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Crime in Hong Kong
Paraguay probe into crypto exec’s death triggers ‘wrench attack’ warning
Experts warn of violent extortion of crypto holders, while Paraguay authorities say all hypotheses remain open in death of Harry Yeh.
8 minutes ago
Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong murder suspect faces retrial after jury deadlocks on psychosis defence
31 minutes ago
Insurance
HSBC reshuffles insurance division after CEO’s surprise departure: internal memo
38 minutes ago
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong student arrested over HK$3m scam deceived by same swindlers
Arrested university student, 19, says she was called by scammers who demanded she follow their instructions to prove her own innocence.
51 minutes ago
Hong Kong science and tech
Tech innovator uses AI to rebuild David Webb’s Hong Kong database
Keith Li says he wants to bring database into the modern era using AI ‘and shake off 27 years of tech debt’.
1 hour ago
China-Japan relations
China approves Japanese envoy in Chongqing, ending 8-month vacancy
Shigehiro Nishiumi fills post at consulate in southwestern megacity left open amid diplomatic row over Sanae Takaichi’s Taiwan comments.
1 hour ago
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Banking & finance
Hong Kong stablecoin list expands with Standard Chartered-led firm’s launch
Anchorpoint Financial kicks off institutional use of its Hong Kong dollar-linked stablecoin, HKDAP.
1 hour ago
Hong Kong property
BTS bump? Hong Kong’s hotels set for bonanza from pop superstars’ world tour
With BTS’ juggernaut world tour set to land in Hong Kong next year, the city’s hotels are tipped to see a Seoul-style surge in bookings.
3 hours ago
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Accidents and personal safety
School bus crashes in Shing Mun Tunnel after driver loses consciousness
Driver later dies in hospital while all 47 children on board escape unharmed.
26 minutes ago
China’s anti-sanctions law
China’s top court highlights first Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law ruling in Shanghai
Supreme People’s Court says judgment was first to ‘explicitly establish the mandatory application’ of five-year-old law.
4 hours ago
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals
Contractor ordered to fix faulty lifts causing Queen Mary Hospital block delay
Lawmaker says situation involving Anlev Elex Elevator ‘unacceptable’, warning it could further delay HK$13.5 billion redevelopment project.
4 hours ago
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Hong Kong economy
Opinion
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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.
4 hours ago
Food and Drinks
Beef brisket, cart noodles, curry: boutique owner’s top Hong Kong food spots
Leather Healer founder Wayne Lau reveals his favourite Hong Kong restaurants for down-to-earth local cuisine, and one Osaka standout.
4 hours ago
Accidents and personal safety
Man injured as fire engulfs 2 huts, 4 speedboats at village in Sai Kung
Hong Kong firefighters say they received multiple reports of a fire that broke out near a minibus terminus in Po Toi O village.
5 hours ago
Hong Kong society
Limited burning of paper offerings at funeral parlour since weekend power outage
Power restored at Global Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom on Wednesday but services still limited as exhaust ventilation system not fully repaired.
4 hours ago
Hong Kong society
Snooker star Jimmy White becomes Hong Kong resident through talent scheme
White joins compatriots Ronnie O’Sullivan and Judd Trump in obtaining residency, says he wants to establish snooker academy in city.
5 hours ago
Development
Unpacking Hong Kong's five-year plan and its role in China's development
In a milestone moment, Hong Kong will unveil its first-ever five-year plan in September, aligning the city’s priorities with the nation’s 2026-2030 development blueprint.
6 hours ago
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Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong student avoids jail for seditious graffiti in commercial complex toilet
Leung Kai-lok, 19, is potentially the first person to avoid a custodial sentence for violating the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.
6 hours ago
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong seeks tech exposure amid Beijing’s rising AI dominance
The city is looking to expand stock benchmarks in an effort to challenge Nasdaq’s tech dominance.
4 hours ago
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Animal welfare in Hong Kong
Hong Kong authorities charge woman who allegedly kept 136 dogs without licences
Agriculture, Conservation and Fisheries Department issues court summons to suspect after conducting raid on Yuen Long shelter.
4 hours ago
Hong Kong workers/labour rights
Extreme heat grips Hong Kong as expert, labour groups urge district-level index
Temperatures in parts of northern Hong Kong, including Yuen Long and Ta Kwu Ling, reached up to 37.5 degrees Celsius.
1 hour ago
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Food and Drinks
How Hong Kong chef Vicky Lau is taking her Tate restaurant to a new level
For Tate’s third incarnation, Lau has forged a new sanctuary that reflects her creative maturity and evolving embrace of Chinese flavours.
12 Aug 2026 - 12:45PM
China’s Communist Party
China prepares to mark Jiang Zemin centenary with full commemorative honours
A 12-part documentary on the former leader is screening nightly, with President Xi Jinping expected to lead a grand ceremony on Monday.
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HKEX
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HKEX to launch debate over extending trading hours despite pushback, sources say
The discussion paper could pave the way for Hong Kong’s bourse operator to introduce longer opening times, helping it attract global investors.
4 hours ago
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Hong Kong society
As I see it
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Hong Kong is no longer a Western playground – and it’s not looking back
Stephen Roach and his like-minded critics should let go of their fantasy of a bygone era. The city has already moved on.
12 Aug 2026 - 9:31AM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong’s 5-year plan: what’s at stake?
With Hong Kong’s leader expected to unveil the city’s first five-year plan in September following a two-month public consultation, the South China Morning Post examines how the financial hub can deliver on its game-changing ambitions and what is at stake.
5 hours ago
Hong Kong economy
In Focus
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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.
12 Aug 2026 - 8:36AM
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Hong Kong property
Hong Kong property recovery faces new risk as Beijing widens offshore tax net
Potential taxation of offshore property income could curb mainland demand, while weaker insurance activity hits decentralised office markets.
12 Aug 2026 - 1:57PM
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