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Hong Kong corporate governance activist David Webb dies at 60
David Webb, a prominent Hong Kong corporate governance advocate who was instrumental in creating public databases and exposing financial abuses through his 'Enigma Network' investigation, died on Janu...
Hong Kong think tank backs call to make bid‑rigging a crime after fatal fire
The Hong Kong think tank POD Research Institute calls for criminalizing bid-rigging after the city's deadliest fire in decades at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court, which killed at least 161 people. This propos...
With Hetao tech hub, Hong Kong is reimagining its economic future
The opening of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park in the Hetao cooperation zone marks a significant step for Hong Kong in its ambition to become an international tech hub. Chief Exe...
Back to the Past film, starring Louis Koo and Raymond Lam, smashes Hong Kong record
Historical science fiction action film 'Back to the Past', starring actors Louis Koo Tin-lok and Raymond Lam Fung, has set a new opening-day box office record in Hong Kong. This achievement is notable...
How Hong Kong can take on a more frontier role in China’s development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to align with the country's 15th five-year plan, promoting deeper integration between Hong Kong and mainland Chin...
Hong Kong Red Cross unveils HK$420 million relief fund for Tai Po fire victims
The Hong Kong Red Cross has established a relief fund of HK$420 million (US$54 million) to aid the victims and survivors of the devastating fire in Tai Po. This comprehensive program includes support ...
Jimmy Lai trial: Hong Kong judges hear mitigation arguments from defence
Former Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai appeared at West Kowloon Court along with eight other defendants as judges heard mitigation arguments from defense lawyers concerning his high-profile national ...
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s mitigation hearing set to begin ahead of sentencing
The mitigation hearing for Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai, who faces charges related to national security, is scheduled to begin before his sentencing. His trial has garnered significant internation...
Hong Kong’s IPO dominance in 2025 set to carry on into new year
In 2025, Hong Kong saw a significant surge in initial public offerings (IPOs), tripling the funds raised from $11.3 billion to $37.22 billion compared to the previous year. This marked Hong Kong's exc...
‘Be public representatives, not commentators,’ John Lee tells Hong Kong lawmakers
John Lee, Hong Kong’s Chief Executive, addressed newly elected lawmakers urging them to be public representatives rather than commentators. He warned against 'soft resistance' and actions that provoke...
Jimmy Lai verdict and Panama port saga: what shaped Hong Kong’s 2025 political scene
In 2025, significant political developments in Hong Kong included the verdict for Jimmy Lai and a contentious sale of Panama Canal ports by CK Hutchison Holdings. The latter was paused amid US-China t...
China vital to Insilico’s plan to build biotech’s AI ‘Einstein’ for drug discovery
Biotech firm Insilico Medicine aims to create an AI system akin to 'digital Einstein' to revolutionize drug discovery processes. The company seeks to further expand its operations within China, levera...
Hong Kong exports jump 18.8% in November, sharpest increase in 22 months
Hong Kong's exports increased by 18.8% year-over-year in November, marking the strongest growth since March 2022. The rise was primarily due to robust demand for electrical equipment, machinery, and a...
Bridge work starts as Hong Kong opens tech park in cross-border innovation hub
Work has started on a bridge connecting technology parks in Hong Kong and Shenzhen as Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu inaugurated the tech park's opening in Hong Kong’s portion of the cross-border in...
5 arrested in Hong Kong over HK$1.8 million stolen from eMPF pension accounts
Hong Kong police have arrested five suspects for withdrawing HK$1.8 million (US$231,300) from mandatory provident fund accounts by impersonating account holders. The incident led to the suspension of ...
Hong Kong councillors urge swift rebuilding and rehousing options after Tai Po fire
Tai Po district councillors are calling on the government to rebuild swiftly and provide various rehousing options to residents affected by a recent fire, which has been described as one of the deadli...
The ‘biology winter’ thaws: why investors are piling into Hong Kong’s biotech IPOs
Investors are showing renewed interest in biotechnology Initial Public Offerings (IPOs) in Hong Kong due to licensing deals and strong post-IPO performance by Chinese drug developers. Industry leaders...
Sanctioned Chen Zhi’s Hong Kong firms rocked by resignations and frozen assets
Documents show that recently sanctioned Chinese businessman Chen Zhi, residing in Cambodia, is associated with a web of Hong Kong companies tied by shared directors and addresses. The sanctions have l...
Chinese start-ups Zhipu and MiniMax release latest AI models ahead of Hong Kong listing
Chinese start-ups Zhipu AI and MiniMax have launched new AI models at nearly the same time, aiming to position themselves as leaders in open-source AI systems. Both companies are preparing for initial...
Hong Kong bid-rigging bigwigs paid kickbacks in Shenzhen saunas: construction veteran
Raphael Chan, a former senior project manager at a Hong Kong consultancy firm, details the rampant corruption within the city's construction industry which led to his departure after more than two dec...
West must face the facts of Jimmy Lai’s trial and conviction
Jimmy Lai Chee-ying was found guilty on December 15 by the High Court of Hong Kong for conspiring with external forces and publishing seditious materials. His verdict has prompted reactions from Weste...
Worried residents demand halt to renovation plan after deadly Hong Kong fire
Concerned residents of a Hong Kong housing estate are calling for a stop to a renovation plan after last month's fire at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po killed 161 people. The incident led to the arrest of m...
Hong Kong firefighter unions slam Ip Man producer Checkley Sin over blaze remarks
Six labor unions representing Hong Kong's Fire Services Department have criticized film producer Checkley Sin Kwok-lam for his comments regarding the fire chief's management of the Tai Po fire. The fi...
Hong Kong’s SHKP continues sell-out streak with latest Sierra Sea offering
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong's largest developer, achieved a full sales completion for 213 units of the Phase 2A offering at its major residential project, Sierra Sea. This sale happened ...
Hong Kong property: Citi lifts forecast after Morgan Stanley’s upgrade
Financial institutions like Citibank and Bank of America are expressing optimism towards Hong Kong's residential real estate market due to decreased mortgage rates and robust leasing demand, leading t...
Singer among 3 held as HK$7.7 million drugs seized from Hong Kong village house
Hong Kong police have detained three individuals, including a local singer Kris Law Kai-chung, after discovering 10 kilograms of drugs worth HK$7.7 million at a house in Yuen Long on Saturday. Law gai...
Air China’s HK$1.32 billion Cathay stake sale ‘tactical’, Hong Kong carrier CEO says
Air China has sold a 1.6% stake in Cathay Pacific for HK$1.32 billion, with Cathay Pacific's CEO Ronald Lam stating this is a tactical move rather than an indication of strategic change in Air China’s...
31% of scam victims calling Hong Kong helpline had possible suicidal tendencies
According to a study by the Caritas Family Crisis Support Centre, over 30% of scam victims who contacted their crisis hotlines in Hong Kong last year exhibited signs of possible suicidal tendencies an...
The drone age: hi-tech wizardry propels Hong Kong towards lift-off
A demonstration at Dianshan Lake showed off China's cutting-edge drone technology with the unveiling of an autonomous vessel called 'Sunship' which acts as a mobile water-based vertiport. Hundreds wit...
2 men who allegedly beat street sleeper, commit arson wanted by Hong Kong police
Hong Kong police are searching for two suspects who assaulted a homeless 74-year-old man with a free-standing sign and set fire to objects at a stairwell under a footbridge in Tsz Wan Shan, alerting p...
Insilico signs US$888 million AI drug-development deal days after Hong Kong IPO
Biotech firm Insilico Medicine has secured a partnership worth up to US$888 million with French pharmaceutical company Servier for the development of new cancer drugs using artificial intelligence tec...
Starry Lee or Ronick Chan? Lawmakers’ choice will reveal their priorities
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has sworn in new Legislative Council members on January 1st. A vote for the Legislative Council president is expected on January 8th. The chief executive cal...
Veteran Hong Kong lawmakers Starry Lee, Ronick Chan in race for Legco presidency
Starry Lee Wai-king and Ronick Chan Chun-ying, veteran lawmakers in pro-government camp, are contesting to become the next president of Hong Kong's Legislative Council. The election is set for January...
Incoming Hong Kong lawmaker Vivian Kong to transition to Jockey Club consultant role
Vivian Kong Man-wai, the newly elected lawmaker for tourism from Hong Kong and former Olympic gold medal fencer, is set to become a consultant at the Jockey Club after her swearing-in ceremony. She st...
Shorter quarantine time drives rise in pet imports from mainland China to Hong Kong
Hong Kong has observed an increase in applications for importing pets following a reduction in mandatory quarantine time for cats and dogs from the mainland from 120 days to just 30. This change, alon...
Quiet strength: how Hong Kong’s Tai Po community is moving on 1 month after fire
Residents of Tai Po, Hong Kong are showing resilience and rebuilding their lives one month after a devastating fire that claimed 161 lives. The neighborhood is quiet with only seven charred towers rem...
Carbon monoxide leak leaves 6 workers unconscious at MTR station in Hong Kong
A carbon monoxide leak occurred at Mong Kok East MTR station in Hong Kong on Monday, causing six workers to collapse in a changing room. The gas originated from a generator. All affected regained cons...
Hong Kong online investment scams surge 20% as losses hit HK$3.08 billion
Hong Kong's online investment scams have increased by 20% year-to-date, resulting in losses of HK$3.08 billion. Meta-owned platforms such as Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram are the primary spreaders...
Hong Kong’s fire victims need empathy, clarity and a plan
The article discusses Hong Kong's response to a recent large-scale fire that destroyed several blocks of subsidized government housing in Tai Po, leaving many families homeless instantly. It emphasize...
Centrist Hong Kong lawmaker says win will spur more vocal candidates in future polls
Mark Chong Ho-fung, the elected centrist lawmaker from Hong Kong's Roundtable party, believes his election victory may encourage other moderate and outspoken politicians to run in future Legislative C...
Hong Kong fire: authorities seek to dissolve Wang Fuk Court owners’ committee
Following Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades, the city's government aims to intervene by dissolving the management committee overseeing the Wang Fuk Court residential complex. Secretary for Home an...
Hong Kong slams attempts to ‘smear’ government ahead of Jimmy Lai mitigation
A senior Hong Kong official has criticized what they refer to as external attempts to 'smear' the government ahead of a mitigation hearing for pro-democracy activist and jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai....
Philippines Scrambles To Shield Vital Undersea Cables From Spies
The Philippines has submarine cables that serve as crucial links connecting Southeast Asia with the United States, India, and Hong Kong. There is growing concern over protecting these vital undersea c...
Wang Fuk Court owners’ group mounts defence against ‘smear campaign’ in Hong Kong
The owners' committee of Wang Fuk Court housing estate in Hong Kong has denied the accusations of poor transparency and accountability, labeling them as a baseless smear campaign. In response, they ha...
HKMA in talks with SFC, Insurance Authority to promote fintech over next 5 years
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) plans to collaborate with other financial regulatory bodies over the next five years to advance fintech, particularly in artificial intelligence. As part of the...
Most patients at Hong Kong A&E departments unaware of evening clinics as alternative
Patients visiting emergency departments at night for non-urgent issues are largely unaware of alternatives such as evening clinics. Despite the difficulty in securing an appointment which involves mul...
Sai Kung campsite flooded with trash after New Year’s Eve celebration
The Ham Tin Wan Campsite in Sai Kung, Hong Kong was found polluted with litter following the New Year’s Eve celebrations. Social media widely shared images of trash including a public bathroom sink fi...
Could 2026 be the make-or-break year of CK Hutchison’s Panama ports deal?
CK Hutchison Holdings' $22.8 billion global ports sale, initiated in early 2025 by billionaire Li Ka-shing’s conglomerate as a strategic exit, faces potential failure due to geopolitical tensions betw...
Hong Kong police officer jailed for forging statements to close 10 cases
A Hong Kong police officer, Detective Constable Wong Yiu-chung, received a two-year prison sentence for forging complainants' statements to unlawfully close 10 criminal investigations between November...
X-rays free, A&E to cost more: the Post breaks down Hong Kong’s new hospital fees
Hong Kong plans to modify public hospital fees starting January 1, aiming to enhance healthcare sustainability amidst an aging population. The changes include free x-ray services and higher costs for ...
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