4 h. ago Why falling pupil numbers are hitting Hong Kong subsidised kindergartens harder

Parents aiming to enrol children in popular primary schools are attracted to private kindergartens due to their competitive curriculum.

Events

7 h. ago How skateboarding park that is milestone for Hong Kong fulfilled boyhood dream

Construction of skatepark in Fanling, which has been certified by international governing body, was no easy feat, consultant Warren Stuart says.

Politics

16 h. ago Hong Kong slams Washington over port fees for Chinese vessels docking in US

Government condemns ‘bullying acts’ after Trump’s administration announces fees on vessels owned, operated or constructed by Chinese companies.

Politics

17 h. ago Hong Kong temperatures set to reach 30 degrees Celsius on Monday

Observatory says humid conditions and a few showers expected over the weekend.

Politics

18 h. ago Hong Kong restaurants brace for 25% drop in business due to Easter exodus

But holiday prediction not all bad, as more mainland tourists expected, according to catering industry leader Simon Wong.

Politics

19 h. ago Hongkongers eyeing US universities despite student visa crackdown: consultants

US has become a less popular destination in recent years, but some parents still drawn to quality of universities.

Politics

20 h. ago Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post wins 76 awards at news design competition

The Post’s medal haul includes three gold, seven silver and 20 bronze awards at the Best of News Design Creative Competition.

Events

22 h. ago Mainland manufacturers at Hong Kong trade show look to Middle East as US tariffs bite

Firms exhibiting their products say US is a major market but they are actively diversifying to navigate the impact of Trump’s tariffs.

Economics

22 h. ago SCMP reports bogus site for fake crypto news featuring Hong Kong billionaire

The article, which included presumably doctored screenshots, highlighted Li Ka-shing offering investment advice during a TV news interview.

Politics

22 h. ago SCMP alerts Hong Kong police over bogus lookalike report on tycoon Li Ka

Fake article claims billionaire offered cryptocurrency investment advice during TV news interview.

Events

25 h. ago Surge in Chinese visitors in Bogota, says Colombian tourism official in Hong Kong

At industry summit, tourism director of Colombia’s capital says over 20,000 Chinese visited in 2024, up from 1,000 annually a few years ago.

Politics

28 h. ago Crowds pack Hong Kong land checkpoints as about 250,000 leave city for Easter holiday

By contrast, few visitors arrive in city, with some ambivalent about spending even as local businesses offer deals to manage expected dip.

Politics

28 h. ago Crowds pack Hong Kong land checkpoints as 250,000 leave city for Easter holiday

By contrast, few visitors arrive in city, with some ambivalent about spending even as local businesses offer deals to manage expected dip.

Politics

28 h. ago Crowds pack Hong Kong border crossings as 250,000 leave city for Easter holiday

By contrast, few visitors arrive in city, with some ambivalent about spending even as local businesses offer deals to manage expected dip.

Politics

28 h. ago Over 650,000 outbound trips as Hong Kong Easter holiday gets under way

By contrast, few visitors arrive in city, with some ambivalent about spending even as local businesses offer deals to manage expected dip.

Politics

28 h. ago Hongkongers make over 705,000 trips out of city on first day of Easter holiday

Good food and affordable fun high on agenda, as number of residents leaving on Thursday just before Good Friday rises 15 per cent against last year.

Politics

29 h. ago Hong Kong retail property fund suffers 30% capital loss on 3 deals amid market gloom

Fund is raising cash to get ready for other buying opportunities amid market stress, founder Edwin Lee says.

Economics

31 h. ago Hong Kong pharmacy joins Russell Street retail scene to capitalise on rent slump

Annual rent in Causeway Bay shopping district has declined 46 per cent on average between 2018 and 2024, according to Cushman & Wakefield.

Politics

41 h. ago Hong Kong must diversify, upgrade brands in ‘long battle’ against US tariffs

City leader John Lee urges diversifying production and sales networks, and shifting from ‘Made in China’ to ‘Famous Brands in China’.

Economics

42 h. ago How Hutchison deal could make shipping line MSC world’s dominant port operator

Geneva-based MSC, the first container carrier to operate 900 ships, will strengthen its marine dominance by taking over CK Hutchison’s overseas ports.

Politics