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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.

San Tin will be turned into an innovation hub under the Northern Metropolis project. Photo: May Tse

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong developers urged to link up with mainland firms on border project

Government is studying proposals submitted by various firms for the Northern Metropolis project, development chief Bernadette Linn says.

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Banking & finance

HKMC explores Greater Bay Area retirement options for senior residents

26 Jun 2025 - 7:46PMvideocam

Macau

Macau luxury property The 13 Hotel sells for HK$600 million to a local buyer

25 Jun 2025 - 9:21PM

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Elderly Hongkongers can use vouchers at 2 Zhuhai hospitals from Thursday

Fifth Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University and Zhuhai People’s Hospital added to pilot scheme that expands coverage across the border.

23 Jun 2025 - 4:15PM

A billboard in To Kwa Wan advertises the expansion of the Elderly Health Care Voucher Pilot Scheme to more cities in the Greater Bay Area. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong to keep expanding land bank, but not to offset deficit: Paul Chan

Finance chief also says government will address plans to build artificial islands off Lantau waters at later stage, despite calls to halt project.

23 Jun 2025 - 10:00AM

Hong Kong culture

Letters | Bring back the Hong Kong that eats together without table dividers

Readers discuss a lingering aspect of the pandemic, developing more tourist attractions, and improving the cruise terminal.

22 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM

Hong Kong economy

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

Sound policies have helped boost internationally connected capital markets, but fresh ideas are still needed to uplift the local consumer economy.

22 Jun 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

A worker puts food into a container for a customer to take away at a popular “two-dish rice” restaurant in Mong Kok, on May 24. Photo: Dickson Lee

Hong Kong politics

How to answer Xia’s call for Hong Kong? Tap global ties and lure talent, experts say

City should seize upon stability created by national security law to implement more aggressive policies to transform economy, experts say.

21 Jun 2025 - 10:50PM

Banking & finance

Mainland China, Hong Kong launching Payment Connect scheme to aid capital flows

‘Milestone’ programme links mainland China’s Internet Banking Payment System with Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System, simplifying cross-border payments.

20 Jun 2025 - 4:30PM

IPO

Investors lap up soy sauce maker Haitian’s stock in Hong Kong debut

Company exercises an upsize option as its US$1.3 billion listing bolsters the city as the top global IPO venue.

19 Jun 2025 - 5:44PM

Cheng Xue (right), chairwoman of Foshan Haitian Flavouring & Food Company, after striking the ceremonial gong at the Connect Hall of the Hong Kong stock exchange to mark the trading of her company’s stock on June 19, 2025. Photo: Julie Zhang

Hong Kong politics

Explainer | Why is top Beijing official Xia Baolong in Hong Kong for a 5-day visit?

The Post details what is on agenda for Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director’s third fact-finding trip to city.

19 Jun 2025 - 4:54PM

The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Xia Baolong , arrives in Hong Kong at Shenzhen Bay Port, he will visit Hong Kong from June 18 to 22. 18JUN25 SCMP/ Sam Tsang

Digital currencies

Hong Kong could serve as stablecoin test bed to raise yuan’s profile

Hong Kong’s stablecoins can serve as a testing ground for the mainland, providing both experience and lessons, HashKey Group CEO says.

18 Jun 2025 - 8:57PM

China stock market

Beijing’s reform could bring Alibaba, Tencent listings to Shenzhen: HSBC

Regulators are keen to ‘deepen the reform and opening-up of Shenzhen’ through H to A listings, according to the bank’s analysts.

18 Jun 2025 - 6:30PM

Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong to start 5-day visit to Hong Kong on Wednesday: John Lee

Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs will meet university heads on Thursday, attend forum on national security law on Saturday.

18 Jun 2025 - 12:52AM

City leader John Lee (right) has confirmed that Xia Baolong (second from right) will visit Hong Kong for five days, beginning on Wednesday. Photo: Elson Li

Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Shenzhen’s rise is both a challenge and opportunity for Hong Kong

Our city has many advantages, but we cannot simply sit still as our neighbour powers ahead in an age where technology is reshaping the economic landscape.

16 Jun 2025 - 6:15AM

Shenzhen plans to focus on accelerating the development of local hi-tech industries, as it grapples with the impact of US tariffs and export controls. Photo: Shutterstock

Artificial intelligence

Hong Kong plans new AI supercomputing centre to boost tech hub status

The facilities will provide computing power for the Greater Bay Area and beyond, says innovation chief Sun Dong during a tech show in Paris.

14 Jun 2025 - 10:30AM

China economy

China adapts to tariffs, Lujiazui forum and more

This week: US-China trade framework leaves tariffs in place, Geely to stop building new EV plants and Macau satellite casinos to close. Next week: May economic data releases; TikTok ban deadline nears, Chinese regulators to release new financial policy and more.

13 Jun 2025 - 5:00PM

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong shouldn’t let lack of space hold up Guangdong driver scheme: minister

Mable Chan says plan to allow Guangdong residents to drive to city will have strict controls, as lawmakers raise concerns over parking capacity.

11 Jun 2025 - 4:51PM

The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme has been the subject of discussion for years and was originally expected to start at the end of 2024 or early this year. Photo: Dickson Lee

China manufacturing

China plans to turn Shenzhen into AI and aviation hub amid US sanctions

Beijing is deepening reforms to accelerate the development of emerging industries in the Chinese tech hub, which faces a barrage of US trade curbs.

11 Jun 2025 - 2:01PMvideocam

China property

The future of retirement for wealthy Hongkongers could be this Zhuhai community

HN Group’s Serensia Woods, a 135,000-square-metre retirement community, is catering to Hong Kong’s ageing population with flats starting at HK$10 million.

8 Jun 2025 - 12:00PMvideocam

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s co-hosting of National Games is about much more than sport

It’s also a chance to display Greater Bay Area cooperation and a powerful lesson in civic pride for Hong Kong youth.

8 Jun 2025 - 9:30AMvideocam

Spectators cheer at the 15th National Games fencing test event, held at Kai Tak Arena’s Sports Hall on June 1. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Get elderly housing right and Hong Kong’s silver economy can take off

To support the latest measures, the right infrastructure must be in place, starting from housing and community support.

8 Jun 2025 - 5:30AMvideocam

Women playing poker in Ma Tau Wai Road Garden at To Kwa Wan, Hong Kong on February 5. Photo: Sam Tsang

Tourism

5 global musical stars performing in Greater Bay Area in July 2025

Hong Kong music lovers are in for a treat in July with concerts from Macau to Jiangmen featuring the likes of Kenny G and Richard Clayderman.

9 Jun 2025 - 12:29PM

Fintech

Fintech start-up Syfe bolsters Hong Kong expansion after new funding round

Singapore-based Syfe’s expansion plans reflect the city’s position as the largest hedge fund and cross-border wealth management hub in Asia.

6 Jun 2025 - 5:04PM

Hong Kong economy

2 global conferences to make Hong Kong debut this month: John Lee

City leader says authorities to keep pushing Hong Kong as site for major events to lure high-end tourists and enhance city’s global network.

3 Jun 2025 - 4:43PM

Hundreds of buyers gather at the 41st International Jewellery Show at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai in March. Photo: Eugene Lee

Banking & finance

More rich people from mainland, Southeast Asia investing in Hong Kong: Citibank

Hong Kong attracts affluent investors from China and Southeast Asia, boosting Citibank’s client base.

2 Jun 2025 - 7:30AM

Janus Wu, head of international personal banking at Citibank (Hong Kong). Photo: SCMPOST

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s John Lee meets new liaison office chief, vows to pursue fresh growth

Beijing now confident in national security framework and appointment of director Zhou Ji shows priority has shifted to economic development, analysts say.

1 Jun 2025 - 12:32PM

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong hoping ‘Summer Viva’ campaign will make tourists extend stays

Tourism Board chairman Peter Lam says Hong Kong can’t rely on past glories by only promoting itself as a food and shopping paradise.

30 May 2025 - 11:48PM

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