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Hong Kong has put the launch of legalised basketball betting on hold. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong Economy

Exclusive | Jockey Club to channel HK$1 billion basketball betting investment into football

Source says club’s main concern is illegal wagering and that it will work with government to solve crisis over basketball betting pause.

Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire

Reel deals: Hong Kong to celebrate Cinema Day on April 25 with HK$30 tickets

Hong Kong Economy

Mega-events drive 14% year-on-year rise in Hong Kong tourist arrivals in March

City welcomed 4.35 million visitors in March, but Tourism Board warns that war in the Middle East could bring volatility to the travel market.

Crowds of visitors at Art Basel Hong Kong in late March. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crowds of visitors at Art Basel Hong Kong in late March. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong set to rise to No 2 global financial hub within 15 years: Paul Chan

Finance chief says city’s strengths are its stable environment and strong growth.

Hong Kong Economy

Could Middle East conflict dent turnout at Hong Kong Rugby Sevens?

Source at Kai Tak Sports Park says tournament will definitely feel an impact due to a noticeable drop in visitors from Middle East.

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Education

Number of Hong Kong secondary students with mental illness doubles in 5 years

Education authorities say the increase may be under-reported because of reluctance among parents and pupils to disclose health information.

The number of secondary school pupils with mental illness has doubled over the past five years in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
The number of secondary school pupils with mental illness has doubled over the past five years in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee

Politics

‘Show patriotism through concrete actions,’ Xia Baolong tells businesspeople

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs also reminds the city to be adequately prepared for risks arising from current political tensions.

Law and Crime

100‑metre ladders ‘unsuitable’ for narrow Hong Kong roads, Tai Po fire probe told

Fire Services Department explains its choice of equipment to fight blaze, while police stress buildings were thoroughly searched for survivors.

Society

Call to check tech trends when drafting policies after basketball betting U-turn

Development of technology is faster than the pace of legislation, ex-lawmaker notes.

The Hong Kong Jockey Club says it respects the authorities’ decision and will wait for further advice on its basketball betting licence application. Photo: Jelly Tse

Banking & Finance

How PayMe’s 3.3 million users and Hong Kong firms could start using stablecoins

HSBC eyes retail stablecoin roll-out via PayMe in second half of 2026, as Standard Chartered-led joint venture focuses on institutions first.

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HSBC is looking to introduce stablecoins by integrating them into its popular PayMe app. Photo: Jonathan Wong
HSBC is looking to introduce stablecoins by integrating them into its popular PayMe app. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Society

Hong Kong landlords face HK$17,000 inspection bill over ignored water seepage

The plan shifts responsibility of shouldering inspection costs from government to flat owners who fail to address water seepage problems.

Society

Wang Fuk Court resident reports suspected theft from fire-hit flat

Burglary fears resurface after resident reports drawers and boxes containing cash and jewellery had been rummaged through, prompting police investigation.

Society

Discovery Bay developer eyes longer taxi trial amid safety fears

Islands District Council’s Traffic and Transport Committee holds meeting on proposals by Hong Kong Resort Company in presence of more than 20 residents.

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Urban taxis at Discovery Bay’s North Plaza taxi stand. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Law and Crime

Hong Kong retiree gets 1 year in jail for seditious social media comments

Raymond Chong, 61, pleaded guilty at West Kowloon Court to knowingly publishing 53 seditious Facebook posts that denigrated central and local authorities.

The court knocked six months off Raymond Chong’s 18-month sentence in recognition of his guilty plea. Photo: Jelly Tse
The court knocked six months off Raymond Chong’s 18-month sentence in recognition of his guilty plea. Photo: Jelly Tse

Education

Public universities admit 65 non-local DSE pupils last year, a fivefold jump since 2022

By contrast, number of local DSE candidates who qualified for Hong Kong public universities fell by 5 per cent over same period, Education Bureau says.

Society

New York’s Met to debut glittering global jewellery exhibition in Hong Kong

From golden headdresses to diamond brooches, the Hong Kong Palace Museum will showcase some 200 pieces spanning 4,000 years and five continents.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong will pay diesel subsidies directly to oil firms, look out for abuse

Government will know if oil firms try to take advantage of HK$3 subsidy scheme by increasing prices, official warns.

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The fuel crisis sparked by the Middle East conflict has led to a surge in the global diesel and petrol prices with Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
The fuel crisis sparked by the Middle East conflict has led to a surge in the global diesel and petrol prices with Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Police arrest man who used air gun to rob Hong Kong bank and recover HK$35,000

Suspect in custody after Bank of East Asia branch in Harbour View Centre in Wan Chai robbed by armed man who later fled on bicycle.

Law and Crime

Warning issued after university student loses HK$190,000 in internship scam

Police say fraudsters held 40-minute online orientation and communicated with victim entirely in English.

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Education

ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.

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The English Schools Foundation says it has been increasing the proportion of non-local students since the end of the pandemic. Photo: Sam Tsang
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OPINION
Francis Neoton Cheung

Opinion | 4 identities Hong Kong must embrace to provide global leadership

Francis Neoton Cheung
Christine Loh

Opinion | Hong Kong increasingly seen as a safe haven in troubled world

Christine Loh
Alice Wu

Opinion | On education equality, Hong Kong policymakers must do their homework

Alice Wu
Carolyn Yim

Opinion | Why securing Hong Kong’s economic future is a cultural question

Carolyn Yim
Tim Parker

Legal Tales | Antisocial media: Meta, Google liable in landmark case for mental health harm

Tim Parker
Matteo Giovannini

Opinion | Hong Kong’s global future depends on diverse talent

Matteo Giovannini
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Hong Kong’s fishing industry hit hard by global fuel crisis

The war in the Middle East has raised the price of “red oil”, the tax-free industrial diesel used by Hong Kong’s maritime sector, from HK$1,000 (US$128) to over HK$2,000 per 200-litre (53-gallon) drum. It has forced nearly all of Hong Kong’s fishing fleet to dock earlier than usual for an annual fishing moratorium, hurting the livelihoods of thousands of fishermen and impacting the supply of fresh seafood for the city’s residents.
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Hong Kong laundry sector facing closures amid oil price surge

Lee Lam, Chairman of Yue Yi Laundry (Hong Kong) Limited, poses for pictures in his factory at Tuen Mun. The sharp rise of industrial diesel has significantly raised operating costs for laundry businesses, which rely heavily on diesel-powered boilers to generate steam for high-temperature washing and sterilisation, particularly for hospital linens and hotel laundry. 06APR26 SCMP/ Sam Tsang
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