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Civil servants leave work in Admiralty. Under the proposal, senior civil servants would undergo appraisals annually, with those underperforming facing consequences such as pay freezes. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong politics

Will new review system fix Hong Kong’s civil service? Experts have doubts

John Lee has proposed adding new layer of accountability for government workers, but deciding who is responsible for aspects of policy is tricky, observers say.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong issues ‘black’ travel alert for Iran and Israel as conflict escalates

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Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong presses ahead with plans to regulate notorious subdivided flats

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Hong Kong property

Buyers forfeit deposits on Grand Mayfair project after market slump

Buyers of 19 flats in Yuen Long project cancelled their contracts on Tuesday, project developers say.

Buyers flock to buy flats on offer at Grand Mayfair in Yuen Long in May 2022. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets local university heads

Meeting between Xia Baolong, director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, and university heads believed to be a first.

E-commerce

Meituan keeps tight grip on 70% of food delivery market in China, report says

Citing internal data, Leiphone.com reported that Meituan’s daily food delivery orders reached 90 million this month.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong’s first AI system to spot scaffolding issues deployed in local project

HK$1 million system able to detect structural inclinations that cannot be spotted by the naked eye and sends danger alerts to construction team.

A worker demonstrates the system, which include a sensor, at a construction site in Kwu Tung. Photo: Dickson Lee
Stablecoins

Why US-backed stablecoins have China wary of a potentially more dominant dollar

Former head of China’s central bank warns ‘USD-backed stablecoins could have worldwide influence’, and what about the yuan’s internationalisation?

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IPO

HKEX displays iconic gong across city to mark 25 years as listed entity

In 2023, a humanoid from UBTech Robotics was the first time a robot struck the iconic gong to mark the start of trading.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man blames mental illness for stabbing elderly father to death

Lee Man-lok, 35, pleads guilty to manslaughter over attack that left father with more than 80 cut and stab wounds following quarrel.

The attack took place at the family home in Yin Lai Court in Kwai Chung. Photo: Google Maps
Artificial intelligence

Alibaba, Tencent-backed AI unicorn MiniMax eyes Hong Kong listing, report says

MiniMax, a unicorn valued at US$2.5 billion, was in the ‘early stage’ of preparations for the listing, according to news outlet The Paper.

The MiniMax logo is seen in this arranged photograph taken March 12, 2024. Photo: Shutterstock Images
Education in Hong Kong

‘Betrayal’: why Hong Kong students remain cautious as US resumes visa processing

US State Department says new policy requires applicants to make social media accounts public so officials can screen for content deemed hostile.

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Books and literature

How translators of Hong Kong literature are rewriting the script

More English readers are asking for translated literature – and in Hong Kong and beyond, the art of translation is taking off.

Crime in Hong Kong

Suspect wanted over Hermes bag robbery in Hong Kong caught in Thailand

Suspect allegedly stole items worth nearly HK$3 million after rendering staff member unconscious by covering her face with small towel.

Thai immigration authorities have arrested a suspect who allegedly stole nearly HK$3 million worth of luxury handbags and jewellery from a Hong Kong store. Photo: Suvarnabhumi Immigration
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong man, 74, found guilty of manslaughter for strangling daughter

High Court jury clears security guard Chan Kwai-sang of murdering Chan Hang-sze, accepts he was provoked into killing.

The jury passed a guilty verdict on Chan for manslaughter rather than murder, accepting that he had been provoked into killing his daughter. Warton Li
Hong Kong culture

Opinion | How Shanghai visit is next step for Hong Kong as global cultural hub

West Kowloon Cultural District’s first large-scale event outside Hong Kong is a carefully planned dialogue with a friendly peer city.

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Hong Kong economy

‘China’s Taylor Swift’ G.E.M. announces 3 shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Hong Kong singer Gloria Tang is scheduled to perform in city for first time since 2017, with shows in August as part of world tour.

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Hong Kong transport

Uber warns Hong Kong users of higher fares, longer wait times under proposal

Some drivers oppose vehicle quota under government’s proposed regulations, as limit on numbers would eliminate those who drive part time.

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Uber has sent an email to its 1.5 million users and 30,000 drivers in Hong Kong, warning of possible higher fares and loss of income under new regulations proposed by the government. Photo: Jelly Tse
IPO

Former Hong Kong exchange CEO Charles Li aims to list start-up

Li’s Micro Connect is among six companies that filed for listings on Wednesday, joining 200 companies waiting to list in the city.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong cook given 160 hours of community service for cruelty to dogs

Showing remorse, Ng Sing-yiu spared jail for tying two stray mongrels in nylon bags at Po Lin Monastery and abandoning them in the wild.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong employment bill may still allow worker exploitation: lawmakers

Transport sector lawmaker Frankie Yick says minibus operators will have no choice but to cut working hours, meaning drivers will earn less.

The new employment bill is expected to create a more challenging business environment for the minibus industry. Photo: Sam Tsang
Banking & finance

Hong Kong to assess risks before launching yuan-pegged stablecoins

‘We need to align our considerations with national policymaking,’ Hong Kong’s treasury chief says at the Lujiazui Forum.

A currency exchange shop in Hong Kong. The city will study the risks and benefits of issuing yuan-pegged stablecoins, says treasury chief Christopher Hui. Photo: Jelly Tse
Cryptocurrency

Letters | How Asia can define the era of stablecoins

Readers discuss policy momentum for stablecoins, the Israel-Iran war, and pro-baby policies.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall by most in 2 months on Fed inflation warning, oil jitters

Fed Chair says increases in tariffs are likely to stoke prices, with officials waiting to assess the impact when a truce expires on July 9.

IPO

Investors lap up soy sauce maker Haitian’s stock in Hong Kong debut

Company exercises an upsize option as its US$1.3 billion listing bolsters the city as the top global IPO venue.

Cheng Xue (right), chairwoman of Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Company, after striking the ceremonial gong at the Connect Hall of the Hong Kong stock exchange to mark the trading of her company’s stock on June 19, 2025. Photo: Julie Zhang
Law

Legal Tales | Some legal ramifications surrounding use of AI in police surveillance

Advantages of certain systems can readily be seen but transparent policies should be formulated for their usage.

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A surveillance camera installed at the intersection of Pedder Street and Queen’s Road Central. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong economy

‘Money in 30 minutes’: why it gets ugly for Hongkongers turning to loan sharks

Many end up ensnared by lenders’ hard sell tactics and predatory practices targeting those desperate for cash.

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Universities in Hong Kong

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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