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Chief Staff Officer of the Auxiliary Medical Service Alex Wong Ying‑keung has been suspended after being arrested and charged with indecent assault. Photo: SCMP
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong medical officer suspended over indecent assault charge against colleague

Security Bureau has confirmed the suspension of senior officer Alex Wong, who is due in court on charges of indecent assault.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong visitor numbers jump for Chinese New Year holiday as gold sales shine

E-commerce

Rarely seen Shein founder praises Guangdong ‘roots’ as offshore listing stalls

Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong authorities probe death of scaffolding worker who fell from factory

Worker, 57, who was setting up scaffolding at Maxim’s Food Production Centre in Tai Po, rushed to hospital but later certified dead.

A construction worker has died after falling while erecting scaffolding at Maxim’s Food Factory in Tai Po. Photo: Google Maps
China stock market

US investors increase buying of Hong Kong, mainland Chinese stocks

American investors bought US$15 billion of Hong Kong and mainland stocks in 2025, as buying picked up steam through the year.

Hong Kong courts

14 convicted of bribing ESF worker to obtain places at Hong Kong kindergarten

Defendants face prison sentences for offering English Schools Foundation employee up to HK$200,000 in exchange for kindergarten admission.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s MTR Corp to launch new Tsuen Wan line signalling system in March

Line upgrade marks a key step in the corporation’s HK$65 billion plan to modernise the city’s urban rail network by 2029.

Hong Kong’s MTR Corporation will begin operating its long-awaited new signalling system on the Tsuen Wan line on March 15. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Boost R&D investment to make Hong Kong a global education hub: CUHK president

Chinese University chief Dennis Lo says Asia has been gaining prominence in the global tertiary education landscape.

Science

World-leading EV motor expert joins Hong Kong PolyU after 38 years in Britain

Permanent magnets scientist Zhu Ziqiang is continuing his globally renowned research in his new role.

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Hong Kong tourism

Crowds at campsites ‘not out of control’: Hong Kong conservation authorities

Visitor flows at Sai Kung’s country parks over Lunar New Year ‘within expectations’, with no serious environmental damage amid 32 enforcement cases.

Greenpeace recorded 585 tents in two Sai Kung campsites – Ham Tin Wan and Sai Wan – last Wednesday, which significantly exceeded the recommended capacity of 50 tents per site. Photo: Greenpeace
Hong Kong economy

Panama’s port takeover ‘culmination of a campaign’ against CK Hutchison

Company says officials entered terminals ‘without invitation’, told staff concession had ended and ordered immediate halt to operations.

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CK Hutchison has said Panama will be responsible for “any harm and damage caused by the confiscatory actions it has taken”. Photo: Jelly Tse
Banking & finance

Standard Chartered’s 2025 profit jumps 16% buoyed by wealth management growth

The London-based bank’s underlying pre-tax profit stood at US$7.9 billion last year, versus a gain of US$6.8 billion in 2024.

Hong Kong culture

What’s behind Hong Kong’s retro display craze sweeping shops and stations?

The transformation of a Wellcome supermarket branch into a viral photo hotspot highlights a growing nostalgia trend engulfing the city.

Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA)

Letters | Can Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund capture the growth of tomorrow?

Readers discuss the Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s investment strategy in comparison with Singapore’s Temasek, Australia’s media bargaining mechanism, and Chinese New Year Cup ticketing.

Robin Zeng (centre), chairman of CATL, the world’s largest maker of electric vehicle batteries, strikes the gong at the listing ceremony in Hong Kong on May 20. Photo: AP
Style Edit

Style Edit: L’ÉCOLE Asia Pacific’s new engagement ring course

Today, the engagement ring takes pride of place in Hong Kong alongside Chinese ceremonial gifts – L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts’ new course will offer a closer look.

L’ÉCOLE, School of Jewelry Arts is offering a course on engagement rings in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks retreat on AI worries, China markets rally in Year of the Horse

Tech heavyweights drag Hong Kong stocks lower as investors fret over AI disruption following Wall Street’s decline.

Hong Kong courts

Opinion | A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely

Foreign governments campaigning for the former media boss’ release should thoroughly look into the nuances of the case as the legal process plays out.

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Hong Kong budget 2026-27

Exclusive | Hong Kong to boost IP economy with new academy, patent evaluation support

Initiatives to diversify the city’s economic development expected to be announced by Financial Secretary Paul Chan in his budget address.

The IP industry accounts for about 30 per cent of Hong Kong’s gross domestic product and jobs. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Why global banks are betting on a double-digit surge in Hong Kong home prices

JPMorgan and Goldman Sachs join Morgan Stanley in lifting their market outlook to double digits, as price gains outpace previous expectations.

Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Editorial | Buy-back plan offers Hong Kong’s fire-hit homeowners a fresh start

Generous pricing and a flat-exchange pledge make this settlement package a swift and practical solution for affected households.

2026 Olympic Winter Games

Editorial | Olympic results entrench China’s rise as a winter sports power

Team China’s medal haul from the Milano Cortina games bodes well for the future of winter sports in the country.

Gold medalist Xu Mengtao celebrates after the award ceremony of the freestyle skiing women’s aerials at the Olympic Winter Games in Italy on February 18. Photo: Xinhua
China-Latin America relations

Panama ousts Hong Kong operator from canal ports in ruling backed by Washington

White House says Panama’s move to assert sovereignty over Balboa and Cristobal aligns with Donald Trump’s vision for the canal.

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The port of Balboa, managed by Hong Kong-based CK Hutchison Holdings, at the entrance to the Panama Canal in Panama City. On Monday, Panama took control of the ports in Balboa and Cristobal. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Bird flu outbreaks in parts of Japan, Denmark trigger Hong Kong poultry bans

Holbaek municipality in Denmark and Japan’s Iwate prefecture have been hit by outbreaks of highly pathogenic strains.

Hong Kong economy

Mainland China group wins deal to operate Hong Kong harbourfront event space

Bay Area Media wins three-year tenancy to turn former railway freight pier into event space featuring food and entertainment facilities as well as pet-friendly park.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong businesses take Trump’s latest tariff surprise in stride

Industry representatives convinced impact of new 15 per cent global tariff on city will be ‘limited’, echoing opinion of financial officials.

US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House last week. The US Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed by Trump under an emergency powers law. Photo: AFP
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong universities enjoy ‘growing appeal with belt and road, Asean students’

Secretary for Education Christine Choi speaks at ‘Study in Hong Kong Week’ event, says city attracting more students from outside China.

Hong Kong hopes to grow its appeal as a tertiary education destination. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong autonomous vehicle tests move up a gear with longer routes

Routes on the North Lantau trial will cover up to 43.2km, with more vehicles allowed to operate at the same time.

Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong court dismisses appeals of 12 activists over landmark subversion case

Court also upholds acquittal of Lawrence Lau Wai-chung, with Department of Justice to consider appealing ruling.

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