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Gerhard Richter’s Abstraktes Bild is on its way to being sold for HK$92.1 million at Christie’s 20th/21st Century art evening sale in Hong Kong on March 27, 2026. Photo: Christie’s
Art

Sold-out auctions suggest Hong Kong’s art market is back. But is it?

‘White glove’ sales at Christie’s and Sotheby’s March Hong Kong auctions are cause for optimism, but must be put into perspective.

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong must diversify and adapt to changing tourism market

Art Basel

Hong Kong’s live art auctions are thriving thanks to Picasso and Nara

Women and gender

Editorial | Supporting women in research helps Hong Kong’s gender equality push

Providing women with mentorship opportunities and work-life balance arrangements sets a good example in the march towards inclusion.

Chinese University of Hong Kong associate dean of medicine Siew Ng (left) conducts research with her assistants at the Prince of Wales Hospital on March 24. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong doctor axed for posting resuscitation photo faces Medical Council case

Kowloon West Cluster says it terminated doctor’s contract and ‘passed relevant case to Medical Council for follow-up’.

Hong Kong economy

Backlash brews for Hong Kong coffee festival over response to bad weather

Muddy grounds and rainy weather cause chaos and frustration at 2026 Coffee Hong Kong @WestK over Easter weekend.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s East Dam welcomes 1,400 visitors daily over first 4 days of Easter

Conservation authorities share enforcement action figures, vow to ‘explore long-term management strategies for popular attractions’.

The East Dam has become an increasingly popular tourist attraction in recent years. Photo: Eugene Lee
Artificial intelligence

Chinese AI glasses maker Rokid planning Hong Kong IPO: sources

Listing plan comes as giants Apple, Meta, Alibaba, Baidu, Xiaomi and Huawei, plus start-ups like Xreal, Rayneo, anticipate market growth.

Crime in Hong Kong

Driver, 70, charged over going wrong way on highway in car with probationary plate

Police say officers noticed footage showing car with probationary sign driving wrong way down hard shoulder of Tolo Highway.

Middle East

Opinion | For Gulf states, geography is both a generous and treacherous patron

Sandwiched between Iran and Israel, oil-rich transport hubs like the UAE now face the fragility of their newly built economic prosperity.

A couple stands looking at the Dubai skyline, with a view of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, seen from Creek Harbour on April 3. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong economy

Failed bus cuts ‘tip of iceberg’ as fuel costs soar, Hong Kong lawmakers warn

Authorities urged to approve applications by non-franchised bus firms to increase fares, and provide subsidies to offset impact of oil shock.

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ABC Touring Car Company, a non-franchised bus firm, continues to operate rides at a loss after the government rejected its application to reduce its services. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

‘Wang Fuk Court briefing to give residents answers before decisions are made’

Home affairs chief Alice Mak says issues can be more easily addressed at briefing, allowing residents to understand the details better.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis to get separate fencing hall, pool complex

Sports industry experts stress importance of good support services for athletes after government updates plan to meet global standards.

Hong Kong property

Brisk flat sales at Hong Kong project as buyers unfazed by potential rate hikes

Flats at La Mirabelle in Tseung Kwan O range from 360 sq ft to 558 sq ft and with layouts of one to two bedrooms.

Flats in La Mirabelle are priced between HK$5.93 million and HK$8.99 million. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Car record for mega bridge’s Hong Kong crossing as F&B sector feels holiday pain

Number of outgoing residents up 14.3 per cent year on year to 2.1 million, but more inbound visitors lead to high hotel occupancy.

The total number of inbound and outbound car trips on the mega bridge hit a record. Photo: Xinhua
Crime in Hong Kong

Taxi driver arrested for demanding HK$85 ‘highway toll’ from undercover officers

Police say driver’s actions harmed passengers’ rights and tarnished city’s image as tourist destination.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong is not competing with US stablecoins or the digital renminbi

Readers discuss the city’s stablecoin ambitions, the use of e-payments, and the role eHealth could play in stroke prevention.

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From our archives

On This Day | Riots over Star Ferry fare increase kill 1 as 1,800 arrested – SCMP archive

Sixty years ago in April 1966, thousands of Hongkongers protested over planned 5-cent increase to Star Ferry ticket prices.

1st Battalion 2nd Gurkha Rifles on riot control duty in Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong during the Star Ferry Riots, April 1966. A foretaste of the Cultural Revolution disturbances one year later.
Education in Hong Kong

ESF among 8 school operators that failed to meet non-local student targets

Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.

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Banking & finance

Stricter Chinese scrutiny of offshore vehicles a blow for tech IPO candidates

Mainland’s stock market watchdog is discouraging establishment of ‘red-chip-structured’ companies in sensitive industries.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong hospital uses VR tour to ease children’s fears ahead of operations

Hong Kong Children’s Hospital uses VR tour to reduce traumatic memories and maintain young patients’ trust in medical staff.

(From left) Anaethesiologist Dr Vansie Kwok, eight-year-old Aidan and operations manager Mok Yi Tan demonstrate the Hong Kong Children’s Hospital’s VR technology, designed to alleviate young patients’ pre-op anxiety. Photo: Jelly Tse
Smoking and vaping

Editorial | Vape possession ban is vital for protecting Hong Kong’s youth

Combined with education, tough new penalties kicking in from April 30 will help shield our young from a lifetime of nicotine addiction.

A man vaping in Admiralty on September 12, 2025. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Travellers recognise the strengths of Hong Kong International Airport

The city’s award for best airport, based on millions of votes, reflects genuine customer satisfaction as regional competition intensifies.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurant revenues drop over Easter as departures outnumber arrivals

Estimated 6 to 7 per cent year-on-year dip in catering sector business over long weekend amid exodus of locals, F&B trade representative says.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers test homebuyers with price increases after sell-outs

‘This is a classic recovery-phase strategy: testing price elasticity without undermining the building momentum,’ an analyst says.

The Chester has 241 flats with layouts from one to four bedrooms. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong bus firm scraps service cuts after warning from authorities

ABC Touring Car Company says rising oil prices mean “every service is like pouring money into the sea”.

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The company operates services between Tuen Mun and various locations in city centres. Photo: Facebook/ABC Bus
Hong Kong society

Anxious days, sleepless nights for young Iranians in Hong Kong as war rages on

Peace of mind is elusive for young Iranians, who wait helplessly for news of loved ones and fight disinformation amid flood of contradictory reports.

Malaysia

Can palm biodiesel be Malaysia’s quick fix for soaring fuel prices?

Infrastructure costs, supply chains and industry readiness could pose problems for wider adoption of biodiesel blends, analysts say.

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