Hong Kong

Politics
Hong Kong Economy
Health & Environment
Law and Crime
Society
Education
Transport
China Future Tech
Kai Tak Sports Park includes a 50,000-seat main stadium. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong Economy

Ex-Hong Kong Disneyland boss to take reins as CEO of Kai Tak Sports Park

Andrew Kam will take over from CEO John Sharkey, who is stepping down after a nearly 10-year stint.

Hong Kong man in court over seditious acts, media arson threats calls it ‘mischief’

Number of registered companies in Hong Kong reaches record 1.56 million in 2025

Banking & Finance

HSBC reviews Singapore insurance unit amid high Hong Kong, mainland China growth

It ‘makes sense’ for HSBC to focus on ‘core high-growth markets’ that have ‘underpenetrated’ insurance needs, analyst says.

People take photos of the Merlion statue in the Marina Bay area in Singapore on June 30, 2020. Photo: AP Photo
People take photos of the Merlion statue in the Marina Bay area in Singapore on June 30, 2020. Photo: AP Photo

Education

Hong Kong’s finance chief warns of market volatility, pledges support for families

Amid market swings, Financial Secretary Paul Chan urges fiscal prudence and vows to review child tax breaks to tackle record-low birth rate.

Hong Kong

On This Day | Hong Kong marathons throughout the years – SCMP archive

Ahead of Sunday’s Standard Chartered Hong Kong Marathon, the Post looks back at the city’s marathon history.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Hong Kong

Hong Kong government’s cargo-tracking digital platform launched with 2,300 firms

Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan says new Port Community System streamlines transport data, improving transparency for users.

A view of Kwai Chung Container Terminal. The Port Community System uses AI and blockchain technology to provide instantaneous cargo tracking services. Photo: Sam Tsang
A view of Kwai Chung Container Terminal. The Port Community System uses AI and blockchain technology to provide instantaneous cargo tracking services. Photo: Sam Tsang

Law and Crime

‘Difficult decision’: Hong Kong’s Chris Tang defends shooting of man with knife

Security chief praises officers’ bravery, saying their decisiveness prevented suspect from causing further harm and potentially saved lives.

videocam
13

World

Chinese ‘rising star’ leaves MIT, woman prays to Shrek for 4 years: 7 highlights

From Chinese solar makers facing monopoly probe to woman praying to Shrek for four years, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong temperatures to fall to 12 degrees next week as winter monsoon arrives

Forecaster says intense winter monsoon expected to reach southern China next Tuesday, adding temperatures will drop appreciably over region.

Temperatures in Hong Kong are expected to sharply dip to as low as 12 degrees on Wednesday next week. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong Economy

Can new tricks save Hong Kong’s restaurants from ‘irreversible’ Shenzhen trend?

Business models are being overhauled as food and drink sector tackles ‘irreversible’ trend of Hongkongers spending their money elsewhere.

videocam
11
Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

Business

Hong Kong’s finance sector a ray of sunshine for city’s retail property segment

Financial services providers are emerging as a new force in the city’s retail property leasing space, analysts say.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong lawyers told to specialise, not just compete, in Greater Bay Area

Bar Association chair Jose-Antonio Maurellet says lawyers can contribute to joint legal teams in cases with mainland and common law elements.

Society

Pledges fall short of fixing building sector after Hong Kong inferno: experts

Experts warn new building maintenance measures in the wake of the deadly fire in Tai Po only scratch the surface of deeper systemic issues.

4
Industry leaders say Hong Kong’s reforms in the wake of the Tai po fire are a start, but lack detail on inspections and contractor transparency. Photo: Sam Tsang

Politics

Exclusive | 3 new Hong Kong lawmakers fail to declare company shareholdings

Newcomers blame omissions on heavy workloads or misunderstandings.

10
Legco held the first meeting of its new term on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Legco held the first meeting of its new term on Wednesday. Photo: Eugene Lee

Health & Environment

Hong Kong employee insurance costs to jump 15% amid surge in day procedures: study

Firms warned of rising costs as increasing number of minor day-surgery claims under inpatient plans drive up group insurance premiums.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police shoot and kill man wielding 30cm knife in Tuen Mun

Police say officers on scene at Tuen Mun Town Plaza shopping centre had no choice but to shoot man to save passer-by.

videocam
58
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Health & Environment

Hong Kong hospital A&E department visits fall 12% after new fees take effect

Number of people benefiting from fee waivers under new pricing regime that started on January 1 triples.

5
The fee revamp took effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung
The fee revamp took effect on January 1. Photo: Sun Yeung

Transport

Hong Kong issues fresh reminder to buckle up ahead of January 25 seat belt rules

Passengers must wear seat belts if available on public and private buses, while drivers are responsible for child passengers’ safety.

9

Health & Environment

Hong Kong’s late summer flu season is over. But official says jabs still vital

Controller of Centre for Health Protection says seasonal influenza activity has dropped below baseline level over the past week.

Society

Independent committee probing Hong Kong fire to start hearings in first quarter

Former chairman of Bar Association Victor Dawes appointed committee’s lead counsel, according to document seen by the Post.

The fire broke out on November 26, raging for about 43 hours and engulfing seven of Wang Fuk Court’s eight blocks. Photo: Elson Li
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
OPINION
Martin Hui

Legal Tales | Time to end bid-rigging in Hong Kong with criminalisation, tougher enforcement

Martin Hui
5
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues

Alice Wu
Mike Rowse

Opinion | Hong Kong returning to surplus no excuse for splashing budget cash

Mike Rowse
Sunika Joshi

Opinion | Hong Kong’s ageing population needs purpose, not just medical care

Sunika Joshi
Ian Brownlee

Opinion | Northern Metropolis can combine best of central planning and free market

Ian Brownlee
David Dodwell

Outside In | To root out corruption, Hong Kong fire probe must go beyond scapegoats

David Dodwell
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MULTIMEDIA
Video

Hong Kong police shoot man wielding knife in Tuen Mun

Hong Kong police shoot man wielding meat cleaver in Tuen Mun
00:55
Video

Hong Kong moves test-free licence ticketing online to stop long queues

x
00:00
Video

Hong Kong’s biggest fan-hosted anime event returns

Rainbow Gala, first held in 2007, has been held at Hong Kong’s AsiaWorld-Expo for a second time after the redevelopment of the Kowloon Bay International Trade & Exhibition Centre in 2024.
02:35
Video

Woman threatens Hong Kong restaurant staff with cleaver

1
01:22
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
TRENDING TOPICS
Hong Kong’s single-use plastics ban
Hong Kong’s Article 23 national security law
Hong Kong national security law (NSL)
Hong Kong protests
Crime in Hong Kong
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MOST POPULAR
1

Jimmy Lai may complete non-national security jail terms by June: prosecutor

videocam
2

Hong Kong police shoot and kill man wielding 30cm knife in Tuen Mun

videocam
3

Hong Kong to offer direct high-speed rail access to 16 more mainland Chinese stops

4

Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb dies at 60

5

Hundreds flock to Fortnum & Mason’s Hong Kong branch closing sale