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Containers being loaded on to the AI-powered autonomous trucks at Kwai Tsing Terminal. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong Economy

First AI driverless trucks deployed to tackle Hong Kong port labour shortage

Six autonomous trucks used to improve efficiency at Kwai Tsing Terminal, handling more than 8,000 container movements since January.

Tai Po blaze probe: temporary removal of fireproof windows ‘complied with rules’

Fujii Kaze pulls plug on Hong Kong show as Japanese acts shun city

Business

Hong Kong property investment soars on lower funding costs, rising demand

Hong Kong’s commercial property market draws US$1.6 billion in the first quarter, driven by office, retail and hotel demand amid lower Hibor rates.

Viva Place in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Google Maps
Viva Place in Wong Chuk Hang. Photo: Google Maps

Business

State Street Institutional Press Awards honour SCMP business journalists

SCMP veteran Enoch Yiu received the Outstanding Contribution to Institutional Journalism Award for a nearly 30-year commitment to the field.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong seeks to seize HK$56.5 million, 17 companies from jailed Jimmy Lai

Secretary for justice has applied to the High Court to seize Lai’s assets linked to national security offences.

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China Business

Premium for mainland China shares erodes or flips as Hong Kong draws capital

In the case of ‘hard’ technology firms like CATL and GigaDevice Semiconductor, the A-H premium becomes an H-A premium.

An index tracking the long-standing premium for A shares over H shares is down significantly from a February 2024 high. Photo: Jelly Tse
An index tracking the long-standing premium for A shares over H shares is down significantly from a February 2024 high. Photo: Jelly Tse

Health & Environment

Hong Kong braces for 9-degree temperature drop, thunderstorms later this week

Trough of low pressure over northern part of southern China set to develop into cold front on Wednesday, crossing coastal areas by next day.

Transport

2 women killed in separate traffic accidents involving goods vehicle and coach

Hong Kong police detain drivers aged 36 and 67, respectively, after their vehicles crash into pedestrians on Cha Kwo Ling Road and Kwu Tung Road.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong-Macau ferry fares to increase by up to 11% amid fuel costs surge

High fuel prices hit transport sector as TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet raise fares, while union says bus drivers face income losses amid service cuts.

Ferry operators TurboJet and Cotai Water Jet, who run daily services between Hong Kong and Macau will be increasing fares by up to 11 per cent. Photo: Nora Tam

Politics

New Hong Kong accountability system aims to improve, not blame, John Lee says

City leader says new mechanism is meant to target genuine problems or mistakes and address them through a proper system, not ‘pick on’ individuals.

Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee
Chief Executive John Lee. Photo: Eugene Lee

Society

‘All risks must be controlled,’ John Lee says on basketball betting U-turn

City leader defends halt on basketball betting, citing ‘worrying’ prediction market trend.

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Health & Environment

5 arrested in Hong Kong as thousands of anti-obesity tablets, injections seized

Authorities conduct two raids and seize over 3000 tablets of clonazepam and zolpidem, and six boxes of unregistered slimming injections.

China Business

Outlook for China stocks brightens on capital flows, rebounding home prices

Resilience shown since start of Middle East war likely to continue amid haven demand, according to fund managers and investment banks.

People walk near a screen showing stock exchange and economic data in Shanghai on April 20, 2026. Photo: EPA

Society

Wang Fuk Court residents thank neighbours, use tech as burnt Leica camera found

On second day of residents’ return to their devastated homes, some bid emotional farewell while others say three hours is insufficient time for packing.

A resident surnamed Lou found the remains of his Leica camera amid ashes. Photo: Handout
A resident surnamed Lou found the remains of his Leica camera amid ashes. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong

Hard to enforce fire safety even under amended laws: Tai Po probe chairman

Labour Department found that no workers smoked on site, safety officer says, suggesting that those repeatedly seen smoking eluded inspections.

Politics

Hong Kong to launch public consultation on first 5-year plan this quarter

City leader John Lee urges public to weigh in as government accelerates preparations for city’s first five-year plan.

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Hong Kong Economy

Are special laws a quick fix for speeding up Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis?

Syncing megaproject with key infrastructure and turning it into a ‘living laboratory’ are equally important to its success, tech experts say.

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Society

Tai Po fire probe: resident recalls deaths of family members – as it happened

Resident says he kept calling his mother every 15 minutes and made a video call at around 9pm during which he saw the flat in complete darkness.

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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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.

Police at the Bank of East Asia branch in Wan Chai that was robbed on Friday. Photo: Jelly Tse
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OPINION
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Why Hong Kong property recovery sceptics miss the bigger picture

Nicholas Spiro
Alice Wu

Opinion | Patriotism is not a business plan for the Northern Metropolis

Alice Wu
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Mike Rowse

Opinion | Why Hong Kong is hitting pause on basketball betting

Mike Rowse
Regina Ip

Opinion | How markets will test Hong Kong’s new economic model

Regina Ip
Ryan Ip,Jason Leung Yeuk-ho,Wenhui Jia

Opinion | How Hong Kong can beat Singapore as the launch pad for Chinese firms

Ryan Ip
Jason Leung Yeuk-ho
Wenhui Jia
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Terry Lum

Opinion | Hong Kong is ageing, but the real question is where people age

Terry Lum
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‘Like charcoal’: Wang Fuk Court residents sift through ashes for belongings

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Mud wrestling to prep soil for rice planting in Hong Kong

April is the start of the rice planting season in Hong Kong, where a local farm has been working with local university agriculture students to organise an event to get city dwellers involved. They came up with a number of family activities, including having parents and children help prep muddy rice paddies for planting. They include finding and discarding snails that eat the rice plants, a race through the mud and, to cap it all off, some competitive mud wrestling. The activities are designed to teach visitors about rice farming while having fun.
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Tuen Mun’s co-creative bookshop by the sea

In a world where electronic devices have become the main way people consume information and entertainment, Sanlly Wang has gone against the grain by opening a community bookstore in Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun area. Although independent bookstores have had trouble staying afloat amid economic challenges, the former NGO worker and Web3 event planner said she felt it was important to create a space for people to gather, have face-to-face conversations and foster creativity.
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Inside the fan village at the Hong Kong Sevens

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