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BUSINESSJun 23EU and Hong Kong in talks on new financial services dialogue, envoy saysSenior officials from the European Union and Hong Kong are in talks to launch a financial services dialogue, with companies from the bloc keen to explore opportunities in the Northern Metropolis, its top representative in the city has said. Ambassador Harvey Rouse, head of the EU Office in Hong Kong, made the remarks at the Greenway 2026 forum on Tuesday, where he highlighted opportunities for cooperation on sustainable innovation and the green transition. In a keynote address, Rouse said Hong...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 23Hong Kong needs visionaries to run Kai Tak Cruise Terminal: Rosanna LawAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong’s next Kai Tak Cruise Terminal operator must be “very visionary” and do far more than simply manage cruise berthing operations, the city’s tourism minister has said, revealing that prospective bidders sought extra time to work on their proposals before the government...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23How Hong Kong plans to tap popular films, historic buildings to lure touristsAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong will build on the popularity of the old Yau Ma Tei police station exhibition by developing more heritage attractions that combine historic buildings with cultural experiences, the tourism chief has said, identifying Haw Par Mansion as one of the city’s next major...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 23Competing for tourists? Then Hong Kong must be ‘bigger and better’: Rosanna LawAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Hong Kong should focus on becoming “bigger and better”, rather than expecting neighbouring cities such as Shenzhen to “stand still”, the city’s tourism chief has said, as the government prepares its first five-year plan and seeks to raise the sector’s contribution to the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22What Hong Kong can learn from mainland cities’ 5-year plansThe Hong Kong government has launched a two-month public consultation for the city’s first five-year plan, marking an important milestone in its development. The blueprint provides the city with a clearer vision for the future and a systematic approach in pursuing further growth under the auspices of the “one country, two systems” framework. It also puts Hong Kong in a better position to align with China’s overall national development. Over the past few months, various sectors of Hong Kong...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22Survivors fear scrutiny gaps as Hong Kong fire probe declines statutory powersAn independent committee investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has ruled out seeking statutory powers to compel witnesses to testify, a move that has left some survivors concerned that key figures may avoid scrutiny. Committee chairman Justice David Lok Kai-hong said the panel would not ask the chief executive to convert it into a statutory commission of inquiry during the ongoing investigation into last year’s Wang Fuk Court blaze, which resumed on Monday after a six-week...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 22Hong Kong cockatoos could help save Indonesia’s endangered species, study showsHong Kong’s wild yellow-crested cockatoos may hold genetic traits that could help save the critically endangered species in Indonesia, a study has found. The study, published in the Evolutionary Applications journal in May, underscored the importance of conserving the city’s cockatoo population. Lead author Astrid Andersson from the University of Hong Kong’s school of biological sciences described these birds as a “backup”, preserving lineages of subspecies that may no longer exist in the...South China Morning Post
HEALTHJun 22Hong Kong doctor fired over misconduct linked to medical intern caseA doctor at Tuen Mun Hospital has been fired for conducting an unauthorised examination on a patient, in an incident linked to an intern who was sacked and arrested for allegedly accessing patient data without permission. The Hospital Authority (HA) said on Monday evening that its investigation committee concluded that the resident doctor acted dishonestly and committed serious misconduct, in breach of professional ethics and integrity. The resident doctor was involved in conducting an...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Hong Kong court hears of boy’s final moments after being beaten, starved by motherA five-year-old boy died after his mother physically abused, confined and starved him until he was a mere 9.7kg (21.38lbs) – half the normal weight for his age – a Hong Kong court has heard. The 38-year-old mother, only identified as “LST” at the High Court, on Monday pleaded guilty to one count of manslaughter and another of cruelty to a child over the death of her son in September 2022. An autopsy report showed the boy had starved to death and had also suffered 129 injuries to different parts...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 224 more suspects arrested over HK$7 million gold bar robbery at Hong Kong airportPolice have arrested four more suspects linked to a high-profile knifepoint robbery in Hong Kong following a joint cross-border operation, though the stolen gold bars remain missing. The robbery occurred early on Thursday at Hong Kong International Airport’s car park 3, where a 36-year-old local man, carrying a backpack loaded with six gold bars weighing about 6kg and valued at HK$7 million, was ambushed by three knife-wielding assailants. The attackers slashed his arms and legs before escaping...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 221 year in prison for gang member who forced 2 Thai women into prostitution in Hong KongA Hong Kong court has sentenced a 70-year-old gang member to a year in prison for forcing two Thai women into prostitution, after they fell for job scams claiming to be hiring massage therapists and were trafficked from Thailand to the city in 2023. The District Court heard on Monday that Chiu Hon-leung ordered other gang members to lock the two women in a flat in Yau Ma Tei’s Temple Street and forced them to engage in sex work after they arrived in Hong Kong on February 7, 2023. The two women,...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Hong Kong primary school to host overnight World Cup semi-final watch partyA Hong Kong primary school’s decision to invite pupils to watch one of the World Cup semi-final matches on campus late at night has triggered a wave of excitement on social media, with some internet users saying it will be a “once-in-a-lifetime” experience. According to a circular issued to parents by Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School in Tseung Kwan O, the event, to be held on campus in the early hours of July 15, was meant to allow students to experience the lively atmosphere of a mega sports...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 22Hong Kong parents in welfare custody case say 2-month-old baby sick in hospitalThe two-month-old baby of a Hong Kong couple involved in custody battles for their two children has been hospitalised after falling ill and could be tested for meningitis, according to his parents, who earlier caused controversy for failing to register the infant’s birth in the city and were arrested for alleged child neglect. The father of two-month-old Danny, Tsang Wai-bong, said on Monday that he and his partner Kwan Pui-sin were only allowed to visit their child in a shelter once a week and...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJun 22Driver escapes as Ferrari catches fire near Hong Kong light rail stopA Ferrari caught fire near a light rail stop in Hong Kong’s Tin Shui Wai on Monday morning. Police said the driver reported the fire at 10.41am after exiting the black vehicle, which had no passengers on board, near Ginza Station. Photos and videos circulating online show firefighters extinguishing the blaze as traffic builds up behind the car, with smoke billowing from the scene. The fire was later put out. The front left side of the vehicle sustained the most damage, with half of the...South China Morning Post
DISASTERJun 22Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire inquiry panel rules out statutory powersThis story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. A judge-led panel investigating Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades has resumed its public inquiry after a six-week break to hear expert evidence on the cause of the blaze that killed 168 people last year. The independent committee probing the Wang Fuk Court inferno began its fifth round of hearings on Monday, with panel chairman Justice David Lok Kai-hong...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 22Moving the goalposts won’t fix sources of Hong Kong povertyLast week, Xia Baolong, Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong and Macau affairs, made a two-day trip to the city to review the Hong Kong government’s progress across many areas. Everything seems to have been orchestrated with precision. Ahead of Xia’s arrival, the government launched its two-month public consultation on the city’s first five-year plan. The day after Xia concluded his visit, the government released its 200-plus page report on the impact of its targeted poverty alleviation...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 22Hong Kong aims to offer more investment options for mainland Chinese: Paul ChanAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. More mainland Chinese investors could gain access to a broader range of products in Hong Kong under a review by authorities, the finance chief has said, dismissing concerns that a recent crackdown on illegal cross-border stock trading could dent the city’s appeal. Financial...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJun 21Where is Hong Kong 29 years after handover?South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 21Hong Kong to roll out measures boosting offshore yuan trading in July: finance chiefAs Hong Kong marks the 29th anniversary of its return to Chinese rule on July 1, the South China Morning Post talks to the city’s senior officials about the administration’s achievements so far and what may lie ahead. Authorities are expected to roll out measures to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as an offshore Chinese yuan hub next month, the finance chief has revealed, with the government pushing to increase the number of listed firms trading stocks in renminbi. Financial Secretary Paul Chan...South China Morning Post
WORLDJun 21Hong Kong father, son arrested after parking ticket thrown at traffic wardensHong Kong police have arrested an elderly man and his son for allegedly assaulting public officers after they threw a parking ticket at two traffic wardens in Tuen Mun, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Sunday that police arrested the 61-year-old man and his 31-year-old son outside cooked food stalls in Sam Shing at 11.40am. Earlier, at around 11.30am, a traffic warden had issued a parking ticket when the two men returned and disputed the penalty. During the...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHJun 21Hong Kong : Biodiversity Ark for Yellow - Crested CockatoosHong Kong is described as a 'biodiversity ark' for Yellow-Crested Cockatoos, highlighting conservation efforts for this species in the region.miragenews.com · United States
BUSINESSJun 21Editorial | Hong Kong and Shanghai extend the yuan international reachAn editorial discusses how Hong Kong and Shanghai are working to extend the international reach of the yuan. This signifies efforts to enhance the global presence of China's currency.scmp.com · China
POLITICSJun 20What is Hong Kong role under China new vision for better global governance ? The article explores Hong Kong's role within China's new vision for improved global governance. This discusses the geopolitical implications of China's international policy.scmp.com · China
WORLDJun 20Hong Kong police arrest 7 over knifepoint robbery of HK$7 million in gold barsHong Kong police have arrested seven people over robbery of six gold bars worth HK$7 million (US$893,102), with some suspects believed to have fled to mainland China. The force said on Saturday that four men and three women were arrested on Thursday after a 36-year-old man reported the robbery at about 12.30am the same day at a car park at the airport. According to the victim’s account, he had been hired by a Chinese businessman to transport six 1kg (2.2lbs) gold bars from Indonesia to Hong...scmp · hong kong
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