2 hours ago Risks to global economy loom large under Trump but Hong Kong has what it takes: Paul Chan

‘Now, the risks are looming large, as the US president-elect expressed his intention to impose tariffs not only on China, but also on his two neighbours,’ No 2 official says.

Politics

5 hours ago Chinese EVs are poised to push out to global markets, using Hong Kong as a stepping stone

Hong Kong ‘can act as a two-way gateway for Chinese EV makers to go overseas and bring in new technologies’.

Politics

14 hours ago Poor reclamation work in Hong Kong project caused HK$1 billion in extra costs: auditor

Audit Commission says work on Tuen-Mun Chek Lap Kok link was of poor quality from the start, causing delays and blowout in costs.

Economics

15 hours ago 3 Americans, jailed for years in China, are released in apparent prisoner swap

The US also lowers its travel warning for Americans heading to mainland China and Hong Kong.

Events

15 hours ago Jimmy Lai says he may have asked US official to sanction Beijing and Hong Kong

Lai also tries to distance himself from ‘Fight for Freedom, Stand with Hong Kong’ lobbying group, but admits he had multiple meetings with key members.

Politics

16 hours ago Call from European Parliament to cancel Hong Kong’s customs status over national security law trial

Lawmakers will vote on a resolution that includes proposal for ‘targeted sanctions’ on city’s leaders.

Politics

17 hours ago Hong Kong tycoons not obliged to invest in Northern Metropolis, Eric Chan says

Chief Secretary Eric Chan heads delegation with tycoons to Guangdong cities, says trip “purely an introduction and opportunity for exchange”.

Politics

18 hours ago Fire engulfs and destroys part of large noise barrier on busy Hong Kong road

Fierce flames rapidly spread to a 20-metre-long stretch of barrier on Cheung Pei Shan Road.

Events

19 hours ago Residents in elderly care homes in Hong Kong overcharged under voucher scheme

Audit Commission finds that in one instance, care home charged elderly resident HK$2,086 a month for nasal feeding products, instead of HK$1,900 shown on price list.

Politics