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City leader John Lee and his wife, Janet Lee, lead a horse on a stroll in their Lunar New Year video message. Photo: ISD
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‘Move with agility, steadiness’ in Year of the Horse, John Lee tells Hongkongers

In his Lunar New Year message, city leader describes the horse as a symbol of ‘speed and stamina’, one that ‘boldly charges ahead’.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks lure wealthy clients with gold, mahjong sets, fireworks

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Warning of unclear parking rates after Hongkonger driver charged HK$1,210

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police arrest foreign national for wrecking airport kiosks in viral video

Clip captures chaos in departure hall as man topples self-check-in kiosks and hits them with a stanchion before being arrested.

A foreign national has been arrested at Hong Kong International Airport after a video showed him damaging self-check-in kiosks. Photo: Facebook/@ hkcaml
Lunar New Year

Video | Lunar New Year travel off to a strong start in China

The holiday rush is commonly referred to as the world’s largest annual human migration.

Fashion

Delvaux CEO Jean-Marc Loubier on the new K11 Musea flagship

The former LVMH executive has always been invested in Asia – and the new Hong Kong store is a testament to this.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Pets or no pets, may different lifestyles coexist calmly

Readers discuss dog-friendly restaurants, the government’s announcement of a five-year plan, and bus seat belts.

A notice for pet owners entering New Town Plaza in Sha Tin on February 3. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Hongkonger denied refund after HK$88,000 hair treatment causes scalp bleeding

Consumer Council warns against exaggerated claims of effectiveness after surge in complaints over scalp inflammation, artificial hair detachment and poor results.

Accidents and personal safety

Power restored after 4-hour outage plunges 760 Hong Kong flats into darkness

CLP says suspected equipment fault disrupted supply at Ha Kwai House in Kwai Chung Estate on Sunday evening, ahead of Lunar New Year’s Eve.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong set for warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record at 28 degrees

Previous record for the warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve was 27.8 degrees in 1953, according to forecaster.

Hong Kong could experience its warmest Lunar New Year’s Eve on record since 1884. Photo: Dickson Lee
Style Edit

Style Edit: Lane Crawford’s beauty rewards are gifts you’ll actually want

Elevate your self-care with Lane Crawford’s HK$8.8M Beauty Rewards Programme and redeem products from brands like Skit and Tom Ford Beauty.

Guerlain’s Tailor Made Treatment is one of the many offerings from Lane Crawford’s new beauty rewards programme. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Can Hong Kong’s MPF members repeat record gains in Year of the Horse?

Volatility looms in the Year of the Horse, analysts forecast, after the Year of the Snake delivered estimated earnings of US$32 billion.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise to wrap up best lunar-year performance in eight years

As market closes for Lunar New Year, benchmark hits 32 per cent gain since the Year of the Snake began in January 2025.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Government must reflect on its failures as we enter Year of the Horse

The past year has been a difficult one and it is important for the administration to assess its performance and embrace change.

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A patron passes the “Celebrating the Year of the Horse” exhibition at The Art Museum at The Chinese University of Hong Kong, on January 23. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Epstein funded AI pioneer, helped get him Hong Kong government grants

US government documents show financier’s funding support for Ben Goertzel, who once led AI and robotics projects in city.

Email exchanges in the Epstein files show that the financier provided at least US$113,000 to the academic’s open-source AI framework for at least five years. Photo: AP
Hong Kong stock market

Korean investors pour US$92.5 million into Hong Kong AI, tech stocks

Return to mainland equities bends towards start-ups and ETFs, versus earlier focus on bellwether, large-cap names.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong will approach Year of the Horse with optimism and resilience

As the city marks the Lunar New Year, it can rest assured that the economy seems to be in good shape and the focus is on opportunities ahead.

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Hong Kong housing

New think tank launched to bridge talent gap in Hong Kong studies

Hong Kong Future Economy Institute’s director says focus on global topics at local universities has led to fewer people researching pressing local issues.

Hong Kong’s Tseung Kwan O. One area of concern for the think tank is the government’s housing policies for younger people. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong

Editorial | Hong Kong police’s fight against scams needs more public support

Scams might be down in Hong Kong but they still comprise nearly half of all crimes. Vigilance and community support are vital.

Hong Kong society

Did Hong Kong souvenir shop tread on IP rights with viral ‘MTR station’ wall?

Wall featured signs nearly identical to ones found in rail stations before workers took down lettering.

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Hong Kong economy

Early flower blooms in warm weather add to sellers’ woes at festival fairs

Temperatures aside, vendors say competition from rivals over border and poor economy have dampened consumer spending.

Flowers for sale at Victoria Park. “Winter has become like summer, which is not a good phenomenon for flowers or farmers,” says Li Wing-keung, director of Keung Kee Garden. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s success debunks the false binary of security vs freedom

Contrary to what external critics might say about Hong Kong, the national security regime has helped build a foundation for the city’s comeback.

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Visitors walk through the newly opened Sai Ying Pun Harbourfront Park on January 10. Photo: Karma Lo
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong cyclist dies after crashing into kerb on notorious Bride’s Pool Road

Rider, 49, sustained head injury and lost consciousness after hitting kerb on Bride’s Pool Road near Wang Chung Stream.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong visitor arrivals off to strong start in 2026, up 9.6% to 7.23 million

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says 1.43 million mainland Chinese visitors expected during Lunar New Year holiday, up 6 per cent from last year.

Hong Kong economy

From fireworks to racing, how Hong Kong is celebrating the Year of the Horse

Here is your guide to events beginning on February 17 ushering in the new year.

A performer dressed as the God of Wealth for Chinese New Year Raceday at Sha Tin Racecourse in 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest man after HK$25,000 in cash stolen during flight

City recorded 169 cases of cabin theft on inbound flights in the first 10 months of 2024, involving property worth HK$4.3 million.

Police have urged passengers to stay vigilant, lock carry-on luggage and keep valuables or cash on their person or with companions when leaving seats. Photo: Getty Images
Accidents and personal safety

Coach driver arrested after vehicle crashes on Shenzhen Bay Bridge, injuring 17

Bus ran into railings while heading to Hong Kong in slow lane of cross-border link.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong aims to add facial recognition to public CCTVs this year: police chief

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says high-traffic and strategically located shopping centres will be prioritised.

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