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The tour includes a Star Ferry ride across the harbour. Photo: Sophie Li

Hong Kong Economy

How US$11 can get you a day trip for 2 plus lunch in pricey Hong Kong

Low-budget tours in Hong Kong are becoming increasingly popular among mainland Chinese visitors. The Post goes along for the ride.

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Severe Tropical Storm Wutip: Hong Kong to issue T3 signal between 12pm and 2pm

Exclusive | HKEX aims to be a ‘regional connector’ for Asian companies

Society

Embassy contacts Hong Kong-based influencer’s ‘kidnapped’ father in Cambodia

Influencer Stephanie Cheng said on social media that her father had gone missing before a meeting to expose a high-level fraud case.

Stephanie Cheng and her father Chi Gian Cheng. Photo: Instagram/Laparasian
Stephanie Cheng and her father Chi Gian Cheng. Photo: Instagram/Laparasian

Politics

Beijing-Hong Kong operation may be first step in ‘complex national security case’

Case could involve evidence that lies beyond scope of local courts and is eventually handled by mainland Chinese authorities, experts say.

Business

Henderson Land signs Jane Street as anchor in Central Hong Kong project

The trading firm takes a 223,000 sq ft space in one of the largest leasing transactions in Central in decades.

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Society

Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority eyes Middle East, Europe investors for bonds

Retiring boss Wai Chi-sing says URA will issue bonds this year and has introduced its work to investors in Europe, Middle East and Singapore.

The URA has been given a site on Bailey Street in Hung Hom. Photo: Jelly Tse
The URA has been given a site on Bailey Street in Hung Hom. Photo: Jelly Tse

China Business

Hong Kong to allow drones with higher payloads to boost low-altitude economy

Laws and regulations are being amended to promote the development of the low-altitude economy, deputy financial secretary says.

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Law and Crime

8 arrested after video of retired police car road racing in Hong Kong goes viral

Suspected police car involved in street racing is an Audi model A6, which force uses for patrols.

Society

Hong Kong ranked third most Muslim-friendly non-Islamic travel destination

City’s Muslim tourism efforts recognised by travel index, but industry insiders say challenges remain for further improvements.

Hong Kong moved up one place to third in the Mastercard-CrescentRating’s 2025 Global Muslim Travel Index for destinations outside the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong urged to turn Hung Hom waterfront into city’s answer to Cannes, Monaco

Calls made for project to emulate famous mega-event destinations, while others question viability of more commercial facilities.

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An artist’s impression of the Hung Hom waterfront project. Photo: Handout
An artist’s impression of the Hung Hom waterfront project. Photo: Handout

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong can power yuan’s international ascent: HSBC co-CEO

City should scale up yuan-denominated trade finance and participation in stock and bond markets, David Liao says.

Companies

In Hong Kong and globally, AI is not a job and wage killer, PwC says

Across all industries, roles that ‘collate AI with human expertise’ are in demand and command a premium, report says.

Society

‘I am numb’: Blackpink fans left devastated as Hong Kong concerts sell out fast

Disappointed fans vent frustration at booking platform Cityline as tickets for both shows sell out in a little more than 90 minutes.

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All tickets for Blackpink’s two shows at Kai Tak Stadium on January 24 and 25 next year sold out in a little more than an hour and a half. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong Economy

Veteran lawyer Moses Cheng picked to steer Hong Kong’s maritime hub push

Cheng, who is also a member of city’s top decision-making body, named board chairman of Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board.

Hong Kong has ambitions to develop its status as an international maritime hub. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong has ambitions to develop its status as an international maritime hub. Photo: Eugene Lee

World

China’s next-gen stealth jets, Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition: 7 highlights

From China’s next-gen stealth jets to Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Law and Crime

Meta sues Hong Kong firm over AI app making non-consensual explicit images

US tech giant accuses Joy Timeline HK of promoting ‘nudify’ app, with lawsuit part of Meta’s clampdown on such software.

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Health & Environment

1 in 4 Hongkongers unaware of coming public healthcare fee changes: survey

Lawmakers call on authorities to ramp up efforts to promote reform, set to come into force in January 2026.

People queue up at the pharmacy of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Authorities announced a series of measures to reform the subsidisation structure of public healthcare services in March. Photo: Jelly Tse
People queue up at the pharmacy of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Authorities announced a series of measures to reform the subsidisation structure of public healthcare services in March. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong helps seize HK$157 million in cross-border online scam operation

Seven Asian police agencies also made 1,800 arrests and froze over 32,000 bank accounts with the aid of direct communication platform.

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Society

Keeta rider with no ID or work visa risks arrest to eke out living in Hong Kong

Rider who is non-refoulement claimant ‘rents’ account of cousin to make ends meet, angering legally employed workers who have demanded better identity verification.

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Health & Environment

Hong Kong nurse honoured with top medal for 15 years of life-saving work

Walter Leung’s volunteer work with the Red Cross in disaster situations has earned him the Florence Nightingale Medal, the highest international distinction for nurses.

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Hong Kong nurse Walter Leung attends to a patient in Gaza. Photo: Walter Leung
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OPINION
Paul Yip,Li Yang,Raymond Lap-Ming Tang

Opinion | Hong Kong must end its ‘tale of two cities’ to thrive

Paul Yip
Li Yang
Raymond Lap-Ming Tang
Joe Ngai

Opinion | How Hong Kong can shake off stagnant growth

Joe Ngai
Bernard Chan

Opinion | Trump’s attacks on pillars of US society: reform or score settling?

Bernard Chan
Yonden Lhatoo

Just Saying | Tired of Timothée Chalamet

Yonden Lhatoo
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Victor Dawes

Legal Tales | The case of Hong Kong vs Singapore: unlimited potential for collaboration

Victor Dawes
Kerry Kennedy

Opinion | To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools

Kerry Kennedy
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MULTIMEDIA
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A full-day tour of Hong Kong for US$6?

Experiencing a full-day tour around Hong Kong for only US$6
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Fire erupts in busy Hong Kong shopping district

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Infographics

How US military power depends on China’s rare earths

How China’s rare earth leadership can impact US defense procurement
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How Jimmy O. Yang found success in comedy and in Hollywood

‘Telling my own truth’: How Jimmy O. Yang found success in comedy and in Hollywood
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