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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks fall on US trade threats and interest rate uncertainty

US President Donald Trump says he will unveil unilateral tariff rates within two weeks.

Law

Legal Tales | The case of Hong Kong vs Singapore: unlimited potential for collaboration

Education in Hong Kong

Opinion | To achieve its AI ambition, Hong Kong must start investing in schools

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Blockchain

With early stablecoin law, Hong Kong looks to keep edge as finance hub

Hong Kong is looking to ‘secure a leading role in global payment systems’, one analyst says, as law comes ahead of a similar US stablecoin bill.

A view of Hong Kong’s central business district on October 9, 2024. Some analysts see the city’s new stablecoin law as providing advantages for maintaining its position as a finance hub. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong weather

Tropical Storm Wutip: Hong Kong’s T1 alert to stay in effect most of day

Wutip, Cantonese for ‘butterfly’, is expected to make landfall over Hainan Island on Friday, forecaster says.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police chief vows vigilance against lingering national security threats

Commissioner of Police Joe Chow says threats of home-grown terrorism and ‘soft resistance’ still remain, in interview marking security law anniversary.

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Banking & finance

US venture capital firm to unload stakes in 40 Chinese tech start-ups

Chinese venture capitalists, government-backed funds expected to fill a funding gap left by retreating international investors, analyst says.

Eight Roads has invested in companies including autonomous-driving firm Pony.ai. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong TV stations should boost English content

Expatriates, visitors and even Chinese citizens deserve better, considering that English is one of Hong Kong’s official languages.

Food and Drinks

Young Turkish-German female chef puts fun into Hong Kong fine dining

Mina Güçlüer is bringing a youthful energy to restaurant Belon, blending French roots with Mediterranean flair.

US-China relations

Trump crackdown on international students affects far more schools than Harvard

Financial repercussions of blocking foreign students and tuition would be felt by hundreds of colleges and the state economies they support.

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Harvard banners during the university’s 374th commencement ceremonies in Cambridge, Massachusetts, on May 29. US President Donald Trump’s battle with the school obscures the impact restrictions on student visas will have at hundreds of other American colleges. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong courts

Struggling Hong Kong taxi driver ‘accidentally’ put into chokehold, inquest told

Coroner’s Court is re-examining the death of taxi driver Chan Fai-wong, 65, in December 2012, a month after his arrest.

Police officer Lam Wai-wing testified at the inquest into the 2012 death of a taxi driver. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s John Lee seeks closer ties in meeting with EU officials

Chief executive says city will remain free port despite growing protectionism globally, as he invites businesses to ‘explore vast array of opportunities’.

SCMP Highlights

Trump says China-US deal done, Beijing’s C919 ambitions: SCMP daily highlights

From US-China trade talks’ potential results to hurdles in the Chinese civil-military tech sphere, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to review letting more semi-private schools offer non-local curriculum

Education minister also dismisses call to let non-local students attend public primary and secondary schools amid diminishing population size.

The city is home to about 20 DSS secondary schools offering the IB, the General Certificate of Education A-Levels or International Advanced Levels. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong lawmakers back criminalising of subletting public rental flats

Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho stresses amended law will not cover normal interactions with neighbours, such as tutoring.

Hong Kong has stepped up measures tackling the abuse of public housing resources in recent years. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong property

Debt crunch at NWD stokes downside risk in Hong Kong home prices, S&P says

Decision to defer coupon payments on four series of perpetual bonds threatens a bigger drop in home prices, rating firm says.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong Red Cross tightens blood donor rules for recent inmates

Anyone who has been locked up for 72 hours or more in past 12 months cannot donate blood for a year, as organisation cites risks of infections such as HIV.

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Hong Kong economy

China ‘respects Panama Canal neutrality’ amid warning over CK Hutchison deal

Analyst says comment by head of canal authority that Panama may potentially take control of ports is noteworthy.

Panama Canal Authority administrator Ricaurte Vasquez said in an interview that the CK Hutchison ports deal could result in a concentration of operators that would be “inconsistent with neutrality”. Photo: Reuters
Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese EV maker Leapmotor jumps into Hong Kong market

Beachhead in city will reach global consumers and help international investors better understand the company, founder and CEO says.

Hong Kong tourism

‘Panda fever’ created 19% attendance boost at Hong Kong’s Ocean Park: official

Tourism minister Rosanna Law says HK$121 million has been secured from Jockey Club Charities Trust to upgrade panda enclosure.

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for June 13-15

This weekend, experience a six-hands guest shift at the St Regis, try creative cocktails at Hong Kong’s new Ginza-style bar, and explore nature-inspired drinks with Caprice Bar’s new menu.

Madara in Causeway Bay is Hong Kong’s newest Ginza-style cocktail bar. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong policeman gets community service order for defrauding credit union

Officer understated repayments and hid other debts to secure HK$280,000 in loans from force’s credit union.

Defence lawyers have said the officer became emotionally disturbed by divorce proceedings with his ex-wife. Photo: Winson Wong
IPO

China may let Hong Kong-listed firms raise funds in Shenzhen via ‘H + A’ IPOs

The reversal of the usual A + H approach could help firms expand in the Greater Bay Area and encourage more Hong Kong IPOs, analysts say.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong environment chief rejects relaxed quarantine rules for imported pets

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin rules out altering quarantine arrangements, including at home, citing increased rabies risk.

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong shouldn’t let lack of space hold up Guangdong driver scheme: minister

Mable Chan says plan to allow Guangdong residents to drive to city will have strict controls, as lawmakers raise concerns over parking capacity.

The Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles scheme has been the subject of discussion for years and was originally expected to start at the end of 2024 or early this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong politics

Beijing slams Washington for supporting jailed Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong

US State Department condemned fresh charge laid against activist for allegedly conspiring to collude with foreign forces.

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China’s foreign ministry arm in Hong Kong has said local police will handle Joshua Wong’s case in accordance with the law. Photo: Felix Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s top court dismisses domestic helper’s forced labour challenge

Court of Final Appeal rules that absence of dedicated legislation did not impede the ‘practical and effective’ protection of her rights.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong student spared jail for faking exam results via beauty app Meitu

Acting principal magistrate highlights gravity of offence, but notes defendant is still relatively young and has reflected on her mistake.

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