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Breaking news and analysis on Hong Kong's economy and the companies that operate in the city, including its GDP, economic outlook, impact of the coronavirus outbreak, macroeconomic indicators, the local government finance and budget, retail sales, consumption, employment and monetary policy.
Tourists at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront during the Easter holiday in April. Photo: Eugene Lee
Mainland China

Tourist arrivals up 10% year on year in April, driven by Hong Kong Sevens

City welcomed 4.21 million visitors in April, taking total in first four months to 18.52 million – 15 per cent higher than in same period last year.

Hong Kong

Opinion | For a thriving yacht economy, Hong Kong must go beyond infrastructure

Hong Kong

Why did Hongkongers queue round the clock for a new watch?

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Energy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s economic figures look good but business unease is rising

Hong Kong’s economic recovery is intact, but it would be folly to ignore the rising prices and uncertainty flowing from the Middle East.

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A question mark-shaped sign hangs in the air as people shop around a mall in Kowloon Tong on April 21. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Calls grow to hire locals as graduate jobs decline amid AI, economic pressures

Industry leaders’ remarks come after minister says vacancies suitable for graduates fell from about 80,000 in 2022 to around 31,000 in 2025.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong Airport Authority takes over 11 Skies retail from New World: sources

Authority says it continues to communicate closely with New World about 11 Skies project, and is going ‘full steam’ ahead with development.

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Urban planning

Letters | Northern Link must be more than a ‘rail plus property’ project

Readers discuss the need for job creation to happen in tandem with flat building, the value of the Fanling Bypass, and the dangers of AI content.

Kam Sheung Road MTR Station. Photo: Google map
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Tightened rules for Hong Kong’s money lenders will protect helpers

Moves to regulate the moneylender sector must be accompanied by strengthening law enforcement and stepping up education efforts.

SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Takeover of Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy’s Central club postponed by 2 months

Source says delay of merger with Carlyle & Co follows meeting of HKGTA members.

Louis Koo Tin-lok

Would you invest in a play? Hong Kong sets the stage for tokenised funding

‘We also anticipate that future investment tokens and tokenised experiences will be settled using stablecoins,’ fintech group firm says.

(From left) Fish Liew, Chu Pak-him and Lillian Ho Ka-lee appear at a media event promoting the play. Photo: Elson Li
West Kowloon Cultural District

Opinion | The best of Hong Kong as a cultural hub is yet to come

Here are three ways the city can build on the recent momentum of art and cultural events to achieve something more enduring.

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People pack the aisles at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the final public day of Art Basel Hong Kong 2026 on March 29. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

The Weeknd reveals dates for Hong Kong concerts at Kai Tak Stadium

K-pop girl group Babymonster also confirms stop at AsiaWorld-Arena on January 9.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong lawmakers urge rethink of housing development policy for elderly

Lawmakers say government must reassess scheme to develop public rental flats for elderly by balancing costs and providing services, not just homes.

Kai Tak Sports Park

Letters | Abrupt end to Kai Tak concert tarnishes Hong Kong’s mega-event ambitions

Readers discuss shortfalls in Kai Tak Stadium’s operation, Hong Kong’s unfulfilled promise to protect the rights of same-sex couples, and the penalty for a lawmaker’s traffic offence.

Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium. Modern stadium concerts often last well over two-and-a-half hours. Encores, speeches, costume changes and surprise segments are part of the product. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Opinion | As claw machines proliferate, Hong Kong must regulate the unregulated

Given the addictive potential of the machines and complaints about rigging, regulation is a step in the right direction and must protect children.

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A person tries their luck at a claw machine in Causeway Bay on May 4. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Cigarette butts ‘strong evidence’ of smoking ban breach at work sites: Chris Sun

Labour chief reveals further details of proposed ban and lays out other priorities, including injury compensation mechanism for online delivery workers.

Hong Kong shipping and logistics

Editorial | Hong Kong’s maritime edge is real, but it’s not cause for complacency

Former chief executive Leung Chun-ying is right to stress the need for the sector to enhance its service capabilities amid geopolitical uncertainty.

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Hong Kong

Small grocers’ neighbourhood links can help them beat price war, experts say

Latest price war erupted ahead of Mother’s Day with ParknShop, Wellcome offering 12 per cent off for shoppers who met minimum spending threshold.

A customer at ParknShop’s store in Tai Hang. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong villagers accuse authorities of rushed Northern Metropolis evictions

One elderly villager says she fears her family may be separated due to rehousing arrangements.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong Mother’s Day dining shifts from traditional banquets to casual meals

Banquet restaurants, popular in past years for big celebrations, report weaker Mother’s Day trade as families opt for lunch, afternoon tea or hotpot.

Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong records 17% jump in investment led by purchases, construction

Finance chief Paul Chan says growth reflects improving property market, but concedes uneven recovery across different sectors.

Construction in the Kwu Tung area, where a world-class fencing hall and swimming pool are planned for the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Beijing trip will help Legco sharpen Hong Kong’s development blueprint

The historic visit transcends symbolism; insights gained will strengthen the city’s edge while cementing its role in national development.

Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu (front and centre) poses for pictures with newly elected legislators at the Legislative Council building in Admiralty on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | 100 Hong Kong-linked ships ‘stranded in Strait of Hormuz’ amid Middle East war

Industry leader says figure suggests 2,300 seafarers trapped in strait, with sector’s biggest priority being keeping them supplied.

SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Hong Kong Golf & Tennis Academy members reject Central takeover by Carlyle & Co

Some members of exclusive sports club object to Town Club operations transfer, complaining about unfair access and incompatible patron profiles.

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Hong Kong

Hongkongers pack major supermarkets amid ‘price war’ on eve of Mother’s Day

ParknShop and Wellcome offer 12 per cent off purchases, while HKTVmall tries to lure customers with up to 15 per cent off at physical stores.

Crowds of customers at a Wellcome store in Causeway Bay on Saturday. Photo: Edmond So
Mother's Day

Budding Mother’s Day competition as Hong Kong florists prune prices

Crowds flock to Mong Kok market on day before Mother’s Day for colourful bouquets of carnations, roses and other fresh flowers.

Florists on Flower Market Road offer up bouquets for sale on the day before Mother’s Day. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

2 bike-sharing apps vie for Hong Kong riders amid industry’s erratic development

Home-grown Locobike and mainland China’s Helloride must navigate challenging landscape where bicycle lanes and parking facilities are limited.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Legco must preserve Hong Kong’s natural heritage before it’s too late

Readers discuss the impact of overtourism on the city’s beaches, extending visa-free stays for visiting family, and the promising implications of Korean stroke research.

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