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Hong Kong politics
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Hong Kong’s civil service accountability system will end buck-passing mentality
From water scandals and a seat belt fiasco to the Tai Po tragedy, blaming the system can no longer be a blanket excuse for not doing the job.
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Hong Kong society
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10 ways Hong Kong schools can effectively promote mental health
26 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
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To be the world No 2 financial centre, Hong Kong must be a rule maker
26 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Education in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong’s education hub cannot be a one-market wonder
If the sector is to become a robust economic driver for the city, it must look beyond mainland student numbers for growth. Diversification is key.
23 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong’s stablecoin roll-out puts banks at the centre of digital money
Hong Kong is building a bank-led digital money system, not a cryptocurrency free-for-all.
23 Apr 2026 - 8:26AM
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Diplomacy
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It’s time to unlock Hong Kong’s international relations potential
Globally connected and intellectually vibrant, the city can offer cutting-edge research and lead diplomatic debates of global importance.
22 Apr 2026 - 10:34AM
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Artificial intelligence
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The world can look to Hong Kong as a pioneer of ethical AI
As emerging markets chart their own destinies regarding artificial intelligence, the city can serve as a nexus for responsible governance.
21 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong property
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Why Hong Kong property recovery sceptics miss the bigger picture
While the recovery in Hong Kong’s real estate market has its weaknesses, the underpinnings of the latest upturn look more solid.
20 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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Hong Kong economy
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Patriotism is not a business plan for the Northern Metropolis
Beijing has upped the ante with help and pressure, including calling upon the business community’s patriotism, but the Hong Kong government must still sell the business plan.
20 Apr 2026 - 10:40AM
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Hong Kong society
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Why Hong Kong is hitting pause on basketball betting
As prediction platforms rise, the problem is not so much gambling but sports corruption. Unregulated betting offers temptingly large sums.
20 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
Artificial intelligence
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As AI evolves, school syllabuses must evolve with it
As artificial intelligence upends job markets and academic norms, we must go beyond the fear of change to redefine what it means to be educated.
19 Apr 2026 - 6:52PM
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While the human element will always be essential, amid the AI revolution, society must figure out what tasks should be automated and what professions can ultimately add value for the workers of tomorrow. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong politics
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How markets will test Hong Kong’s new economic model
Industrial policy can guide and catalyse but it cannot substitute for a genuine competitive advantage.
19 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong economy
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How Hong Kong can beat Singapore as the launch pad for Chinese firms
Chinese enterprises going global is this decade’s economic story. Hong Kong needs a system to guide them through each stage of their journey.
19 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong society
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Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age
The city’s rapid ageing need not turn into a crisis as long as it can look beyond its borders and tap into regional healthcare systems.
18 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong society
Outside In
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Debunking the myth of the lonely, isolated Hong Kong retiree
New findings show that elderly Hongkongers are much more mobile than most people imagine and just want to be treated as normal members of society.
17 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
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Passengers young and old disembark from a ferry from Cheung Chau in Central on March 7. New research reveals that in five cities including Hong Kong, people aged over 66 have more encounters with a broader cross-section of society than younger, working-age people. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong
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With Art March, Hong Kong is firmly on the global cultural map
The city has a chance to evolve from a busy stop on the global circuit into a place where culture is woven into everyday life.
17 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong society
Legal Tales
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How the law protects when a parent abducts their child across borders
Hong Kong is a signatory to a law that enables children to be returned to their habitual residence, and the local court to make a determination.
16 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Hong Kong society
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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
People walk through Central on August 15, 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics
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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
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On education equality, Hong Kong policymakers must do their homework
Authorities should think through how to promote students’ and families’ well-being in a system geared towards academic achievement.
13 Apr 2026 - 5:30AM
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Hong Kong population
Letters
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The clock is ticking on reversing Hong Kong’s birth decline
Readers discuss the subtle changes afoot when cities age, and double standards in the US-Iran war.
12 Apr 2026 - 11:30AM
Hong Kong culture
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Why securing Hong Kong’s economic future is a cultural question
One-off events are not enough for a city in dire need of a cultural revival that nurtures its subcultures and lets future creators thrive.
12 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
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Visitors pose for a picture at a movie scene from In The Mood for Love at a Hong Kong pop culture festival at Victoria Park, on April 6, 2024. The aesthetic appeal of storytellers such as Wong Kar-wai is founded on a tasteful east-meets-west visual culture. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong economy
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Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent
To sharpen its competitive edge, the city must look beyond traditional borders to widen its narrowing talent pipeline.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:30AM
Middle East
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For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron
Sandwiched between Iran and Israel, oil-rich transport hubs like the UAE now face the fragility of their newly built economic prosperity.
7 Apr 2026 - 4:30PM
Hong Kong
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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
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