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BUSINESSAug 10Hong Kong trophy-home demand runs deep, as Stanley luxury sale tops US$19mA buyer with the same name as the founding chairwoman of a global immigration consultancy has bought a detached house in a luxury residential development in southern Hong Kong for over US$19 million, adding to a string of big-ticket deals as demand for trophy homes remains resilient despite a broader slowdown. Yi Bing signed an agreement for the purchase of House 11 at One Stanley on Wong Ma Kok Road on July 27, according to Land Registry records. The four-bedroom, 3,336 sq ft detached house...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 10Hong Kong hotel sector recovery elusive for unprepared investorsSigns of recovery in Hong Kong’s real estate industry are becoming more apparent, so much so that key indicators in parts of the sector are experiencing some of the fastest growth rates in the Asia-Pacific. In the hotel market, average daily rates, which were declining in annualised terms for most of 2025, grew 9.5 per cent in the first half of this year. This was the third-fastest growth rate among 14 leading markets across the region, according to data from CBRE. Another sign that the recovery...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 1072% of Hong Kong professionals use AI weekly, double the global average: surveyMore than 70 per cent of Hong Kong working professionals use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a daily or weekly basis, more than double the global average, but junior staff also harbour deeper anxiety over job security amid its growing adoption, a survey has found. The study conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) surveyed 3,722 working professionals in the city between March and April this year, with more than 60 per cent of them aged between 30 and...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Hong Kong police arrest 8 over HK$6.2 million ‘sugar baby’ dating scamHong Kong police have arrested eight people over an alleged compensated-dating scam syndicate that cheated victims, including teachers and healthcare workers, out of about HK$6.2 million (US$790,000) by telling them they had to pay a “legal fee” to formalise contracts to become “sugar babies”. Police said on Monday that they had investigated 80 cases involving scammers who used compensated dating as a pretext to lure victims between February and July this year. The largest individual loss was...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Beijing urged to win Indian hearts, Hong Kong’s hottest day: 5 weekend reads you missedWe have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Why Beijing struggles to win Indian hearts and minds despite diplomatic thaw Though the relationship between the Chinese and Indian governments has been thawing, Beijing has yet to win over the Indian public as it lacked a long-term strategy and communication channels, according to Chinese...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 10Hong Kong heatwave to persist before showers bring relief later this weekMore frequent showers expected later this week should bring relief from Hong Kong’s extreme heat, the city’s weather forecaster has said, although scorching conditions will persist in the coming days, with temperatures in some areas forecast to reach at least 37 degrees Celsius (99 Fahrenheit). The Hong Kong Observatory said on Monday that outer subsiding airflow associated with Typhoon Dolphin continued to bring extremely hot weather to Guangdong and Hong Kong. The heat is expected to persist...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Man with knife arrested after allegedly injuring 2 at Hong Kong housing estateA man wielding a knife has been arrested in Hong Kong after allegedly injuring two people at a housing estate in Pok Fu Lam. The force received multiple reports at around 9.20am on Monday that a man in his 20s was attacking residents at Baguio Villa, located at 550 Victoria Road. A domestic helper was injured in the back while a doorman was grazed on the elbow. The helper was sent to Queen Mary Hospital in Pok Fu Lam for treatment. It was unclear whether the injuries were caused by the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 10As China tightens its tax rules, can Hong Kong remain a magnet for billionaires?For decades, Hong Kong has been a magnet for the rich. From wealthy Chinese setting up family trusts to millionaires migrating from across Southeast Asia, all of them have been sucked in by the city’s promise of free capital flows, a trustworthy legal system and extensive financial expertise. It is a winning combination that helped Hong Kong leapfrog Switzerland as the world’s biggest cross-border wealth hub last year, as the city rode a wave of blockbuster listings by Chinese technology...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 10Youth membership in Hong Kong uniformed groups drops 8% over 5 yearsYouth membership in Hong Kong’s uniformed groups has declined by 8 per cent over the past five years despite steady government funding, the South China Morning Post has found, a trend attributed to persistently low birth rates and a wider array of extracurricular activities for students. While several lawmakers have called for introducing key performance indicators (KPIs) for uniformed groups to ensure prudent public spending, some organisations are concerned that linking funding to membership...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 9140 - year - old Hong Kong heat record shattered as temperatures soarHong Kong has experienced soaring temperatures that broke a 140-year-old heat record. This signifies a severe and historically significant weather event.news.az · Azerbaijan
BUSINESSAug 9Moore Threads plans Hong Kong listing after posting 147% jump in first-half revenueChinese artificial intelligence (AI) chip developer Moore Threads plans to seek a listing in Hong Kong after reporting a 147 per cent jump in first-half revenue, as the Nvidia challenger seeks fresh capital amid booming demand for home-grown computing power. The Shanghai-listed company said on Sunday that its board had approved a plan to issue H shares and list on the main board of the Hong Kong stock exchange, a move designed to deepen the firm’s “international strategic footprint”, attract and...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 9Hiker collapses, dies on Hong Kong trail as city swelters in record-breaking heatA hiker died on a country trail in Tai Po on Sunday afternoon as Hong Kong endured its hottest temperatures since records began 142 years ago. Police said they received a report at 2.17pm that a man, 64, had been discovered unconscious on the Plover Cove Reservoir Country Trail by other hikers. Firefighters and rescue teams assembled at the reservoir dam before heading up the mountain, with the Government Flying Service also dispatched. The Filipino man, a Hong Kong identity card holder, was...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 98% of owners at fire-hit Hong Kong estate yet to accept buy-back as deadline nearsAbout eight per cent of homeowners at the fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court in Hong Kong have yet to accept the government’s buy-back offer, which is set to expire at the end of this month. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Sunday that 91.9 per cent of owners had submitted acceptance letters, while 65.7 per cent of owners had already signed sale and purchase agreements with the government. Speaking to the media after a town hall meeting to gather views on the city’s first five-year plan and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 9How are Hong Kong restaurants faring 1 month into the dog-friendly scheme?Restaurateur Ken Chu Ka-chun recorded a 20 per cent boost in business at one of his outlets at Kai Tak Sports Park over the past month, thanks to pet owners dining in under a government scheme allowing dogs into nearly 1,000 Hong Kong establishments since July 9. “We saw more dog owners coming in because people frequently walk their dogs around here,” said Chu, owner of Asura group, which has two restaurants with pet-friendly licences. The restaurant has separate seating areas for diners with...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 9Hong Kong breaks record for hottest day as Typhoon Dolphin brings extreme heatHong Kong has recorded the highest temperature since records began in 1884 on Sunday afternoon under the impact of Severe Typhoon Dolphin. According to the Hong Kong Observatory, the outer subsiding air associated with Dolphin brought generally fine and extremely hot weather to Guangdong province. By 1.30pm, the maximum temperature at the Observatory reached 36.8 degrees Celsius (98 Fahrenheit), the highest temperature on record since 1884. Meanwhile, Sheung Shui recorded 38.3 degrees, and Yuen...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 9Hong Kong’s 5-year plan needs ambition to match Beijing’s expectationsHong Kong’s first five-year plan will be judged not by how many initiatives it assembles. Instead, it will be judged by whether it explains where the city intends to be by 2030 and how it will get there. The consultation document covers the expected ground. It includes the Northern Metropolis; Hong Kong’s roles as an international financial, trade, maritime and aviation centre; integration with the Greater Bay Area and supporting the Belt and Road Initiative; and social priorities such as...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 8Una colilla provocó el incendio que dejó 168 muertos en Hong Kong: qué determinó la investigaciónClarín
DISASTERAug 8Manila-bound flight returns to Hong Kong after suspected cargo door issueA Manila-bound Cebu Pacific flight returned to Hong Kong airport after its cargo door was suspected to have opened on Saturday. Police said officers were alerted at 3.05pm to the incident involving flight CEB143. The aircraft, an Airbus A321, landed safely at Hong Kong International Airport and no one was injured, the force said. According to the flightradar24 website, the Philippine low-cost carrier’s flight was originally scheduled to depart at 2pm and arrive in the Philippine capital at...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 8Typhoon Dolphin grounds Hong Kong flights, disrupts trips and business in JapanAt least 12 flights connecting Hong Kong with mainland China, Taiwan and Japan have been cancelled as Typhoon Dolphin gradually moves away from Japan’s Okinawa prefecture and approaches eastern China. Hongkongers in Okinawa whose travel plans were disrupted by Dolphin were able to partially resume their itineraries as supermarkets and aquariums reopened. But an accommodation and car rental operator said the typhoon had cost his business between 500,000 and 1 million yen. According to the Hong...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 8Hong Kong employer groups call for helper wage freeze, warn of mass sackingsA coalition of Hong Kong employers has called on the government to freeze the pay of foreign domestic workers this year, warning that any wage increases may result in mass sackings. They also proposed a new pay-for-performance mechanism to allow employers to reward high-performing helpers more than poor performers. Two employers’ groups – the International Domestic Service Industry Development Federation, and the Quadripartite Alliance for Harmonious Employment Practices – led about 30...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 8How a Hong Kong charity is using AI to help migrant workers tackle exploitationOverwhelmed by a high volume of inquiries, a 17-member Hong Kong charity offering pro bono help to migrant workers has turned to artificial intelligence (AI) to scale up its operations. David Bishop, co-founder and director of local non-governmental organisation Migrasia, described the systemic abuse in global labour migration as a “climate change-level issue”, as ageing populations across major economies worsen labour shortages. Likening the organisation’s AI chatbot, PoBot, to a centralised...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 8‘Addiction is irreversible’: Hong Kong urged to ban under-16s from social mediaHong Kong should follow international peers in legislating to bar children under 16 from social media to combat cyberbullying and addiction, education experts and lawmakers have said, while stressing the need for broad social consensus. At a panel discussion on Saturday to examine proposals to restrict social media access for under-16s, educators and lawmakers argued that legislation was needed to signal the government’s stance and drive efforts to prevent the next generation from being harmed...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 8Hong Kong commerce chief to lead joint local and mainland delegation to MalaysiaHong Kong’s commerce chief is set to lead a delegation of mainland Chinese and local firms to Malaysia next week, noting that about 200 enterprises from across the border have already set up offices in the city since last year, using it as a stepping stone to go global. Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah also said on Saturday that the city was eyeing emerging markets in Africa, after exploring the Middle East and Central Asia amid geopolitical tensions. Yau...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 8Man found with knife wounds in lift before another falls to death at same Hong Kong blockHong Kong police are investigating after a man with multiple knife wounds was found in a lift at a public housing block in Wong Tai Sin, seven minutes before another man was discovered to have fallen to his death at the same building. Police received the first report at 7.19am on Saturday after the injured man was found inside a lift at Chiu Sin House in Upper Wong Tai Sin Estate. The man, who had sustained several knife wounds, was taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital for treatment. Police said he...South China Morning Post
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