88 m. ago Weaker Hong Kong dollar to boost tourism and lower import costs, economists say

Professor Billy Mak says weaker currency will incentivise tourists to visit and global investors to seek city’s professional services.

Economics

88 m. ago Weaker Hong Kong dollar to boost tourism and lower cost of services: economists

Professor Billy Mak says weaker currency will incentivise tourists to visit and global investors to seek city’s professional services.

Economics

2 h. ago Proposed harbour law changes to benefit Hong Kong’s private yacht projects

However, critics warn new ‘small-scale’ reclamation legislation could spark privatisation fears amid public access debate.

Politics

2 h. ago 21 Hong Kong teachers punished for improper student relationships, a 5

Authorities struck off 10 of the 21 teachers last year, while the others received advisory, warning and reprimand letters.

Society

2 h. ago 21 Hong Kong teachers punished for improper conduct with students, a 5

Authorities struck off 10 of the 21 teachers last year, while the others received advisory, warning and reprimand letters.

Society

4 h. ago Hong Kong to offer ‘tailored guidance’ for specialist tech firms seeking IPOs

The Technology Enterprises Channel aims to assist innovative firms raise funds, as outlined in Paul Chan’s budget speech in February.

Economics

4 h. ago Hong Kong teacher jailed for 2 months over installing camera in school washroom

Kwok Tsz-kit was arrested last year after cleaner at girls’ school found hidden camera and uncovered recordings of two victims.

Events

6 h. ago Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund posts US$8.7 billion gain amid stock market rally

Exchange Fund benefits from Hong Kong stock market rally; Hang Seng Index rises 15 per cent in the first quarter.

Economics

7 h. ago Hong Kong teen sentenced to drug rehab after slapping girl, 14, repeatedly

19-year-old is among six people arrested over slapping victim at least 15 times last year.

Events

8 h. ago Make all tourists welcome, John Lee tells Hongkongers after surge in budget tours

‘There will be high-end travellers and there will also be non-high-end travellers, but we must look at tourism as a whole,’ city leader says.

Politics

8 h. ago John Lee to lead Hong Kong, mainland delegation to Qatar, Kuwait on Saturday

City leader’s second visit to Middle East after 2023 trip to Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates to drive more business and people-to-people ties.

Politics

9 h. ago Hong Kong to review regulations after abrupt closure of Alliance Medical Group

City leader vows to better protect consumer rights by considering statutory cooling off period or limiting duration of healthcare contracts.

Politics

9 h. ago Hong Kong consumer watchdog chief steps down, says ready to ‘open new chapter’

‘I intend to take a short break, embrace a more measured pace of living that will allow me the opportunity to explore new horizons and add vibrant new colours to my life,’ Gilly Wong says.

Politics

9 h. ago Hong Kong consumer watchdog chief steps down, says ready to start ‘new chapter’

Gilly Wong says she hopes to take a short break and ‘embrace a more measured pace of living’ while exploring ‘new horizons’.

Politics

11 h. ago Hong Kong stocks rise on optimism about foreign investors buying local assets

Hong Kong stocks rise on optimism about foreign investment; HKMA intervenes to maintain currency peg.

Economics

12 h. ago Hong Kong records first decline in number of licensed restaurants in 6 years

Experts say locals travelling to mainland and tourists opting for lighter food options contributed to drop in number of licensed establishments.

Politics

12 h. ago Drones can take the Hong Kong hiking experience to new heights

Drones – for delivery, as guides and even passenger shuttles – can make hiking safer and more engaging and environmentally friendly.

Events

13 h. ago Hong Kong’s freight forwarding industry takes hit from trade war

In week starting Monday, 41 per cent of container capacity scheduled from Hong Kong to North America’s west coast cancelled.

Events

14 h. ago Ahead of Hong Kong IPO, China drug maker Hengrui touts partnership with US giant Merck

China’s Hengrui Pharmaceuticals seeks a path to growth as its pipeline of novel drugs expands.

Events

14 h. ago Can Hengrui become a global pharmaceutical giant like Merck after its Hong Kong IPO?

Can Hengrui become a global pharmaceutical giant like Merck after its Hong Kong IPO?  South China Morning Post

Politics