https://www.scmp.com/rss/522638/feed Hong Kong Shue Yan University (HKSYU) is Hong Kong’s first private liberal arts university, established in 1971 by Henry Hu and Chung Chi-yung. Located in North Point, Hong Kong Island, its mission is to preserve traditional Chinese culture, foster holistic personal development, and provide rigorous intellectual training. HKSYU offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across Arts, Commerce, and Social Sciences, including Economics and Finance, Business Administration, and Psychology.... en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Peggy Ye,Themis Qi Peggy Ye,Themis Qi From luxury hotels to investment, Hong Kong is drawing Middle Eastern money as geopolitical tensions reshape travel and capital flows. Hoteliers said they were seeing a growing number of visitors from the region, many of whom were staying longer than typical guests. At the same time, investors are increasingly exploring opportunities in the city as they look to diversify their portfolios. “In Hong Kong, we have seen a recent increase in guest arrivals from the Middle East, and they tend to stay... https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3348235/geopolitical-tensions-rise-middle-eastern-money-and-travellers-pivot-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/money/markets-investing/article/3348235/geopolitical-tensions-rise-middle-eastern-money-and-travellers-pivot-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 29 Mar 2026 01:30:15 +0000 Matthew Cheng Matthew Cheng Hong Kong’s Baptist University plans to spin off its School of Continuing Education (SCE) as a private university of applied sciences (UAS) next year, according to its president. Unveiling the plan at a media briefing on Thursday, Professor Alexander Wai Ping-kong said a private institution would be more agile and responsive to societal changes than public universities, which often face lengthy funding approvals. “HKBU [Hong Kong Baptist University] will spare no effort to ensure the success of... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3347998/hong-kong-baptist-university-turn-one-its-schools-private?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3347998/hong-kong-baptist-university-turn-one-its-schools-private?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Mar 2026 09:40:44 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing A combination of a strong initial public offering (IPO) market and bond sales has helped put Hong Kong’s financial health back in the black sooner than expected, with analysts expecting a robust pipeline of listings to be key to sustaining the city’s surplus. In his budget speech on Wednesday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said the city was previously expected to record a HK$67 billion deficit for the 2025-26 financial year, which ends on March 31, but emerged with an estimated HK$2.9... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344776/hong-kong-records-hk29-billion-consolidated-surplus-2025-26-heres-how?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344776/hong-kong-records-hk29-billion-consolidated-surplus-2025-26-heres-how?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:01:20 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing Simon Leung has been without a full-time job since his contract ended in March 2024, after the Hong Kong government cut its budget for NGOs by 7 per cent. The social work event coordinator, who is in his late forties, now makes ends meet through gig jobs. With word spreading that the city’s coming budget will yield an early operating surplus, he wants Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po to restore funding for non-governmental organisations so retrenched workers like him can be hired again. “They... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344041/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-beyond-balancing-books-whats-stake?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3344041/hong-kong-budget-2026-27-beyond-balancing-books-whats-stake?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 20 Feb 2026 00:30:08 +0000 Harvey Kong Harvey Kong Hong Kong could gain about HK$200 million (US$25.6 million) in economic value from K-pop powerhouse Blackpink’s coming concerts at Kai Tak Stadium, with fans of the girl group pouring into the city ahead of the three much-awaited shows. Excited fans splurged on band merchandise on Thursday ahead of the first concert at the weekend, while parts of Kai Tak Sports Park, where the stadium is located, were awash with pink. Hong Kong is the final stop of the four-member band’s “Deadline” global tour... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340892/hong-kong-hitting-high-notes-fans-roll-blackpink-concerts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3340892/hong-kong-hitting-high-notes-fans-roll-blackpink-concerts?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Jan 2026 14:23:43 +0000 Emily Hung Emily Hung Students, workers and domestic helpers affected by the deadly Hong Kong blaze that claimed 151 lives will each receive a payout of HK$20,000 (US$2,570) as part of government relief efforts. And donations to the government’s relief fund have reached HK$1.6 billion, reflecting strong public support for the victims. The authorities on Monday also announced grants ranging from HK$50,000 to HK$100,000 for the dozens of people injured in the fire. Aid continued to pour in from the authorities and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334812/students-workers-and-domestic-helpers-hit-hong-kong-fire-get-hk20000-payout?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/society/article/3334812/students-workers-and-domestic-helpers-hit-hong-kong-fire-get-hk20000-payout?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 01 Dec 2025 15:56:22 +0000 Jiang Chuqin Jiang Chuqin Shenzhen resident Angela Lyu was excited about the recent news that Guangdong motorists will be able to drive and stay in Hong Kong for three days under a cross-border travel scheme, but balked at the prospect of high parking fees and a required detour. The “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme is due to open for applications in November, and successful applicants will be able to drive into the city by the end of the year. In a post on mainland Chinese social media platform RedNote,... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3329553/can-hong-kongs-southbound-travel-policy-motorists-be-tourism-driver?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transport/article/3329553/can-hong-kongs-southbound-travel-policy-motorists-be-tourism-driver?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 19 Oct 2025 04:35:02 +0000 Vivian Au Vivian Au Nearly all homeless women with various mental health concerns who took part in a recent co-living programme in Hong Kong showed lower stress levels afterwards, according to the organising NGO. ImpactHK, which released the findings of the study on Monday, called on authorities to expand co-living facilities and resources, including implementing them in temporary housing. The 18-month study was carried out by ImpactHK and Shue Yan University. They arranged for 47 homeless women, aged 25 to 80 and... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3326409/co-living-programme-homeless-women-hong-kong-found-reduce-stress?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3326409/co-living-programme-homeless-women-hong-kong-found-reduce-stress?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 22 Sep 2025 10:50:57 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing With Hong Kong leader John Lee set to deliver his annual policy address on September 17, the Post examines key topics the chief executive is expected to focus on, including a mega infrastructure project near the border, new economic drivers and livelihood issues. In the third of a seven-part series, Lam Ka-sing looks at how the wider business community outside the financial sector can be supported amid economic transition. Jacky Ko Chung-kit, who owns two media companies in Hong Kong, has not... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3324799/hong-kongs-economy-growing-why-are-some-sectors-still-hurting?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3324799/hong-kongs-economy-growing-why-are-some-sectors-still-hurting?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Sep 2025 00:30:07 +0000 Jiang Chuqin,Ambrose Li Jiang Chuqin,Ambrose Li Hong Kong’s restaurant sector is in crisis, with a wave of closures, shrinking margins and residents lured by cheaper options locally and across the border. In the second of a two-part series, the Post looks at how operators are bucking the trend to thrive and survive. Read part one here. Shortly after Italian chef Stefano Rossi opened his restaurant in one of Hong Kong’s poorest neighbourhoods, he began to worry he had bitten off more than he could chew. The restaurant, tucked away in a corner... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3322568/hong-kong-recipe-beat-restaurant-crisis-clever-concepts-cheaper-meals?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3322568/hong-kong-recipe-beat-restaurant-crisis-clever-concepts-cheaper-meals?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:30:06 +0000 Andrew Sun Andrew Sun I’M FROM A VERY humble family. My mother was a tailor, but what she did was more like the work of a designer. In addition to measurements, she had a good sense for numbers. She was basically a one-woman home factory. But at that time, in the 1960s, there wasn’t the concept of a designer. OUR HOUSE HAD several sewing machines and a huge table. My mum would use it to cut fabric, and we always had a lot. My father and I would help make exact measurements. We had six brothers and sisters all... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3321936/what-tailoring-and-book-publishing-have-common?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/culture/article/3321936/what-tailoring-and-book-publishing-have-common?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 15 Aug 2025 07:15:11 +0000 Ng Kang-chung Ng Kang-chung Hong Kong is mourning the loss of Henry Hu Hung-lick, a highly respected educator and co-founder of Shue Yan University, who has died at the age of 105. Tributes poured in on Monday from friends, university colleagues and alumni, who praised Hu for being a “pioneer of private higher education” and making “selfless contributions to the younger generations”. The university said the veteran educator died peacefully the previous day, “with his family by his side”. “Dr Hu will sadly be missed by all... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3319824/henry-hu-co-founder-hong-kong-shue-yan-university-dies-105?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/education/article/3319824/henry-hu-co-founder-hong-kong-shue-yan-university-dies-105?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 28 Jul 2025 07:43:03 +0000 Lam Ka-sing Lam Ka-sing Hong Kong’s exports surged 15.5 per cent in May from a year ago, with economists attributing the increase to the front-loading of shipments by businesses racing to beat the July deadline of a tariff truce between China and the United States. The value of total exports reached HK$434.1 billion (US$55.3 billion) in May, the Census and Statistics Department said on Thursday. The strong performance, which followed a 14.7 per cent increase in April, comes during a 90-day grace period on tariffs... https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3315980/hong-kong-exports-155-may-firms-race-beat-china-us-tariff-deadline?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong-kong-economy/article/3315980/hong-kong-exports-155-may-firms-race-beat-china-us-tariff-deadline?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Jun 2025 13:40:05 +0000