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Charles Ho previously served as a standing committee member of China’s top political advisory body. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Anti-smoking stand of tobacco tycoon lives on in Hong Kong

Charles Ho, who has died after developing lung cancer, turned from a staunch supporter of Hong Kong smokers’ rights to a firm opponent of deadly habit.

Editor's Letter

This week in PostMag: tile art, translation and a marathon star

India

Editorial | Glory night for Hong Kong football must be start of something special

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | How Hong Kong can shake off stagnant growth

As the world enters an era defined by technology, innovation and scale, Hong Kong must channel its ambitions into a few high-impact areas.

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Profile

Ultra-marathon sensation Sunmaya Budha blazes a trail for women to follow

Not only has she taken the ultra-marathon world by storm, Nepali running star Budha has opened hearts and minds.

Hong Kong society

Embassy contacts Hong Kong-based influencer’s ‘kidnapped’ father in Cambodia

Influencer Stephanie Cheng said on social media that her father had gone missing before a meeting to expose a high-level fraud case.

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Hong Kong society

2 owners of luxury homes in Hong Kong fined HK$110,000 over illegal structures

Government says unauthorised structures can pose safety hazards but court hands down fines for violations at Redhill Peninsula that are far below the maximum.

Authorities found 70 out of 85 inspected homes at Redhill Peninsula had encroached on government land or built unauthorised structures. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong national security law

Beijing-Hong Kong operation may be first step in ‘complex national security case’

Case could involve evidence that lies beyond scope of local courts and is eventually handled by mainland Chinese authorities, experts say.

Hong Kong property

Henderson Land signs Jane Street as anchor in Central Hong Kong project

The trading firm takes a 223,000 sq ft space in one of the largest leasing transactions in Central in decades.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority eyes Middle East, Europe investors for bonds

Retiring boss Wai Chi-sing says URA will issue bonds this year and has introduced its work to investors in Europe, Middle East and Singapore.

The URA has been given a site on Bailey Street in Hung Hom. Photo: Jelly Tse
Automotive industry

Hong Kong to allow drones with higher payloads to boost low-altitude economy

Laws and regulations are being amended to promote the development of the low-altitude economy, deputy financial secretary says.

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Visitors at Xpeng’s booth at the Hong Kong International Automotive and Supply Chain Expo on Thursday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Crime in Hong Kong

8 arrested after video of retired police car road racing in Hong Kong goes viral

Suspected police car involved in street racing is an Audi model A6, which force uses for patrols.

Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong ranked third most Muslim-friendly non-Islamic travel destination

City’s Muslim tourism efforts recognised by travel index, but industry insiders say challenges remain for further improvements.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to turn Hung Hom waterfront into city’s answer to Cannes, Monaco

Calls made for project to emulate famous mega-event destinations, while others question viability of more commercial facilities.

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An artist’s impression of the Hung Hom waterfront project. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

Hong Kong can power yuan’s international ascent: HSBC co-CEO

City should scale up yuan-denominated trade finance and participation in stock and bond markets, David Liao says.

An employee counts 100-yuan notes at a bank in Beijing on November 14, 2024. Photo: AFP
Your Perfect Week

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, June 15-21

Try caviar tasting at Qura Bar, listen to local bands at Ko Shan Fest, savour Cantonese liquor cocktails, and enjoy a Brazilian culture festival.

Hong Kong property

Indebted owner’s luxury property on The Peak on sale at 30% discount

A mansion in Twelve Peaks at 12 Mount Kellett Road is on sale for HK$330 million (US$42 million), down from HK$450 million six years ago.

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Mainland China

In Hong Kong and globally, AI is not a job and wage killer, PwC says

Across all industries, roles that ‘collate AI with human expertise’ are in demand and command a premium, report says.

Contrary to expectations, AI is making workers more valuable, productive and able to command higher wage premiums, according to PwC. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

SFC CEO Leung: virtual assets are a tool ‘in the race for financial supremacy’

Leung says regulator’s next step is to focus on OTC trading and custodial institutions in the space.

IPO

Zhejiang Sanhua seeks US$1 billion in Hong Kong listing

The Shenzhen-listed maker of heating systems is offering 360.3 million shares at HK$21.21 to HK$22.53 each.

Hong Kong society

‘I am numb’: Blackpink fans left devastated as Hong Kong concerts sell out fast

Disappointed fans vent frustration at booking platform Cityline as tickets for both shows sell out in a little more than 90 minutes.

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All tickets for Blackpink’s two shows at Kai Tak Stadium on January 24 and 25 next year sold out in a little more than an hour and a half. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong economy

Veteran lawyer Moses Cheng picked to steer Hong Kong’s maritime hub push

Cheng, who is also a member of city’s top decision-making body, named board chairman of Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board.

Hong Kong has ambitions to develop its status as an international maritime hub. Photo: Eugene Lee
Architecture and design

He turns fallen trees into furniture and he’s about to get very busy

Hong Kong furniture maker Lam Che salvages fallen trees and construction waste to make one-of-a-kind pieces and art installations.

On Our Radar

Take a magic carpet ride at the Hong Kong Palace Museum

The wonders of imperial carpets and Islamic arts in all their tufted splendour are making their way to Hong Kong.

SCMP Highlights

China’s next-gen stealth jets, Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition: 7 highlights

From China’s next-gen stealth jets to Qin Shi Huang’s western expedition, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

The latest image of a Chinese J-36 fighter started circulating on social media on Saturday. It is also the first to show the aircraft on the ground, reportedly on a Chengdu Aircraft Corporation tarmac. Photo: X/@WZZJWZ
Human trafficking

Letters | Indonesia must tackle human trafficking better. Here’s how

Readers discuss gaps in Indonesia’s fight against human trafficking, the missing piece in Hong Kong’s national security strategy, and taxi licences.

An Indonesian national rescued from Myanmar kisses the ground upon arrival at Soekarno-Hatta airport near Jakarta on March 18. Southeast Asian scam centres involve criminal gangs trafficking hundreds of thousands of people to help generate illicit revenues. Photo: AP
Hong Kong courts

Meta sues Hong Kong firm over AI app making non-consensual explicit images

US tech giant accuses Joy Timeline HK of promoting ‘nudify’ app, with lawsuit part of Meta’s clampdown on such software.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall on rising geopolitical tensions

Israel launches air strikes targeting both nuclear and military sites and officials leading Iran’s nuclear programme.

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