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BUSINESSAug 2Hong Kong to raise annual GDP forecast after robust growth in first half of 2026Hong Kong authorities will raise the city’s full-year economic growth forecast after a stronger-than-expected performance in the first half of 2026, the finance chief has said, pledging to further promote the global use of the yuan after the coming debut of offshore Chinese government bond futures on the local stock exchange. Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po said in his weekly blog post on Sunday that the Census and Statistics Department would raise its gross domestic product (GDP) forecast...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 2Patrolling robot damaged after falling down staircase at Hong Kong airportHong Kong authorities are investigating an accident in which a patrolling robot fell down a staircase at the arrival hall of the Hong Kong International Airport and broke into pieces. The Airport Authority Hong Kong told the South China Morning Post on Sunday that the robot had tumbled down a staircase in Terminal One during a test run on Saturday, resulting in partial damage to the robot. It said no injuries were reported in the incident. Viral pictures circulating online showed a...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 2Public anger in Hong Kong over low signal during 2006 Typhoon Prapiroon – SCMP archiveThis article was first published on August 4, 2006. Observatory lashed over typhoon signal by Agnes Lam, Clifford Lo and Martin Wong The Observatory was under fire yesterday (August 3, 2006) for not hoisting a storm warning above the No 3 as Typhoon Prapiroon lashed some parts of the city with winds of up to 200km/h. Unions said workers had been put in danger as they had gone to work as required because a No 8 signal had not been hoisted, while the swirling winds toppled cargo, blew down trees,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 2What Hong Kong’s districts can learn from Sham Shui Po’s governanceOld, dense and diverse, Sham Shui Po exemplifies many practical challenges associated with grass-roots governance in Hong Kong: ageing buildings, narrow alleys, low-income households, elderly residents living alone and routine issues that demand constant attention. As an ancient maxim states: “Government means rectitude. If you set a righteous example, who will dare to act otherwise?” My extensive community work in Sham Shui Po has shown that political success at the grass-roots level is seldom...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 2Shady lip service: experts warn against illicit beauty treatments in Hong KongBeauticians from outside Hong Kong are performing illegal cosmetic procedures such as botulinum toxin and filler injections in the city, with middlemen setting up online “secret societies” or chat groups for customers to share information, industry experts have revealed. A beauty industry expert and a plastic surgeon said they had seen or received reports of botched procedures by beauty practitioners allegedly from mainland China or overseas. The industry insider said these beauticians did not...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 1Hong Kong set for heavy showers, squally thunderstorms over next few daysHongkongers should brace for more bad weather over the next few days. The Hong Kong Observatory warned on Saturday that showers would be heavy at times with squally thunderstorms over the coast of southern China in the next couple of days under the influence of a broad trough of low pressure and an active southerly airstream. Meanwhile, authorities said they received six landslide reports between Friday and Saturday evening, as well as a report of damage to the facing of a retaining wall. The...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 1Hong Kong gauges public views on 50:50 split for public flats, subsidised sale homesHong Kong authorities are gauging public feedback on a possible shift in the supply ratio of public rental flats to subsidised sale homes to an even 50:50 split, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin told a planning forum on Saturday that the total supply of public housing would reach 196,000 flats over the next five years. Under measures outlined in Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s 2024 policy address, the Housing Authority – Hong Kong’s biggest public...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1Hong Kong garrison holds reception marking 99th anniversary of PLA’s foundingThe Hong Kong garrison of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) celebrated the 99th anniversary of the military’s founding on Saturday with a reception at the barracks on Stonecutters Island, with a top officer pledging to expand its role in promoting patriotic and defence education across the city. Speaking at the reception at the Ngong Shuen Chau Barracks, garrison political commissar Rear Admiral Lai Ruxin said troops would resolutely obey the command of the Communist Party of China, while...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 1Hong Kong leader to hold town hall on Sunday to gather views on twin blueprintsHong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and his ministers will hold the first district consultation session to gather views on his coming policy address and the city’s inaugural five-year plan in Tuen Mun on Sunday. Only government-chosen residents and district representatives were invited to the exchange at the venue, sources said on Saturday. Lee would also only address media inquiries after the next district session to be held the following Sunday, they added. While the city leader has...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 1Number of registered electors in Hong Kong drops for fifth year to 4.12 millionThe number of registered electors in Hong Kong’s geographical constituencies has dropped for a fifth consecutive year to 4.12 million, with the largest decline registered in those aged 21 to 25. But the city also added nearly 64,900 people to the voter rolls this year, the highest annual increase since 2021, according to provisional figures released by the Registration and Electoral Office on Saturday. The figure of 4.12 million residents was 24,400 less than last year’s total, a decline of 0.59...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 1Going Dutch: why taste of Hong Kong-style milk tea is Black and WhiteA single canned ingredient imported from the Netherlands has quietly fuelled Hong Kong’s daily hustle for the past 85 years, evolving from a simple dairy product into the soul of local diner culture. For decades, the Black and White brand of full-cream evaporated milk has been a crucial element in Hong Kong-style milk tea culture and craftsmanship, giving this popular drink in the city’s cha chaan teng – local cafes – its signature fragrance, thickness and smoothness. “Everything starts from a...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 1Should Hong Kong regulate loot boxes as addiction issues arise in mobile gaming?Playing strategic and role-playing mobile games has been a major leisure activity for Peter Lee* since he graduated in 2020, when social distancing measures during the Covid-19 pandemic left him with little to do outside working hours. Unlike console games, Lee gained a sense of belonging in the mobile gaming world, as he could interact and cooperate with players from different countries whenever and wherever he wanted. To enhance his team’s performance in battles, the 28-year-old bought loot...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 31Why Hong Kong - Hong Kong Guide | Doing Business in Hong KongThis guide explores reasons for doing business in Hong Kong, offering insights into its economic environment. It serves as a resource for those considering commercial activities in the region.china-briefing.com · China
WORLDJul 31Need a robo pet buddy? Feline ginseng? The Hong Kong Cat Expo has got you coveredThousands flocked to the opening day of the annual Hong Kong Cat Expo despite Friday’s reel of rainstorm warnings, splashing out on products ranging from pet companion robots to ginseng supplements. The three-day event, which has been held annually since 2023, is being held at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai and features more than 185 exhibitors and 400 booths, helping to introduce a wave of novel pet businesses. Among them was a smart companion robot, which uses artificial...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 31Residents sign directives as Hong Kong’s new end-of-life law takes effectHong Kong octogenarian Chan Yiu-kuen is ready to let death take its course when the time comes. The 89-year-old said she would sign an advance medical directive to clearly indicate which life-sustaining treatments she would not want if she became terminally ill. “It is OK to depart the world at my old age. Better not to rescue me further, as it could be hard for me,” said Chan, who is mentally capable and has no major illnesses. Chan is among residents signing directives with the help of doctors...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 31Senior Hong Kong policeman sentenced to 6-month jail term for molesting clerkA senior Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to jail for nearly six months for molesting a subordinate on three occasions at the force’s headquarters two years ago. West Kowloon Court on Friday sentenced Senior Superintendent Ian Chow Ngai-kong for flouting the law with his “brazen” and “disrespectful” assaults on the government clerk on June 19 and November 1, 2024. The 51-year-old defendant was not required to serve his sentence of five months and three weeks immediately, as the court...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 31Hong Kong economy grows 4.3% on strong external trade, resilient domestic demandHong Kong’s economy expanded by 4.3 per cent year on year in the second quarter of 2026, with the government expecting “solid growth” to continue for the remainder of the year. A government spokesman attributed the robust momentum to buoyant external trade and resilient domestic demand. “Looking ahead, the Hong Kong economy should continue to post solid growth in the second half of 2026,” the spokesman said on Friday. “Vibrant global demand for artificial intelligence-related products should...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 31Super Typhoon Dolphin set to bring very hot weather to Hong Kong next weekA super typhoon named after Hong Kong’s Chinese white dolphins is set to bring very hot weather to the city in the latter part of next week, according to the Observatory. Kong Yu-chau, a senior scientific officer with the forecaster, said on Friday that Super Typhoon Dolphin, which is currently over the western North Pacific, was expected to move towards the waters south of Japan in the next few days. But he added that its subsequent trajectory remained uncertain. “We expect it will have a...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 31How Hong Kong’s five-year plan could get ball rolling on Olympic bidThe government has started public consultation on Hong Kong’s first five-year plan. The accompanying consultation document sets out principles which will be applied and includes a section on “Integrated Development of Culture, Sports and Tourism, Green Living and Other Areas”. The city’s five-year plan will be aligned with the national 15th five-year blueprint and provide a medium-term vision for planning and implementation. Elements included in the plan are likely to have a strong chance of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 31Revamped Huanggang checkpoint needs Hong Kong airport bus link, experts sayThe soon-to-open revamped Huanggang Port border crossing between Hong Kong and Shenzhen should include a public transport link to the city’s airport to leverage its proximity to a high-speed intercity rail network in mainland China, experts have said. While the government has said it will connect seven franchised bus routes and extend six minibus routes to the checkpoint, a tourism expert and a lawmaker have urged it to establish a bus service between Huanggang and Hong Kong International...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 30As Hong Kong ages and life goes digital, Hang Seng’s Silver Academy helps seniors stay active, connected and confident[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In a city that moves fast, it’s easy to miss a quiet reality: many older people are being asked to navigate a digital world that wasn’t built with them in mind. Payments, appointments, investments, even everyday conversations — they increasingly happen through screens, links and unfamiliar prompts. Most seniors adapt impressively. But fraudsters adapt faster. That’s why Hang Seng Bank has launched the Hang Seng Silver...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 30Hong Kong must add specialised services to tackle rising youth suicides, NGO saysHong Kong should integrate specialised intervention services into its youth suicide response strategy, an NGO has said, as the number of minors taking their own lives reached a 10-year high in 2025. Citing the coroners’ report, the Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong said on Thursday that 1,019 suicides were recorded last year, equivalent to 13.57 per 100,000 population. This was down from the 10-year peak of 1,138 suicide cases in 2024. However, suicides among those aged 19 or younger rose to 47,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 30Parts of northern Hong Kong face highest climate disaster risk, study findsParts of northern Hong Kong face the highest risk of climate-related disasters, a study by the Hong Kong Red Cross has found, with the charity urging the government to take climate resilience planning into account in developing the area. A report released by the charity on Thursday also said that more than 50 per cent of the city faced high-risk threats from two or three types of hazards, such as typhoons, extreme heat or fires, simultaneously. “In planning Hong Kong’s future, this risk map...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30John Lee meets business and innovation leaders over Hong Kong’s first 5-year planHong Kong’s chief executive has met the business and innovation leaders advising him on the city’s strategic direction as part of drafting the first local five-year plan, with one adviser saying he was “inspired” by the high-powered group’s discussions. Speaking after the string of lunch meetings held over the past three days, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said on Thursday that the members of his Council of Advisers were confident the city would continue to give “full play” to its roles as a...South China Morning Post
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