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POLITICSJul 18As the UK discusses an EU return, Hong Kong offers lessonsThe recent resignation of Keir Starmer as Britain’s prime minister has reignited a debate over the United Kingdom’s post-Brexit identity – and talk of rejoining the European Union. Over the past decade, has Britain’s decision to exit the EU returned the UK to its splendid isolation – or merely a splendid squalor? It may seem a far-fetched idea but what if the UK were to become a special sovereignty within the EU? And in that case, what can post-Brexit Britain learn from Hong Kong, which has been...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 18Hong Kong homebuyers snap up 138 Garden Regency flats in New Territories projectSun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), Hong Kong’s largest developer by market capitalisation, has sold out the first batch of units at its Garden Regency project in the New Territories on Saturday, according to agents. By 3.30pm, all 138 flats the developer had launched in the Kam Tin North project in Yuen Long had found buyers, the agents said. The launch of the three-tower development of 566 units marks SHKP’s return to the market two months after units at its Lime Spark project in Tsuen Wan were...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 18‘Litany of failures’ blamed as Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire inquiry concludesAn independent inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadly Tai Po fire has concluded after examining more than 1 million files and hearing from 80 witnesses across 30 public sessions, uncovering the causes of the blaze that killed 168 people. The panel, chaired by Justice David Lok Kai-hong, wrapped up its hearings on Friday after proceedings that began on March 19. The inquiry examined evidence and testimony related to the Wang Fuk Court fire, the city’s deadliest since 1948. “Through open investigation...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 18Hong Kong unlikely to hold Legco by-election for seat vacated by William WongThe Hong Kong government has indicated that it is unlikely to hold a by-election to fill the vacancy left by former lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai’s resignation over his drink-driving and hit-and-run case, citing time constraints and concerns about cost-effectiveness. Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs Janice Tse Siu-wa also said on Saturday that the government had received 2,500 submissions during a public consultation on the city’s first five-year plan, with nearly half focusing...South China Morning Post
CYBERJul 18Hong Kong police arrest 61 in crackdown on phone scams as cases surge 46%The number of phone scams recorded in Hong Kong over the first five months of 2026 has surged 46 per cent compared with the same period last year, with a recent police operation arresting 61 suspects in cases involving more than HK$31 million (US$3.95 million). The suspects, aged 17 to 82, were arrested this month in a police operation code-named “Pebblepace” that smashed 54 phone scam cases, mainly involving the “guess who I am” tactic. The suspects were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 18Where can Hong Kong’s DSE students turn if they don’t get into a public university?Some 43,347 day-school candidates are sitting Hong Kong’s Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exam this year, but there are only about 12,000 subsidised undergraduate places at the city’s eight public universities. So what options do the tens of thousands of remaining students have? According to a survey by education authorities, 85 per cent of Form Six students in the 2024-25 cohort opted for local tertiary education, including bachelor’s degrees, sub-degrees and diploma courses. The South...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 18Hong Kong’s Lalamove, EY team up to shape ‘low-altitude economy’. What’s the plan?Hong Kong delivery company Lalamove and professional services firm EY have joined forces and jumped on the “low-altitude economy” bandwagon in the hopes of expanding their reach in the Greater Bay Area and transforming conventional business. The companies told the South China Morning Post that the collaboration would leverage Lalamove’s logistics platform and EY’s services in planning, business modelling, risk advisory, governance and tax and customs advisory. The initiative involves equipment...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 18He got admission in Hong Kong, but this teen stayed in Jharkhand to find tech solution to a jumbo problemIndian Express
BUSINESSJul 17China signals possible return of U.S. trade privileges for Hong KongThe decision comes two months after President Donald Trump met with Xi Jinping, potentially warming ties ahead of Xi's expected U.S. visit.NPR News
POLITICSJul 17Hong Kong welcomes US move to let national emergency declaration expireThe Hong Kong government on Friday welcomed the Trump administration’s decision to allow a national emergency declaration concerning the city to expire, although Washington said the executive order that ended the city’s preferential treatment remains in effect. The declaration, which underpinned Washington’s decision to end Hong Kong’s preferential treatment in areas including trade and export controls, expired this week after US President Donald Trump did not renew it for another year. “The...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 17Michael Burry says it's a 'good time' to hunt for Hong Kong stock bargainsMichael Burry suggests that current conditions present a favorable opportunity to find undervalued stocks in Hong Kong.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSJul 17Hong Kong passes bill for Huanggang ‘co-location’ arrangementHong Kong’s legislature has passed a bill providing the legal basis for implementing a “co-location” arrangement at the upgraded Huanggang border crossing following a four-hour meeting, after the city’s security chief said it must be approved by July 31. The passage of the Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill, which was gazetted on Tuesday, marked the fastest round of scrutiny since the Legislative Council’s 2021 overhaul under the “patriots administering Hong Kong” principle. “Rebuilding the...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 17Some workers seek to quit smoking as ban on Hong Kong construction sites kicks inSome Hong Kong workers have said they intend to quit smoking as a new ban on smoking at construction sites came into force on Friday. The ban came in the wake of the deadly fire at Tai Po’s Wang Fuk Court housing estate, a disaster that killed 168 people last November and was suspected to have been caused by workers smoking while carrying out renovations. Under the legal amendments, an individual caught smoking at a construction site faces a fixed penalty of HK$3,000 (US$380) for individual...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 17Hong Kong taxi driver dies after crashing into railing in Tsuen WanA Hong Kong taxi driver has died after his vehicle crashed into a railing in Tsuen Wan. According to police, the accident happened at 11.45pm on Thursday on Ma Tau Pa Road, when the cabby reportedly lost control of his vehicle and drove into a railing while travelling towards Tsuen Wan Riviera Park. Emergency responders arrived at the scene and found the driver unconscious, with no apparent external injuries. He was rushed to Yan Chai Hospital in Tsuen Wan, where he was pronounced dead at 1.06am...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJul 17Hong Kong issues amber rainstorm warning, tells public to brace for possible floodsThe Hong Kong Observatory has issued the amber rainstorm warning and urged residents to brace for widespread heavy rain and potential flooding under the influence of a broad trough of low pressure. The signal, sent out at 9.50am, was the second amber rainstorm warning to be issued on Friday. An earlier alert went out just after midnight and was cancelled at 2.15am. The Observatory urged residents to take all necessary precautions to reduce their exposure to risks posed by the heavy rain and...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 17Hong Kong won’t see a bright future by constantly looking to its pastEarlier this month, the first batch of 14,000 free tickets to visit the People’s Liberation Army’s naval vessels during their stopover in Hong Kong was claimed within minutes of being released. Families queued online for the opportunity to step aboard the ships, and the open days quickly became one of the most talked-about events of this year’s handover anniversary. The scenes stood in contrast to those of July 1997. When the PLA Hong Kong Garrison was first stationed following the handover,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 17Is Hong Kong kicking the can down the road with ride-hailing quota?Taxi trade leader Chau Kwok-keung says he has never felt as much fear as he does now after transport minister Mable Chan set a 10,000-vehicle cap for ride-hailing service permits in May, in a bid to resolve what she called a “long-standing controversy” between traditional cabs and online service providers. Chau, a 40-year veteran of the industry, worries that the trade, comprising 18,163 taxis and about 46,000 active cabbies, will be driven into a dead end because he believes the quota will...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 17Retail rift: Hong Kong shops plead for rent relief, landlords see improving marketAlthough retail sales in Hong Kong rose more than 10 per cent year on year in the first five months of 2026, a wave of shop closures continues, leaving tenants and landlords with vastly different assessments of the retail leasing market. Many tenants say that despite racking their brains for solutions, their businesses remain stagnant. They are losing money because of constant price cutting to attract customers, a situation they attribute to the broader economic climate. Many hope for rent...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJul 16Hong Kong’s AI education blueprint is a start – but schools need moreHong Kong’s schools stand at a critical juncture as artificial intelligence (AI) reshapes learning. The government’s Blueprint for Digital Education Development in Primary and Secondary Schools, launched last month just days ahead of Digital Education Week, sets out a clear vision with students as the focus, teachers as professionals, schools as the base and society as a partner. It has incorporated concerns and suggestions raised by educators and researchers, including an AI pedagogical...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 16Hong Kong official warns booksellers on security risks after raidsThe police operation marks the third round of arrests targeting independent bookstores in four months.NPR News
WORLDJul 16Hong Kong builders issue smoking ban blueprint ahead of Friday adoptionHong Kong’s construction sector has rolled out a unified blueprint to enforce a strict, site-wide smoking ban taking effect on Friday, a major safety overhaul triggered by the deadly Tai Po fire last year. The guidelines, released by the Hong Kong Construction Association along with eight other industry groups on Thursday, are aimed at creating a unified and clear framework to ensure that different types of work abide by the same set of principles under the new smoking ban at sites. “The release...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 16Hong Kong urged to position Greater Bay Area as equine hub, grow racing tourismThe Hong Kong Jockey Club has urged the city to position the Greater Bay Area as a leading equine hub under its first five-year plan, proposing the formation of a distinctive racing circuit for both mainland Chinese and international tourists. In a submission to the government on Thursday, the club said the equine industry had already been identified as a strategic economic driver under national planning frameworks. “Hong Kong therefore has an opportunity to play a leading role in helping to...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 16Baidu rallies as investors eye Hong Kong listing upgrade planBaidu's stock rallied as investors considered the company's plan for a potential Hong Kong listing upgrade. This reflects market reaction to corporate strategic decisions.Seeking Alpha Tech
WORLDJul 16Bar security footage helps clear Hong Kong rugby player of molestation chargeA Hong Kong professional rugby player has been acquitted of molesting a woman at a bar after a magistrate ruled the athlete had touched her buttocks by accident. But Faizal Solomona Penesa, 34, admitted a lesser offence of common assault and another charge of criminal damage, and was ordered by Magistrate Gary Chu Man-hon on Thursday to pay HK$12,000 (US$1,530) in fines. Security footage played in court showed Solomona’s hand on the complainant’s waist at Bobby’s Rabble on Wyndham Street on the...South China Morning Post
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