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Flags fly outside Cheung Kong Center in Central on February 4, 2026. Photo: Jelly Tse

Business

Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison reports 7% gain in underlying profit

Diversified business mitigates impact of adverse developments including ‘legal conflict’ over Panama ports, chairman says.

Operator killed as tower crane collapses at Hong Kong construction site

Hongkongers on BN(O) pathway won’t face tougher English test, UK confirms

Law and Crime

Hong Kong businessman Jason Poon, 5 others arrested in HK$6 million fraud case

Source says police intelligence suggests surgical mask manufacturer allegedly defrauded HSBC via SME Financing Guarantee Scheme.

A source has confirmed that Jason Poon was among those arrested. Photo: Elson Li
A source has confirmed that Jason Poon was among those arrested. Photo: Elson Li

Banking & Finance

Middle East banks eye Hong Kong as ‘safe haven’ amid Iran threats: InvestHK head

Investment-promotion agency is helping a couple of Middle East banks set up in the city and fielding more inquiries since the war started.

Society

Public hearing outlines 6 key failures behind Tai Po fire – as it happened

Lead barrister Victor Dawes says messages show substandard scaffolding mesh was used by contractors, while a cigarette ‘most likely’ caused the blaze.

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Society

Call for review over how Hong Kong manages wild boars and buffaloes

Activists say city must take different approach to minimising conflict between people and wild animals after two incidents over consecutive days.

A wild boar is seen at Fei Ngo Shan Road. The number of wild pigs fell from about 1,830 in 2022 to around 900 in 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang
A wild boar is seen at Fei Ngo Shan Road. The number of wild pigs fell from about 1,830 in 2022 to around 900 in 2024. Photo: Sam Tsang

Banking & Finance

HKMA warns of interest rate uncertainty amid Middle East conflict

HKMA leaves city’s base rate untouched at 4 per cent, as HSBC, Standard Chartered and BOCHK keep prime lending and saving rates unchanged.

Law and Crime

2 Hongkongers held after raids on 3 illegal fuel stations amid oil price spike

Joint crackdown by Fire Services Department and Customs and Excise Department led to arrest of a suspected station operator and customer.

Banking & Finance

SFC urges Hong Kong stock exchange to tighten listing, compliance rules

The Securities and Futures Commission made several recommendations to improve the stock exchange’s regulations.

The Securities and Futures Commission has made a series of recommendations to improve the stock exchange’s oversight of companies. Photo: Shutterstock

Law and Crime

Hong Kong campsite operator who murdered ‘alien’ girlfriend jailed for life

Judge says Tang Lung-fai, 56, was merciless as he killed live-in girlfriend Fok Sin-yee, 38, in ‘vicious, brutal and savage attack’.

The woman’s body was found face down near the main entrance of the house in Mui Tsz Lam village. Photo: Felix Wong
The woman’s body was found face down near the main entrance of the house in Mui Tsz Lam village. Photo: Felix Wong

Education

Hong Kong to establish global version of university entrance exam on pilot basis

Test will allow foreign students to apply for admission to both local and mainland Chinese higher education institutions.

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China Business

China-based Cosco Shipping Ports expects ‘limited’ impact from Iran conflict

Unit of Cosco Shipping reports 1.1 per cent profit increase on 6.2 per cent rise in throughput in 2025.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong more attractive to talent amid Middle East tensions, labour chief says

Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun says fourth of imported workers from various schemes are foreign passport holders.

The CareerConnect Expo at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Karma Lo

Law and Crime

Former Hong Kong lawmaker denies abetting criminal activity in mainland China

Ex-lawmaker Lee Cheuk-yan says those backed by his alliance should not have been considered as violating mainland law in the first place.

Lee Cheuk-yan poses for a photograph at the Legislative Council Complex in 2016. Photo: Felix Wong
Lee Cheuk-yan poses for a photograph at the Legislative Council Complex in 2016. Photo: Felix Wong

Law and Crime

Hong Kong customs seizes nearly 1,000 smuggled turtles worth HK$1 million

Two men arrested after officers find reptiles in car boot at Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge control point.

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong’s Airport Authority to develop HK$300 million art storage facility

Authority partnering with Hong Kong’s Eythos to create 4,920 square metre facility as part of wider push to turn city into arts trading hub.

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Hong Kong Economy

More Hong Kong drivers head to mainland China to refuel as oil prices rise

Previously, residents were topping up their tanks once or twice a month, but they are now making weekly trips, automobile association says.

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A petrol station in Mong Kok. Hong Kong’s pump prices have surpassed HK$30 per litre for both petrol and diesel. Photo: Jelly Tse
A petrol station in Mong Kok. Hong Kong’s pump prices have surpassed HK$30 per litre for both petrol and diesel. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hongkonger, 28, held as HK$20 million of suspected cocaine seized in house

Police believe 28-year-old jobless man was recruited by syndicate to manage storage and deliveries to buyers.

Society

Only 1 Hong Kong landlord seeks subdivided flat approval as new law takes effect

Housing Bureau receives 316 registration applications involving 1,160 subdivided flats for grace period, but only one to approve certification.

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Transport

Cathay extends flight suspension to Dubai, Riyadh until March 31 amid war

Heightened regional instability has forced airlines to divert flights or avoid certain airspace in Middle East entirely as a precaution.

Cathay Pacific planes at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Jonathan Wong
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OPINION
Victor Dawes

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Victor Dawes
Ronny Tong

Opinion | Here’s what an executive-led government really means in Hong Kong

Ronny Tong
Ken Ip

Opinion | Frenzy over AI agent OpenClaw shows the lobster has escaped the pot

Ken Ip
Cui Jianchun

Opinion | White paper documents the strength of Hong Kong’s security shield

Cui Jianchun
Ryan Ip,David Yu Chak-wai

Opinion | Iran war shows urgency of Hong Kong’s green shipping transition

Ryan Ip
David Yu Chak-wai
Alice Wu

Opinion | Mainland-style oversight system could help Legco to deliver

Alice Wu
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Hearings begin into Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po blaze

Ms Caroline Chu, Resident of Wang Fuk Court, attends the conference, held by The Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court. The Independent Committee in relation to the fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po, holds a direction conference to give directions on the arrangements for subsequent hearings to be conducted by the Committee, located at City Gallery in Central. 05FEB26. SCMP / Sam Tsang
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Google’s Gemini AI chatbot opening to Hong Kong users

Google's chatbot Gemini is giving under-age users "unsafe mental health advice," according to one organization specializing on media use for families. (Dreamstime/TNS)
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Tate brothers party in Hong Kong, sparking controversy

Online influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate, who both face rape and human-trafficking charges in Romania and the United Kingdom, were reported to have entered Hong Kong over the weekend, sparking a heated discussion online.
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Taiwanese band Mayday angers fans by changing Hong Kong date

Taiwanese band Mayday concert at the Kai Tak Stadium in May, 2025. Photo: handout
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