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Greater Bay Area

The "Greater Bay Area" refers to the Chinese government's scheme to link the cities of Hong Kong, Macau, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Zhongshan, Dongguan, Huizhou, Jiangmen and Zhaoqing into an integrated economic and business hub.

Hong Kong’s DSE graduates are already facing stronger competition for university places, principals say. Photo: Handout

Education in Hong Kong

Fight for Hong Kong’s university spots to heat up as 150,000 more teens eligible

Hong Kong’s ‘predicament’ is reminder of the ‘unplanned consequences’ of official policies, ex-leader CY Leung says.

12 Aug 2025 - 10:30AM

Hong Kong

European firms tout Hong Kong as springboard for expansion in region

12 Aug 2025 - 7:00AM

Swire Group

Swire Pacific warns of uncertain outlook after first-half profit drop

7 Aug 2025 - 6:22PMvideocam

World of performing arts

5 Greater Bay Area shows and concerts in September 2025 to catch

From K-pop group Twice’s concerts to Shakespearean ballets to a Banksy show, there’s a lot on in Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou in September.

6 Aug 2025 - 1:00PM

Twice perform in Seoul in 2019. The K-pop superstars will perform in Macau in September as part of their 10th-anniversary tour. Photo: The Chosunilbo JNS/Imazins via Getty Images

100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy

Macau’s spicy legacy – from the Age of Discovery to Unesco recognition

Macau’s unique cuisine was born of a legacy of Portuguese traders, Malay markets and kitchen alchemy.

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DFI Retail Group

Wellcome supermarket is on a drive to win Hongkongers back from Shenzhen

DFI Retail Group’s Scott Price says its HK$5 pack of leafy greens has become so popular that vegetable sales have soared by 40 per cent.

5 Aug 2025 - 10:53AM

Hong Kong

Editorial | National Games shaping up to be a milestone in Greater Bay Area integration

The event, a landmark test of Hong Kong’s organising capacity, offers a chance to watch world-class talent in action and spot new stars.

5 Aug 2025 - 7:15AM

Martial arts athletes demonstrate their skills during the launch ceremony for the G21+2 youth season of the 15th National Games at Go Park in Sai Kung on August 3. Photo: Sam Tsang

Hong Kong property

Li mansion in Deep Water Bay is ‘not for sale’, CK Asset says in rebuke

Social media speculation of the impending sale of 79 Deep Water Bay Road is “entirely fabricated”, “false” and “groundless,” CK Asset said in a statement.

4 Aug 2025 - 7:25PM

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Can Hong Kong afford to jump on the mainland Chinese tech bandwagon?

Readers discuss the implications of Beijing’s warning to local governments, and the tone of end-of-life care discussions.

4 Aug 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong sports

Hong Kong will make National Games ‘unforgettable experience’, city’s leader says

John Lee joins sports minister, Beijing liaison office chief at Hong Kong Velodrome Park to mark 100 days until National Games start.

3 Aug 2025 - 10:58AM

John Lee (centre) has said Hong Kong will focus on optimising the competition process, refining service arrangements, strengthening safety assurances and conducting final tests and drills. Photo: Dickson Lee

US-ally trade wars

US tariffs order | Politburo call on economy | June exports

This week: Trump’s tariffs to go live on August 7, Politburo’s rallying call on Chinese economy, PLA celebrates anniversary. Next week: June trade data, China’s EV evolution, SCMP webinar on open-source AI and more.

1 Aug 2025 - 5:04PM

Science

Letters | How Hong Kong can tap into mainland China’s space solar power project

Readers discuss how the city can contribute to and benefit from the OMEGA project, climate-driven market failure, and sea-land adventure packages.

1 Aug 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can re-emerge as a leader in maritime trade

As the city moves to reclaim land for modern industries, it should also reclaim its leading role in container shipping and logistics.

1 Aug 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Family offices

Why are more wealthy mainland companies coming to Hong Kong for mediation?

An increasing number of wealthy mainland families are coming to Hong Kong for mediation services.

1 Aug 2025 - 8:30AM

A view of the skyline of Hong Kong Island across the Victoria Harbor from the Hong Kong Museum of Arts in Tsim Sha Tsui on August 11, 2023. Photo: Jelly Tse

Macau

Macau ex-lawmaker remanded in custody over alleged collusion with foreign forces

Resident is reportedly Au Kam-san, a prominent opposition figure who for decades advocated democratic reforms.

1 Aug 2025 - 10:27AM

The Chinese national flag and Macau flag hoisted outside a building in Macau. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to start demolishing Sha Tau Kok checkpoint on Friday for upgrade plan

Lawmaker Edward Lau also urges local authorities to consider incorporating travel, commercial facilities into Hong Kong side of new complex.

30 Jul 2025 - 7:16PM

Insurance

Exclusive | Retirement dreams: Hong Kong boomers eye Greater Bay Area for affordable living

A survey sponsored by BOC Life says 24 per cent of Hongkongers are willing to retire outside the city versus less than 5 per cent 10 years ago.

30 Jul 2025 - 10:33AMvideocam

Asia travel

5 inspiring museums to visit in Guangdong for history, jewellery and more

Discover TCM’s legacy at the Guangdong Chinese Medicine Museum, or take your nose on a time-travelling adventure at Xuelei Fragrance Museum.

30 Jul 2025 - 1:13PM

The Guangdong Chinese Medicine Museum in Guangzhou, China. Photo: Getty Images

China travel

China’s Shenzhen, Guangzhou airports break pre-Covid records

Domestic and international traffic up, as air travel in Greater Bay Area goes from strength to strength – but analysts warn of challenges ahead.

29 Jul 2025 - 5:30PM

Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong’s ‘superconnector’ status highlighted in US-China AI talent flow

The report found that Tsinghua University and Peking University ranked first and second, respectively, for producing global AI talent.

29 Jul 2025 - 5:00PM

Art

Chinese artist Cai Guo-qiang uses AI to create literally explosive pieces

Twelve of Cai’s signature ‘gunpowder art’ pieces created entirely by AI are part of a fully AI-generated exhibition of his artworks in Macau.

29 Jul 2025 - 3:15PM

During the opening ceremony in Macau, Cai gave a tour of his exhibition to visitors. Photo: Handout

Science

How Chinese scientists fought 74 years for world’s most powerful dam – and won

Beijing has launched the massive Yarlung Tsangpo hydropower project in southern Tibet after decades of scientific research.

28 Jul 2025 - 5:52PMvideocam

The mega dam across the Yarlung Tsangpo River could produce triple the electricity generated by the Three Gorges dam further south of China. Photo: AFP

Hong Kong economy

Exclusive | Hong Kong must grow ‘exponentially’ to match Shenzhen: outgoing Science Park CEO

Albert Wong says achieving I&T success requires attracting talent and capital, as he prepares to hand over reins at government-backed tech hub.

28 Jul 2025 - 8:30AM

Climate change

Opinion | When travellers think sustainability, make them think Greater Bay Area

The joint efforts of policymakers, businesses and young people can help visitors turn climate action into everyday action.

28 Jul 2025 - 5:30AM

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to make itself ‘truly the world’s green financial centre’

US economist Jeffrey Sachs says Hong Kong’s role in sustainable development is ‘becoming central for the whole world’.

25 Jul 2025 - 1:26AM

Professor Jeffrey Sachs gives a talk about global economic challenges and sustainable development. Photo: Dickson Lee

China GDP

China’s new champion? Jiangsu narrows gap with Guangdong for top provincial GDP

Tech clusters fuel Jiangsu’s rise as Guangdong’s export-led growth shows signs of slowing.

22 Jul 2025 - 8:08PM

Suzhou Industrial Park skyline in China’s Jiangsu province. Photo: Getty Images

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong has what it takes to be an Islamic finance hub

Readers discuss how Hong Kong can capitalise on the potential of Islamic finance assets, the Flywin principle, and English standards.

21 Jul 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong housing

Exclusive | Hong Kong to build more subsidised homes in I&T hub to meet middle-class demand

Housing minister Winnie Ho says Northern Metropolis flats can be better integrated into greenery to improve liveability as border area has ‘gift of nature’.

21 Jul 2025 - 8:32AM

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