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Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Numbers have to add up when deciding on closure of Hong Kong schools
Despite facing a shrinking school-age population and low birth rate, Hong Kong authorities must work towards minimising the negative impact of shutting classes.
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Artificial intelligence
China’s AI race heats up as SenseTime, ByteDance unveil model updates
12 Jun 2025 - 10:00PM
Hong Kong transport
Hongkongers may have to pay higher tolls at Aberdeen Tunnel, Shing Mun Tunnels
12 Jun 2025 - 10:59PM
Hong Kong economy
WeChat Pay records fourfold rise in mainland tourist taxi payments in Hong Kong
Tencent executive also says more than 20,000 taxi drivers in city now accept both local WeChat Pay HK accounts and the mainland version.
12 Jun 2025 - 9:06PM
Electric & new energy vehicles
Xpeng and Chinese EV peers aim to win over Hongkongers amid global push
‘Xpeng and other mainland Chinese companies have abundant new technologies that can be introduced to Hong Kong,’ CEO says at expo in city.
12 Jun 2025 - 8:39PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Customs works with University of Hong Kong to develop crypto transaction tracer
Seven suspected money laundering cases using virtual assets have been recorded in recent years involving HK$9 billion, department says.
12 Jun 2025 - 10:12PM
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Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong passes bill to launch electronic driving licences in September
Lawmakers raise concerns over HK$12.5 million cost to develop mobile application for initiative.
12 Jun 2025 - 7:53PM
Hong Kong politics
Hong Kong tobacco tycoon Charles Ho dies at 75 after lung cancer diagnosis
Former Sing Tao News Corp chair, who became surprise anti-smoking advocate, remembered by city leader as ‘successful entrepreneur’ who provided ‘insights’.
12 Jun 2025 - 11:33PM
Ant Group
Ant International and Ant Digital to seek stablecoin licences in Hong Kong
The two Ant units’ move aligns with its global ambitions as other companies, including rival JD.com, line up to issue fiat-backed cryptocurrencies.
12 Jun 2025 - 6:29PM
Hong Kong transport
Hong Kong flights to 2 Japanese cities cut over sluggish tourism and quake fears
Hong Kong Airlines says affected passengers can rebook for other destinations, while those opting for refunds will be offered travel vouchers.
12 Jun 2025 - 9:43PM
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China economy
Macroscope
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Donald Trump has given Chinese stocks a major boost
The strong performance of the offshore market has led global investors to take a second look at Chinese equities.
12 Jun 2025 - 6:23PM
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Accidents and personal safety
Firefighters put out blaze in busy Hong Kong shopping district
Authorities say fire was extinguished nearly an hour and a half after it was first reported.
12 Jun 2025 - 7:51PM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Teen star of Hong Kong documentary on DSE exams convicted of theft again
Tang Ngai-hong, 19, pleads guilty to stealing bag of fruit and two packets of potato chips from supermarket in Quarry Bay.
12 Jun 2025 - 4:53PM
Bonds
China gets first private-builder dollar bond since 2023
Seazen has withstood the headwinds in the sector and still operates an extensive portfolio of shopping centres in smaller cities.
12 Jun 2025 - 3:40PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong re-exporters urged to remain cautious despite US-China trade talks
Economists suggest deal may benefit city, but warn of lingering volatility amid US President Donald Trump’s history of ‘creating crises’.
12 Jun 2025 - 8:22PM
Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong exhibition opens to mark fifth anniversary of national security law
Minister Chris Tang says 326 people have been arrested under Hong Kong’s two security laws as of June 1.
12 Jun 2025 - 11:02PM
Art Basel
Art auctions see millennials, Gen-Z, snap up Asian art, blue-chip artists
Optimism remains despite 2024’s challenges – with auction houses embracing digital innovation, as Gen Z invest in modern artists such as Jean-Michel Basquiat, and millennials snap up classical Asian works.
12 Jun 2025 - 12:52PM
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Food and Drinks
Why people love Hong Kong-style egg waffles and best places to eat them
Also known as gai daan zai and egg puffs, this popular street food occupies a special place in many Hongkongers’ hearts.
12 Jun 2025 - 12:45PM
Hong Kong economy
Letters
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To make a marina tourism splash, Hong Kong needs more than infrastructure
Readers discuss the city’s yacht berth plans, ferry service coverage, and halal certification system.
12 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM
IPO
Chery to debut in third quarter as carmaker uses Hong Kong as a springboard
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee touts city’s capital markets and professional services at auto expo.
12 Jun 2025 - 4:39PM
Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks fall on US trade threats and interest rate uncertainty
US President Donald Trump says he will unveil unilateral tariff rates within two weeks.
12 Jun 2025 - 4:42PM
Law
Legal Tales
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The case of Hong Kong vs Singapore: unlimited potential for collaboration
Competition between the two cities will always be played up but we should not forget that there is also a great deal to learn from each other.
12 Jun 2025 - 9:56AM
Education in Hong Kong
Opinion
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To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools
To address the lack of teaching resources, start by setting up a few AI ‘leading schools’, then scale up AI education across the system.
12 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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Blockchain
With early stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks to keep edge as finance hub
Hong Kong is looking to ‘secure a leading role in global payment systems’, one analyst says, as law comes ahead of a similar US stablecoin bill.
12 Jun 2025 - 9:00AM
Hong Kong weather
Tropical Storm Wutip: Hong Kong’s T1 alert to stay in effect until at least Friday
Observatory says city will be hit by heavy showers and potential violent gusts on Thursday night.
12 Jun 2025 - 10:49PM
Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats
Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law anniversary.
12 Jun 2025 - 8:30AM
Banking & finance
US venture capital firm to unload stakes in 40 Chinese tech start-ups
Chinese venture capitalists, government-backed funds expected to fill a funding gap left by retreating international investors, analyst says.
12 Jun 2025 - 7:30AM
Hong Kong society
Editorial
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Hong Kong TV stations should boost English content
Expatriates, visitors and even Chinese citizens deserve better, considering that English is one of Hong Kong’s official languages.
12 Jun 2025 - 7:00AM
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