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Patrons visit the Hong Kong Book Fair on Tuesday. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Browsers outnumber buyers at Hong Kong Book Fair as sales fall

Several booksellers say shifting consumer habits and unstable weather during seven-day event dampened business.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong restaurants score extra HK$500 million thanks to World Cup

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong can serve as a ‘launch pad’ for AI firms, finance chief Paul Chan says

Hong Kong tourism

Global tourism push promotes Hong Kong as city to be ‘felt’ not just seen

‘Only in Hong Kong’ campaign aims to redefine how travellers experience city and distinguish it from other destinations, Tourism Board says.

The campaign uses a palette of 16 colours inspired by local landmarks and cultural symbols. Photo: HKTB
The campaign uses a palette of 16 colours inspired by local landmarks and cultural symbols. Photo: HKTB
Hong Kong economy

Small firms in mainland China adopting AI more readily than large ones: experts

Market agility, steady power supplies and data exchanges also key to gaining edge and dominating AI sector, tech leaders at Bali forum say.

Hong Kong economy

For every dollar invested, we bring in more than 8, Hong Kong investment chief says

Hong Kong Investment Corporation head Clara Chan explains her strategies at Nusa Dua Forum organised by SCMP and Indonesia’s sovereign wealth fund Danantara.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers snap up 138 Garden Regency flats in New Territories

Top developer clears all units in weekend launch after offering a maximum 16 per cent discount.

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Potential buyers and estate agents line up at the sales office of SHKP’s Garden Regency at the International Commerce Centre. Photo: SCMP/Edmond So
Potential buyers and estate agents line up at the sales office of SHKP’s Garden Regency at the International Commerce Centre. Photo: SCMP/Edmond So
Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong’s Lalamove, EY team up to shape ‘low-altitude economy’. What’s next?

Companies say collaboration will leverage Lalamove’s logistics platform and EY’s services to offer transport solutions to businesses.

Hong Kong

Brunch with your bichon frise? Some dog owners say pet dining off to ruff start

Residents whose pets are part of their daily routine can now take them to more than 900 restaurants, but not all are welcoming, some owners say.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to position Greater Bay Area as equine hub, grow racing tourism

Hong Kong Jockey Club proposes leveraging its Guangzhou racecourse as strategic platform for deeper cooperation with mainland.

Horse racing enthusiasts pack the stands for the season finale at Happy Valley on July 15. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong tourism

Short-haul arrivals fall 15% in June amid strong Hong Kong dollar, fewer flights

City receives 3.72 million visitors last month, driven largely by 10 per cent rise in mainland Chinese arrivals to 2.88 million.

Tourists visit the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, the city’s handover anniversary day. Photo: Jelly Tse
Tourists visit the Avenue of Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui on July 1, the city’s handover anniversary day. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers’ new pet peeve over dogs at diners sparks calls for tougher vetting

Viral videos showing dogs licking plates and sitting on tables and chairs have drawn widespread criticism.

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Banking & finance

HKIC reports double-digit investment return as ‘patient capital’ bears fruit

The government-owned investment firm generated nearly HK$6.5 billion in its second year, as Hong Kong’s economic vision begins to take shape.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong airport profit falls 16.8% to HK$2b as expenses, salvage operation bite

But passenger throughput, aircraft movements, cargo and airmail volumes all saw growth despite ongoing geopolitical trade tensions.

Hong Kong International Airport's Terminal 2 opened to travellers in May. Photo: Sam Tsang
Cathay Pacific

Cathay to add 4 Latin American destinations via Madrid code-share with Iberia

Passengers will be able to travel to Fortaleza and Recife in Brazil, Buenos Aires in Argentina and the Dominican Republic under arrangement.

Cathay passengers will have four more destinations to choose from. Photo: Elson Li
Cathay passengers will have four more destinations to choose from. Photo: Elson Li
Consumer protection in Hong Kong

Over half of tested reading specs fail to list key details to prevent eye strain

Consumer Council tested 17 models of ready-to-wear reading glasses between January and May this year.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong gazettes bill to enable joint immigration checks at Shenzhen crossing

Passengers will undergo departure and arrival clearance at single checkpoint by presenting only travel document required for their destination.

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Hong Kong economy

Mainland Chinese firms on Hong Kong-led Central Asia trip ‘eye city listing’

Hong Kong’s leader says city will press on as ‘superconnector’, ‘super value-adder’ to help them expand overseas amid geopolitical disruptions.

Hong Kong’s leader John Lee (centre, pointing) views a scale model at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan, in early June. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong’s leader John Lee (centre, pointing) views a scale model at Nazarbayev University in Astana, Kazakhstan, in early June. Photo: Handout
Food and Drinks

Heritage brands in Hong Kong innovate to thrive in challenging times

From charcoal-roasted goose to toys to construction, owners of venerated local businesses explain their stewardship strategies.

Hong Kong economy

Hongkongers spend record HK$2,000 per month on cats as ‘silver’ pet market grows

Hong Kong Cat Expo organiser says growing proportion of ageing felines will drive future market growth as owners seek better care for pets.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong ramps up autonomous vehicle tests as Baidu expands trials in city

Government says seven pilot licences for 63 vehicles issued as of June, as Chinese tech firm Baidu tests sixth-generation robotaxi in Lantau.

Baidu tests its new robotaxi on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

Will Hong Kong’s board-lot reform bump HSBC’s share turnover?

The minimum investment of nearly US$8,000 for one of Hongkongers’ favourite stocks is set to drop. The question is how low it will go.

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developers ready new home sales amid muted price increases

SHKP released the price list for 120 units at its Garden Regency project in Kam Tin North in the New Territories on Tuesday.

Hong Kong economy

Why some Hongkongers take a 6-hour train ride for a Zhangjiajie holiday

‘The seats are more spacious and it’s easier to walk about. It’s also easier to grab a bite and use the toilets,’ one traveller says.

Hong Kong economy

Fifa World Cup: Hong Kong pubs, restaurants enjoy net gains from big matches

Lan Kwai Fong Group chairman Allan Zeman says business ‘up 60 to 70 per cent’ in nightlife district and set to get ‘crazier’ for the final.

Norway’s Erling Haaland (right) has become an internet sensation in China. Photo: Xinhua
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