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Chief Executive John Lee delivers the keynote address at the Hong Kong-Asean Summit at The Fullerton Ocean Park Hotel in Aberdeen, on September 9, 2025. Photo: May Tse
Asean

Opinion | Building Asean ties puts Hong Kong on path to long-term growth

Expanding relations with Southeast Asia can open new markets for the city’s firms, deepen the talent pool and promote greater understanding.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

What’s at stake for Hong Kong as reflected in budget 2026-27?

Banking & finance

Editorial | Hong Kong regulators are right to scrutinise IPO applications

Banking & finance

Hong Kong banks give staff gifts, extra holiday, lai see as they return to work

Bank of China (Hong Kong) is giving away hampers, ZA Bank is paying a HK$10,000 bonus, while HSBC and Hang Seng are offering HK$500.

Banks in Hong Kong are offering generous return-to-work lai see packets and gifts to their employees. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Minimum wage rises must not leave behind city’s most vulnerable

As the economic pie grows, money-making companies can afford to do more so employees who are struggling get their fair share of return.

Crime

US man found guilty of beating 4 to death in New York, including HK migrant

The jury rejected an insanity defence by Randy Santos for the killings of Chuen Kok, 83, and three other homeless men in 2019.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Green group calls for action after Hong Kong campsites packed

More tents at Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites in Sai Kung but situation ‘under control’, authorities say.

Greenpeace says it counted 585 tents at the Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan campsites. Photo: Greenpeace
Hong Kong politics

Protect Hongkongers in Japan, authorities urge Tokyo after tourist attacked

Concerns over attack on resident in Sapporo amid tense relations between China and Japan over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong hotels, tourist-area eateries report brisk trade over Lunar New Year

Locals left city in droves from February 13 to 18, with residents making 2.5 million journeys out, compared with 1 million tourist arrivals.

Hong Kong economy

Crowds continue to flood Hong Kong attractions despite outbound travel surge

Popular spots across city continue to draw large festive crowds, even as data shows nearly 16 per cent rise in net outflow during holiday period.

Crowds flocked to the Che Kung Temple in Sha Tin. Photo: Edmond So
Architecture and design

This Hong Kong home sleeps six – and still feels serene

This luminous, Japanese-inspired bolt-hole in Tsim Sha Tsui is a far cry from its gloomy, fragmented beginnings.

Living area of the flat in Tsim Sha Tsui designed by GAAN. Photo: Eugene Chan
SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong-style borscht; when to open your lai see: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From an executive’s weight loss journey to the luckiest time to open lai see, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Hong Kong economy

How Guangdong drivers are celebrating Lunar New Year in Hong Kong

‘I’m a fan of Hong Kong’s car culture, so I wanted to see how local owners modify their vehicles and chat with them about cars,’ one visitor says.

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Lunar New Year

Letters | As we celebrate the Lunar New Year, let’s ensure we do better by horses

Readers discuss the exploitation of equine animals, the spirit of Ramadan in Hong Kong, and why members of the ethnic minority community should master Chinese.

Horse-themed goods on sale at the Lunar New Year market at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay on February 15. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong authorities offer support to family of man found dead in Taipei hotel

Suicide note and chemical substances found in hotel room, with investigators ruling out foul play, according to media reports.

The Hong Kong resident checked into The Okura Prestige Taipei alone last Saturday and showed no signs of distress at the time. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Exclusive | Mongolian mining family buys Stanley home as luxury sales set new record

Tselmuun Nyamtaishir, president and CEO of Mongolyn Alt, said the home is intended as a retirement residence for family use.

Law

Legal Tales | Uber robotaxi: uber-sophisticated in tech and uber-complicated in law

Who do you sue if you have a traffic accident sitting inside an autonomous taxi?

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Accidents and personal safety

Hongkonger, 63, falls to his death from high-rise while trying to save cat

Man lost footing and fell from flat while attempting to retrieve his cat from ledge outside, according to initial investigation.

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A man has died after falling from a high-rise while trying to rescue his pet cat. Photo: Google
Hong Kong society

Breaking the cycle: Hong Kong parents wrestle with impact of their own abuse

Experts urge cultural change to end intergenerational violence as landmark study reveals childhood trauma still shapes parenting patterns.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong should temper optimism with caution in Year of the Horse

Another neutral prophecy puts the onus on the city to proceed with prudence and act to bring about its own good fortune.

Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Editorial | Food poisoning cases in Hong Kong must prompt swift mitigation efforts

Amid the latest spate of illnesses, the city needs to adopt proactive and transparent strategies to ensure that customers can dine safely.

A diner eats fresh oysters at a food court in Causeway Bay on February 14. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong society

Japan travel warning after Hongkonger beaten with beer bottle in Sapporo

Visitor beaten on head at a restaurant in the Japanese city, Chinese consulate says.

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Sapporo is a popular winter holiday destination. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with IFC to close for demolition

New temporary walkway to open on Thursday, developer Henderson Land says.

Artificial intelligence

Moonshot AI targets US$12 billion valuation as revenue surges for Kimi models

The latest round was jointly led by existing investors including Alibaba, Tencent, Andon and 5Y Capital, according to a source.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Lunar New Year fireworks dazzle as visitor numbers gallop ahead

City leader John Lee vows to carry out reforms at full speed, says to public ‘let’s march forward bravely and confidently together’ in new year.

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Spectators get a prime view of the fireworks from the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Singapore

Hong Kong’s sports minister regrets comments about coach of local football team

Rosanna Law vows to be more careful with personal opinions after questioning Ashley Westwood’s coaching of team during Asian Cup qualifying match.

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Hong Kong fans show their disappointment after Hong Kong’s loss to Singapore at the Asian Cup qualifiers at Kai Tak Stadium on November 18 last year. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong bus driver alleged to have deliberately crashed on bridge granted bail

Lee Kai-po, 63, has been charged with dangerous driving causing grievous bodily harm.

Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong court grants bail to British man filmed wrecking airport kiosks

Youcef Bennoui, 35, charged with criminal damage and must pay HK$5,000 and report daily to police as part of bail conditions.

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