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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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Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng
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Artificial intelligence

iFlytek unveils medical AI, smart classroom tech in Hong Kong amid global push

Hong Kong would be a launch pad for the company’s global expansion in the future, founder and chairman Liu Qingfeng said on Tuesday.

Hong Kong national security law

‘Soft resistance’ is real and still exists in Hong Kong, John Lee warns

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Education in Hong Kong

Safeguarding national security routine part of Hong Kong education, bureau says

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Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | It’s our ‘internal strength’: University of Hong Kong head on top rankings

Xiang Zhang likens HKU’s QS ranking advancement to training in martial arts, says good ranking is ‘by-product’ of university’s efforts to build up its academic excellence.

HKU ranked 11th in the latest Quacquarelli Symonds league table. It placed 17th last year and 26th in 2023. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong economy

Head of Malaysian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong expected to move into new role

Gan Khai Choon, who has led business lobby since its inception in 2014, says he may switch to less hands-on role.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis can benefit from EU firms’ expertise: John Lee

City leader says Hong Kong and EU can collaborate on climate change solutions, a day after Xia Baolong called for expediting megaproject.

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Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong government orders report after 2 driverless buses collide at airport

No passengers on board at time of accident, but experts urge thorough investigation as airport set to expand use of driverless vehicles.

Two vehicles collided at a taxiway intersection near the southwest corner of Terminal 1 at the airport on Sunday. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong still faces ‘severe’ threats but must seize the day: Xia Baolong

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs lays down direction for city’s development at high-level national security forum.

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Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong holds 3-hour closed-door talks with Hong Kong business leaders

Director of the Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office also visited Ocean Park in the afternoon before taking a boat trip to Lamma Island.

Banking & finance

Mainland China, Hong Kong launching Payment Connect scheme to aid capital flows

‘Milestone’ programme links mainland China’s Internet Banking Payment System with Hong Kong’s Faster Payment System, simplifying cross-border payments.

Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks on Friday at the launch ceremony for the Payment Connect programme with Hong Kong. Photo: PBOC
US-China trade war

China’s payment system spreads across Africa and Asia amid US trade war

China has signed up entities from Africa, Central Asia and the Gulf to its cross-border payment system, as it hedges against potential US sanctions.

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China is accelerating efforts to promote the global use of its cross-border yuan payment system, as it hedges against potential US financial sanctions. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong politics

Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs meets local university heads

Meeting between Xia Baolong, director of Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office, and university heads believed to be a first.

IPO

Former Hong Kong exchange CEO Charles Li aims to list start-up

Li’s Micro Connect is among six companies that filed for listings on Wednesday, joining 200 companies waiting to list in the city.

Hong Kong politics

Explainer | Why is top Beijing official Xia Baolong in Hong Kong for a 5-day visit?

The Post details what is on agenda for Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director’s third fact-finding trip to city.

The Director of the Hong Kong and Macao Work Office of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and The Hong Kong and Macao Affairs Office of the State Council Xia Baolong , arrives in Hong Kong at Shenzhen Bay Port, he will visit Hong Kong from June 18 to 22. 18JUN25 SCMP/ Sam Tsang
Hong Kong politics

Top Beijing official confident ‘masters of Hong Kong’ will be bold on reforms

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director Xia Baolong met city leader John Lee and senior officials on Wednesday evening.

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Xia Baolong (left) with Chief Executive John Lee at Government House. Photo: Handout
Health & Fitness

MingMed seeks Hong Kong listing to fund research and launch Botox alternative

Drug developer says it will set up an incubation centre in the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park in the third quarter.

Hong Kong politics

Xia Baolong to start 5-day visit to Hong Kong on Wednesday: John Lee

Beijing’s point man overseeing Hong Kong affairs will meet university heads on Thursday, attend forum on national security law on Saturday.

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China travel

Explainer | 5 ways to enter mainland China without a visa

China has rapidly expanded its visa-free entry schemes in recent years to boost its tourism sector. Here is how the systems work.

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A Chinese immigration officer assists an American tourist entering China using the visa-free transit policy. Photo: Xinhua
A culinary legacy

Culinary heritage of southern Italy celebrated in Macau at Don Alfonso 1890

Signature dishes highlight long-standing classic flavours from the restaurant’s chef and co-founder, Alfonso Iaccarino.

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Hong Kong courts

2 guilty of conspiring to help Abby Choi’s ex-husband in Hong Kong escape bid

Pair found guilty of agreeing to arrange boat to Macau for Alex Kwong after socialite’s murder in 2023.

Indonesia

Is Indonesia ready to roll the dice on casinos at the risk of social costs?

An Indonesian lawmaker has asked Jakarta to consider following the UAE in allowing casino gambling, saying the idea is ‘out of the box’.

A lawmaker in Indonesia has proposed that casinos be legalised in the country. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

2025 National Games: real-name ticket system may be used, Hong Kong office says

Yeung Tak-keung of National Games Coordination Office also says tickets to range in price from a few dozen Hong Kong dollars up to about HK$500.

Hong Kong’s Kan Yik-man scores in the National Games Men Handball Test Event in February. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong homebuyers snap up all Deep Water Pavilia flats on offer this weekend

As of 4pm, all 138 flats on offer at the New World-led luxury residential project in Wong Chuk Hang were sold out.

Hong Kong national security law

Beijing-Hong Kong operation may be first step in ‘complex national security case’

Case could involve evidence that lies beyond scope of local courts and is eventually handled by mainland Chinese authorities, experts say.

Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong Urban Renewal Authority eyes Middle East, Europe investors for bonds

Retiring boss Wai Chi-sing says URA will issue bonds this year and has introduced its work to investors in Europe, Middle East and Singapore.

The URA has been given a site on Bailey Street in Hung Hom. Photo: Jelly Tse
Asian Football Confederation (AFC)

Coach Kwok from TV show ‘Goal to Success’ seeks similar boost for Macau football

Hongkonger aiming to transform the world’s 193rd-ranked international team – a task that echoes his role in Viu TV reality show.

Hong Kong’s Jesse Yu Joy-yin (red shirt) takes on Macau when the teams met in March. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Letters | To make a marina tourism splash, Hong Kong needs more than infrastructure

Readers discuss the city’s yacht berth plans, ferry service coverage, and halal certification system.

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’.

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