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Beijing national security authorities carry out operation with police in Hong Kong
Six people and an organisation suspected of collusion with foreign forces, with individuals required to surrender travel documents.
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Hongkongers may have to pay higher tolls at Aberdeen Tunnel, Shing Mun Tunnels
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WeChat Pay records fourfold rise in mainland tourist taxi payments in Hong Kong
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China Business
Xpeng and Chinese EV peers aim to win over Hongkongers amid global push
‘Xpeng and other mainland Chinese companies have abundant new technologies that can be introduced to Hong Kong,’ CEO says at expo in city.
5 hours ago
Visitors walk among Chinese electric cars at the 2025 Hong Kong Automotive Expo at Asia-World Expo on June 12, 2025. Photo: Daniel Ren
Law and Crime
Customs works with University of Hong Kong to develop crypto transaction tracer
Seven suspected money laundering cases using virtual assets have been recorded in recent years involving HK$9 billion, department says.
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Transport
Hong Kong passes bill to launch electronic driving licences in September
Lawmakers raise concerns over HK$12.5 million cost to develop mobile application for initiative.
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Hong Kong tobacco tycoon Charles Ho dies at 75 after lung cancer diagnosis
Former Sing Tao News Corp chair, who became surprise anti-smoking advocate, remembered by city leader as ‘successful entrepreneur’ who provided ‘insights’.
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Charles Ho previously served as a standing committee member of China’s top political advisory body. Photo: Felix Wong
Big Tech
Ant International and Ant Digital to seek stablecoin licences in Hong Kong
The two Ant units’ move aligns with its global ambitions as other companies, including rival JD.com, line up to issue fiat-backed cryptocurrencies.
12 Jun 2025 - 6:29PM
Transport
Hong Kong flights to 2 Japanese cities cut over sluggish tourism and quake fears
Hong Kong Airlines says affected passengers can rebook for other destinations, while those opting for refunds will be offered travel vouchers.
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Law and Crime
Firefighters put out blaze in busy Hong Kong shopping district
Authorities say fire was extinguished nearly an hour and a half after it was first reported.
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Law and Crime
Teen star of Hong Kong documentary on DSE exams convicted of theft again
Tang Ngai-hong, 19, pleads guilty to stealing bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips from supermarket in Quarry Bay.
12 Jun 2025 - 4:53PM
Tang Ngai-hong, 19, is the star of documentary feature Once Upon a Time in HKDSE. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong Economy
Hong Kong re-exporters urged to remain cautious despite US-China trade talks
Economists suggest deal may benefit city, but warn of lingering volatility amid US President Donald Trump’s history of ‘creating crises’.
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Society
Twice-unlucky public flat tenants to be prioritised for Hong Kong subsidised homes
Measure part of latest round of home ownership policy, which will see 2,576 flats at Kowloon Bay’s Wang Chi Court go up for grabs.
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Politics
Hong Kong exhibition opens to mark fifth anniversary of national security law
Minister Chris Tang says 326 people have been arrested under Hong Kong’s two security laws as of June 1.
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Arts
Pianist Aristo Sham ‘overwhelmed’ by Hong Kong response to his contest win
29-year-old hails support from home city, quality of its music teaching and especially that of his piano teacher, looks forward to Asia tour.
12 Jun 2025 - 12:51PM
Aristo Sham receives the applause of the audience in Bass Hall, Forth Worth, in the US state of texas after he was presented with the gold award at the 17th Van Cliburn International Piano Competition on June 7, 2025. Photo: Brandon Wade
Banking & Finance
Chery to debut in third quarter as carmaker uses Hong Kong as a springboard
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee touts city’s capital markets and professional services at auto expo.
12 Jun 2025 - 4:39PM
Blockchain
With early stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks to keep edge as finance hub
Hong Kong is looking to ‘secure a leading role in global payment systems’, one analyst says, as law comes ahead of a similar US stablecoin bill.
12 Jun 2025 - 9:00AM
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Health & Environment
1 in 4 Hongkongers unaware of coming public healthcare fee changes: survey
Lawmakers call on authorities to ramp up efforts to promote reform, set to come into force in January 2026.
6 Jun 2025 - 6:34PM
People queue up at the pharmacy of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Authorities announced a series of measures to reform the subsidisation structure of public healthcare services in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
Law and Crime
Hong Kong helps seize HK$157 million in cross-border online scam operation
Seven Asian police agencies also made 1,800 arrests and froze over 32,000 bank accounts with the aid of direct communication platform.
3 Jun 2025 - 10:18PM
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Society
Keeta rider with no ID or work visa risks arrest to eke out living in Hong Kong
Rider who is non-refoulement claimant ‘rents’ account of cousin to make ends meet, angering legally employed workers who have demanded better identity verification.
1 Jun 2025 - 9:00AM
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Health & Environment
Hong Kong nurse honoured with top medal for 15 years of life-saving work
Walter Leung’s volunteer work with the Red Cross in disaster situations has earned him the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international distinction for nurses.
31 May 2025 - 7:21PM
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Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law anniversary.
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Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials
Chief executive says city will remain free port despite growing protectionism globally, as he invites businesses to ‘explore vast array of opportunities’.
11 Jun 2025 - 10:02PM
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Tropical Storm Wutip: Hong Kong’s T1 alert to stay in effect until at least Friday
Observatory says city will be hit by heavy showers and potential violent gusts on Thursday night.
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Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law anniversary.
12 Jun 2025 - 8:30AM
Struggling Hong Kong taxi driver ‘accidentally’ put into chokehold, inquest told
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Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union
11 Jun 2025 - 5:37PM
Hong Kong’s top court dismisses domestic helper’s forced labour challenge
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Hong Kong lawmakers back criminalising of subletting public rental flats
Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho stresses amended law will not cover normal interactions with neighbours, such as tutoring.
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10 Jun 2025 - 11:16AM
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Hong Kong to review letting more semi-private schools offer non-local curriculum
Education minister also dismisses call to let non-local students attend public primary and secondary schools amid diminishing population size.
11 Jun 2025 - 9:15PM
English lessons in Hong Kong primary schools to cover national security
11 Jun 2025 - 8:30AM
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Hong Kong students still unable to get US visa bookings: consultancy firms
9 Jun 2025 - 6:17PM
Hong Kong students eyeing US universities advised to check social media accounts
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Hong Kong shouldn’t let lack of space hold up Guangdong driver scheme: minister
Mable Chan says plan to allow Guangdong residents to drive to city will have strict controls, as lawmakers raise concerns over parking capacity.
11 Jun 2025 - 4:51PM
Hong Kong needs route for taxis, ride-hailing firms to co-exist: lawmakers
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China’s orchard of AI, chip grads now ripe for the pickin’ as tech trade sours
Many who entered university during Trump’s first trade war with China are ready to become key cogs in China’s hi-tech engine.
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