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Hongkongers can now book limousine rides to Macau on the Uber app. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong transport

High rollers offered limousine trips for HK$3,500 as Uber drives into Macau

As cross-border travel requires permits, the service is exclusively operated by veteran transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings.

Hong Kong economy

Panama could pay heavy price over CK Hutchison ports ruling, Beijing warns

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong to consider HK$3,000 fixed penalty for smoking on construction sites

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Hong Kong property

Hong Kong developer SHKP’s executive director resigns on health grounds

The city’s largest developer says it is looking into news reports related to Maureen Fung and ‘will follow up as may be appropriate’.

Maureen Fung had no disagreement with the SHKP board, according to a stock exchange filing. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
Semiconductors

Mainland memory firms eye Hong Kong for funds to fuel ‘global ambitions’

Several suppliers aim to follow in the footsteps of Montage Technology, which is set to raise US$896 million and debuts next week.

Hong Kong society

Operation Santa Claus raises HK$19 million for Hong Kong fire victims, other causes

Annual fundraiser by RTHK and South China Morning Post hits nearly twice its target after intensified fundraising in the wake of Tai Po blaze.

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Fintech

HKMA launches quantum readiness and cybersecurity projects for banks in AI era

Banking regulator sets fintech road map with quantum index and measures to boost security, data quality and skills.

“Computing equals productivity, but we can’t sacrifice security while making innovations,” says Arthur Yuen of the HKMA. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong taxi driver fined for throwing passenger’s change out of window

Cabby had a dispute with woman over his driving speed.

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Hong Kong property

UBS move to West Kowloon reshapes demand in Hong Kong office market

The Swiss bank says the move will strengthen links to mainland China and Greater Bay Area clients.

Art

Strange, disturbing, visceral: Chinese video art pioneer’s new work at Tai Kwun

‘A Day’ by Zhang Peili is a 12-minute, 360-degree visual onslaught meant to resemble the interior of our own social-media-saturated minds.

An exhibition view of “DigiRadiance - Zhang Peili: A Day”, at the F Hall Studio at Hong Kong’s Tai Kwun heritage and arts centre. Photo: Michael Yu / courtesy of Tai Kwun Contemporary
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong home sales slide in January, but agents eye Lunar New Year ‘mini-boom’

While deal volumes eased at the start of the year, agents point to robust new-home demand as a sign of a market bounce.

A view of Kai Tak Cruise Terminal and residential buildings in Kwun Tong area, pictured from Wan Chai. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

Red-faced Hong Kong school sorry after teacher cites Tai Po blaze in fire drill

MKMCF Ma Chan Duen Hey Memorial College says one of its staff used ‘inappropriate language and expressions’ and expresses deepest apologies.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s retail sales edge up 1% in 2025 after 7.3% decline in 2024

Census and Statistics Department says retail sales for December worth HK$35 billion, and provisionally estimated at HK$380.5 billion for 2025.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

85% of insurance claims related to Tai Po fire settled, totalling HK$510 million

Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority says insurers have settled more than 1,000 claims related to damages caused by deadly blaze last November.

A man in Tai Po’s Yuen Chau Tsai Park, with the charred buildings of Wang Fuk Court in the background. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong society

Data leaks jump 21% in Hong Kong, doxxing cases hit record low

Privacy watchdog received 246 data breach notices in 2025, 21 per cent increase from 203 cases in the year before.

Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data Ada Chung. Photo: Jelly Tse

Nursing home goes from renter to buyer as uncertainty chills property investors

Elderly care operator among the few active buyers, with a US$14.4 million deal for the site it occupies bucking investor retreat.

China property

Why Shanghai is buying small older flats to revive its ailing housing market

Pudong, Jing’an and Xuhui districts will lead the programme, which comes amid signs of stabilisation in the secondary market.

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SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong-Singapore contrasts, Philippines’ EV race lag: 7 Asia highlights

From a Malaysian minister linking stress and gay people to US-Iran tensions, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting.

People gather around the Merlion statue at Marina Bay in Singapore. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Dogs to be allowed in up to 1,000 Hong Kong restaurants under new scheme

Authorities aim to submit proposal within first quarter and approve initial batch of dog permits by June.

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Crime in Hong Kong

Hongkonger scammed out of HK$4 million trying to sell HK$100 rug on Carousell

Police say the scammer promised to return the money, but the victim received nothing.

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Bonds

China’s Huatai Securities to raise US$1.3 billion for overseas push

The issuance implies potential dilution for Hong Kong–listed shareholders, with the conversion price set at a premium.

Huatai Securities plans to raise up to HK$10 billion (US$1.3 billion) through the issuance of zero-coupon convertible bonds. Photo: Getty
Hong Kong economy

Letters | Hong Kong’s economic comeback is the best answer to its critics

Readers discuss the renewed global interest in Hong Kong, and the British prime minister’s visit to China.

A tourist observes Hong Kong’s skyscrapers using binoculars at The Peak Galleria on June 21, 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise despite losses for tech firms on tax concerns

Baidu, Kuaishou among internet stocks losing ground amid rumours regulators may adjust value-added taxes on the sector.

Hong Kong stock market

Chinese energy drink maker Eastroc’s shares debut flat in Hong Kong

Eastroc, which raised US$1.3 billion in city’s biggest IPO so far this year, draws strong retail demand amid heightened regulatory scrutiny.

China's space programme

Opinion | As China opens up its space sector, Hong Kong should reach for the stars

With deep capital markets and globally aligned legal practices, the city can support a competitive Chinese space programme that shapes global standards.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong set for Lunar New Year tourism bump with 6% rise in mainland visitors

Up to 1.4 million mainland visitors will set foot in city during holiday, according to Travel Industry Council projections.

Tourists pose for pictures at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Editorial | Valuable lessons to be learnt from U-turn on seat belt law in Hong Kong

The government and legislators must ensure the law can achieve its intended purpose of ensuring public safety before it is reintroduced.

MTR Corporation

Editorial | MTR’s embrace of green bonds an example for other Hong Kong firms

While local companies have been slow to take up ESG, the MTR Corporation’s record bond issuance shows there is investor interest in supporting the environment.

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