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Head of Government
Chief Executive John 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.
13 minutes ago
IPO
Charles Li halts Hong Kong IPO plan for Micro Connect fund under HKEX Chapter 21
18 minutes ago
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s famed Peak Tram to increase standard fares by up to 40%
24 minutes ago
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.
39 minutes ago
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.
43 minutes ago
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.
1 hour ago
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Food and Drinks
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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.
1 hour ago
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’.
4 minutes ago
Hong Kong property
The View
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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.
3 hours ago
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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.
3 hours ago
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.
4 hours ago
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.
1 hour ago
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.
6 hours ago
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.
4 hours ago
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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.
22 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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Hong Kong housing
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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.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:40AM
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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.
1 minute ago
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China's economic recovery
Letters
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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.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:30AM
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.
3 hours ago
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.
2 hours ago
Hong Kong housing
Opinion
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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.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:30AM
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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.
22 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
Hong Kong tourism
Editorial
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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.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:45AM
Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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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.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:30AM
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Open Questions series
Open Questions
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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.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:02AM
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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.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:35PM
My Take
My Take
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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.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:30PM
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.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:28PM
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