Advertisement
Advertisement

Hong Kong

Politics
Hong Kong Economy
Health & Environment
Law and Crime
Society
Education
Transport
China Future Tech
CLP Power has set aside HK$60 million from its Community Energy Saving Fund to provide the HK$100 coupons. Photo: Handout

Society

Hong Kong’s CLP Power hands out HK$100 shopping coupons to 600,000 customers

Energy firm says it hopes coupons can help stimulate local spending, unleash potential consumption and accelerate economic growth.

Hong Kong man, 89, rescued after being found clinging to care home exterior wall

Hong Kong’s unified stock exchange opens for trading in 1986 – SCMP archive

Business

Hong Kong’s property deals exceed 7,000 for the sixth straight month in March

Hong Kong’s property market remains strong, with transactions likely to reach 8,000 units in April, analyst says.

A view of Kowloon photographed from the Sky100 observation deck. Photo: Eugene Lee
A view of Kowloon photographed from the Sky100 observation deck. Photo: Eugene Lee
LIVE

Tai Po fire hearing: ISS EastPoint may have breached duty to ensure safety

Property officer agrees with committee lawyer’s contention that management company failed to meet contractual obligation to owners’ corporation.

Hong Kong Economy

Will coming changes to HK$2 transport scheme hurt working elderly most?

Older residents still commuting to jobs say revision should have distinguished them from other beneficiaries, but observers expect extra burden to be limited.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Society

Is it time to call an end to Hong Kong’s boar war?

Wild boar numbers have dropped by half in recent years, prompting calls from experts for an end to aggressive control measures such as culling.

Illustration: Victor Sanjinez
Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

Law and Crime

Hong Kong woman loses HK$2.5 million in online collagen drinks scam

Victim tried to buy collagen drinks for HK$530 but was told the goods were out of stock and was offered refund.

4

Society

Tai Po probe: workers turned off fire safety system, disregarding regulations

Electrician tells hearing he followed an order to turn off main switches because he was ‘worried about a penalty at work’.

Education

4 Hong Kong schools to close as 9 seek mergers over insufficient enrolment

15 Hong Kong public primary schools with insufficient enrolment at risk of closure after three years, if survival plans are not approved.

SKH Tseung Kwan O Kei Tak Primary School. Photo: Google Maps

Education

US church launches search for new HKIS school head amid legal row with operator

HKIS co-founder Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod accuses management of creating ‘risk of leadership interruption’.

videocam
Hong Kong International School was co-founded by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong International School was co-founded by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong investment chief joins global board in first for Chinese sovereign funds

FCLTGlobal announces that Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, has become one of the 19 directors on its board.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong reviews fire safety laws to crack down on illegal fuel as prices soar

Review includes possible penalty increases, expanding powers of Fire Services Department, and examination of legal liability of those who buy illegal fuel.

Hong Kong Economy

Shenzhen robot maker turns to Hong Kong for computing power and listing

EngineAI, whose robots have been bought by Mideast companies, needed cloud-based computing that could be seamlessly accessed from anywhere.

An EngineAI robot performs a demonstration for the media at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Elson Li

Society

Revamped ‘Hong Kong Story’ exhibition spotlights city’s roots in Chinese culture

Permanent exhibition at Hong Kong Museum of History has been reduced from two storeys to a single floor but expanded from eight to 10 galleries.

“Hong Kong Story” features more than 2,800 exhibits. Photo: Elson Li
“Hong Kong Story” features more than 2,800 exhibits. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong retail sales jump nearly 12% in first 2 months of year

Visitor arrivals also rose by 17 per cent to 14.31 million in first three months, tourism minister reveals.

Business

Mainland China, Hong Kong premium office supply to peak as demand lags: Cushman

Weak absorption reflects cautious corporate leasing amid global uncertainties, but Cushman expects gradual recovery as new sectors expand.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Health & Environment

Hong Kong expected to face 4 to 7 typhoons in 2026

Observatory director Chan Pak-wai says city will also be hotter than average in 2026 due to El Nino weather phenomenon.

People at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui during a typhoon signal No 3. Photo: Jelly Tse
People at the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui during a typhoon signal No 3. Photo: Jelly Tse

Transport

Cathay extends Hong Kong to Middle East flight suspension until end of April

Suspension has already been extended multiple times since joint US-Israeli attack on Iran.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong prison department’s IT system hacked, 6,800 staffers’ data compromised

Authorities reveal breach occurred on Tuesday, allowing hacker access to names, email addresses, employment history and other personal information.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong cannot extradite Tates without UK or Romania requests, lawmakers say

Videos show Andrew and Tristan Tate surrounded by crowds in Lan Kwai Fong, where onlookers are seen taking photographs and selfies with the influencers.

videocam
37
Andrew Tate (right) with his brother Tristan outside a restaurant in Hong Kong. Photo: X/Andrew Tate
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
OPINION
Ken Chu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s next 5 years must take city from alignment to action

Ken Chu
Kun Tian

Opinion | Dubai’s loss could be Hong Kong’s gain, but only if city is ready

Kun Tian
Chen Xiaofeng

Opinion | Let’s be clear: national security law update is not a power grab

Chen Xiaofeng
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong can draw on Art March’s success by keeping it authentic

Alice Wu
Jane Lee

Opinion | Can Hong Kong hitch a ride on China’s commercial aerospace wave?

Jane Lee
Felix Tang

Legal Tales | Innuendo and implication: just a joke or risk of defamation in Hong Kong?

Felix Tang
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
MULTIMEDIA
Video

Hong Kong cabbies shift to e-payments

The taxi interior is plastered with stickers advertising various electronic payment systems for settling fares. The Hong Kong Taxi Council holds electronic payment methods launch ceremony at Admiralty. 09MAR26 SCMP / Jelly Tse
01:37
Video

New power-bank limit surprises Hong Kong air travellers

A passenger uses a power bank at Hong Kong International Airport in Chek Lap Kok. The Civil Aviation Department issued notice for all flights departing from the Hong Kong International Airport, each passenger is allowed to carry no more than two power banks, which must be carried in carry-on baggage only. Recharging power banks is also prohibited during flights requirements. 29MAR26 SCMP / Edmond So
02:39
Video

Why your hard drives and SD cards just got more pricey

People at Golden computer centre in Sham Shui Po. For price rise of RAM, SD cards and hardisk story. 26MAR26 SCMP / Jelly Tse
01:46
Video

Hong Kong’s answer to using OpenClaw safely

HKGAI’s ClawNet allows AI agents from different users to work with each other
03:57
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

Hong Kong passengers caught off guard by new airport limit of 2 power banks

videocam
2

Beijing summons US envoy in Hong Kong over alert on national security law changes

3

Why SD cards and hard drives are the new ‘digital gold’ in Hong Kong

4

Anger after chaotic 2½-hour disruption on East Rail line as man opens train exit

5

Cathay to increase fuel surcharge for all flights by 34% from April