaker Regina Ip Lau Suk-yee, gold medalist fencer turned legislator Vivian Kong Man-wai, and an ordinar...
Hong Kong authorities question World Bank’s ‘unfair’ business-ready grades
The Hong Kong authorities challenged the recently released World Bank report that graded the city lower for business readiness. They argued that outdated data caused unfair evaluations. According to a...
Hong Kong developers test demand for ultra-luxury homes with new launch on The Peak
Wharf Holdings initiated a tender on January 19th for three mansions at the ultra-luxury Plantation Road project located in Hong Kong's affluent area, The Peak. This marks a significant event in the h...
Back reforms and align with nation, Legco chief tells new Hong Kong lawmakers
The outgoing Legislative Council chief of Hong Kong has advised new lawmakers to focus on supporting government reforms and integrating with national development aligning with Beijing's priorities. He...
The Wang Fuk Court Fire and Hong Kong’s Housing Crisis
Affordable housing in Hong Kong has become a widespread issue with significant political, economic, and social implications....
Mainland Chinese money to drive 10% rise in Hong Kong commercial property deals: Colliers
Colliers reports that investment from mainland China in Hong Kong's commercial real estate sector is expected to increase property deals by 10% in 2026, marking the highest level of investment since 2...
Hong Kong’s John Lee opens new Legco’s first meeting with Tai Po fire on agenda
Hong Kong’s newly elected Legislative Council (LegCo) held its inaugural meeting on Wednesday, focusing on follow-up actions from the 2021 Tai Po fire incident which killed at least 161 people. Chief ...
Most Hong Kong residents support more smoking control measures, study finds
A recent poll indicates that nearly 90% of Hong Kong residents support stronger smoking control measures. An academic study suggests increasing tobacco taxes progressively could significantly reduce t...
Hong Kong issues 4 tickets from 700 new site inspections under expanded smoking ban
Since expanding smoking control measures on January 1st, Hong Kong's health authorities have conducted over 1,600 inspections across the city, with more than 700 in newly designated no-smoking areas. ...
More than a game: rugby helps Hong Kong charity tackle cultural divides in schools
Since 2013, Rugby For Good has been using rugby as a tool to promote unity among students from diverse backgrounds in Hong Kong schools. This year, the charity is one of 13 selected by Operation Santa...
Philippine Navy scrambles to shield vital undersea cables from spies
The Philippine Navy is taking action to safeguard numerous submarine cables that crisscross Philippine waters, connecting Southeast Asia with the United States, India and Hong Kong....
Hong Kong records 72% jump in mainland Chinese tourists over long New Year break
Over the new year period and subsequent three-day holiday, Hong Kong received approximately 660,000 visitors from mainland China, marking a 72% increase from the same period last year. The surge had s...
Hong Kong remains a top countdown city as 200,000 visit on New Year’s Eve: minister
The Hong Kong tourism minister reported that the territory welcomed nearly 200,000 visitors on New Year’s Eve alone. The number marks a 12% year-on-year increase in tourist numbers between Christmas a...
Hong Kong receives twice as many mainland Chinese visitors on New Year’s Day
On New Year's Day, Hong Kong registered over 215,000 visitors from mainland China, a significant increase from the approximately 106,000 recorded in 2024. The surge is attributed to a concurrent three...
Hong Kong’s lack of direction goes beyond road signs
The Yau Ma Tei section of Hong Kong's Central Kowloon Bypass has opened, reducing travel time from 30 minutes to five minutes for commuters. Transport and Logistics Secretary Mable Chan highlighted th...
‘I have more to give’: Hong Kong Christmas lighting designer still at it after 40 years
Terence Wong Kim-shan, a 40-year veteran of Christmas lighting design in Hong Kong, continues his work by installing a festive star-lit display along Mody Lane. Commuters and residents alike take phot...
Why investors should remain bullish on Hong Kong, mainland stocks in 2026
Despite declines in Chinese stock indexes at the end of 2025, many Wall Street banks still maintain a positive outlook for 2026, though some have become more cautious. Morgan Stanley predicts that aft...
Registered births in Hong Kong hit record low in 2025, ending 2-year uptick
The number of registered births in Hong Kong dropped to an all-time low of 31,714 in 2025, reversing a two-year trend of growth. Despite government incentives aimed at boosting birth rates, the figure...
Hong Kong’s Chinese-language newspaper Ming Pao to cease operations in Canada
Ming Pao, a major Hong Kong newspaper, will cease operations in Canada by the end of January. This decision affects all newsrooms run by Ming Pao, including those in Toronto and Vancouver. Employees r...
Singapore takes stock of lessons from Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze
Ministers in Singapore are examining early findings from an investigation into a fatal fire at Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong’s Tai Po district. They plan to incorporate any relevant observations into Si...
3 homeowners at Hong Kong’s Redhill Peninsula fined for illegal building works
The Buildings Department of Hong Kong announced that three homeowners at the luxury Redhill Peninsula housing estate were fined a total of HK$275,000 (approximately US$35,270) for carrying out illegal...
Hong Kong official softens stance on rebuilding homes at Tai Po fire site
The Deputy Financial Secretary of Hong Kong has altered his previous statement regarding rehousing options for residents affected by the tragic fire at Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court estate. Initially statin...
Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan loses its only cinema amid wave of movie theatre closures
Emperor Cinemas, the sole cinema in Ma On Shan, Hong Kong, has ceased operations, reflecting a pattern of theatre closures across the city since the pandemic began. The company did not provide reasons...
AI and laser-armed robot dogs sharpen Hong Kong’s environment impact reviews
Hong Kong authorities are using AI and laser-based sensors to enhance environmental impact assessments for major projects. Tools such as bird species detectors and tree monitors have been employed at ...
Hong Kong’s driving licence bottlenecks undermine its car travel scheme
The Hong Kong Transport Department faces criticism for failing to foresee a surge in demand for driving licences without tests following the launch of a travel scheme allowing Guangdong vehicle driver...
Expert panel formed in Hong Kong to probe chronic water loss at Yuen Long estate
Hong Kong authorities have established a three-member expert group to investigate ongoing water loss issues at the Fairview Park housing estate in Yuen Long. The move comes after criticism from landlo...
Hong Kong plans to complete Kowloon waterfront promenade projects by 2028
Hong Kong authorities plan to finish several pedestrian pathway projects along the Kowloon waterfront by the end of 2028, which will extend the total walking paths around Victoria Harbour to a combine...
Why Hong Kong must resist pressure to loosen budget discipline
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po faces a budget decision in the coming financial year with calls for increased spending despite forecasted public finances surplus. Chan needs support as...
Nestlé Hong Kong recalls another baby milk formula batch as tests get all clear
Nestlé Hong Kong has extended its recall for a batch of baby milk formula with a best-before date of June 16, 2027, due to possible contamination by cereulide. Government tests have confirmed that oth...
Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority approves 85% of fee waiver requests on average
Hong Kong's Hospital Authority has reported that on average, they receive about 5,000 public medical fee waiver applications daily with an approval rate of around 85%. This improvement follows complai...
Hong Kong’s Legco to discuss post-Tai Po fire support but question session cancelled
Hong Kong's LegCo plans to discuss government measures to support residents affected by the Tai Po fire at its upcoming session on Wednesday. However, a regular question-and-answer session for officia...
Hong Kong education summit to discuss impact of geopolitics on universities
The Asia-Pacific Association for International Education will convene its annual conference in Hong Kong next month. The event, attended by 2,500 delegates from over 65 regions, aims to explore the ef...
Nestle Hong Kong recalls 21 batches of baby milk formula over toxin fears
Nestle Hong Kong has recalled 21 batches of baby milk formula due to potential contamination with a toxin derived from Bacillus cereus, causing nausea and vomiting. This recall follows similar actions...
Hong Kong toy fair unveils new pavilion for collectors and global brands
The Hong Kong Toys & Games Fair, now in its 52nd year, will feature a new pavilion showcasing over 150 local and international intellectual property collectibles. Items to be displayed include signed ...
19 Pokemon cards worth HK$200,000 snatched from Hong Kong seller during deal
A 33-year-old Hong Kong resident was victimized when a prospective buyer he had contacted online stole 19 rare Pokémon trading cards worth approximately $26,000. The theft occurred at Lam Tin railway ...
Maduro’s capture sparks hope, concern among Venezuelans in Hong Kong
A Venezuelan expatriate living in Hong Kong, Manny Reimi, expressed excitement upon hearing news that the United States had apprehended President Nicolas Maduro. Reimi, who runs a consultancy and AI s...
1,200 dogs allowed to travel on Hong Kong’s major rail lines for fundraiser event
For an animal charity event, up to 1,200 dogs will be permitted to travel on major rail lines in Hong Kong on March 1. This marks a significant first for the city's railway system and supports the HKS...
First Hongkonger to reach North, South Poles returns home in 2006 – from the SCMP archive
Hong Kong adventurer Chung Kin-man returned home on January 5, 2006, after becoming the first person from Hong Kong to reach both the North and South poles as part of a historical expedition. Now aged...
Veteran Hong Kong filmmaker Eric Tsang confirms departure as TVB general manager
Eric Tsang Chi-wai, a veteran filmmaker and television executive, confirmed his departure as general manager of Television Broadcasts Limited (TVB), the chief broadcaster in Hong Kong. This announceme...
Hong Kong ranked fourth for ‘post-Covid air transit connectivity in Asia-Pacific’
According to a study by the National Taiwan Ocean University’s transport science department, Hong Kong's air transit connectivity ranked fourth among 16 major aviation hubs across the Asia-Pacific reg...
Hongkonger who allegedly posed as officer held over burglaries aimed at elderly
A 50-year-old Hong Kong man was arrested by police for allegedly posing as an official and stealing HK$20,000 from elderly individuals in three separate burglaries in December....
Hong Kong fire-displaced residents told to leave youth hostels by end of January
Residents displaced by Hong Kong's recent major fire have been notified that they must vacate youth hostels by the end of January for regular operations to resume. Affected residents are advised to mo...
‘I thought of pushing wife out window’: Hong Kong fire survivors recount escape
Residents from the Shek Kip Mei Estate in Hong Kong recount their harrowing experience during a fire that broke out on Sunday morning. One survivor, surnamed Chow, opened his front door to face dense ...
How Hong Kong can work with Hainan to ease entry to China’s market
The article discusses the potential for enhanced cooperation between Hong Kong and Hainan, as Hainan has recently implemented new customs operations aimed at reducing entry barriers into China’s marke...
Hong Kong to boost tech, financial services integration during AI boom: Paul Chan
Paul Chan Mo-po, Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, has announced plans to integrate technology and financial services further to support the city’s burgeoning tech ecosystem as seen in increased invest...
Temperatures in Hong Kong to dip to 12 degrees as northeasterly monsoon arrives
The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts temperatures dropping to 12 degrees Celsius due to an incoming northeasterly monsoon, expected on Wednesday....
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