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The Northern Metropolis is a government blueprint that aims to transform 30,000 hectares of land in the New Territories. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong housing

22 Hong Kong, mainland firms express interest in pilot Northern Metropolis scheme

Henderson Land Development, New World Development and Sino Land among those to signal interest, after Beijing official urged involvement.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong mortgage loans surge to 9-month high as new homebuyers seek financing

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong retail sales drop for 12th straight month in February, down by 13%

English Premier League

Hong Kong football festival: Liverpool, Arsenal, Spurs, AC Milan to play in city

Four of world’s biggest clubs to play two matches in July, with AC Milan facing Liverpool, and first North London derby outside UK.

Kai Tak Stadium hosted the Hong Kong Sevens from Friday to Sunday. Photo: May Tse
Kai Tak Stadium hosted the Hong Kong Sevens from Friday to Sunday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong courts

Debt-ridden contractor Paul Y ordered into liquidation by Hong Kong court

Thirteen public works projects, including 12 joint ventures with other construction firms, to be affected by the winding up order.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Art March boasts new large-scale works by local, global artists

‘Dancing Water Drops’, by local artist Simon Ma, features 600 giant water droplets made of recycled plastic.

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Hong Kong property

Rich buyers keep scoring Hong Kong luxury homes at stunning discounts

Plum properties sell for songs, but bargains may not last as demand for upscale homes is up 50 per cent from last year, agents say.

A view of residential buildings in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong on October 24, 2023. Photo: May Tse
A view of residential buildings in Mid-Levels, Hong Kong on October 24, 2023. Photo: May Tse
Banking & finance

HSBC bets big on Hong Kong to tap Asia’s wealth-management boom: Elhedery

HSBC’s customers base increased to 6.2 million last year from 5.4 million, showing the importance of the city, Elhedery says.

Mergers & Acquisitions

Hutchison says it is evaluating spin-off of global telecoms business

‘From time to time, the [group] receives proposals and explores and evaluates opportunities that may be available,’ Hutchison said in a statement.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Magic moments at Hong Kong Sevens’ new Kai Tak home despite teething troubles

Long-time attendees and newcomers alike praise stadium’s modern facilities and cleanliness but some say there’s also room for improvement.

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Waves of euphoria at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong Sevens

‘Ridiculous’: hungry Hong Kong Sevens fans decry lack of food at Kai Tak Stadium

One fan jokes ‘peasant revolt’ may break out after noticing free flow of food in many corporate boxes.

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A staff member walks past a closed food concession stand at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Harvey Kong
A staff member walks past a closed food concession stand at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Harvey Kong
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens: Cathay fly-past evokes fond memories of Kai Tak Airport

Contrasting reactions as visitors inside 50,000-seat Kai Tak Stadium unable to see plane except on live stream.

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Hong Kong politics

‘Don’t act in concert with US hegemony’: Beijing signals anger over Hutchison deal

HKMAO shares scathing piece that warns Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate against making ‘historic mistakes’.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s ‘Super March’ has brought in 12% more visitors: finance chief

Paul Chan says some overseas VIPs he met noted that the city had regained its former vibrancy and vitality.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan at Art Basel Hong Kong 2025 held at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Another 150 family offices express interest in setting up in Hong Kong

Vibrant welcoming city, where art thrives, is part of the attraction compared with regional rivals, says InvestHK director general Alpha Lau.

Hong Kong currently has more than 2,700 family offices, with half of them managing assets of more than US$50 million. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong currently has more than 2,700 family offices, with half of them managing assets of more than US$50 million. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

CK Hutchison port deal may be hit with wave of antitrust probes

Authorities in all 23 countries where ports operate expected to conduct competition reviews if they find them legally necessary, source says.

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Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong backing horse racing to spur tourism spending, minister says

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law says sport ‘not necessarily for gambling’, as city looks to make most of racing charm.

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Hong Kong tourism

Exclusive | Hong Kong will vie with ‘every city in Asia’, Singapore to develop tourism

Rosanna Law tells Post in exclusive interview that authorities play active but ‘quieter’ role than Lion City in promoting city’s attractions and mega-events.

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Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law at the Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Edmond So
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law at the Hong Kong government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong Sevens

Kai Tak Stadium heralds start of ‘exciting new chapter’ in Sevens history

Fans and players praise the new venue, as more than 33,000 fans turn up for first day of the tournament.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Sevens revellers swap Wan Chai for Kowloon’s culinary delights

Thai food and hotpot are the new postgame treats for some fans of much loved annual tournament, which is being held in Kai Tak Stadium for first time.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong Sevens scores with fans, brings boost for hotels and restaurants

Visitors say new Kai Tak Stadium enlivens the atmosphere while some businesses report up to 20 per cent increase in sales.

Revellers on day one of the Hong Kong Sevens at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong group ‘will not sign Panama deal next week’, Beijing to launch probe

Beijing to launch antitrust probe into deal by Li Ka-shing’s CK Hutchison Holdings.

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The sale of CK Hutchison’s two ports at each end of the Panama Canal were part of a US$23 billion deal that will leave the company pocketing US$19 billion in cash. Photo: Reuters
The sale of CK Hutchison’s two ports at each end of the Panama Canal were part of a US$23 billion deal that will leave the company pocketing US$19 billion in cash. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights

Chiang Kai-shek’s great grandson, Coldplay ticketing mess: 7 highlights

From a cross-straits move to Coldplay’s ticketing mess, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong tourism minister floats e-ticketing idea after mix-ups at mega-events

Rosanna Law also says she wants to review Cityline’s operations amid anger over errors with ComplexCon, Coldplay tickets.

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Hong Kong Sevens

Hong Kong Sevens as it happened: laser show and city’s men light up Kai Tak

Hong Kong’s women run in five tries against Kazakhstan, and opening ceremony dazzles before city’s men sweep past China.

Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens opening ceremony at Kai Tak Stadium. Photo: Eugene Lee
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Tech War

‘Coming out’: Huawei-related chip tool maker makes splash at Semicon China

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The booth of chip equipment maker SiCarrier drew large crowds at Semicon China on March 26, as people looked for any new information regarding the company’s latest technology. Photo: Ann Cao

Big Tech

Microsoft shutters AI lab in Shanghai, continuing China retreat

Microsoft has closed its research lab in Shanghai’s Zhangjiang hi-tech zone, and has already removed its logo from the entrance. Photo: Wency Chen

China Economy

Flying taxis: China clears way for first companies to begin offering services

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The EHang 184, an autonomous aerial vehicle designed to carry one passenger, performs a test flight in Guangzhou, Guangdong province. EHang has become one of the first companies in China to receive approval to put its passenger drones into operation. Photo: Reuters

China Economy

Beijing bids adieu to ‘basic’ farmland with plan to supercharge soil

An aerial drone shot this month shows a farmer plowing a field in China’s Zhejiang province. China is making agriculture advancements more attainable with a new plan. Photo: Xinhua

Global Economy

Lao Airlines cruising to first C909 – a milestone for the made-in-China aircraft

This China-made C909 will operate in Laos and have 90 seats. Photo: CCTV
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