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Both scams used phishing links to access victims’ securities accounts, police have said. Photo: Getty Images

Law and Crime

8 arrested in Hong Kong after HK$46 million lost in investor phishing scams

Seven men and one woman arrested in connection with two phishing cases that allegedly targetted more than 130 victims based locally and overseas.

Hong Kong high-end supermarket chain City’super to shut its last food court

Former Hong Kong protester challenges travel ban in bid to study law

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong makes public stablecoin adoption a top priority in digital asset push

The government is calling for new proposals to test stablecoin applications and make tax concessions for digital asset holdings.

Pedestrians walk past a cryptocurrency dealership with ATMs on the outside in Causeway Bay on January 31. In a new policy statement, the Hong Kong government has proposed tax concessions for profits on cryptocurrencies. Photo: Antony Dickson
Pedestrians walk past a cryptocurrency dealership with ATMs on the outside in Causeway Bay on January 31. In a new policy statement, the Hong Kong government has proposed tax concessions for profits on cryptocurrencies. Photo: Antony Dickson

Business

Person connected to HSBC banker buys luxury property for US$15.9 million

The sale comes as sentiment in the city’s property market improves gradually.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong Palace Museum to host city’s largest showcase of Egyptian artefacts

Exhibition in November will feature items such as a 2.8-metre tall statue of Pharaoh Tutankhamun, mummified cats and coffins.

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Law and Crime

Police break up Hong Kong loan shark syndicate that hired teen debt collectors

Police arrest 22 people, including four teenagers hired for up to HK$1,000 per job.

Hong Kong police have arrested 22 people suspected of illegal lending, debt collection and related cases of criminal damage and intimidation. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police have arrested 22 people suspected of illegal lending, debt collection and related cases of criminal damage and intimidation. Photo: Handout

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong to begin independent drug review, approval in 2026

Department of Health reveals plan to set up own drug regulatory authority as early as end of next year, in effort to make city a medical innovation hub.

Hong Kong Economy

Was Keung To’s fall into sea a cry for help for Hong Kong band Mirror?

‘During the pandemic, Hongkongers could not travel, so the hottest topic in the city was the rise of Mirror... Now, they have options,’ economist says.

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Banking & Finance

FWD files for Hong Kong listing amid slew of jumbo IPO deals

Insurer will get a market value of HK$48.3 billion based on its IPO share price of HK$38, before an overallotment option.

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FWD’s corporate logo atop its main building in Hong Kong. Photo: Reuters

Law and Crime

Hong Kong DSE documentary star gets probation after second theft offence

Tang Ngai-hong sentenced to a year of probation after pleading guilty to stealing bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips on January 5.

Tang Ngai-hong admitted stealing a bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips worth a total of HK$61.80. Photo: Handout
Tang Ngai-hong admitted stealing a bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips worth a total of HK$61.80. Photo: Handout

Health & Environment

Hong Kong Observatory issues amber rainstorm warning on Thursday afternoon

Forecaster issues warning two hours after cancelling No 1 typhoon signal.

Politics

What’s next after 5 years of national security law in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has put economic development and livelihood issues at the top of the agenda since the return to stability.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s strengths lie in bridging East, West amid trade war: finance chief

Financial Secretary Paul Chan stresses investors are showing their confidence with their capital, despite global uncertainties.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan has dismissed concerns that the city’s close ties to the mainland could deter investors. Photo: SCMP

Society

Child sexual abuse cases in Hong Kong nearly double over decade

Social Welfare Department data also shows more than 20 per cent of perpetrators in sexual abuse cases last year were 16 years old and below.

The number of child sexual abuse cases in Hong Kong last year reached 522, compared with 285 in 2014. Photo: Getty Images
The number of child sexual abuse cases in Hong Kong last year reached 522, compared with 285 in 2014. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Hong Kong band Mirror’s Keung To says he consumed alcohol, painkillers before fall

Keung, 26, reveals more details about his fall into harbour, before flying to Paris on Wednesday night.

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Transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation to promote managing director Jeny Yeung to CEO

Yeung will succeed Jacob Kam in the role and has been tasked with leading the Hong Kong rail giant through a transformation.

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Politics

‘Betrayal’: why Hong Kong students remain cautious as US resumes visa processing

US State Department says new policy requires applicants to make social media accounts public so officials can screen for content deemed hostile.

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Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for student visas are once again available. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
Appointment slots at the US consulate in Hong Kong for student visas are once again available. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong issues ‘black’ travel alert for Iran and Israel as conflict escalates

Hongkongers should avoid visiting Iran and Israel because of the ‘highly unpredictable security situation’, Security Bureau says.

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Society

Hong Kong subdivided flat owners ‘may pass on costs to tenants under new rules’

As city moves to legislate minimum standards, industry players also worry that more operators will exit market due to stiffer penalties.

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Education

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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The University of Hong Kong came in 11th in the global ranking. Photo: Elson Li
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OPINION
Sebastian Man,Thomas Deng

Opinion | Despite property market slump, Hong Kong must increase housing supply

Sebastian Man
Thomas Deng
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Grenville Cross

Opinion | Contrary to naysayers, Hong Kong’s national security law is working well

Grenville Cross
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong is bouncing back just at the right time for John Lee

Alice Wu
Regina Ip

Opinion | As Hong Kong’s financial sector soars, what about food and retail?

Regina Ip
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Ningrong Liu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s research strength is vital to China’s third wave of reform

Ningrong Liu
Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Demise of Hong Kong dollar peg? Still the bet you shouldn’t take

Nicholas Spiro
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Old, alone and barely getting by in Hong Kong

Elderly, alone and barely getting by: the plight of Hong Kong’s most underprivileged seniors
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Hong Kong’s equivalent to Japan’s famous sites

Visit Japan’s most instagrammable sites without actually leaving Hong Kong
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Consumer Council finds heavy metal in some eye make-up products

Heavy metals found in 80% of eyeshadow items tested by Hong Kong consumer watchdog
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Hong Kong woman killed in bus stop crash

Hong Kong woman dies after being trapped under truck in bus stop crash
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