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Construction workers at To Kwa Wan try to cool off in the extreme heat. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong to review warning system after record heat triggers lowest alert

Pledge follows calls to adopt international measurement that places greater weight on direct sunlight and to increase monitoring stations.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, Malaysia set for ‘deeper ties in semiconductor making, other sectors’

Hong Kong transport

Uber partners with Hong Kong firm to launch its first premium service outside US

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China consumption

Lululemon rival Alo Yoga enters China market with new store on Alibaba’s Tmall

The US brand announced its entry into China in June as part of its international expansion to tap the premium ‘athleisure’ market.

An Alo clothing store at a shopping mall in Houston, Texas. Photo: Shutterstock Images
China’s private sector

China’s drug firms set to compete on the world stage, analysts say

Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard.

Hong Kong society

7 in 10 Gen Z Hongkongers retouch photos of themselves before posting: survey

Frequent photo-editing linked to low self-compassion and negative criticism of appearance, mental health expert says.

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Robotics

AgiBot dethrones Unitree as world’s top humanoid maker ahead of IPOs

AgiBot’s shipments surged 562 per cent year on year, supported by a portfolio of full-size bipedals, compact units and wheeled robots.

An Agibot humanoid robot is pictured at the company’s facility in Shanghai, on August 4, 2026. Photo: Xinhua

Video | Two injured in Pok Fu Lam knife attack

Police receive calls about young man attacking residents at Baguio Villa, while online footage shows shirtless assailant lunging at security guards.

Hong Kong property

US$19m home sale in Hong Kong’s Stanley shows resilient demand

Deal for house in One Stanley development adds to string of high-end transactions despite softer overall activity.

Hong Kong courts

Man jailed for accidentally killing girlfriend during abusive ‘weight-loss’ regime

High Court notes psychologist’s testimony of Ng Ka-sing’s poor intelligence and meek personality after earlier manslaughter conviction.

Ng Ka-sing was acquitted of murder by a seven-member jury and convicted of manslaughter instead. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong eyes licensing for livestock in New Territories amid urban push

Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department seeks to extend licensing requirement for goats, sheep and cattle to entire city.

Wild cattle forage along the Ng Tung River in Sheung Shui. The AFCD says tighter regulation is also necessary in light of increasing rural-urban interaction driven by the Northern Metropolis megaproject. Photo: Sam Tsang
China’s Communist Party

How the guest list for Beijing’s summer retreat reveals its tech priorities

Experts in chips, defence and deep-sea drilling gathered as China’s scientific competition with the US intensifies.

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Hong Kong property

The View | Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investors

An uneven rebound is favouring established operators as tight supply constraints raise the barriers to entry.

Hong Kong courts

Diamond buyer admits stealing HK$11m worth of gems to fund gambling addiction

Ex-Tse Sui Luen procurement manager resold diamonds from suppliers over six years, depositing up to HK$300,000 a month into a betting account.

Mui Ka-fai, 63, pleaded guilty at the High Court to stealing diamonds worth more than HK$11 million from suppliers over six years. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong society

72% of Hong Kong professionals regularly use AI, double global average: survey

But HKUST study also finds that junior employees harbour deeper anxiety over job security amid AI’s growing adoption.

About 72.7 per cent of respondents said they used AI tools at work on a daily or weekly basis, compared with a global average of 31 per cent cited in a 2025 KPMG study. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong courts

Bar Association challenges decision to clear ex-lawmaker of misconduct

Legal body applies for judicial review of tribunal’s decision that barrister’s role in illegal gathering was not serious enough to warrant sanction.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 8 over HK$6.2 million ‘sugar baby’ dating scam

Fraudsters posed as wealthy clients to extract bogus legal fees from victims, including teachers and healthcare workers, seeking compensated dates.

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Hong Kong courts

Court approves last attempt by 11 jailed opposition figures to clear their names

Hong Kong court cites five legal issues deserving further scrutiny over appellants’ involvement in unofficial 2020 primary to take over legislature.

Benny Tai was previously sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment for acting as the chief organiser of the unofficial primary election in 2020. Photo: Winson Wong
SCMP Highlights

Beijing urged to win Indian hearts, Hong Kong’s hottest day: 5 weekend reads

From Beijing’s struggles to win Indian hearts to the hottest day on record in Hong Kong, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

Hong Kong weather

Hong Kong heatwave to persist before showers bring relief later this week

Very hot weather warning remains in force as Tropical Storm Dolphin brings extreme heat, with thundery showers forecast later this week.

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Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s ethnic minority students face a new challenge – Mandarin

Readers discuss the necessity of a full-fledged Chinese-as-a-second-language curriculum, and a win-win food rescue mechanism.

People walk past bilingual posters at the Building a Multicultural Workplace Job Fair held by the Labour Department at MacPherson Stadium in Mong Kok in 2025. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong police

Man with knife arrested after allegedly injuring 2 at Hong Kong housing estate

Police receive call about young man attacking residents at Baguio Villa, while online clip shows topless assailant lunging at security guards.

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An online clip of the incident shows the attacker, armed with a knife, approaching security guards. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance

In Focus | Beijing hits super-rich with 20% offshore tax. What does it mean for Hong Kong?

For decades, Hong Kong has prospered by managing the wealth of Asia’s elite. Will that change as China introduces tougher offshore tax policies?

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Style Edit

Style Edit: Van Cleef & Arpels opens new, larger Hong Kong Maison

The French jeweller’s expanded space at Alexandra House – part of the US$1 billion Landmark upgrade – serves as a welcoming ‘lighthouse’ for locals and tourists alike.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | John Lee is right about local governance. Now he must deliver

Fixing Hong Kong’s district management in the wake of the devastating Tai Po fire is the next test for the chief executive.

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Chief Executive John Lee addresses the participants of a town hall meeting on August 2 to gather feedback on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and the coming policy address. Photo: SCMP Pictures
Hong Kong property

Why McDonald’s assets stand out amid a weak Hong Kong retail property market

Restaurant chain’s disposal drive shows investors cherry-pick only top-tier assets amid city’s retail property slump, analysts say.

A McDonald’s shop on Yee Wo Street in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

Editorial | Workplace deaths cannot be price Hong Kong pays for development

With the city recording at least six industrial work fatalities in the first quarter of this year, stakeholders at all levels must step up attention to workplace safety.

Mainland China

China retail is ‘hardest’ market to crack due to online price wars, DFI CEO says

DFI plans to increase the number of mainland Chinese 7-Eleven outlets to 3,000 in ‘the next few years’, up from 2,000 now.

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