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Chief Executive John Lee (right) meets the chairman of the China Securities Regulatory Commission, Wu Qing, at Government House. Photo: ISDA
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Hong Kong, CSRC deepen financial ties ahead of first yuan bond futures launch

Chief Executive John Lee meets China Securities Regulatory Commission chairman Wu Qing to exchange views on deepening mutual access between markets.

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Spend HK$10,000 a month on your pets? Why not, say cat lovers at Hong Kong expo

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Rains fail to deter Chiikawa fans and big spenders after roundabout cancellation

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Mainland transit gives Hongkongers option for Europe trips amid Middle East war

Industry leaders expect more Hongkongers to choose Europe via mainland transit, but warn cheaper fares may be offset by higher fuel charges.

An Air China plane at Beijing Capital Airport. Photo: AFP
An Air China plane at Beijing Capital Airport. Photo: AFP
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Kowloon Walled City action film sequel’s gritty, nostalgic set draws residents

Production for sequel to 2024 blockbuster coincides with Hong Kong authorities’ recent bid to convert film sets and props into tourist attractions.

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Exclusive | Rosewood Hotel Group to press on with clubhouse takeover as opposition escalates

A group of HKGTA patrons has written to the Legco Secretariat to oppose change of Town Club operator after filing complaints with authorities.

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CUHK earmarks Pak Shek Kok site for new medical building and 10th college

CUHK president Dennis Lo says new site gives room to expand while warning that high housing costs remain a drag on city’s research sector.

Pak Shek Kok will house CUHK’s new medical building and its 10th constituent college. Photo: Jelly Tse
Pak Shek Kok will house CUHK’s new medical building and its 10th constituent college. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong to raise annual GDP forecast after robust growth in first half of 2026

Experts predict gross domestic product for the whole year could easily hit 4 per cent.

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Patrolling robot damaged after falling down staircase at Hong Kong airport

Hong Kong authorities investigating after accident during trial run on Saturday.

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Hong Kong leader to hold town hall on Sunday to gather views on twin blueprints

While leader has held public session for policy address in previous years, Tuen Mun meeting is first face-to-face exchange with residents over five-year plan.

City leader John Lee says he and his team have attended more than 80 public consultation sessions since June. Photo: May Tse
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New Huanggang checkpoint to undergo major stress tests with 10,000 participants

Drills part of over 100 exercises to be conducted in coming months to ensure smooth and safe operations, security chief Chris Tang says.

The interior of the new Huanggang Port at Shenzhen’s Futian district. Photo: Karma Lo
The interior of the new Huanggang Port at Shenzhen’s Futian district. Photo: Karma Lo
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Hong Kong economy grows 4.3% on strong external trade, resilient domestic demand

Expansion slower than 5.9 per cent recorded in first quarter, but government confident in performance for rest of year.

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John Lee meets business and innovation leaders over Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan

Chief executive meets members of Council of Advisers, including Sun Piaoyang of Jiangsu Hengrui Pharmaceuticals and StarFive Semiconductor Technology CEO Xu Tao.

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Extend fuel subsidy or costs will go up, Hong Kong taxi and minibus drivers warn

Two-month liquefied petroleum gas subsidy scheme to expire on Friday, with operators warning monthly costs to rise by up to 33 per cent.

Industry leaders have warned of a rise in operational costs. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong official slams ‘bias against China’ after new article by Stephen Roach

US economist writes that ‘Hong Kong of old is over’ but deputy finance chief, without naming specific critics, defends city’s international appeal.

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A view of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, as seen from The Peak. Photo: Karma Lo
A view of Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour, as seen from The Peak. Photo: Karma Lo
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Yacht travel scheme makes waves but can Hong Kong cash in on marine economy?

Boat owners and maritime experts say Hong Kong must seize the opportunity to upgrade marine infrastructure to attract mainland yachts.

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80% of mainland Chinese firms eye Hong Kong as launch pad for Asean expansion

Trade Development Council research indicates that mainland firms are actively pursuing diversified footprints across Asean markets.

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AI boom will sustain Hong Kong’s export surge, lift GDP outlook, economists say

Baptist University’s Billy Mak says rising export values also reflect higher prices for AI components and relative easing in China-US trade tensions.

Memory cards for sale at a Mong Kok shop. Hong Kong exports rose by 53.4 per cent in June, driven by demand for electronic products supporting AI. Photo: Jelly Tse
Memory cards for sale at a Mong Kok shop. Hong Kong exports rose by 53.4 per cent in June, driven by demand for electronic products supporting AI. Photo: Jelly Tse
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Hong Kong Shopping Festival eyes Asean expansion, with Singapore, Malaysia first

Third edition of annual e-commerce event has attracted a record number of local brands across mainland and Asean editions, organiser says.

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Singaporean investors snap up Hong Kong’s prime office assets

Investors from the Lion City unseated mainland Chinese in the second quarter, seizing distressed asset opportunities amid price corrections.

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Hong Kong to offer 5% shopping, dining discounts for major event participants

Tourism Board says ticket holders of five major events in August and September can qualify for offers at over 100 designated hotels, attractions.

Holders of August tickets for the “Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums” exhibition are eligible for shopping discounts. Photo: Edmond So
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AI fuels boom as Hong Kong exports soar 53% to record HK$641 billion in June

Performance underpinned by demand for AI-related products, with city acting as middleman for mainland China, Taiwan, South Korea, Vietnam and rest of world.

Kwai Chung Container Terminals. Exports rose to HK$641.1 billion last month, following a 40.8 per cent surge in May. Photo: Elson Li
Kwai Chung Container Terminals. Exports rose to HK$641.1 billion last month, following a 40.8 per cent surge in May. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong first-half home sales to boost developers’ earnings

Despite the brighter residential market outlook, commercial real estate continues to be weighed down by a lack of demand in non-core areas.

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How Xinjiang offers Hong Kong a bridge to Central Asia — and what the risks are

Xinjiang’s transport links and proximity to Central Asia can help Hong Kong expand in region, but Western sanctions create hurdles, analysts say.

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Exclusive | Family office of Henderson Land boss to fast-track Central Asia green energy plans

Managing partner of Peter Lee’s family office says firm is pressing ahead with investment projects such as sustainable aviation fuel.

Full Vision’s senior management has made repeated trips to Astana since the Hong Kong government’s delegation visited Central Asia. Photo: Reuters
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