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(Left to right) Hong Kong band Mirror members Ian Chan Cheuk-yin, Keung To, Anson Lo and Edan Lui Cheuk-on at Shiseido Ultimune event. Photo: Getty Images
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.

Malaysia

Malaysia’s durian scene spikes as it savours markets beyond China

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Hong Kong stock market

Chinese courier SF to raise US$752 million via Hong Kong shares, bonds

Chinese overseas

Why are fewer wealthy Chinese likely to emigrate this year?

Report cites appeal of improved business environment, while growing uncertainty surrounding overseas study is also set to play a role.

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Passengers arrive at Heathrow Airport in London in January 2023. Photo: EPA-EFE
Formula One (F1)

Letters | Why can’t Hong Kong invest in a Formula One race?

Readers discuss how the city is being overshadowed by Singapore and Bangkok, why Hong Kong should reform land use planning, and the truth about Benjamin Netanyahu and Hamas.

Crime in Hong Kong

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.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks decline as HKMA currency move stokes rate concerns

Banks and developers led losses; HKMA had forewarned that intervention to halt local currency weakness would tighten liquidity and pressure rates.

Exchange Square in Central. Photo: Sam Tsang
IPO

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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Interest rates

Hong Kong steps into the currency market to defend local dollar’s peg

The city’s de facto central bank sold US$1.2 billion worth of US dollars to buy Hong Kong dollars at HK$7.85 per dollar.

Law

Legal Tales | Interstate mediation in a multipolar world: how can Hong Kong best play a role?

Hosting the International Organization for Mediation is a strong first step for Hong Kong on the road to providing a lasting contribution to international law.

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The International Organization for Mediation is based in Hong Kong. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong Observatory may cancel No 1 typhoon signal between 2pm and 5pm

But the forecaster says squally showers are still expected in the city throughout the day.

The Hong Kong Observatory may cancel the No 1 typhoon warning signal between 2pm and 5pm on Thursday. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong national security law

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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Japan

Japan quake swarm and volcano reignite fears linked to viral manga prediction

Airlines are cancelling flights to Japan due to reduced demand attributed to anxiety over the disaster prediction.

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Food and Drinks

5 new coffee shops in Hong Kong to visit in July 2025 for your caffeine fix

Coffee lovers have plenty of new spots to discover around Hong Kong, from cosy neighbourhood hideaways to bold, art-strewn shops.

Sol is a drink on the “Noc.turnal Night Menu” at NOC’s new location in Tai Koo that blends the flavour of malt hops with vanilla, finished with a hint of decaf espresso. Photo: NOC
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Answers needed on driverless bus crash in Hong Kong

Incident at Hong Kong airport comes as more unmanned vehicles are taking part in trials on city roads.

An image circulating online shows the aftermath of the incident, which occurred at a T-junction marked with a yield line near Terminal 1. Photo: Handout
In Good Taste

For this French entrepreneur, life’s about enjoying life and family time

French co-founder Diego Dultzin Lacoste of flash-sale platform On The List on having fun – and the power of a smile.

Macau

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

The sale to an unidentified buyer in Macau marks the city’s first hotel-related property transaction since the fourth quarter of 2017.

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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
Crime in Hong Kong

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.

Hong Kong 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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Hong Kong stock market

Boss Zhipin taps buoyant Hong Kong market with US$288 million share offering

The maximum issue price per share was HK$78, representing a premium of around 14.04 per cent to Tuesday’s closing price of HK$68.40.

An ad for the Boss Zhipin app seen in a subway station in Beijing, April 9, 2021. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

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.

Jeny Yeung will be promoted to CEO of the MTR Corporation at the start of next year. Photo: Photo: MTRC
Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for June 27-29

New cocktail bar Gossip opens at Foco, Dr. Fern’s Gin Parlour returns as The Doctor’s Residence, and the second edition of Nicola’s Night lands at Terrible Baby.

Hong Kong society

15 suspicious cases uncovered in Hong Kong tech voucher programme

Random checks on 1,860 projects funded by subsidy scheme have also been conducted.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt for man in suspected murder, arrest girlfriend

Force’s investigation uncovers sightings of male suspect dumping suspicious, heavy-looking bags after 49-year-old Vietnamese woman’s disappearance.

The alleged victim was last seen entering a building on 152 Castle Peak Road. Photo: Google Maps
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong considers changing name of narcotic ‘space oil’ to ‘zombie oil’

Security chief Chris Tang reveals plan to rename the illegal drug, as lawmakers raise concerns about whether current name ‘romanticises’ its use.

The main ingredient in space oil is the anaesthetic etomidate, which was classified as a dangerous drug earlier this year. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong tops global list for priciest homes despite slump: Deutsche Bank

Prime property prices of US$25,946 per square metre push Hong Kong above Zurich, Singapore and New York: Mapping the World’s Prices report.

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Hong Kong society

Presale tickets for G.E.M. concerts in Hong Kong gone in just over an hour

Nearly 120,000 people in Klook queue at one point, as fans scramble to book early spots to see ‘China’s Taylor Swift’ Gloria Tang in August.

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