69 m. ago Major Hong Kong business chamber postpones Dallas trip amid US

Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce cancels April 24 trip, says speech by Xia Baolong slamming US tariffs was part of consideration.

Politics

81 m. ago Watch live: Cathay 2024 Hong Kong Sports Stars Awards ceremony

City’s leading athletes, such as swimmer Siobhan Haughey and fencer Cheung Ka-long, nominated for annual awards on Thursday.

Events

87 m. ago Hong Kong’s arts hub partners with Citybus to drive cultural tourism

Collaboration will include ticket packages for buses and museums and more frequent services during special events.

Transport

3 h. ago Student pleads guilty to using fake US degree to get into University of Hong Kong

Magistrate says Li Sixuan’s actions will lead ‘inevitably’ to jail time when the 28-year-old mainland Chinese student is sentenced on May 8.

Politics

4 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 6 over HK$20 million government loan fraud

Three men and three women, aged between 29 and 45, applied for funds under the Special 100 per cent Loan Guarantee Scheme.

Events

5 h. ago Bishop Stephen Chow urges Hongkongers to ‘make a difference’ amid trade turmoil

In his Easter message, city’s top Catholic priest says residents should remain united in the face of bleak global sentiment amid intensifying US-China trade war.

Politics

6 h. ago Hong Kong to jail, fine national security offenders that hold office in unions

Under authorities’ proposed legal amendments, those in breach can be sentenced to three years in jail and fined HK$50,000.

Events

6 h. ago Hong Kong to jail, fine national security offenders who hold office in unions

Under authorities’ proposed legal amendments, those in breach can be sentenced to three years in jail and fined HK$50,000.

Events

7 h. ago ‘Hong Kong must become global supply chain hub to navigate Trump’s trade war’

‘In the past, Hong Kong’s trade was relatively simple But now, the global supply chain is being reshaped,’ lawmaker says.

Politics

7 h. ago Hong Kong must become global supply chain hub to navigate US trade war: experts

Head of Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and Exporters’ Association and lawmaker say city must strengthen supply chain services, support businesses.

Events

7 h. ago Hong Kong must become global supply chain hub to navigate US trade war: lawmakers

Head of Hong Kong Chinese Importers’ and Exporters’ Association and lawmaker say city must strengthen supply chain services, support businesses.

Events

10 h. 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

10 h. 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

19 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

19 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

22 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

24 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

24 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

26 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

26 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