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Hong Kong society

Editorial | 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.

Artificial intelligence

China’s AI race heats up as SenseTime, ByteDance unveil model updates

Hong Kong transport

Hongkongers may have to pay higher tolls at Aberdeen Tunnel, Shing Mun Tunnels

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.

WeChat Pay Hong Kong has been offering taxi drivers perks such as zero handling fees. Photo: Edward Wong
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.

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.

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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.

Lawmakers have urged authorities to allow drivers time to adapt to the new system. Photo: Edmond So
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’.

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.

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.

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Hong Kong Airlines has also said flight schedules between Hong Kong and Nagoya will be adjusted. Photo: May Tse
China economy

Macroscope | 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.

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A woman poses for a picture next to the Bund Bull sculpture in Shanghai on April 9. Photo: AFP
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.

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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.

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.

Residential buildings are seen under construction in Fuyang, in eastern China’s Anhui province on May 19, 2025. Photo: AFP
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’.

Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng shakes hands with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent during a two-day meeting in London. Photo: Xinhua
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.

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.

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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.

People queue to buy egg waffles at an egg waffle shop in North Point, Hong Kong. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong economy

Letters | 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.

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.

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.

People walk through Exchange Square in Central. Photo: EPA-EFE
Law

Legal Tales | 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.

Singapore is a common law jurisdiction with a developed and efficient legal system. Photo: AFP
Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | 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.

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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.

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.

The Hong Kong Observatory has said it will assess whether to raise the signal to No 3 on Friday. Photo: Eugene Lee
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.

Hong Kong’s police chief has said that “undercurrents” remain that require the force to boost its intelligence-gathering and law enforcement efforts. Photo: May Tse
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.

Hong Kong society

Editorial | 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.

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