62 m. ago Money lost to online shopping scams rises by 87% in Hong Kong to HK$356 million

Woman swindled out of nearly HK$1 million in concert ticket fraud among 11,559 online scam cases recorded last year.

Economics

92 m. ago We must all speak up to defend judicial independence from any interference

It is unacceptable in any civilised society governed by the rule of law to seek to pressurise judges to reach a particular decision or to resign.

Politics

3 h. ago Trump’s Press Secretary’s Dress Stirs Up Social Media in China

Trump’s Press Secretary’s Dress Stirs Up Social Media in China  WWD

Politics

10 h. ago Coldplay in Hong Kong: watchdog receives 114 complaints over blocked views

Some concertgoers started complaining about seating arrangements following band’s first show, arguing obstructions were worse than expected.

Politics

10 h. ago Twist in Hutchison ports deal as Italian shipping family’s role surfaces

Aponte family owns world’s largest container line, which is spearheading the strategic acquisition of CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.

Politics

12 h. ago Can Hong Kong look beyond its ‘shopping paradise’ era and attract tourists again?

Panel of experts at industry summit urge tourism trade to incorporate more technology to help meet needs of visitors, especially young people.

Economics

14 h. ago Firm tied to Philippines brand Oishi pays US$16.5 million for 2 Hong Kong shops

Snack maker adds to property holdings in city as some analysts predict improvements in retail sales.

Economics

15 h. ago Number of Hong Kong school graduates studying overseas drops by 15%

Figure from 2024 pathway survey marks second straight year of record lows since government launched poll for Form 6 students in 2012.

Events

17 h. 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

17 h. ago Hong Kong watchdog urges more checks on worksites after probe reveals ‘absurd’ lapses

Major investigation into over 70 incidents by ombudsman found staff signing off on safety documents without carrying out actual inspections.

Politics

17 h. ago Suspended Hong Kong civil servants facing investigation to have 50% of salary withheld

Civil service secretary Ingrid Yeung Ho warns ‘no leniency’ will be shown towards the small number of civil servants who violate laws and regulations.

Economics

17 h. ago Hong Kong to withhold up to half of pay of suspended civil servants facing investigation

Civil service secretary Ingrid Yeung Ho warns ‘no leniency’ will be shown towards the small number of civil servants who violate laws and regulations.

Economics

19 h. ago Domestic helper in Hong Kong found guilty of murder after assault on girlfriend

High Court jury returns 6-1 guilty verdict on Bernie Macatangay Valencia, who punched Ivy Villaluz Quiabang till she fell into a coma in 2021.

Events

19 h. ago Domestic worker sentenced to life in jail for murdering girlfriend in Hong Kong

High Court jury returns 6-1 guilty verdict for Bernie Macatangay Valencia, who repeatedly punched Ivy Villaluz Quiabang and caused brain damage.

Events

19 h. ago Beijing tears into US over Hong Kong tariffs: 'Let American peasants wail’

Beijing tears into US over Hong Kong tariffs: 'Let American peasants wail’  Moneycontrol

Politics

20 h. ago Hong Kong may increase parking fines to HK$400, speeding tickets by 50%

Government intends to raise penalty to better manage traffic as Financial Secretary Paul Chan stated in budget blueprint in February, insider says.

Politics

20 h. 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

20 h. ago ‘Seriously rotten’ finless porpoise carcass found on Hong Kong outlying island

Discovery of 162cm-long sea mammal on Tuesday raises tally of beached cetaceans in the city this year to 15.

Politics

20 h. ago Shenzhen pork producer Muyuan, Beijing AI firm Deepexi plan Hong Kong listings

Sixteen companies submitted listing applications for Hong Kong’s main board in the past two weeks, according to exchange data.

Politics

20 h. ago Shenzhen pork producer, Beijing AI firm eye Hong Kong listings

Shenzhen pork producer, Beijing AI firm eye Hong Kong listings  South China Morning Post

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