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Jimmy Lai has denied two conspiracy charges of collusion with foreign forces and a third count of conspiracy to print and distribute seditious publications. Photo: AFP

Law and Crime

Jimmy Lai admits underestimating US lobbying efforts to penalise Hong Kong officials

Former media boss initially told court he felt the US human rights bill targeting Hong Kong was ‘more academic than substance’.

Developers worried over risks in Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis project

Tech to help Hong Kong ‘save every penny’ on building Northern Metropolis Highway

Law and Crime

4 arrested over deadly knife attack in Hong Kong’s Yuen Long

Two suspects arrested by Thai immigration police and escorted back to Hong Kong.

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Thailand immigration police speak to suspects fleeing a murder case in Hong Kong at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
Thailand immigration police speak to suspects fleeing a murder case in Hong Kong at Suvarnabhumi Airport on Wednesday. Photo: Handout

Transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp must ‘compress’ construction costs: transport chief

Mable Chan lays out three priorities for railway operator, including raising non-fare revenue and diversifying financing sources.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s new ride-hailing regime to be open to all players

But transport minister Mable Chan says ride-hailing providers will need to meet criteria focused on safety and quality.

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Banking & Finance

Shimao’s lender seeks private credit deal on US$1.3 billion loan

The loan, which matures on September 30, is backed by a complex in Hong Kong’s Kowloon Tong neighbourhood.

The Beacon Peak project by Chinese developer Shimao in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Photo: Undated handout
The Beacon Peak project by Chinese developer Shimao in Kowloon Tong, Hong Kong. Photo: Undated handout

Law and Crime

Oxfam Hong Kong data leak: watchdog rules charity violated privacy law

Privacy commissioner says charity failed to take ‘all practicable steps’ to ensure personal data protection.

Health & Environment

Hong Kong Hospital Authority chief Tony Ko to quit at end of July

Ko, who led government body through Covid-19 pandemic, to step down after recent manpower crunch and medical blunders.

Transport

Hong Kong’s Cathay says sorry for ticketing, check-in services disruption

Cathay confirms at 3.35pm that services on its website, mobile app and self-check-in kiosks have resumed.

Passengers seek help at Cathay’s counter at Hong Kong airport on Thursday. Photo: Jelly Tse

Transport

Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific to give out 1 month’s pay for staff bonuses

Cathay Group CEO Ronald Lam says bonus pay is due to company’s robust performance last year.

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Cathay planes at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Cathay planes at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan defends city’s currency peg to US dollar in Davos

Finance chief says important to offer stability for the business environment, as volatility expected in capital markets during Trump presidency.

Hong Kong economy

Positive US-China ties top concern for Hong Kong-based businesses: AmCham poll

Survey from American Chamber of Commerce also finds 79 per cent of respondents have no intention of moving headquarters in next three years.

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police question 2 polling institute workers as part of fugitive probe

The force asked two staff members to help with investigation, after questioning leading pollster and family of fugitive Chung Kim-wah.

Chung Kim-wah moved to the UK in 2022. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Business

China directs state capital into A shares to anchor stock market

Starting this year, 30 per cent of the annual insurance premium from new policies will be put into yuan-denominated A shares, regulator Wu Qing said.

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Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (third from left) announces new measures to stabilise China’s stock market in Beijing on January 23, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Wu Qing, chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission (third from left) announces new measures to stabilise China’s stock market in Beijing on January 23, 2025. Photo: Xinhua

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong won’t extend open hours at borders during Lunar New Year holiday

Chief Secretary Eric Chan promises the government will ensure visitors have a smooth experience in the city.

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Law and Crime

Electric shocks, physical assault: inside Southeast Asia’s forced labour camps

Recent high-profile rescue of mainland actor Wang Xing has put the plight of thousands trapped in compounds in focus.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong tightens airport health checks amid Congo mystery disease outbreak

The unknown disease has left 79 dead and more than 300 infected in the Democratic Republic of the Congo since late October.

The Democratic Republic of Congo on a map. Photo: Shutterstock
The Democratic Republic of Congo on a map. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong sticks with names An An and Ke Ke for Beijing-gifted pandas

Unchanged names revealed at ceremony before the pair meet the public for the first time on Sunday.

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Politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee sacks tourism and transport ministers in unexpected move

Rosanna Law to replace Kevin Yeung, while Mable Chan will succeed Lam Sai-hung.

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Hong Kong economy

Why some Hong Kong shoppers are ditching bargains in mainland China

Quality assurance, political values, human ties and ‘stubbornness’ among reasons they stay home to shop.

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OPINION
Ken Chu

Opinion | How Hong Kong can ride the ‘China travel’ wave to boost tourism

Ken Chu
Edwin Lau

Opinion | How Hong Kong can cut wasteful spending and boost revenue

Edwin Lau
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Rosanna Law Shuk-pui

Opinion | Hong Kong is embracing change to revitalise its tourism sector

Rosanna Law Shuk-pui
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Zhou Xin

My Take | The US$3.2 trillion question: how much of China’s forex reserves for Hong Kong?

Zhou Xin
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Ronald Chan

Opinion | Hong Kong’s dollar peg is an important bulwark against volatility

Ronald Chan
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Hong Kong property market gloom has become self-fulfilling prophecy

Nicholas Spiro
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What are Hong Kong’s baby panda twins up to?

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Outgoing Hong Kong Bar Association chief urges public to have faith in Hong Kong's judiciary

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Hong Kong woman accused of luring victims to work at overseas scam centres

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