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Telecoms giant China Mobile International is planning another route to connect terrestrial cables in Central Asia with Hong Kong’s submarine network. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

China Mobile plans fresh Central Asia link to Hong Kong submarine cable network

Telecoms giant’s announcement comes ahead of Hong Kong leader John Lee’s first official visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan in early June.

Hong Kong economy

Can Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 take off as 11 Skies, rivals pose challenges?

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Hong Kong economy

Private equity firm Templewater primed as Hong Kong deepens Central Asia ties

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s first astronaut has done city proud but now what else is needed?

Steps needed to turn short-term excitement surrounding Lai’s Shenzhou-23 mission into long-term talent pipeline, academic says.

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Lai Ka-ying (centre) with fellow astronauts Zhu Yangzhu (left) and Zhang Zhiyuan train ahead of their mission. Photo: Handout
Lai Ka-ying (centre) with fellow astronauts Zhu Yangzhu (left) and Zhang Zhiyuan train ahead of their mission. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Game over? Shake-up proposed for Hong Kong internet cafes offering overnight stays

Authorities looking at two pathways to bring internet cafes under regulatory oversight, as some call for rethink to capitalise on esports boom.

Hong Kong transport

Exclusive | Hong Kong airport set for volume shift after flights rejigged amid fuel crisis

Some airlines say they will operate all scheduled flights beyond June after initial consolidation efforts to offset higher jet fuel prices.

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Hong Kong’s Paul Chan urges closer Europe ties, dialogue to work out differences

Finance chief says opportunities exist to tap city’s capital markets, while acknowledging concerns over trade imbalances.

Finance chief Paul Chan (right) holds talks with the European Commission’s Alexandra Jour-Schroeder (second left) in Brussels. Photo: Handout
Finance chief Paul Chan (right) holds talks with the European Commission’s Alexandra Jour-Schroeder (second left) in Brussels. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

What to eat and buy at Hong Kong airport’s revamped Terminal 2

Passengers and visitors will find 25 shopping and dining options, including McDonald’s, Nap Tea and Imperial Patisserie.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong to see more mainland Chinese brands enter retail market, analysts say

In the first four months of the year, more than one fifth of new entrants in the city’s retail market were mainland brands, according to JLL.

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Hong Kong

Is Hong Kong following Beijing’s lead and ousting Western tech?

A task force is implementing domestic technology in the mainland Chinese public sector, while Hong Kong has no official related policy.

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A Microsoft logo is seen in Los Angeles, California. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Law change could require claw machines to display odds and licensee details

Home affairs minister Alice Mak says higher prize value and payouts will be considered but priority is protecting customers and preventing addiction.

A young customer at a claw machine in a Wan Chai games arcade. Photo: Jelly Tse
A young customer at a claw machine in a Wan Chai games arcade. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong transport

Revamped Terminal 2 to uplift Hong Kong’s aviation hub status: Airport Authority

Chairman Fred Lam describes facility as ‘milestone’ in airport’s development, prioritising efficiency and user experience.

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Banking & finance

Standard Chartered CEO apologises for ‘lower-value human capital’ remarks

Winters expresses regret for his choice of words describing how AI would replace some workers at the lender.

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K-pop stars BTS to hold 3 concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium in 2027

Boy band will perform on March 4, 6 and 7 as part of their ‘Arirang’ world tour, with tickets to sell for up to HK$3,299 each.

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BTS performs at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, 2026 in Seoul. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Northern Metropolis industrial park draws ‘global interest’ from AI, green firms

Hung Shui Kiu Industry Park Company chairman Jeffrey Lam targets July 2027 launch as ‘gift’ for 30th anniversary of return to Chinese sovereignty.

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Hong Kong’s Hung Shui Kiu industry hub is drawing global interest from from AI and green firms, according to chairman Jeffrey Lam. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong’s Hung Shui Kiu industry hub is drawing global interest from from AI and green firms, according to chairman Jeffrey Lam. Photo: Elson Li
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Hong Kong trade office in London can continue ‘legitimate activity’: UK official

UK government resists calls to revoke Hong Kong trade office privileges after spy case, but insists it will act against any threat to security.

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International Property

AI boom fuels US$11.6b data centre investment surge in Asia-Pacific

Adoption remains selective as some landlords are still cautious, especially when tenant credit profiles are less established.

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Mergers & Acquisitions

Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison rules out sale of Hong Kong supermarket ParknShop

Chain operator’s executive dismisses speculation of a tie-up, and praises staff amid an ‘extremely competitive environment’.

ParknShop operates more than 240 outlets, including those under Fusion, Taste, Taste x Fresh, Food Parc and Great Food Hall. Photo: Jelly Tse
ParknShop operates more than 240 outlets, including those under Fusion, Taste, Taste x Fresh, Food Parc and Great Food Hall. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong’s Central Asia pivot aims to boost belt and road role, analysts say

Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are logical destinations for city to pursue business opportunities amid geopolitical uncertainty, analysts say.

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Hong Kong minister touts gold as ‘bridge between conventional and new finance’

Treasury chief Christopher Hui also says city opted against separate regulatory authority for digital assets to support ‘convergence’.

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Hong Kong’s market surge drives ‘fear of missing out’ among French investors

Finance chief Paul Chan says shift fuelled by city’s strong market performance and improved geopolitical situation, especially after Xi-Trump summit.

Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan (right) meets local banking and finance leaders in Paris. Photo: Handout
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Exclusive | Kazakhstan to deepen financial services cooperation with Hong Kong, consul says

Envoy Bauyrzhan Dosmanbetov attributes growth of local Kazakhstani community to Belt and Road Scholarship programme launched in 2016.

A light rail train on the first day of operations in Astana, Kazakhstan, in mid-May. Photo: Handout
A light rail train on the first day of operations in Astana, Kazakhstan, in mid-May. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

‘Aggressive pricing’: Able Engineering tops titans’ bids in Hong Kong land sale

Able Engineering outperforms analyst forecasts to secure a residential parcel that can fit nearly 1,000 units, and the win is seen reflecting rising confidence in the sector.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong stars Nick Cheung and William Chan join wave of upmarket home sales

Celebrity deals highlight strengthening recovery in luxury property market after transactions more than double in first quarter.

Hong Kong transport

Ride-hailing licence cap ‘must strike a balance’ in Hong Kong, John Lee says

Chief Executive says unique local conditions and passenger experience will determine city’s ride-hailing cap.

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Ride-hailing platform Uber warned that a cap of 15,000 vehicles would lead to higher fares and more unsuccessful ride requests. Photo: Karma Lo
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