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Macau
Macau
Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and in 1999 it became a special administrative region of China. Its economy relies heavily on tourism, specifically the gambling industry, whose revenue has made Macau the world's largest casino market.
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Sam Hou Fai
Chief Executive John Lee has pledged reforms to strengthen governance and public safety following the deadly blaze at Wang Fuk Court. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong leader vows reforms to boost safety, national security after Tai Po fire

Chief Executive John Lee says city will act on lessons learned from deadly blaze, as Beijing warns against exploiting tragedies to sow unrest.

Hong Kong economy

Mega-events drive 14% year-on-year rise in Hong Kong tourist arrivals in March

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s basketball betting U-turn ‘aligns with Beijing gambling clampdown’

Shenzhen

Shenzhen’s new party boss has taken the wheel but can he deliver ahead of Apec?

Jin Lei is focused on preparations for the regional summit, including tackling the long-standing problem of e-scooters.

In Shenzhen, a proliferation of electric scooters has brought increased mobility but also dangerous behaviour, while pedestrians have to navigate a mess of bikes on footpaths. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong society

Maisy Ho remembered as dedicated philanthropist and community servant

Hong Kong Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau praises her ‘profound dedication to community service’ and for caring for underprivileged.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong customs seizes 760 suspected endangered reptiles worth HK$580,000

Customs and Excise Department finds 106 turtles and 654 lizards believed to be endangered species hidden in truck bound for mainland China.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, mainland China sign ‘milestone’ MOU on promoting digital economy

Memorandum of understanding covers topics including AI promotion, cross-boundary data flow and blockchain.

Cyberspace Administration of China director Zhuang Rongwen (left) with Hong Kong leader John Lee. Photo: ISD
Hong Kong society

Maisy Ho, daughter of late tycoon Stanley Ho, dies ‘surrounded by family’

Siblings Pansy, Daisy, Josie and Lawrence Ho disclose news in statement, but no cause of death given.

Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs wraps up second bay area visit in 3 weeks

Xia Baolong’s successive trips underscore greater urgency from Beijing for Hong Kong’s integration, analysts say.

Food and Drinks

Your Hong Kong weekend drinks guide for April 9-11

Pony & Plume hosts a guest mixologist, Honky Tonks unveils new spring cocktails, and Bad Times Records offers wine and vinyl for its Steps party.

Sunlover from from Honky Tonks Tavern’s spring cocktail menu. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Car record for mega bridge’s Hong Kong crossing as F&B sector feels holiday pain

Number of outgoing residents up 14.3 per cent year on year to 2.1 million, but more inbound visitors lead to high hotel occupancy.

The total number of inbound and outbound car trips on the mega bridge hit a record. Photo: Xinhua
Hong Kong transport

Queues stretch past an hour as holiday traffic jams hit mega bridge

Passenger flows topped 192,000 in first two days, one of busiest periods for Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge in years, automobile association says.

Artificial intelligence

How can Beijing lure top-tier Chinese AI professionals based abroad?

Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies.

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100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy

The Chinese Wine Awards shine a spotlight on flourishing mainland vineyards

Local restaurants and the Chinese Wine Awards mark the growing interest in home-grown vintages.

Supported by
Macau Government Tourism Office
Chinese wines are increasing in popularity and holding their own against old world vintages. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

Manulife, HSBC, Barclays lead big finance firms’ AI adoption in Hong Kong

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po launched an AI+ strategy in this year’s budget speech to promote AI applications in the banking sector.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po launched an AI+ strategy in this year’s budget to promote AI applications in the banking sector. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

New World pulls back on Causeway Bay acquisition amid uneven recovery

Developer steps back from consolidating three commercial sites as high costs and patchy demand weigh on redevelopment decisions.

SCMP Highlights

History of Hong Kong’s triads, new midlife career trend: 5 Lifestyle highlights

From tracing origins of Hong Kong’s triads to career pivots for midlife professionals, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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100 Top Tables: Cities of Gastronomy

Macau’s culinary festival blends luxury dining with sustainability

Restaurants across the Greater Bay Area are underlining their commitment to the environment by showcasing zero-waste kitchens, hyperlocal seafood and organic ingredients.

Supported by
Macau Government Tourism Office
Crispy codfish balls at Mesa by José Avillez, where the menu is a product of what the kitchen grows itself. Photo: Handout
Style Edit

Style Edit: Audemars Piguet’s new Royal Oak and Code 11.59 watches, and more

The watchmaker also added the experimental Neo-Frame Jumping Hour and 150 Heritage pocket watch pieces, and hosted an Audemars Piguet Social Club event in Macau.

China shipbuilding

China’s high-end yacht owners say industry growth stifled by structural gaps

Shipowners say billionaire Richard Liu’s new venture to make yacht ownership more affordable will need to surmount significant challenges.

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Art Basel

How Art Basel Hong Kong is fuelling the Greater Bay Area’s cultural ambitions

Hong Kong, Macau and Shenzhen are lavishing money on art venues and shows, but can really this buy them lasting cultural capital?

The West Kowloon Cultural District Authority has organised arts events in March, seeking to extend Hong Kong’s cultural month beyond the Convention Centre. Photo: Handout
Greater Bay Area

Beijing official visits Greater Bay Area cities to explore integrating Hong Kong

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office says its director, Xia Baolong, visited Guangzhou, Zhaoqing, and Foshan this week.

Xia Baolong (centre) visits the Guangzhou Tianhe Hong Kong and Macao Youth Association during his trip. Photo: Handout
China shipbuilding

Iran war exposes a weakness in China’s vast shipping sector: a lack of insurers

China’s maritime sector still relies on overseas legal and financial service providers, a potential strategic vulnerability in a turbulent world.

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Greater Bay Area

Greater Bay Area trails peers in research despite strong tech potential: report

Southern China cluster of cities lags in basic research and original innovation, with talent gaps adding to challenges, Deloitte says.

SCMP Highlights

Hong Kong Michelin star list; monthly zodiac forecast: 7 Lifestyle highlights

From a study linking poor-quality sleep and dementia to this lunar month’s predictions, here are seven stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Chocolate dessert by Leo Faler at Cristal Room by Anne-Sophie Pic. The restaurant has been promoted from one Michelin star to two. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong politics

Zhang Dongmei named new deputy director of office overseeing Hong Kong affairs

Selection of former vice-president of All-China Women’s Federation makes her first female deputy director since office’s elevation in 2023.

Zhang Dongmei has been named as a deputy director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office. Photo: Handout
China’s private sector

China Mobile bets on Hong Kong as gateway for global computing flows

China Mobile opens new data centre and expands cables as Hong Kong is drawn deeper into China’s national computing network.

Artificial intelligence

China names Beijing, urban clusters as major tech hubs in self-reliance push

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says national capital and its neighbours should become ‘world-class science centre’ at high-profile tech forum.

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