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Breaking news and analysis on Hong Kong's economy and the companies that operate in the city, including its GDP, economic outlook, impact of the coronavirus outbreak, macroeconomic indicators, the local government finance and budget, retail sales, consumption, employment and monetary policy.
EHang’s flagship model, the EH216-S, carried a robot and conducted multiple sorties along predetermined routes at Cyberport. Photo: Dickson Lee
Greater Bay Area

Unmanned electric aircraft makes maiden flight in Hong Kong

Flight marks collaboration between mainland Chinese firm EHang, local transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings and tech hub Cyberport.

Hong Kong transport

MTR Corp to deploy a world-first use of skidding method for Hung Shui Kiu station

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong launches first regional mediation platform for medical disputes

Hong Kong culture

Expanded Mid-Autumn Festival lantern show to light up city. Here’s what to see

International Lantern Spectacular, organised by Hong Kong Tourism Board, among the city’s efforts to entice locals and visitors alike.

A mock-up of the “Shadowlight” lantern display that will go on show in Victoria Park. Photo: Handout
HKEX

Editorial | HKEX’s role crucial as Hong Kong helps build future of global finance

The city’s stock exchange is set to attract hi-tech mainland manufacturers looking to raise funds even as it forges partnerships overseas.

Hong Kong entertainment

US singer Post Malone delays Hong Kong concert, sparking fan complaints

Concert organiser Live Nation Hong Kong says September 16 show at Kai Tak Stadium has been postponed.

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Hong Kong culture

Hong Kong arts figures, fans pay tribute to Yayoi Kusama after her death at 97

West Kowloon arts hub chief Bernard Chan and AllRightsReserved founder Lam Shu-kam among those expressing sadness at Japanese artist’s death.

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Members of the public queue up for the “Yayoi Kusama: 1945 to Now” exhibition at the M+ museum in 2022. Photo: Yik Yeung -man
Cryptocurrency

Crypto slump, AI boom overshadow CZ’s bullish pitch at Hong Kong’s Bitcoin Asia

Capital, talent and public attention have moved from crypto to AI, leaving the digital asset industry feeling ‘smaller’, says organiser.

Banking & finance

Hong Kong expands AI sandbox with new projects spanning dozens of partners

Regulators select 36 use cases involving dozens of financial institutions and tech partners to test AI use in onboarding, payments, claims and customer service.

China travel

Hong Kong retirees’ living costs grow 3 times city’s 5-year average: index

Travel costs surged by 10 points over the six-year period, the highest among all items, followed by food, dining and cross-border transport.

Elderly Hong Kong residents exercise in Sha Tin Park, April 8, 2026. Photo: Sam Tsang
Gold in Hong Kong

Hong Kong gold imports fall 18% in July as mainland giants rush to build vaults

While monthly shipments cool from record highs, banks and logistics giants are racing to secure physical space for the city’s rising bullion trade.

Hong Kong recently launched a trial of a centralised gold clearing and settlement system, part of broader efforts to strengthen its bullion ecosystem. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong workers/labour rights

Letters | Hong Kong should study the mainland gig worker insurance model

Readers discuss labour protection for delivery riders, and a new era for India-Bangladesh relations.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong remains most international city in Asia, widening lead over Singapore

City leads in business, connectivity and talent diversity but trails rivals in technology investment, Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce finds.

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Northern Metropolis

Editorial | Consortium that won Northern Metropolis plot shows way forward

The joint venture comprising mainland heavyweights and a Hong Kong developer indicates that a diversified model could be the way to go for the mega-project.

The Hung Shui Kiu pilot area in the Northern Metropolis on August 25. A consortium comprising mainland Chinese state-owned and private companies alongside a major Hong Kong developer has won the first “large-scale land disposal” project in the Northern Metropolis for HK$1.03 billion. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong lawmaker urges firms to expand into emerging markets amid US visa pause

Jonathan Lamport tells SCMP the local business community is closely monitoring whether business visa processing, approvals will be affected.

The US consulate in Hong Kong and Macau on Garden Road in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
John Lee

Hong Kong’s first 5-year plan, policy address to be unveiled on September 16

Hong Kong’s leader says releasing blueprints together will show how the five-year plan sets direction and the policy address implements it.

Hong Kong society

‘Squeezed further’: calls for SME energy subsidies as power fuel surcharges soar

Industry leader urges relief for Hong Kong SMEs and household consumption vouchers to ease pressures and support local businesses.

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Northern Metropolis

Mainland Chinese firms hold the key to Northern Metropolis success, analysts say

Analysts stress that future tenders will require greater flexibility and longer bidding windows to encourage more competition.

The tender for the first pilot area in Hung Shui Kiu has been awarded to HSK New Development, a consortium led by five mainland giants and local developer Sino Land. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong property

Super-rich losing millions as some Hong Kong trophy homes sell at deep discounts

Under-pressure owners are cutting prices to exit Hong Kong’s luxury property market, with some homes losing more than HK$100 million in value.

Greater Bay Area

How mainland Chinese engineers can help Hong Kong firms bridge talent gap

Vast pool of mainland engineers can help Hong Kong companies ease an acute shortage of local talent, academic says.

Hong Kong

JD.com boosts Northern Metropolis logistics hub, but hurdles loom: experts

Mainland Chinese e-commerce giant is part of a consortium that won the first ‘large-scale land disposal’ project in the Northern Metropolis.

JD.com is part of a consortium that will develop land in Hung Shui Kiu. Photo: Dickson Lee
Chinese offshore investment

China targets offshore workarounds in new rules for individual investors

Newly drafted rules would expand oversight of direct offshore investments, with more reporting requirements but limited changes for market-linked schemes.

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China’s National Development and Reform Commission has released a draft revision of measures governing outbound investment. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong jewellery shop hit with 30-day tour group ban over coerced sales

Kaiser Jewellery International barred from receiving any inbound tour group visitors from Wednesday until September 24.

Hong Kong

Customers facing steeper electricity bills as Hong Kong firms raise fuel charges

CLP Power and HK Electric announce higher fuel-related charges, while offering rebates and subsidies to ease the burden on households.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong exports jump 50.7% in July, driven by growth in AI-related electronics

Government expects robust demand to continue supporting trade development despite geopolitical risks.

Exports surged by 53.4 per cent year on year to a record HK$641.1 billion in June. Photo: Eugene Lee
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to revamp senior secondary science and maths curriculum from 2029-30

Authorities aim to encourage more students to take science subjects at the senior secondary level.

Students get some hands-on experience at the 59th Joint School Science Exhibition earlier this month. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong

Editorial | Hongkong Post’s survival won’t come from belt-tightening alone

The postal service must look to successful examples overseas and not shy away from ambitious reforms.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong housing rally faces test as property flippers retreat

Secondary home prices are the highest in three years, but July short-term trading of those held for less than a year was half the level seen in March.

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