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The government projects that by mid-2036, the city will have 2.4 million elderly residents – around one-third of the population. Photo: Karma Lo
Banking & finance

Ageing Hong Kong opens new frontiers for insurers, pensions and cross-border care

As Hong Kong rapidly ages, more are buying insurance and pension products, while others are heading to the mainland for medical treatment.

Hong Kong politics

Editorial | New Legco tasked with pushing for better governance of city, deepening reform

Food and Drinks

Hong Kong-style cafe receives top recognition. Owner has been to the city once

Banking & finance

Editorial | Investment body adds to coffers and clarity on Hong Kong’s long-term future

The Hong Kong Investment Corporation has made good progress on fulfilling a mandate that goes beyond just generating financial returns.

Hong Kong’s financial district is seen at sunset on November 17. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong youth

Opinion | Why Hong Kong’s youth must be key part of city’s mental health support

When young people are involved in designing interventions, those interventions are more culturally relevant, better used and more sustainable.

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US-China relations

Federal communications agency may bar Chinese telecoms firms from US networks

The FCC move is the latest in a series of actions Washington has taken against Beijing over efforts to prevent robocalls.

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Science

Chinese team reports way to extract hypersonic weapon fuel boron from seawater

Inspired by ‘novel sustainable technology’ research, the team designs a single, powerful system using solar energy for extraction.

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Scramjet engines are among the technologies requiring boron. Chinese scientists say they have developed a method to extract boron from seawater. Photo: Getty Images
Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong’s DAB party loses popular support, but retains crown as Legco’s biggest

Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong secures 250,000 fewer votes for directly contested seats compared with 2001.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong’s new legislature to be youngest in 2 decades, averaging 51 years old

Legco rejuvenation driven in part by departure of 35 incumbent lawmakers, including 12 aged 70 or above.

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Artificial intelligence

China AI chipmaker MetaX draws more IPO investors than Moore Threads

More than 5 million investors vied for allotments in the chipmaker’s share offering, which aims to raise US$594 million.

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Founded in 2020, MetaX is viewed as one of China’s best hopes to develop chips that can rival Nvidia’s high-performance AI processors. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Steel bars brought in to strengthen building ravaged in Hong Kong’s Tai Po blaze

Bars hauled into flats at Wang Cheong House, the first of seven blocks engulfed by fire, while authorities say probe will take two to three weeks.

Bundles of steel bars being lifted to the upper floors of Wang Cheong House, the first building in Wang Fuk Court that caught fire on November 26. Photo: Dickson Lee
Legislative Council election 2025

From ‘Ne Zha’ to ‘Queen of Votes’: Christine Fong’s path to Hong Kong Legco win

After five failed attempts, 59-year-old Fong finally clinches Legco seat with 58,828 votes.

Hong Kong property

Mainland Chinese tycoon pays US$32.1 million for Hong Kong penthouse

A scion of one of Anhui’s wealthiest families has paid HK$250 million for a duplex at the Mont Verra development in Kowloon Tong.

Legislative Council election 2025

Tackling aftermath of deadly Hong Kong blaze among first tasks for new lawmakers

Election turnout rate of 31.9 per cent slightly higher than in 2021, with city leader saying poll will have profound impact on reforms after Tai Po fire.

Winners and their supporters pose for pictures in the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Chinese zodiac predictions

Why the Year of the Fire Horse 2026 could bring chaos but also great progress

Chinese astrological and feng shui calculations dictate that 2026 will be a particularly ‘fiery’ year. Why could this be both bad and good?

The Year of the Fire Horse begins on February 17, 2026. Being a “double fire” year, it could mean drastic change ahead. Photo: Shutterstock
Insurance

Hong Kong insurers move to help fire victims claim payouts on 12,000 policies

Insurance Authority confirms 12,000 policies impacted, with payouts spanning life, medical, property and accident coverage.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Families provide DNA samples to help identify loved ones lost in Hong Kong fire

About 100 households asked to provide samples as authorities try to identify remains found at Wang Fuk Court.

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Legislative Council election 2025

Hong Kong Legco poll: 8 things to know, from youngest to ‘toughest’ lawmakers

The Post looks at some highlights of Sunday’s poll, which delivered a few surprises despite a slight improvement in voter turnout rate.

The Election Committee constituency results are announced at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Legislative Council election 2025

4 incumbents lose seats as Hong Kong’s Legco records 43.8% turnover

DAB’s Edmund Wong and FTU’s Kwok Wai-keung among those who failed to secure another term in Sunday’s poll.

HKEX

Baidu mulls Hong Kong spin-off of Kunlunxin chip unit as China tech deals surge

Baidu’s Kunlunxin unit is eyeing a Hong Kong listing amid brisk deal activity among China’s chipmakers.

SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong Legco election, potential Parkinson’s treatment: 5 weekend reads

From Hong Kong’s Legislative Council election to Germany’s stagnant economy, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Supporters gather outside the Election Committee Constituency Polling Station at HKCEC in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Letters | Hong Kong hospital fee rises a necessary step towards sustainability

Readers discuss the healthcare reform aimed at directing care to those most in need, recovering from a traumatic disaster, and AI’s impact on society.

Hospital staff attend to a patient at the accident and emergency department at Hong Kong’s Tuen Mun Hospital on January 10. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

From dream to disaster: mum’s nearly paid-off flat destroyed in Hong Kong blaze

Moon Li, 40, was close to paying off her flat when Tai Po blaze destroyed her home, leaving her family struggling to rebuild their lives.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks retreat as Fed decision looms and investors await China signals

Hang Seng Index falls 1.2 per cent as traders weigh US Federal Reserve rate cuts and Beijing’s 2026 policy priorities.

Blockchain

Crypto exchange Gate weighs Hong Kong licence return amid high compliance costs

Hong Kong’s policies pose some difficulties and covering the cost of operating locally is difficult, founder and CEO Lin Han says.

Lin Han, founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange Gate. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Noble Panacea has landed in Hong Kong – meet CEO Céline Talabaza

The brand recently opened a flagship counter at Hong Kong’s Lane Crawford and launched the groundbreaking Absolute Peptide8 Night Serum.

Noble Panacea is making waves with its new Absolute Peptide8 Night Serum. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Schiaparelli picks Hong Kong’s Landmark for first flagship Asian store

The fashion house, which is known for its unique and surreal designs, will open its boutique in Hong Kong January.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | After Hong Kong fire, new lawmakers will have to hit the ground running

Lawmakers must reach out to their electorates, listen to grievances and frustrations and seek to understand people’s plight.

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