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Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Hong Kong an example in balancing national security and people’s rights

Five years on from introduction of security law, the city is showing how the two issues, rather than being in conflict, are interconnected and reinforce each other.

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Digital currencies

Opinion | Hong Kong developing a yuan-pegged stablecoin would be a game changer

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hotpot over hot dogs? Hong Kong cinemas need new ideas to survive

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Banking & finance

Opinion | London and Hong Kong can lead way in UK-China finance cooperation

From green finance to fintech, both cities are at the forefront of progress in financial services, and there is much room to grow.

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A view of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour at sunset on May 19. The historic ties between London and Hong Kong provide a strong foundation for a consistent, clear and ambitious services relationship between China and the UK. Photo: AFP
A view of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour at sunset on May 19. The historic ties between London and Hong Kong provide a strong foundation for a consistent, clear and ambitious services relationship between China and the UK. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How a ‘Harvard International’ could boost Hong Kong as an education hub

John Lee’s invitation to Harvard’s students is a great start but let’s also open our doors to the university itself.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | No way should Hong Kong bail out taxi licence holders

Their cause was lost the moment they treated a public transport permit as a tradeable asset. Government is right to focus on public interest.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Silver economy far from enough for rapidly ageing Hong Kong

Promoting economic activities catering to the elderly is welcome, but more must be done to address the issues the elderly and their carers face.

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An elderly woman sits on a stool on the street in front of a fruit and vegetable seller in a market in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, on December 26, 2024. Photo: Antony Dickson
An elderly woman sits on a stool on the street in front of a fruit and vegetable seller in a market in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, on December 26, 2024. Photo: Antony Dickson
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong must end its ‘tale of two cities’ to thrive

Diversifying its economy and reforming its education system can help Hong Kong ensure its poorest aren’t left behind by AI and automation.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can shake off stagnant growth

As the world enters an era defined by technology, innovation and scale, Hong Kong must channel its ambitions into a few high-impact areas.

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United States

Opinion | Trump’s attacks on pillars of US society: reform or score settling?

US and Hong Kong experiences show societies must continually balance value of constructive criticism with need for institutional stability.

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A man with an American flag in front of the Los Angeles Metro Police, as they try to disperse a protest at the Little Tokyo neighbourhood against immigration raids, on June 9. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Just Saying | Tired of Timothée Chalamet

An unsympathetic look at the closure of Hong Kong’s cinemas and a personal complaint about an overdose of one particular actor.

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Timothée Chalamet at the Venice International Film Festival in 2022. Photo: Getty Images
Timothée Chalamet at the Venice International Film Festival in 2022. Photo: Getty Images
Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools

To address the lack of teaching resources, start by setting up a few AI ‘leading schools’, then scale up AI education across the system.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Why Hong Kong is not ‘over’ but must adapt to a changing world order

The city has come to the end of its post-war growth trajectory and must lean on its strengths to find its place in the world.

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Hong Kong economy

The View | Hibor plunge a bigger deal for stock market than Hong Kong’s property sector

The decline in the city’s interbank offered rates should be good news for the real estate sector but its underlying problems remain acute.

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A woman looks at slashed property prices advertised at a real estate agency in Tai Koo on July 29, 2024. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Government is making all the wrong noises about Fanling water scare

In handling a freshwater contamination scare, officials have shown a lack of understanding on a human-to-human level.

Residents of Queens Hill Estate in Fanling collect drinking water from tanks provided by the Water Supplies Department on June 2, after black specks were found in tap water. Photo: Sam Tsang
Residents of Queens Hill Estate in Fanling collect drinking water from tanks provided by the Water Supplies Department on June 2, after black specks were found in tap water. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | With stablecoin law, Hong Kong is reasserting its financial supremacy

While rivals like Singapore hedge their regulatory bets, Hong Kong is betting that institutional investors value clarity and transparency.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport

It’s also a chance to display Greater Bay Area cooperation and a powerful lesson in civic pride for Hong Kong youth.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

To support the latest measures, the right infrastructure must be in place, starting from housing and community support.

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Women playing poker in Ma Tau Wai Road Garden at To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong on February 5. Photo: Sam Tsang
Women playing poker in Ma Tau Wai Road Garden at To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong on February 5. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Opinion | Cooperation the only way to avert Hong Kong’s healthcare cost crisis

Healthcare in Hong Kong should operate as a true system rather than as an inefficient, disaggregated environment with competing stakeholders.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong must reform its degree offerings to attract West’s brightest

Universities must evolve and burnish their offerings in the latest disciplines, from AI to cybersecurity, as US crackdowns send more to the East.

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Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Why all in Hong Kong, even the opposition, should support mediation body playing

Trust in mediation depends on strong governance, and Hong Kong’s role in this domain must be reinforced through institutional integrity.

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The International Organization for Mediation headquarters in Hong Kong’s Wan Chai district, on May 30. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong needs ‘burning’ government urgency on ticket scalping too

The chief executive feels a ‘burning urgency’ to develop the Northern Metropolis. How about tackling some perennial problems as well?

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Visitors walk past the box office of Kai Tak Arena on February 22. Industrial-level scalping has affected not only the fans of popular acts, but also the government’s opening ceremony for Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li
Visitors walk past the box office of Kai Tak Arena on February 22. Industrial-level scalping has affected not only the fans of popular acts, but also the government’s opening ceremony for Kai Tak Sports Park. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong private firms walking in the right direction

An initiative that will see companies build 10 pedestrian links in bustling areas in exchange for waivers on land premiums is a positive step.

Education in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong can benefit from Donald Trump’s crackdown on foreign students

The United States is closing the door on the global talents that the city is striving to tap with its ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand.

Hong Kong society

My Take | Top football clubs need to repay Asian fans with value for money

The visiting teams have a duty to respect and not take for granted their supporters who welcome any opportunity to see them play in the flesh.

Hong Kong fans cheer for Manchester United at Hong Kong Stadium. Photo: Elson Li
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