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US Consul General Gregory May’s tenure has been marked by the erosion of bilateral ties between the US and Hong Kong following the enactment of the city’s national security law in 2020 and the wider geopolitical struggle between Washington and Beijing. Photo: AFP

Politics

US envoy in Hong Kong says little chance to meet local officials amid his tenure

US Consul General Gregory May also confirms Post report that he will soon depart Hong Kong to take on senior role in at embassy in Beijing.

Exclusive | AIIB to expand global footprint with 20-member office in Hong Kong

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8 arrested in Hong Kong after HK$46 million lost in investor phishing scams

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong high-end supermarket chain City’super to shut its last food court

Amazing Food Hall in Causeway Bay’s Times Square will be closed from next Monday.

City’super’s Amazing Food Hall is located next to its supermarket at Times Square. Photo: Nora Tam
City’super’s Amazing Food Hall is located next to its supermarket at Times Square. Photo: Nora Tam

Law and Crime

Former Hong Kong protester challenges travel ban in bid to study law

Authorities block To Kai-wa from leaving Hong Kong during his post-release supervision, citing potential national security risk.

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong makes public stablecoin adoption a top priority in digital asset push

The government is calling for new proposals to test stablecoin applications and make tax concessions for digital asset holdings.

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Business

Person connected to HSBC banker buys luxury property for US$15.9 million

The sale comes as sentiment in the city’s property market improves gradually.

Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong Tung-shun. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Veteran HSBC banker Peter Wong Tung-shun. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong Palace Museum to host city’s largest showcase of Egyptian artefacts

Exhibition in November will feature items such as a 2.8-metre tall statue of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, mummified cats and coffins.

Law and Crime

Police break up Hong Kong loan shark syndicate that hired teen debt collectors

Police arrest 22 people, including four teenagers hired for up to HK$1,000 per job.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong to begin independent drug review, approval in 2026

Department of Health reveals plan to set up own drug regulatory authority as early as end of next year, in effort to make city a medical innovation hub.

Authorities have said they aim to independently approve all new drugs by 2030. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong Economy

Was Keung To’s fall into sea a cry for help for Hong Kong band Mirror?

‘During the pandemic, Hongkongers could not travel, so the hottest topic in the city was the rise of Mirror... Now, they have options,’ economist says.

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(Left to right) Hong Kong band Mirror members Ian Chan Cheuk-yin, Keung To, Anson Lo and Edan Lui Cheuk-on at Shiseido Ultimune event. Photo: Getty Images
(Left to right) Hong Kong band Mirror members Ian Chan Cheuk-yin, Keung To, Anson Lo and Edan Lui Cheuk-on at Shiseido Ultimune event. Photo: Getty Images

Banking & Finance

FWD files for Hong Kong listing amid slew of jumbo IPO deals

Insurer will get a market value of HK$48.3 billion based on its IPO share price of HK$38, before an overallotment option.

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Law and Crime

Hong Kong DSE documentary star gets probation after second theft offence

Tang Ngai-hong sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to stealing bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips on January 5.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong Observatory cancels amber rainstorm warning in effect for 2 hours

Forecaster had issued the warning with heavy showers and thunderstorms hitting the city.

Pedestrians attempt to shelter from the rain in Sheung Wan. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Politics

What’s next after 5 years of national security law in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has put economic development and livelihood issues at the top of the agenda since the return to stability.

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s strengths lie in bridging East, West amid trade war: finance chief

Financial Secretary Paul Chan stresses investors are showing their confidence with their capital, despite global uncertainties.

Society

Child sexual abuse cases in Hong Kong nearly double over decade

Social Welfare Department data also shows more than 20 per cent of perpetrators in sexual abuse cases last year were 16 years old and below.

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Politics

‘Betrayal’: why Hong Kong students remain cautious as US resumes visa processing

US State Department says new policy requires applicants to make social media accounts public so officials can screen for content deemed hostile.

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Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for student visas are once again available. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for student visas are once again available. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong issues ‘black’ travel alert for Iran and Israel as conflict escalates

Hongkongers should avoid visiting Iran and Israel because of the ‘highly unpredictable security situation’, Security Bureau says.

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Society

Hong Kong subdivided flat owners ‘may pass on costs to tenants under new rules’

As city moves to legislate minimum standards, industry players also worry that more operators will exit market due to stiffer penalties.

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Education

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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The University of Hong Kong came in 11th in the global ranking. Photo: Elson Li
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OPINION
Sebastian Man,Thomas Deng

Opinion | Despite property market slump, Hong Kong must increase housing supply

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Grenville Cross

Opinion | Contrary to naysayers, Hong Kong’s national security law is working well

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Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong is bouncing back just at the right time for John Lee

Alice Wu
Regina Ip

Opinion | As Hong Kong’s financial sector soars, what about food and retail?

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Ningrong Liu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s research strength is vital to China’s third wave of reform

Ningrong Liu
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Demise of Hong Kong dollar peg? Still the bet you shouldn’t take

Nicholas Spiro
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Old, alone and barely getting by in Hong Kong

Elderly, alone and barely getting by: the plight of Hong Kong’s most underprivileged seniors
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Hong Kong’s equivalent to Japan’s famous sites

Visit Japan’s most instagrammable sites without actually leaving Hong Kong
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Consumer Council finds heavy metal in some eye make-up products

Heavy metals found in 80% of eyeshadow items tested by Hong Kong consumer watchdog
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Hong Kong woman killed in bus stop crash

Hong Kong woman dies after being trapped under truck in bus stop crash
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