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Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area
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.
People fill the streets in Kwun Tong at lunchtime. In driving economic innovation, the protection of human capital, and mental health, is strategic. Photo: Dickson Lee
Mental health

Letters | 5-year plan must take mental health seriously for the economy’s sake

Readers discuss why mental health ought to be positioned as a strategic asset, and how the city is well-placed to build health resilience for the world’s most impoverished.

Hong Kong society

Opinion | Stop mourning Hong Kong. It’s evolving, not dying

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Banking & finance

Fubon Bank’s Hong Kong subsidiary opens first mainland China branch in Shenzhen

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can unlock the real value of its Asean trade boom

By providing high-value services that enable cross-border transactions and corporate expansion, the city can convert surging commerce into long-term economic returns.

Hong Kong’s Kwai Chung Container Terminal, seen on March 4. Hong Kong’s Asean opportunity depends less on moving more containers than on attaching more high-value services to each transaction. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

In Focus | Why does Hong Kong need a 5-year plan – and will it curb its free-market economy?

As Hong Kong embraces long-term planning for the first time, economists and officials debate whether strategic state guidance can coexist with its open, market-led economy.

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Hong Kong economy

New Hong Kong trade office in Malaysia a bridge to Greater Bay Area: minister

Commerce chief Algernon Yau calls launch of Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur ‘highly strategic move’.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, Malaysia set for ‘deeper ties in semiconductor making, other sectors’

Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma makes comment as he joins Hong Kong’s biggest delegation to Malaysia to date for conference.

TDC’s Frederick Ma and Sophia Chong pose for a photo as the “Think Business, Think Hong Kong” flagship campaign gets under way in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Photo: Vivian Au
Artificial intelligence

Outside In | Why Asia need not match West’s fear over data centre buildout

The spread of data centres in Asia does not seem to have sparked the kind of protests it has in the West, but good policies are needed to ensure that remains the case.

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Chinese culture

How the Shenzhen Natural History Museum was designed to reflect its landscape

The architects behind the new museum talk about the Shenzhen landmark’s unique design that reflects its green and water-edged location.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Passing a driving test in Hong Kong shouldn’t be an Odyssean ordeal

Readers discuss learning to drive in the city, the potential for Hong Kong to develop pet-friendly travel, and municipal maintenance.

Driving lessons are in progress in Kowloon City learners have their on-road driving lessons with tutors at Tin Kwong Road, Kowloon City. The Transport Department announced in April that applications would open in May for 332 new licences for private driving instructors. 13JUN26 SCMP / Elson Li
Hong Kong politics

5-year plan to create more jobs, help young people with housing: John Lee

City leader says government is paying close attention to youth employment, while Northern Metropolis presents opportunity for bigger homes.

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Chief Executive John Lee (centre) attends the second town hall on his policy address 2026 and Hong Kong’s first five-year plan. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong’s 5-year plan can’t just be a laundry list

Repackaging familiar initiatives is not enough – city leaders must deliver clear directions, tangible targets and real accountability.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong commerce chief to lead joint local and mainland delegation to Malaysia

Algernon Yau says about 200 mainland enterprises have already set up offices in the city since last year to expand globally.

China’s private sector

Sugar for the pill: US$8b fund boosts Hong Kong’s biotech hub ambitions

Hong Kong Investment Corporation is stepping up its efforts to position itself amid Beijing’s challenge to US pharmaceutical dominance.

Clara Chan Ka-chai, CEO of Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC) Photo: Enoch Yiu
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong tourism sector urges action with visitor spending 44% below 2018 level

Lawmaker Perry Yiu calls for more events and cross-border cooperation as visitor spending falls from HK$353b in 2018 to HK$197.5b last year.

Visitor spending in Hong Kong remains 44 per cent below its 2018 level, prompting calls for more events and cross-border tourism cooperation. Photo: Sun Yeung
Luxury yachts

China’s Greater Bay Area has the ingredients to be a yacht hub: industry veteran

Hong Kong’s maritime expertise, from finance to legal services, could help turn region’s potential into reality: yachting consultancy CEO.

Hong Kong science and tech

In Focus | Hong Kong aims to be a global tech hub, but can it hold on to its young talent?

An increasingly risk-averse culture and a lack of early-stage support may push young start-up founders to look overseas, critics warn.

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Hong Kong economy

CLP posts HK$5.73 billion underlying profit in first half of 2026

Chairman Michael Kadoorie says company will invest to strengthen electricity supply in Northern Metropolis megaproject.

CLP, which supplies electricity to customers in the New Territories, Kowloon and Lantau Island, says its average net tariff in August was 4 per cent higher than in January. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

CUHK to add national, global perspectives to mandatory courses under 5-year plan

Curriculum of mandatory general education programme for undergrads to be reformed as university maps out development strategy.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to be ‘super partner’ in businesses’ overseas expansion push

Chinese General Chamber of Commerce chief Jonathan Choi says city should invest and operate abroad, while urging annual review of first five-year plan.

Hong Kong economy

Food Expo vendors hoping for tasty profits with items such as caviar sake gelato

Abalone for HK$1, handcrafted caviar mooncakes and discounted coffee and milk tea packs among products at next week’s Food Expo.

Henry Poon of On Kee Dry Seafood says abalone for HK$1 will be offered as part of a game to attract customers. Karma Lo
Hong Kong economy

Opinion | To lead Greater Bay Area integration, Hong Kong can look to San Francisco

As the city’s proposed five-year-plan seeks to increase regional cooperation, it should aim to drive alignment of rules and institutional frameworks in the Greater Bay Area.

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Vehicles running on the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge on October 22. The three cities are part of the Greater Bay Area development zone. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong ‘over’? Stephen Roach is missing the point

Readers discuss the city’s transformation, tying government official KPIs to Scoop, and promoting mini-events like Beyblade battles.

Hong Kong transport

Editorial | New Huanggang Port must deliver on its promise of seamless borders

Speed and landmark design aside, the joint Shenzhen-Hong Kong checkpoint must ultimately serve the higher goal of Greater Bay Area integration.

Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong needn’t match mainland prices but must compete on value

Readers discuss how mainland travel is reshaping Hongkongers’ ideas of service and value, overcrowding on the Airport Express, and the US’ gift to China.

A shopper contemplates sourdough and other bread at a bakery in the MixC Shenzhen Bay mall in Shenzhen’s Nanshan district on July 1. Consumers who travel across the border are returning with new expectations. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

How can retirees beat rising healthcare costs in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong has long relied on both public and private hospitals and clinics, but medical inflation is pricing out elderly patients.

illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Hong Kong economy

My Take | Hong Kong has bounced back since the bleak days of the pandemic

While much has changed in the city, it will hopefully embrace diversity, compassion and tolerance amid the ongoing drive to grow and prosper.

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Hong Kong sports

Opinion | How Hong Kong’s five-year plan could get ball rolling on Olympic bid

To achieve the plan’s proposed sport-related objectives, focused action in areas such as facilities development and talent cultivation is needed.

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