9 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 8 over deepfake scams bypassing bank security checks

Successful attempts to open bank accounts involved images created by merging scammers’ faces and those on stolen ID cards using artificial intelligence, force says.

Events

9 h. ago 8 arrested over running Hong Kong scam ring, opening bank accounts with deepfakes

Successful attempts to open bank accounts involved images created by merging scammers’ faces and those on stolen ID cards using artificial intelligence, force says.

Economics

3 d. ago Hang Seng Bank promotes son of Hong Kong leader John Lee in China

The management changes in the bank’s mainland unit come at a critical time amid the US tariff campaign, a broker says.

Politics

3 d. ago ‘Your capital is safe’ in Hong Kong, financial secretary reassures family offices

The China-US tariff war underscores Hong Kong’s soundness as a stable destination for wealthy families’ investments, Paul Chan says.

Society

4 d. ago Hong Kong should ban AI tools posing threats to human safety: policy office

City’s digital policy office rolls out guidelines on generative AI tools, calls for software to be classified under four-tier system.

Events

5 d. ago Hong Kong to introduce 3 digital security measures to combat financial fraud

The HKMA’s ‘E-Banking Security ABC’ measures will enhance online banking security, deputy chief executive Arthur Yuen says.

Events

6 d. ago Weaker yuan boon for Hong Kong shoppers, but bane for city’s retail, analysts say

Beijing’s stimulus roll-out may also trigger more mainland consumption at the expense of Hong Kong’s retail, dining scene.

Politics

6 d. ago Weaker yuan boon for Hong Kong shoppers but bane of retail sector: analysts

Beijing’s stimulus roll-out may also trigger more mainland consumption at the expense of Hong Kong’s retail, dining scene.

Politics

8 d. ago US plan to delist Chinese stocks may make Hong Kong great again as IPO hub, bankers say

A total of 286 Chinese firms are listed in the US with a total market capitalisation of US$1.1 trillion.

Economics

9 d. ago Hong Kong’s Cathay to keep power bank ban for aircrew, but vows layover option

Carrier says it is working with hotels to offer power banks, as there is no ‘feasible way’ to let aircrew bring them on board amid safety concerns.

Politics

9 d. ago Hong Kong banks to get new powers to trace, flag suspicious accounts linked to scams

Police and banks will exchange information on scam-linked accounts as authorities step up efforts to combat financial fraud.

Economics

9 d. ago Hong Kong dollar strengthens as mainland stock buyers drive demand amid volatile markets

The local dollar changed hands at 7.7595 for every US$1 on Thursday morning, retracing from a high of 7.7560 per US dollar on Wednesday.

Economics

1 week ago 18 Hong Kong banks offer flexible loans to SMEs to cope with US

Extension of loan repayment periods and partial principal repayment arrangements offered by banks to ease SMEs’ pain.

Politics

1 week ago Standard Chartered hosts SME seminar to explore new opportunities in supply chain diversification and digitalisation

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Standard Chartered Bank (Hong Kong) Limited (“Standard Chartered Hong Kong”) today hosted a seminar for small and medium-sized enterprises (“SMEs”) on “Embracing Global Dynamics through Supply Chain Diversification and Digitalisation”. The event brought together over 200 SMEs from Hong Kong and Mainland China to explore opportunities arising from the transformation of cross-border business and digitalisation. The opening ceremony of the seminar was officiated by Mary Huen, CEO, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia, Standard Chartered; Arthur Yuen, Deputy Chief Executive, Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA); Stephen Man, Head of Wealth Management and Retail Banking, Standard Chartered Hong Kong; and Winne Tung, Head of SME Banking, Standard Chartered Hong Kong. Mary Huen, CEO, Hong Kong and Greater China & North Asia, Standard Chartered, said, "Amidst uncertainties in the global trade market, Standard Cha...

Politics

1 week ago Coldplay in Hong Kong: Kai Tak Stadium rocking as band kicks off concert series

Police arrest five people over ticket scalping outside new 50,000-seat stadium.

Culture

1 week ago Hong Kong’s Cathay Pacific bans pilots, cabin crew from taking power banks on flights

Aircrew decry the move as causing great inconvenience and a ‘double standard’ compared to rules for passengers.

Politics

1 week ago Bottle ban at Kai Tak Stadium reversed ahead of Coldplay shows, signs still no go

Empty 600ml or less plastic or silicone reusable bottles and cups will be allowed inside the venue, but handheld signs are still prohibited, organiser says.

Politics

1 week ago Certain bottles allowed for Coldplay concerts at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

Empty 600ml plastic or silicone reusable bottles and cups will be allowed inside venue, but handheld signs still prohibited, organiser says.

Politics

2 w. ago Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

Politics

2 w. ago Given prevailing headwinds, Hong Kong has the big opportunity as an offshore yuan hub: CICC

With low rates in China, borrowing in yuan is now cheaper than in other currencies, CICC says.

Politics