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BUSINESSJul 15Why and how the media industry can fit into Hong Kong’s first 5-year planMainstream media, particularly in Hong Kong, have historically been conservative in their research and development spending. Media executives prefer to shop for off-the-shelf solutions, treating technology as back-office support rather than a core growth engine. This mode of operation now faces an existential challenge amid the explosive growth of artificial intelligence (AI), large language models and Web3 technologies. Concurrently, these developments offer Hong Kong’s media industry fresh...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 15Relief and anxiety as Hong Kong students receive their DSE resultsSecondary Six students across Hong Kong are getting their results on Wednesday for the city’s university entrance examinations. They are returning to their schools to collect result slips for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE), which grades most subjects on a seven-level scale from 1 to 5**. A total of 24 top scorers from 15 schools were recorded this year. Fourteen male and 10 female students achieved a perfect score of 5** in six subjects, along with an “attained” result in citizenship...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJul 14Baby Rufus in urgent need of heart donation, Hong Kong health authorities sayHong Kong health authorities have made an urgent appeal for a heart transplant for a six-month-old boy in a critical condition, saying the Hospital Authority will also seek assistance from mainland China soon. An authority spokesman said on Tuesday evening that six-month-old Rufus, who suffers from dilated cardiomyopathy and is in the paediatric intensive care unit at Hong Kong Children’s Hospital, urgently needed a heart transplant. “Given the critical condition of the patient, in addition to...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 142 men arrested over 123 ‘crash-for-cash’ traffic accidents in Hong KongHong Kong police have arrested a 21-year-old student and a jobless 19-year-old on suspicion of deliberately causing more than 120 traffic accidents across the city in “crash-for-cash” scams, racking up more than HK$1 million (US$127,570) in fraudulent compensation. Chief Inspector Tam Tsz-wai of the New Territories North regional crime unit said officers suspected the pair were linked to 123 staged traffic accidents between May last year and this July. “We believe the 21-year-old was the...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJul 14More safety signs added for new Hong Kong overpass after 5 crashes in 3 daysFive traffic accidents have occurred on Tsuen Wan Road within the first three days of the launch of a new overpass, prompting Hong Kong transport authorities to install additional signage reminding motorists of the new arrangements. Three of the incidents occurred within 15 minutes of each other on Tuesday morning along Tsuen Wan Road, involving a total of eight vehicles and leaving one person injured. The new single-lane bridge, which opened on Sunday, links the Kowloon-bound fast lane of Tsuen...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14Hong Kong Book Fair vendors on the same page about this year’s salesHong Kong booksellers are hoping to match last year’s business levels for the 2026 edition of the city’s annual book fair, with some vendors expressing little optimism during a period of prolonged downturn for the publishing and retail sectors. The seven-day Hong Kong Book Fair, which runs in tandem with the Sports and Leisure Expo and the World of Snacks, opens on Wednesday at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The three events are set to bring together more than 770 exhibitors...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Hong Kong gazettes bill to enable joint immigration checks at Shenzhen crossingHong Kong authorities have gazetted a new law regulating an upgraded border crossing between the city and Shenzhen, marking another major step towards introducing a joint clearance model that is expected to cut clearance times from 30 minutes to five. The Huanggang Port Hong Kong Port Area Bill was gazetted on Tuesday, with a Security Bureau spokesman saying the official opening date of the upgraded port had yet to be finalised with mainland Chinese authorities. “The official opening date is to...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Hong Kong national security laws must be constantly improved: ex-Beijing officialHong Kong’s national security laws must be continually improved to address risks and close loopholes amid geopolitical tensions, a former senior mainland Chinese official overseeing the city’s affairs has said, while insisting they are less stringent than those in the United States and the United Kingdom. Wang Zhenmin, former bureau chief of the State Council’s Hong Kong and Macau Office (HKMAO), made the remarks at a seminar organised by the semi-official Chinese Association of Hong Kong and...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 14Hong Kong woman gets 10 years in jail for luring victims into gang’s extortion plotA Hong Kong woman has been sentenced to 10 years in prison for assisting in robbing three people as a teenager by luring them to a deserted location before her fellow gang members attacked them and took nude photos for extortion. The High Court sentenced 23-year-old Hau Yan-ki on Tuesday after a jury rejected her assertion that she had mistakenly believed she was just helping her friends to collect debts from the victims. She was among six people – two women and four men – arrested in connection...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14Story ends as another Hong Kong indie bookshop closes amid ‘losses, red lines’An independent Hong Kong bookshop founded by journalists has announced that it will close on August 30, citing financial losses and “hard-to-grasp red lines”. In a statement posted on social media on Tuesday, the bookstore Have a Nice Stay said its decision was driven by the broader social environment, financial strain, staff development considerations, and the mental and physical well-being of its team and their families. The statement pointed to what it described as “hard-to-grasp red lines”,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14How Yung Kee and other Hong Kong heritage brands innovate to thrive in challenging timesHong Kong heritage brands, such as Yung Kee, are innovating to succeed in difficult economic conditions. This article explores strategies employed by established businesses to adapt to contemporary challenges.scmp.com · China
WORLDJul 14Hong Kong couple file complaint with UN over Swedish custody plans for daughterA Hong Kong couple have lodged a complaint with the United Nations for alleged breach of human rights after Swedish authorities applied to permanently transfer the legal guardianship of their daughter to a local foster family. Tsang Wai-bong and Kwan Pui-sin said on Tuesday that they had filed their complaint to the UN Human Rights Committee regarding Sweden’s handling of their four-year-old daughter, Lily, who was at the centre of a custody dispute. The unmarried couple alleged that Swedish...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14Nigeria, Hong Kong sign double taxation agreement to boost investmentAccording to the minister, although the signing ceremony was held virtually, its significance remained profound as it reflected the shared commitment of both parties to strengthening economic cooperation and creating a more conducive environment for cross-border trade and investment. The post Nigeria, Hong Kong sign double taxation agreement to boost investment appeared first on Vanguard News.Vanguard Nigeria
BUSINESSJul 14Mainland Chinese firms on Hong Kong-led trip to Central Asia eye city listing: John LeeMany mainland Chinese businesses that joined a Hong Kong-led delegation to Central Asia last month are preparing to list in the city to raise capital for global expansion, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has revealed. At a summit on Tuesday, the city leader stressed that Hong Kong would continue to leverage its role as a “superconnector” and “super value-adder” to support businesses expanding overseas, amid accelerating global shifts and protectionism that were disrupting the international...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14How Yung Kee and other Hong Kong heritage brands innovate to thrive in challenging timesFrom franchising to diversification, Hong Kong’s heritage brands and long-running family businesses are looking for ways to navigate challenging times amid changing consumption patterns and soaring costs. Second- and third-generation stewards of three local brands – charcoal-roasted goose restaurant Yung Kee, toy manufacturer Kader Holdings and construction group Asia Allied Infrastructure – are using different strategies to adapt to the changing times, they explained recently in an interview...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 14Shein’s Donald Tang passing baton to CEO Sky Xu ahead of Hong Kong listing: ReutersA key figure at Shein is transferring leadership to the current CEO in anticipation of the company's Hong Kong stock listing. This indicates a significant internal transition and public market debut for the firm.Seeking Alpha Tech
BUSINESSJul 14Nigeria, Hong Kong sign double taxation treaty to boost trade, investmentThe agreement is expected to eliminate double taxation on income earned in both jurisdictions, strengthen tax cooperation and encourage greater cross-border investment. The post Nigeria, Hong Kong sign double taxation treaty to boost trade, investment appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.Premium Times
DISASTERJul 14What made Hong Kong's Tai Po fire so deadly?South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 13Celebrated Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun dies at age 75Veteran Hong Kong film producer Shi Nan-sun, one of the most influential figures of the city’s golden age of cinema, has died at the age of 75 after suffering multiple organ failure caused by a bacterial infection. Film Workshop, the company she co-founded with her former husband, acclaimed director Tsui Hark, said Shi died peacefully at the Hong Kong Sanatorium & Hospital at 8.51pm on Monday, surrounded by loved ones. “Ms Shi had been in declining health since 2022 due to complications...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 13Hong Kong’s Star Ferry seeks 30% fare rise, eyes pet-friendly serviceHong Kong’s Star Ferry has applied to raise fares by about 30 per cent across its two franchised routes, citing rising operating costs, while proposing a new pet-friendly service between Wan Chai and Tsim Sha Tsui. The operator applied in March to raise fares on its two franchised routes by between 80 HK cents and HK$2 (10 and 25 US cents) per journey, according to a government paper submitted ahead of a Legislative Council transport panel meeting scheduled for Friday. Adult weekday fares for...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 13Hong Kong police officer gets nearly 2 years for upskirt filming, gun grabA Hong Kong police officer has been sentenced to nearly two years in jail for filming upskirt footage of a woman and attempting to grab a colleague’s handgun to kill himself after his arrest last year. A deputy district judge handed down the sentence at West Kowloon Court on Monday after Constable Ko Chun-chung, 40, admitted the thrill of breaking the law drove him to commit the offence against the woman on January 15, 2025. Ko, a married father of two with 15 years of service, had been under...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJul 13Futu expects mainland brokerage business to shrink but vows to keep Hong Kong outletsFutu Holdings, the Nasdaq listed Chinese broker that was recently penalised by China’s securities regulator, said it expects a gradual fall off in mainland business but has no plan to cut Hong Kong outlets. Mainland Chinese-funded accounts had dropped to 13 per cent of its total and their combined size was 17 per cent of total client assets at the end of March 2026, the broker said in a briefing in Hong Kong on Monday, without providing comparison figures. “It will definitely see a gradual...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 13Hong Kong offers HK$45,000 to welfare recipients who secure steady jobsHong Kong residents on government welfare can receive cash incentives of up to HK$45,000 (US$5,740) over three years if they secure stable employment and transition to a scheme that promotes self-reliance, authorities announced on Monday. The cash incentive scheme, funded by the Community Care Fund, will launch on October 1. It targets families moving from the Comprehensive Social Security Assistance (CSSA) scheme to the Working Family Allowance (WFA), which supports employed households. “The...South China Morning Post
WORLDJul 13Off-duty Hong Kong firefighter turns himself in over viral shopping centre rowAn off-duty Hong Kong firefighter has been arrested after surrendering to police over an alleged assault, the South China Morning Post has learned, following a viral video showing him shouting at and shoving a young couple in a Mong Kok shopping centre. A source said on Monday that the 48-year-old man turned himself in at Mong Kok Police Station on Sunday, accompanied by his wife. He told police he was a firefighter. “The arrestee admitted that he had acted that way as he suspected the [other]...South China Morning Post
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