65 m. ago Ant Group’s tech unit picks Hong Kong for global headquarters amid AI, Web3 push

Ant Digital Technologies said it was choosing the city to reaffirm its commitment to AI and blockchain technologies, a recent focus for Hong Kong.

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85 m. ago Cool weekend ahead for Hong Kong as cold front moves across southern China

Hong Kong Observatory says temperatures on Saturday will reach as low as 19 degrees Celsius before hitting minimum of 18 degrees on Sunday.

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1 hour ago Hong Kong handyman sentenced to 1 year in jail for seditious social media posts

Chow Kim-ho pleads guilty to one count of knowingly publishing seditious publications under Safeguarding National Security Ordinance.

Events

2 h. ago Coldplay in Hong Kong: fans flock to Kai Tak Stadium for much

Anticipation builds before first of four shows this week at new 50,000-seat stadium.

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3 h. ago Ant Group executive pays US$10 million for Hong Kong villa, 35% lower than 2022 peak

Shao Xiaofeng and his wife Li Jian bought a four-bedroom, 3,314 sq ft detached house in Villa Rosa, Tai Tam.

Economics

4 h. ago China, Hong Kong stocks rebound with regional markets, Beijing support

China, Hong Kong stocks rebound with regional markets, Beijing support  MarketScreener

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4 h. ago Hong Kong considers additional tax exemptions for air transit travellers

City currently plans to raise air passenger departure tax to address deficit, but lawmakers fear move may drive travellers to other places.

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4 h. ago Green design is a daunting challenge that’s well worth the effort

If recycling is not cheaper and faster, is it worth it? Building owners need to understand nature is valuable despite not having a price tag.

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5 h. ago China, Hong Kong stocks rebound with regional markets, Beijing support By Reuters

China, Hong Kong stocks rebound with regional markets, Beijing support By Reuters  Investing.com

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6 h. ago Hong Kong’s leader promises ‘any possible help’ to influencers after IShowSpeed visit

John Lee’s pledge comes after many local internet users voice disappointment over the YouTube star’s experience, saying city wasted an opportunity to promote itself.

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8 h. ago Developing | Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rises as China’s state funds step in

Developing | Hong Kong’s Hang Seng rises as China’s state funds step in  South China Morning Post

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8 h. ago 2 burglars who ransack Hong Kong luxury home flee after being spotted by helper

Police investigating break-in at detached house at 1-7 Kau To Shan Road in Sha Tin after helper makes report early on Tuesday.

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8 h. ago 2 burglars ransacking Hong Kong luxury home flee after being spotted by helper

Police investigating break-in at detached house at 1-7 Kau To Shan Road in Sha Tin after helper made report early on Tuesday morning.

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8 h. ago Hong Kong man jailed for 7 years for rioting after acquittal overturned

Upon prosecutors’ appeal, judge sentences Wong Chi-wing to prison for rioting with white-clad mob at MTR station during 2019 protests.

Events

9 h. ago Hong Kong will remain free port despite US tariffs, John Lee says

‘We will continue to maintain Hong Kong’s status as a free port, pursue free trade policies, safeguard the free flow of goods, capital and information,’ chief executive says.

Politics

9 h. ago Hong Kong to expand trade deals, boost ties in face of ‘reckless’ US tariffs: John Lee

‘We will continue to maintain Hong Kong’s status as a free port, pursue free trade policies, and safeguard the free flow of goods, capital and information,’ chief executive says.

Economics

9 h. ago Chinese dissident artist’s video shown on Hong Kong billboards; gallery says it was conned

4-second clip by artist known as Badiucao, submitted to Italian gallery under a false name, part of a video art reel shown in busy district.

Culture

9 h. ago China, Hong Kong stocks rise with regional markets, Beijing support By Reuters

China, Hong Kong stocks rise with regional markets, Beijing support By Reuters  Investing.com

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10 h. ago China, Hong Kong stocks rise with regional markets, Beijing support

China, Hong Kong stocks rise with regional markets, Beijing support  TradingView

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10 h. ago Nearly 25% of companies in Hong Kong may follow government’s wage freeze: poll

Survey by Hong Kong Institute of Human Resource Management also finds 18.3 per cent might offer smaller increases.

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