Hong Kong developer will return part of wetland site to government management: report
Environmental impact assessment of site, located in Nam Sang Wai and Lut Chau, also states one-off funding for conservation to be offered.
Monthly cap on Hong Kong’s HK$2 fare scheme unfair to elderly, experts say
Professor Nelson Chow also suggests reconsidering plan as projected savings will account for ‘tiny percentage’ of deficit.
Mainland China’s Ne Zha 2 earns HK$5.6 million on first day in Hong Kong
Animated feature draws more than 64,000 viewers as families and patriotic groups help sell out showings.
Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong draws crowds
PapaHome’s 2,322 square metre store in Tsim Sha Tsui boasts more than 10,000 products, allows shoppers to test furniture before ordering.
Kerry’s Hava flats sell out as stock rally lifts the mood in Hong Kong’s property market
All 250 units of Hava project, on offer at an average price of HK$10,658 per square foot, were sold out as of 4.30pm.
EU ‘deeply concerned’ over Hong Kong Democratic Party’s plan to disband
French official ‘dismayed’, refers to ‘allegations of political pressure’ on what was once the city’s largest opposition party.
Hong Kong should up its game in sports law to nurture sector, chief justice says
Andrew Cheung says ‘massive’ industry needs support from legal profession, as government touts sports-related arbitration in city.
Hong Kong vows to tackle ticket scalping for Kai Tak Sports Park opening show
Authorities contact police after tickets for March 1 opening ceremony reportedly being sold online for as much as HK$1,800.
Hong Kong temperatures to dip to 13 degrees on Monday next week
Observatory says mercury to rise slightly in middle of next week, while conditions on Saturday remain cool.
Show me the money: unveiling Hong Kong’s 10 biggest spenders in government
As finance chief urges tightening of purse strings ahead of next budget, the Post looks at which government agencies have the highest bill.
Ex-Miss Hong Kong winner and other pet owners bewildered by spate of poisonings
Dog owners describe horrors of watching their pets seize up after ingesting poisoned meat laid out on streets and call for tougher penalties for the crime.
I look Chinese but don’t speak the language. Is that so bad?
I may be missing out on a deeper appreciation of the culture, but I’ve learned to live with it – thank goodness for translation apps.
‘Nervous’ MTR fine-tunes operations for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park
MTR Corp deployed more staff at two nearby stations and created a guide on how to get to park during events with big passenger flows.
Dennis Lo bets on blood to bare all, with tests that saved 10 million mums from the needle
Lo’s blood tests can potentially reveal more information about patients’ health, from cancers to neurodegenerative conditions to age-related diseases.
Hong Kong Bar Association chair urges global unity against planned US sanctions on judges
Senior Counsel Jose-Antonio Maurellet says any interference in judicial work will ‘undermine the administration of justice’.
Pro-Palestine speech sparked right-wing threats, Hong Kong director Jun Li says
Director read out a pro-Palestine speech by Iranian actor at Berlinale.
University of Hong Kong head hopes any budget funding cuts will be ‘moderate’
Ahead of government’s budget address on Wednesday, president Xiang Zhang says HK$41.5 billion in reserves has designated purposes.
Hong Kong school principal jailed for 6 months over HK$270,000 fraud
Chen Yi-hsin of Yan Chai Hospital Chiu Tsang Hok Wan Primary School in Tsing Yi, lied about missing salary payments and withdrew funds without authorisation.
Debt-ridden contractor Paul Y involved in 13 Hong Kong public works projects
Twelve of the firm’s 13 contracts are joint ventures with other construction firms, government says.
Veterans of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party ‘deeply saddened’ by plan to disband
One veteran says Communist Party contact had been doubtful whether group could survive long enough to take part in coming Legislative Council poll.
Hong Kong’s MTR Corp denies refusing aid to man who collapsed near station
A widely shared social media post accused staff of declining to lend an automated external defibrillator as incident occurred outside station.
Hong Kong judges challenge jailed political party chief’s appeal argument
Joseph John, president of the dissolved Hong Kong Independence Party, is appealing his five-year jail sentence for conspiracy to incite secession.
Monthly cap on Hong Kong’s HK$2 fare scheme unlikely to save much: economist
Government may limit use of public transport concessionary fare to 240 times per month, sources say.
Murder accused wanted revenge on girl’s mother, Hong Kong court hears
Defendant Lau Kai-ping is accused of violently shaking three-year-old daughter to death in 2020.
Why isn’t Hong Kong a test bed for China’s green energy innovations?
The city should take advantage of China’s burgeoning edge in alternative solar cell technologies to become a hub for renewables.
Health chief dismisses concerns over Hong Kong Island hospitals rejig
Health minister says no hospital will be shut down under plan to merge eastern and western groupings on Hong Kong Island.
Eight reasons Hong Kong is an incredible place to work, live and study
The city entices global talent with its low-tax regime, established rule of law, well-developed transport system and vibrant entertainment scene.
Hong Kong man gets life sentence for murdering guard during restaurant break-in
Wong Shun-lam, who was in debt to loan sharks, committed crime at Kwun Tong restaurant where he had previously worked as a cook.
Hong Kong tram operator needs stronger ties with tourism sector: lawmakers
Legislators issue call to action for Hong Kong Tramways, even as many express support for proposed fare increase.
What is ‘Hong Kong Super March’ and how can you take part?
Attractive cultural, arts and sporting events will ‘come one after the other’ next month, Hong Kong leader John Lee says.
Standard Chartered to invest US$1.5 billion in profit-driving wealth business
Hong Kong, Singapore and Dubai are centres for wealth-management growth, bank says as it reports 19 per cent profit increase in 2024.
Bali’s tourism woes, Chinese scientists’ bamboo innovation: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From Bali’s complaint about tourists being too frugal to a bamboo innovation, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Mixue aims to raise US$444 million in Hong Kong IPO as its juices, iced drinks take off
Fresh drink maker’s profit surged 45.2 per cent in the first nine months of 2024, as it served up around 7.1 billion drinks.
8,500 tickets for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park opening show gone in 30 minutes
More than 20,000 residents seeking tickets told to wait for up to two hours when online sales began at 10am.
Budget 2025: is raising taxes the answer to Hong Kong’s ‘structural deficit’?
The Post breaks down whether Hong Kong is facing a structural deficit and whether taxing top earners can help get the city back on track.
Driver of Hong Kong school bus dies after crashing into fence
No children were travelling on the school bus when driver, 78, lost control of vehicle near police station in Ma On Shan at 6.45am on Friday.
Like the US, Hong Kong’s challenge is to balance progressive ideals
As the US roils from a rollback in diversity policies, Hong Kong must beware of overcorrection in its patriotism push.
Cut deficit, create bold budget moves – Paul Chan’s mission impossible?
Hong Kong’s government has been urged to push development forward by Beijing, but what does that entail in an era of belt-tightening?
Hong Kong health authorities apologise after 2 children given wrong vaccines
Nurses blamed after children mistakenly given pneumococcal vaccine instead of hepatitis B jabs.
Leadership of Hong Kong’s Democratic Party backs motion to dissolve
Party will establish task force to arrange for 400 members to vote on whether to break up and handle legal procedures involved in liquidation.
Cancelled taxi strike in Hong Kong highlights the need for government action
Pattern of threat and backdown circles back to the length of time it is taking to put the point-to-point transport market on a proper legal footing.
Find the right tune in Hong Kong to allow for more buskers
Officials must carefully tread the line between too much relaxation of the rules and cracking down too hard.
Hong Kong’s civil service expected to cut contract staff amid deficit
Sources say civil servants will ‘shoulder all the work’ of axed contract staff, as some experts single out roles ‘ripe’ for AI disruption.
Can HK$2 transport subsidy cuts help solve Hong Kong’s budget crisis?
About 2.4 million people may be affected by proposals, as experts warn that solutions will not be simple.
AI-driven blood analysis may spur cancer detection, Hong Kong prenatal test pioneer says
AI helps researchers recognise patterns in the gene fragments they find in blood plasma, sparking a revolution in the field of epigenetics.
Beauty in chaos: Japanese hail Hong Kong’s Kowloon Walled City film exhibition
Exhibition a hit for fans enthralled by aesthetics, martial arts moves and nostalgia of Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In.
Suspended ENT department at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital to resume after June
Hospital Authority chief sees ‘light at the end of the tunnel’ regarding staff shortage, hopes operations can resume as soon as next quarter.
Hong Kong’s budget will focus on ‘fiscal consolidation’: Paul Chan
Spending to be ‘strictly controlled’ and government will aim at modest revenue through ‘user-pays’ principle, he says in his weekly blog.
Taobao’s first physical store in Hong Kong
PapaHome has over 10,000 furniture and home decoration items on display, allowing customers to get an up-close look before purchasing online.
Hong Kong’s Disneyland ‘rebounds to record profit after 9 years of losses’
After meeting company management, lawmaker Michael Tien says park doubled its net profit last year compared with previous high set in 2013-14.
