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Members of the media are given a preview of the Hung Shui Kiu/Ha Tsuen new development area. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong economy

Hung Shui Kiu industrial park operator eyes bond issuance, tax cuts for firms

Incoming chairman Jeffrey Lam outlines park’s financing and offerings, says operator will first rely on government’s HK$10 billion injection.

Accounting and auditing

Hong Kong court to hear Evergrande liquidators’ lawsuit against PwC on Monday

Hong Kong society

Estate residents step up cleaning after city’s first rat hepatitis case this year

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong’s Paul Chan is heading to Europe. So what’s on the itinerary?

Finance chief’s trip announced on Sunday and follows easing of tensions after US President Donald Trump visited mainland China.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan’s trip will take him to Paris, Brussels and Zurich. Photo: Handout
Artificial intelligence

AI agents face trust issues in ‘high-risk’ industrial sectors: experts

Expert says large language models struggle in professional domains due to lack of industrial data and knowledge during training.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong draws HK$26 billion from over 310 firms this year, InvestHK head says

Alpha Lau says city must seize opportunities amid renewed signs of stability in China-US relations following Xi-Trump summit.

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Hong Kong society

On This Day | Hong Kong’s HK$690 million Central Library opens in 2001 – SCMP archive

25 years ago, the Hong Kong Central Library in Causeway Bay opened to the public after years of controversy and months of delays.

Hong Kong’s Central Library was mired by controversy and criticism prior to its opening in May 2001. Photo: David Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police to prosecute 7th suspect in 1999 murder, seeking 8th

Newspaper seller Ho Wai-ha was murdered by assailants for her leading role in standing up to business exploiting fellow vendors.

Hong Kong society

Dog-friendly restaurants will get 90 officers helping them meet licence rules

Hong Kong authorities will help facilitate roll-out of new permit in July, with officers trained to explain licensing terms and inspect premises.

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Transport and logistics

China’s up-and-coming cities plan second airports as competition soars

Emerging economic centres are looking to broaden their aviation networks as local governments seek greater international, regional connectivity.

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Passengers at Beijing Daxing International Airport in 2023. The second major airport in China’s capital city opened in 2019. Photo: AFP
Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong man, 38, killed after motorcycle crashes into fallen tree branch

Rider was travelling along Yuen Shin Road in the direction of Sha Tin when incident happened, police say.

A screengrab of footage showing the aftermath of the accident. Photo: Handout
Business of climate change

Solar glass: Australia-China joint venture to set up in Hong Kong

With help from InvestHK, ClearVue and mainland partner choose city as base for effort to make power-producing glass for building facades.

Education in Hong Kong

Letters | Hong Kong students must learn to use AI without losing themselves

Readers discuss survey findings highlighting adverse impact on attention and critical thinking, and the ongoing review of the city’s sexual offence laws.

From our archives

On This Day | Hong Kong’s iconic Bank of China Tower opens in 1990 – SCMP archive

Opening 36 years ago today, the landmark skyscraper was Hong Kong’s tallest at the time.

The historic Bank of China building (centre) flanked by the tower under construction (left) in 1988. Photo: P Y Tang
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s MPF authority flags fraudulent certificates in early pension payouts

Medical groups alert police over suspected fake certificates using doctors’ details to support early pension withdrawals on health grounds.

The Mandatory Provident Fund Authority has said its online platform had recently identified suspected fraud involving allegedly fake medical certificates submitted to withdraw contributions. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong society

Editorial | Those lonely but not alone also deserve Hong Kong’s attention

Loneliness is a problem around the world, but a survey suggests the level in Hong Kong is higher than the global rate.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong’s trees can serve as barometers amid climate change

The authorities and the public can play a role in documenting anomalies in leaf-shedding and flowering, and act to mitigate environmental harm.

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Hong Kong courts

Hong Kong chief justice urges senior counsel to uphold public trust in courts

Andrew Cheung says role requires integrity and judgment as six named senior counsel this year.

Chief Justice Andrew Cheung (centre) poses with the six newly appointed senior counsel. Photo: Handout
Accidents and personal safety

New Zealand car crash: how Hongkongers can stay safe when driving abroad

Experts say motorists must be careful when adapting to driving on opposite side of vehicle with unfamiliar road conditions.

Hong Kong economy

My Take | Passengers must not be left behind in ride-hailing debate

There is high demand for the platforms in Hong Kong. The priority must be to ensure that the service is good.

US, Israel war on Iran

Is China’s new mediation body gaining steam as Western brokers’ influence wanes?

Summit encourages countries to join Beijing-led initiative as stalled US-Iran peace talks reveal limits of traditional solution mechanisms.

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Cui Jianchun, commissioner of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, addresses a summit of the International Organisation for Mediation held in Hong Kong last Friday. Photo: Xinhua
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‘Too hard’: is AI squeezing graduates out of Hong Kong’s job market?

University graduates are recalibrating their expectations in market where number of vacancies has fallen by 61 per cent since 2022.

Jobseekers attend a career fair at the Tin Ching Community Hall in Tin Shui Wai. Photo: Nora Tam
Hong Kong economy

Scalpers list Swatch-Audemars Piguet watches hours after launch in Hong Kong

Dozens braved rain and queued for days to snap up ceramic pocket watches, with resale prices nearly seven times their retail value.

Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Man infected with rat hepatitis E, Hong Kong’s first case this year

Patient, 42, says he did not encounter rodents at home or at work before positive test on May 5, while three household contacts remain asymptomatic.

Hong Kong transport

What do travellers need to know when Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 opens?

Several airlines, including HK Express, are set to relocate their check-in operations to the second terminal between May 27 and June 10.

Terminal 2 of Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Buyers flock to SHKP project in New Territories as home market outlook brightens

SHKP generated more than HK$1 billion after the sale of the 154 flats at Lime Spark last week.

Buyers flocked to the SHKP sales office on Saturday for flats at the Lime Spark project in Tsuen Wan. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong police

Hong Kong police officer fires service pistol by mistake at Kai Tak headquarters

No injuries reported in incident that occurred when officer was loading her semi-automatic pistol at around 7.10am.

Icons and Influencers

Couture craft meets whimsical walls in Laura Cheung’s Lala Curio

Craft traditions inform bespoke wall coverings and collectable objects for the contemporary home at the brand’s Peninsula Hong Kong showroom.

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