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Former Democratic Party chairman Wu Chi-wai was briefly released on bail so he could attend his father’s funeral in 2021. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Ex-opposition lawmaker Wu Chi-wai released after serving time for subversion

Former chairman of now-defunct Democratic Party completes prison sentence of nearly 4½ years for role in unofficial Legco primary.

Hong Kong economy

No plans on handover day? SCMP breaks down Hong Kong’s biggest July 1 deals

Hong Kong economy

Letters | What Hong Kong, China must do to become global capital’s ultimate safe haven

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s first batch of free PLA ship tour tickets gone within 4 minutes

Guided-missile destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang to open to public at Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks on July 4 and 5.

The guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang will be open to the public on July 4 and 5. Photo: Dickson Lee
China’s private sector

Hong Kong draws royalties giant as mainland China biotech licensing heats up

Royalty financing offers new cash source as global investors pursue Chinese drug breakthroughs despite US pressure, Royalty Pharma says.

Hong Kong economy

‘Hong Kong positioned to link Asean, Greater Bay Area amid geopolitical shifts’

At SCMP’s GBA-Asean Summit, city leader stresses that the two regions have what it takes to form a ‘powerful and complementary partnership’.

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IPO

Hong Kong loses IPO crown as swelling wave of Chinese tech no match for SpaceX

With Chinese technology giants fuelling an ‘A-to-H’ listing boom, Hong Kong appears to be on the rise as their ‘fundraising venue of choice’.

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A gong is struck to mark the HKEX’s 26th anniversary at Connect Hall on Friday. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Opinion | Time to establish workplace support for Hong Kong’s high-risk carers

With the right awareness and tools, employers can serve as effective first responders for those beyond the government’s safety net.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong beauty operators warn tighter rules may deal ‘blow to our trade’

Gym industry representative says sector generally welcomes measures but calls for higher caps on contract amounts.

Banking & finance

Shanghai needed as finance hub, as Hong Kong ‘not enough’: proposal

Mainland hub is needed to ‘fully meet the special needs’ of Chinese firms expanding abroad, institute leader says in closed-door meeting.

A general view shows the city skyline and historic buildings in Shanghai on June 2. Photo: AFP
My Life

From riots to recording studios: Philip Chan’s Hong Kong journey

The actor, director, composer and former police superintendent on the 1956 riots, grisly murders and working with Hong Kong cinema’s biggest stars.

Philip Chan. Photo: Alexander Mak
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Editorial | More younger non-local doctors will be to Hong Kong’s benefit

It is good that the government seeks to further relax rules to attract more doctors. High standards of practice also ought to be maintained.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must keep an eagle eye out for wildlife traffickers

The discovery of dozens of exotic animals in a flat in Sham Shui Po highlights the need to step up enforcement against the illegal wildlife trade.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How the Northern Metropolis university town can deliver on innovation

If done right, the university town could break down silos, liberate world-class research capacity and align academia with industrial goals.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong cocaine haul hits 361kg in days after police raid another yacht

Narcotics bureau officers raid 20-foot yacht moored near boats targeted in earlier operation and arrest woman.

The second seizure involved drugs worth about HK$90 million. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong proposes sweeping overhaul of sex crime laws

Security Bureau proposes a series of measures, including criminalising same-sex rape and adopting uniform age of consent at 16.

Social media

Video | Anti-drug video pulled over claims it promotes drug use

Internet users have been posting selfies, sticker packs and song parodies mocking the video’s AI-generated K-pop girl band.

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Crime in Hong Kong

78 arrested as Hong Kong police bust HK$5 million online shopping scams

60 per cent of 165 cases linked to seven local suspects, one victim loses HK$1.2 million while seeking cheaper medicine.

Police urge the public to shop with reputable online sellers. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong politics

2 PLA navy ships to visit Hong Kong for 5-day port call

Residents will get a chance to board destroyer Nanning and frigate Hengyang during visit.

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Hong Kong transport

‘Queuing gangs’ exploited Hong Kong driving licence ticketing system: ombudsman

Watchdog says Transport Department’s systemic deficiencies allowed group of agents to abuse system, filing up to 135 applications in a day.

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Hong Kong society

‘Deficiencies’ in maintenance, repairs at Hong Kong parks mar visitor experience

Ombudsman urges authorities to overhaul management of country parks, including addressing delays in repair works and poor cleanliness.

Visitors queuing to use a toilet in Ham Tin, Sai Kung East Country Park. The city’s ombudsman has cited “deficiencies” in repair work and cleaning services in Hong Kong’s country parks. Photo: Edmond So
Mainland China

Will Fosun’s luxury project revive Hong Kong’s Movietown magic?

Fosun Group begins HK$10 billion transformation of legendary studio, signalling confidence in Hong Kong’s property recovery.

Fosun International chairman Guo Guangchang speaks Monday at the groundbreaking ceremony of a HK$10 billion residential project at the site of the Shaw Brothers studio in Clear Water Bay. Photo: Fosun
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong eyes cool-off period for beauty, gym deals to curb hard-sell tactics

Proposals aim at addressing enforcement gaps under Trade Descriptions Ordinance in sectors involving large prepayments and long-term contracts.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

82% of Wang Fuk Court flat owners accept buy-back offer before priority deadline

Housing Bureau says it received 1,635 letters of acceptance a day before deadline to secure priority flat selection under special sales plan.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong physiotherapist loses HK$5m in scam involving ‘beautiful assistant’

Facebook ad redirected victim to WhatsApp chat with scammer who pushed fake ‘SecuG Pro’ investment app and solicited transfers.

The victim had communicated with scammer using a WhatsApp profile featuring a professionally dressed woman. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

Police officer admits taking upskirt footage and trying to grab colleague’s gun

Ko Chun-chung, 40, pleads guilty to recording woman after following her up an escalator at Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station.

Ko Chun-chung attempted to seize a gun from a colleague inside Tsim Sha Tsui Police Station while he was detained. Photo: Eugene Lee
IPO

Chinese self-driving firm Momenta eyes US$750m in Hong Kong IPO

Second ‘red-chip’ approved by Beijing for a Hong Kong listing this year aims to invest proceeds in research and development, robotaxi push.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong eases licensing criteria for rural guest houses and campsites

Home Affairs Department publishes two guides allowing greater flexibility in building and fire safety requirements to encourage rural tourism.

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