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POLITICSJul 21Retrial ordered after Hong Kong judge caught plagiarising again in rulingA Hong Kong High Court judge previously reprimanded for plagiarism has been found to have done so again, after an appeal court determined that almost 95 per cent of a previous judgment was lifted from the defendant’s counsel. In a ruling dated July 15, which came to light on Tuesday, a panel of three Court of Appeal judges found that Mr Justice Wilson Chan Ka-shun had engaged in “impermissible judicial copying” in a case he oversaw in 2024. The original case stemmed from a dispute between Nam...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Ex-Hong Kong fencer jailed 41 months for role in laundering HK$10.6 millionA former Hong Kong fencer has been sentenced to three years and four months in prison for laundering more than HK$10 million (US$1.27 million), saying in mitigation that he opened the mule accounts to “make a quick buck”. The District Court on Tuesday heard the guilty pleas from Chiu Man-to, 26, who admitted to laundering a total of HK$10.6 million through five bank accounts under his name between August 4 and 27, 2021. Chiu, who was a professional athlete until 2024, said in his mitigation that...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 21US biotech firm developing therapies for infant brain injuries plans Hong Kong listingA US-headquartered biotech firm plans to seek a primary listing in Hong Kong, joining a swelling pipeline of artificial intelligence-powered medical players raising capital in the city. Axiom Biosciences, which develops experimental therapies for newborns with severe brain injuries by using AI, is targeting at least US$200 million through an initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong in 2027, followed by a secondary listing in the US in 2029. “Some of the most important science in the world is...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 21Hong Kong woman killed, 5 others injured in car crash in Japan’s HokkaidoA 53-year-old Hong Kong woman died and five others were injured in a head-on car crash in Japan on Monday, becoming the second such accident in Hokkaido prefecture to involve city residents in less than a week. Japanese news outlets reported that the incident took place at around 3.30pm (Japan Standard Time) on National Route 38 in Furano. A rental car carrying a family of four from Hong Kong crossed into the opposite lane and collided head-on with another passenger vehicle carrying two Japanese...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Hong Kong retains 17th spot among top cities for students but high costs hurtHong Kong has retained its 17th place among the world’s top destinations for students, but British rankings firm Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) has said that high living costs along with the steepest tuition fees in East Asia continue to deter international applicants. QS also identified limited international diversity and a persistent shortage of accommodation for students as key challenges for the city. In the QS Best Student Cities list for 2027, which provides an overview of the best places to...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 21Landmark insurance policy clears Shenzhen’s flying vehicle for Hong Kong lift-offA groundbreaking cross-border insurance policy covering a piloted aircraft has cleared a key regulatory obstacle, allowing the Shenzhen vehicle to take to the sky in Hong Kong. Shenzhen-based aircraft developer Yivtol recently obtained a policy for an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, underwritten in its home city but issued in neighbouring Hong Kong. With a total liability of HK$20 million (US$2.6 million) covering the one-year period ending in June 2027, this marks the...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 21Patrick Tse’s death marks fading of Hong Kong cinema’s golden eraThe death of veteran actor Patrick Tse Yin at 89 marks the loss of one of the last icons from Hong Kong’s cinematic golden era, a time when the city’s movie industry held sway across Southeast Asia. Charles Cheung Chi-wai, an associate professor at Hong Kong Baptist University’s humanities and creative writing department, said the glittering cohort of stars in the 1960s helped cement the city’s reputation as the “Hollywood of the East”. Tse’s son, Nicholas Tse Ting-fung, and daughter, Jennifer...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 21Browsers outnumber buyers at Hong Kong Book Fair as sales fallMore than 1,000 shoppers turned out on the final day of the annual Hong Kong Book Fair on Tuesday, even as some exhibitors reported weaker foot traffic and spending throughout the week compared with last year. Several booksellers told the South China Morning Post that shifting consumer habits and unstable weather during the seven-day event had dampened business. Sally Ng Wai-shan, an editor at Match Media Limited, said foot traffic had fallen further from last year’s already subdued levels. She...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21Hong Kong vows to launch smart system, speed water mains replacementHong Kong authorities have vowed to introduce a smart management system and speed up the replacement of water mains to reduce the number of pipe bursts and leakages, after residents in Shau Kei Wan went without fresh water for more than a day. The Water Supplies Department announced on Monday night plans to accelerate the replacement of water mains. It said improvement works were already under way for about 50km (31 miles) of water mains, while new works covering about 40km were scheduled to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 21SpaceX slump fails to dent Hong Kong tech as investors seen pivotingA sharp pullback in US space-technology giant SpaceX and renewed valuation pressure on Wall Street’s tech heavyweights are unlikely to trigger a major sell-off in Hong Kong equities, according to analysts, who note that local tech firms operate under distinct business models and lack the stretched valuations of their overseas peers. “I don’t think there will be much impact” in Hong Kong, said Kenny Tang Sing-hing, chairman of the Hong Kong Institute of Financial Analysts and Professional...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 2110 injured after bus crashes into barrier on Hong Kong roadAt least 10 people have been injured when a bus crashed into a barrier on Tuen Mun Road, prompting an emergency response. Police said they received a report at 8.59am on Tuesday of the crash on the Kowloon-bound carriageway near the Bellagio private housing estate in Sham Tseng. Nine women and one man sustained minor injuries. Images widely circulating online show the vehicle involved is a Citybus 952P originally bound for Causeway Bay. The crash shattered the bus’s windscreen and several other...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 21Squally thunderstorms set to hit parts of Hong Kong within hoursHong Kong’s weather forecaster has warned that downpours are approaching the city, saying they are expected to become more frequent throughout the day. A spokesman for the Hong Kong Observatory said at 8.20am on Tuesday that an area of thundery showers over western Guangdong was gradually moving eastwards. “Showers are expected to be heavier in some areas, with squally thunderstorms affecting parts of the territory in the next couple of hours,” the spokesman said. Hong Kong has experienced...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 21Hong Kong’s first-time lawmakers ask fewer questions but attend Legco more oftenHong Kong’s first-time lawmakers have raised fewer questions than their veteran counterparts but recorded a higher attendance rate, a South China Morning Post check has found. Alan Chan Chung-yee, who is also the chief operating officer of Miramar Group, and athlete turned legislator Vivian Kong Man-wai were among those who submitted the fewest questions to the government. Political observers attributed the trend to newcomers seeking to balance respect for the executive-led system with their...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 20Mentally disabled Hong Kong waiter gets 28 months for inciting subversionA Hong Kong court has sentenced a man with an intellectual disability to two years and four months in prison for inciting subversion, promoting a pro-Taiwan party and disseminating anti-Communist Party messages, with the judge noting that his condition had affected his moral judgment. District Court Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi on Monday sentenced Chan Ho-hin, a 23-year-old waiter, who had earlier pleaded guilty to publishing 118 subversive messages on his social media accounts between June 27,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20Hong Kong Palace Museum partners with Uzbek cultural centre for future projectsThe Hong Kong Palace Museum signed a deal with Uzbekistan’s Islamic Civilisation Centre on Monday to collaborate on future exhibitions, academic research and other projects. The signing ceremony on Monday also marked the first official reciprocal visit by a Central Asian cultural institution since Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu led a delegation to the region last month. Dr Louis Ng Chi-wa, director of the Palace Museum and a member of the delegation, said the memorandum of understanding would...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20Hong Kong court tells jury to acquit 14 in alleged triad gangster murder caseA Hong Kong court has ordered the release of 14 defendants charged over the alleged murder of a former triad gangster five years ago, finding that prosecutors had failed to prove the deceased sustained fatal head injuries as a result of deliberate assaults rather than from boxing bouts at his gym. The High Court on Monday directed a jury to acquit the defendants of all charges after ruling the evidence was too weak to draw any inference regarding the circumstances of the alleged offence between...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Hong Kong bourse operator weighs longer trading hours to sharpen hub edge, sources sayBourse operator Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) is considering extending trading hours to align with moves by global peers and sharpen the city’s competitiveness as an international financial centre. HKEX and the Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) confirmed that they were discussing the matter, but did not give details. The discussion was in an early stage and options included extending the afternoon close to 5pm or even 8pm, two separate sources told the South China Morning Post....South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Can Hong Kong ‘mega’ arts event HKPAX 2026 meet targets in tough economic times?Hong Kong’s Performing Arts Expo (HKPAX), a HK$40 million (US$5 million) event scheduled for October 2026 to boost the city’s international image as a cultural centre, has cut ticket prices and diversified its programming to attract attendance during a tough global economic climate, its new leadership says. Launched by the Hong Kong Arts Development Council (ADC) in 2024, the biennial five-day event aims to match the delegate numbers from two years ago without increasing the amount it pays on...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20‘Unmistakable spirit’: veteran Hong Kong actor Patrick Tse dies at 89Veteran Hong Kong actor, film director and producer Patrick Tse Yin has died at the age of 89. His daughter, Jennifer Tse, announced the star’s death in a Facebook post, writing: “With profound sadness, our family announces the passing of our beloved father, Patrick Tse. “He passed away peacefully at the hospital, surrounded by the love of his family, after a period of declining health. “Our father lived a remarkable and accomplished life, not only as an actor and artist, but as someone who...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Hong Kong mulls longer stock trading hours , ending lunch breakHong Kong is considering extending stock trading hours and eliminating its lunch break. This potential change could impact market operations and trading volumes.businesstimes.com.sg · Singapore
WORLDJul 20Hong Kong dermatologist gets suspended punishment for clinic adverts on RedNoteA Hong Kong dermatologist has received a suspended punishment after being found guilty of professional misconduct by the Medical Council for failing to prevent improper advertising on the mainland Chinese social media platform RedNote. The medical watchdog said on Monday that Dr Tinny Ho Tin-yee could be struck off the practitioners’ register for six months if she failed to complete the three-year probationary period without incident. She was convicted of sanctioning, acquiescing to, or failing...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 20Cyberport launches Hong Kong first hub for one - person companiesCyberport has launched Hong Kong's first hub specifically designed for one-person companies. This initiative aims to support micro-businesses in the region.scmp.com · China
BUSINESSJul 20Cyberport launches Hong Kong’s first hub for one-person companies[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Cyberport has launched the city’s first hub designed specifically for one-person companies (OPCs), offering entrepreneurs a combination of trust, compliance support and preferential access to essential services that are difficult to secure elsewhere. Announced on July 13 at the Web4.0 & Agentic AI Innovation Summit, the launch of the OPC Hub @ Cyberport addresses a critical gap for founders leveraging autonomous AI...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 20Dim sum and bubble tea at 3am: football fans pack Hong Kong malls for World Cup finalHong Kong football fans swapped their living rooms for shopping centres to watch the World Cup final, enjoying dim sum, snacks and milk tea as vendors set up pop-up stands beside giant screens. At around 3am on Monday, crowds filled all three floors of Tuen Mun Town Plaza for the match between Spain and Argentina. Cheers erupted as Lionel Messi and Lamine Yamal appeared on a 540-inch screen, building to a crescendo when Spain clinched victory. Families with children and elderly fans were among...South China Morning Post
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