3 hours ago Firms to pledge support for Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis after Beijing’s call

Firms will attend ceremony on Friday to show they intend to take part in the mega development, sources say.

Politics

4 hours ago Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai wanted to lure foreign readers with ‘negative’ mainland China news

Former media boss says English-language coverage did not need to be ‘balanced’, as he denies trying to trigger Western sanctions.

Politics

5 hours ago Hong Kong to boost financial reforms to aid Chinese firms, Paul Chan says

Amid geopolitical tensions, city can help mainland firms that are struggling to raise funds abroad, financial secretary says.

Economics

5 hours ago Hong Kong may use drones to enforce worksite safety from next year amid fatalities

Labour authorities ‘looking into’ drone fleet for inspecting worksites, after 11 industrial accident deaths in first half of the year.

Events

8 hours ago Hong Kong to unveil blueprint taking creative industries to next level as soon as Tuesday

Road map is part of city’s efforts to create new economic drivers while offering more opportunities in professions popular among young people.

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8 hours ago Hong Kong to unveil next level creative industry blueprint as soon as Tuesday

Road map is part of city’s efforts to create new economic drivers while offering more opportunities in professions popular among young people.

Politics

8 hours ago Hong Kong to unveil 71 measures to level up creative, cultural industries on Tuesday

Blueprint is part of city’s efforts to create new economic drivers while offering more opportunities in professions popular among young people.

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8 hours ago Hong Kong woman, 60, loses HK$11.5 million to scammers posing as police, tech support

‘Tech support’ claimed victim’s computer was hacked before transferring her to another scammer posing as policeman, insider says.

Economics

8 hours ago Hong Kong’s CLP Power to probe voltage dip after residents left stuck in lifts

CLP Power confirms 132,000-volt power grid connecting Ma On Shan to Sha Tin experienced voltage dip for 0.1 seconds on Monday morning.

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