14 h. ago Hong Kong arrivals rise 7% to 8.4 million in first 2 months of 2025

Short-haul markets such as the Philippines and Indonesia record the steepest growth in arrivals.

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5 d. ago Arrival jailed for 6 months in Hong Kong over 41,400 undeclared cigarettes

Search of baggage uncovers 41,400 cigarettes, with an estimated market value of HK$186,000 and duty potential of HK$136,000.

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9 d. ago Hong Kong customs’ seizures of Ice rise by 4.8 times in first 2 months of 2025

Amount of substance confiscated rose to 837kg this year, up from 145kg over the same period in 2024.

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3 w. ago Hong Kong pushes on with efforts to woo top European firms despite challenges

OASES aims to attract more overseas firms as mainland companies make up most of the first 66 to arrive in Hong Kong.

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3 w. ago Consensus building: crypto conference arrives in Hong Kong in test for city and CoinDesk

Hong Kong is leaning into its role in traditional finance as it courts Web3 enthusiasts to the city for CoinDesk’s Consensus Hong Kong.

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3 w. ago Hong Kong police dismantle rent scam syndicate targeting new arrivals, charge 1

Scammers cheated talent scheme arrivals, mainland students out of HK$13 million by posing as landlords, police say.

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