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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.
People go to work in Central district during the morning rush hour on July 17. University graduates in Hong Kong are facing the gloomiest employment market since 2021. Photo: Nora Tam
Artificial intelligence

Letters | Tax companies that deploy AI, save Hong Kong graduates

Readers discuss the urgency of maintaining entry-level jobs, treating agentic AI like it is the Monkey King, and public transport safety.

Pets

Is Hong Kong barking up the wrong tree with dog-friendly restaurants?

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Hong Kong property

Expanded Hong Kong scheme allows resale homebuyers to pay sellers directly

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | Those betting on Hong Kong’s bright future have backed a winner

The ‘one country, two systems’ framework, enshrined in the Basic Law and staunchly supported by the central government, has allowed the city to flourish.

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Illustration: Craig Stephens
Space

Opinion | The world must act on space debris. Hong Kong can play a leading role

As China’s superconnector, the city can advance space sustainability by offering its legal, regulatory, academic and financial expertise.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to focus on economic progress, align with national development

Liaison office chief Zhou Ji also calls on the city to strengthen executive-led governance model.

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Cathay Pacific

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to increase profit-sharing bonus after strong recovery

Airline forecasts paying out higher bonuses to eligible staff amid strong financial results and a record customer satisfaction score for 2025.

Cathay Pacific Airways expects to pay a higher profit-sharing bonus for 2025 than the previous year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

US ‘pressure’ a challenge in CK Hutchison’s arbitration against Panama: experts

Case could take years to resolve, whether the Hong Kong conglomerate seeks compensation or ruling invalidating the voiding of its contract.

US-China relations

Panama ports defeat shows China faces tougher test in Latin America

China pushed back after Panama stripped CK Hutchison of two Panama Canal ports as Beijing contends with more active US competition in Latin America.

Crime in Hong Kong

Are Hong Kong foreign exchange firms secure enough?

After a shocking 51 million yen robbery last week, the South China Morning Post examines the risks in the city’s cash exchange trade.

Hong Kong police have arrested six suspects in connection with a 51 million yen robbery in Sheung Wan. Photo: Karma Lo
CK Hutchison

CK Hutchison takes Panama to arbitration after court voids canal port rights

Move comes after Beijing called ruling self-sabotaging and warned Panama would pay heavy political and economic price.

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Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings has said it has launched arbitration proceedings to challenge the Panamanian court ruling. Photo: Sam Tsang
Fintech

HKMA launches quantum readiness and cybersecurity projects for banks in AI era

Banking regulator sets fintech road map with quantum index and measures to boost security, data quality and skills.

Mainland China

Hong Kong’s retail sales edge up 1% in 2025 after 7.3% decline in 2024

Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for December worth HK$35 billion, and provisionally estimated at HK$380.5 billion for 2025.

Hong Kong society

Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants under new scheme

Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June.

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A dog-friendly cafe in Sha Tin’s New Town Plaza. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong’s economic comeback is the best answer to its critics

Readers discuss the renewed global interest in Hong Kong, and the British prime minister’s visit to China.

A tourist observes Hong Kong’s skyscrapers using binoculars at The Peak Galleria on June 21, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
China's space programme

Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars

With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong business confidence hits 2-year high, survey finds

Renewed optimism emerges among the city’s corporate sector regarding prospects for the next 12 months amid easing geopolitical tensions.

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Hong Kong

Hong Kong to set up high-level team to plan Apec finance ministers’ meeting

Financial services chief says about 500 delegates are expected to attend conference, the first to be held in Hong Kong, in October.

Some 500 delegates are expected to attend the Apec finance ministers’ meeting in Hong Kong this October. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong to formulate first 5-year plan to align with national blueprint

Task force led by Chief Executive John Lee will formulate plan, which one expert says signals greater government role in city’s development.

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Banking & finance

Letters | As US dollar weakens, time to rethink Hong Kong dollar peg?

Readers discuss the dollar peg amid geopolitical volatility, an AI proposal for student well-being, public reactions to bus seat belts, and the viability of the cinema industry.

Hong Kong

Exclusive | 55% plunge in new hires as Hong Kong graduates face gloomiest outlook in 5 years

Average monthly salary of new hires has risen only marginally by 0.5 per cent year on year to HK$20,961 in 2025, according to online job portal.

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Hong Kong graduates are facing the gloomiest job market in the city since 2021. Photo: Sun Yeung
Trade

Editorial | Strong export numbers underscore Hong Kong’s strengths as a trade hub

In an uncertain global economic environment, the strategy of exploring new overseas markets has paid off. But there is no room for complacency.

A container terminal in Kwai Chung on April 9. Photo: Eugene Lee
CK Hutchison

CK Hutchison faces limited legal options after Panama voids port rights: experts

Beijing will need to step in if the case is to be brought to an international court in The Hague, legal expert tells SCMP.

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IPO

Hong Kong back in global IPO spotlight after strongest January in years

IPO pipeline swelled in January, with listing applications tripling year on year and proceeds reaching their second highest level on record.

Culture, Sports, and Tourism Bureau

Hong Kong tourism minister aims for more than 50 million visitors in 2026

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law optimistic about increase in tourist arrivals over Lunar New Year holiday.

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A lion dance group rehearses ahead of the 2025 Cathay International Chinese New Year Night Parade on Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Soaring Hong Kong rents: tenants pay more – and fight for shrinking space

With rents at peak levels and bidding contests common, tenants struggle to balance cost, space and location in a tightening market.

Rents recorded an annual gain of 4.26 per cent in 2025, marking a third consecutive year of increase, according to official data. Photo: Shutterstock
Paul Chan

Hong Kong’s spending should not grow faster than income: Paul Chan

Finance chief issues call ahead of expected budget speech on February 25, says local economy off to good start in 2026.

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Hong Kong property

SHKP posts another Sierra Sea sell-out as Hong Kong property rebound strengthens

Fifth consecutive sell-out at Sai Sha development shows recovery gathering pace, with analysts forecasting further price increases ahead.

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