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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.
Minor car accidents have resulted in hefty compensation claims. Photo: Getty Images
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong drivers warned to look out for sham compensation claims

Some motorists hit with sudden massive civil claims well after police close minor traffic cases.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s exports jump 15.4% in 2025 to ‘historical high’

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong records US$95 million worth of luxury home deals in a single day

Banking & finance

FSDC urges Hong Kong to focus on Africa-Asia financial corridor

City can unlock opportunities providing capital for companies and Belt and Road Initiative infrastructure projects, advisory council says.

A view of Nairobi, Kenya. Photo: Shutterstock
Gold in Hong Kong

Explainer | Why Hong Kong’s gold ambitions run through Shanghai

As Hong Kong and Shanghai deepen cooperation in the gold market, officials are hailing the agreement as ‘the dawn of a new chapter’.

Hong Kong tourism

Blackpink lifts mainland Chinese arrivals in Hong Kong to January weekend record

Hotel and retail industry leaders say authorities should explore more cultural tie-ups to promote the Hong Kong brand, heritage.

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Banking & finance

Digital finance forum: AI, data to smooth trade-finance processes

Bankers from HSBC, Hang Seng Bank and ICBC Asia tout technology innovation to ease pain points for trade-finance clients.

Permanent secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Salina Yan speaks at the Development & Innovation of AI for Digital Finance forum at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

How lower US interest rates can help Hongkongers amid steady local prime rates

Most new mortgages, many corporate loans are based on interbank rates, which will continue to fall, monetary authority’s deputy chief says.

Mainland China

Hong Kong’s foreign, mainland Chinese firms hit record high as gold deal hailed

John Lee highlights ‘unprecedented achievements’, unveils landmark pact to develop gold trading ecosystem, including clearing platform with Shanghai.

Banking & finance

US asset manager Federated Hermes moves ahead with Hong Kong office plan

Office in city is ‘vital’ to service financial institutions ‘where they’re seeing a lot of their growth’, executive says.

A view of Central on November 14, 2025. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong

Editorial | Trade finance in Hong Kong set for a competitive tech upgrade

Monetary Authority’s five-year fintech upgrade will streamline SME trade finance and help build the city’s digital trade infrastructure.

The Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s five-year fintech road map aims to modernise the city’s trade finance landscape and strengthen connectivity with mainland China and Asean trade corridors. Photo: Shutterstock
Qianhai

Qianhai to strengthen role as key partner to Hong Kong

Dual-headquarters hub will enable Hong Kong-based unicorns to benefit from the free flow of capital, data and resources.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong MPF operator tightens identity verification process in wake of scam

Head of Mandatory Provident Fund Schemes Authority says government ‘cannot fail’ to protect Hongkongers’ retirement savings.

Hong Kong

The Henderson is ‘World’s Best Property’ as Hong Kong shines in building awards

Developer overcame problems to install curved glass panels that were heat and typhoon resistant, among other green and energy-saving features.

A view of The Henderson’s curved glass facade. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

All signs point to rebound in Hong Kong’s housing market: Morgan Stanley analyst

A combination of factors – falling interest rates, rising rents and stamp duty removal – bodes well for the market after years of downturn.

Praveen Choudhary, head of Asia gaming, Hong Kong and India property research at Morgan Stanley, has covered Asian property markets through many boom-and-bust cycles. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong entertainment

Blackpink fever hits Hong Kong as Rosé delights in local snack on way to stage

Thousands of fans from the city and beyond pack Kai Tak Stadium as the girl group kick off the final leg of their record-breaking Deadline world tour.

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China-Canada relations

Hong Kong ‘pivotal’ to rebuilding Canada-China academic links, experts say

Hong Kong positioned as bridge for fresh collaboration between Ottawa and Beijing in higher education, engineering, research and innovation.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s southbound travel scheme is 1 month old. Are people signing up?

Policy launched in late December allows Guangdong drivers to enter Hong Kong’s urban areas under daily quota system.

The scheme utilises the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge to grant mainland drivers access to Hong Kong. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong society

Hope for youth hostel tenants after Hong Kong landlord ‘postpones handover’

Residents of BeLIVING Youth Hub in Causeway Bay were earlier told they had to move out by the end of February.

SCMP Exclusives

Exclusive | Paul Chan upbeat about Hong Kong economy despite ‘volatility’ from US policies

Finance chief tells the Post at Davos summit that Western view of Hong Kong ‘more positive’, says city must attract tech giants to build ecosystem.

Hong Kong entertainment

Blackpink fans gear up for Hong Kong finale

K-pop fans are gearing up for shows, with Hong Kong the final stop of the band’s global tour.

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A Blackpink fan takes a selfie at a pop-up store in Kai Tak Mall 2. Photo: Karma Lo
John Lee

Hong Kong’s John Lee wants to fast-track I&T sector growth. So what’s the plan?

Chief Executive John Lee makes expedited growth pledge at ceremony marking 10th anniversary of the Hong Kong Academy of Sciences.

An aerial view of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Complaints against Hong Kong property agents rise faster than home sales

Market recovery exposes pressure points as complaints surge 56 per cent, with online advertising violations dominating cases.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong tests student housing land sales amid slumping office demand

Government invites interest in three sites for student hostels, signalling a shift from office sites to education-focused development.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

2 Hong Kong labs linked to suspected cross-border smuggling of blood samples

Department of Health says the case involves suspected illegal importation of blood samples from mainland China for fetal gender testing.

Under Hong Kong law, lab technologists cannot perform tests for medical diagnosis or treatment without a referral from a registered medical practitioner or other specified healthcare professional. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong builder linked to 5 workplace deaths wins appeal over licence renewal

High Court orders Buildings Department to review rejection of Aggressive Construction’s application to renew licence as ‘not even brief reasons were given’.

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The 65-tonne tower crane that collapsed at the Anderson Road construction site killed three workers and injured six others. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong teams up with experts to develop AI tailored for schools

Secretary for Education Christine Choi tells legislature authorities are exploring launching a large language model relating to city’s school curriculum.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Letters | Will the coming Hong Kong budget be on ordinary people’s wavelength?

Readers discuss the concerns of Hongkongers ahead of the budget, animal adoption, and seat belt rules.

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