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An aerial view of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park, located in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Bridge connecting Hong Kong, Shenzhen parks in Hetao cooperation zone launched

City leader says it will open up transportation networks of cooperation zone and promote effective cross-border talent flow and integration.

IPO

Charles Li halts Hong Kong IPO plan for Micro Connect fund under HKEX Chapter 21

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion

80 per cent of all fraudulent messages disseminated through Meta-owned platforms including Facebook, WhatsApp and Instagram.

Hong Kong residents lost HK$6.43 billion to various scams over the first 10 months of 2025. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurants eye Lunar New Year boost after weak winter solstice sales

Slump in sales for traditional dinner gatherings tied to Tai Po fire tragedy, with restaurants looking to February for turnaround.

Retailing

As Landmark revamps its offerings, retail concept Belowground debuts a new look

The upscale mall in Hong Kong’s Central district is undergoing a multimillion-dollar, three-year redevelopment for a new generation of shoppers.

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Food and Drinks

Q&A | At Jean-Pierre, the French bistro in Hong Kong celebrating 20 birthdays a night

Jean-Pierre host-in-chief Marc Hofmann discusses fake birthdays, foie gras and why a little chaos makes a good night.

Marc Hofmann (right), co-founder of Jean-Pierre, with chef de cuisine John Troupis. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Education in Hong Kong

Citing ‘instability’, University of Hong Kong denies mourning venue after fire

Student publication Undergrad says HKU did not provide detailed reason for refusal but cited concerns of ‘social instability’ and ‘force majeure’.

Hong Kong property

The View | Rebound in Hong Kong’s Central office market could be turning point

At a time when uneven K-shaped recoveries are increasingly prevalent, Hong Kong’s office sector is experiencing its own unbalanced rebound.

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China stock market

Goldman forecasts continued growth for Chinese stocks in 2026 as risks fade

The US investment bank, having correctly predicted the stock market gains this year, expects the bull run to continue, but at a slower pace.

An electronic board at the Shanghai Stock Exchange displays various market indicators. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong man who went missing overnight on hike with mother found in Yuen Long

Staff member at Tai Lam Tunnel finds 28-year-old intellectually disabled man on Monday morning with no visible injuries.

After he was found, the 28-year-old man was sent to Pok Oi Hospital in Yuen Long for treatment on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

More signs installed in new section of Hong Kong’s Central Kowloon Bypass

Authorities respond to feedback on lack of clear lane directions, despite smooth operations reported on first day of new Yau Ma Tei section.

SCMP Highlights

Mexico’s 50% tariff shock, China warns India over Dalai Lama: 5 weekend reads

From China warning India over Dalai Lama to a Hong Kong civil servant’s apology, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

IPO

Chinese GPU maker Biren kicks off bookbuilding for US$624 million Hong Kong IPO

The company, which is selling 247.7 million shares between HK$17 and HK$19.60 each, will become the first listing of 2026 on January 2.

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Biren’s IPO has attracted 23 cornerstone investors, including major asset management firms, domestic mutual funds and insurers. Photo: Handout
China’s soft power

Chinese spy? Propagandist? Former Confucius Institute director tells his story

Memoir by former Britain-based academic rebuts accusations that the centres serve as vehicles for Beijing’s state narratives.

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Members of the Confucius Institute at Lancaster University in Bailrigg, England, celebrate the 2025 Dragon Boat Festival. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Video | Redevelopment breaks up decades-old community at Hong Kong’s Choi Hung Estate

The beginning of the end for the close-knit Choi Hung Estate as redevelopment project at the public housing community begins.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 15 over ‘meticulously planned’ 1 billion yen robbery

Police still trying to recover cash, saying robbery was ‘meticulously planned’, ‘violent’ and marked by high level of professional execution.

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China's economic recovery

Letters | Shenzhen-Hong Kong special zone could better serve national economy

Readers discuss takeaways from the central economic work conference, native-level English proficiency, and how to honour those lost in the Tai Po fire.

The Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Cooperation Zone on April 24. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong stock market

SMIC, Pop Mart lead Hong Kong stocks higher before Christmas trading break

Hong Kong’s market will close early on Wednesday and remain shut on December 25 and 26.

Hong Kong society

Operation Santa Claus appeal for Hong Kong’s fire-hit residents warmly embraced

Tragedy prompts swift response, with one beneficiary, Mind HK, organising crisis support team of psychologists, social workers and well-being practitioners.

Hong Kong housing

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan

The fire must compel us to re-examine how we assign risk, structure contracts, insure homes and support communities after a catastrophe.

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Residents take shelter at Kwong Fuk Commercial Centre on November 27 as the Tai Po fire burns in the background. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong lawyers give free aid to Tai Po residents at loss over next legal steps

As residents of Wang Fuk Court rebuild their lives, hundreds of lawyers have stepped in to help them understand their legal options.

The blackened buildings of Wang Fuk Court. An independent review committee has been tasked with investigating the blaze. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong tourism

Editorial | Visitor targets in sight as Hong Kong back on map for tourists

Major events and new venues have tourists flocking to Hong Kong again, with growth led by non-mainland long-haul visitors.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Frenzy around Hong Kong Palace Museum’s Egyptian show offers food for thought

The episode is a reminder to all of us to give our policies and plans time to bear fruit, allowing room for creative thinking and recovery from mistakes.

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Open Questions series

Open Questions | George Yeo on superpower ‘headaches’ and why the US dollar could crack

Singapore’s former foreign minister also discusses Trump, the latest China-Japan dust-up, and rivalry between Hong Kong and the city state.

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Hong Kong society

Festive decorations dazzle reckless selfie-takers at Hong Kong’s Peninsula hotel

Tourists leap over safety barriers and dodge traffic to snap photos of famed hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui.

The Peninsula hotel is a magnet for tourists. Photo: Sun Yeung
My Take

My Take | The real war on Christmas is not being waged by Hong Kong or mainland China

From Oliver Cromwell and the Puritans to contemporary liberals and “woke” ideologues, the West has a long tradition of trying to cancel the season.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong welfare group scraps ban on Tai Po survivors keeping donated appliances

SideBySide U-turns on policy hours after some residents in temporary housing argue donated items are theirs to keep even after they move out.

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