29 m. ago Hong Kong woman arrested over mishandling body, running gambling operation

Body of a 65-year-old man had been relocated from a nearby building to outside a hair salon on Yee Kuk Street in Kowloon.

Events

3 h. ago Hong Kong’s John Lee to visit Zhejiang’s powerhouse cities to strengthen ties

Chief executive’s delegation will visit Hangzhou and Ningbo to set up ‘specific cooperation mechanism’ with mainland Chinese province.

Politics

3 h. ago Why renovating flats to make them safe for elderly is a booming business in Hong Kong

Companies say demand for renovation work is soaring and younger customers are also willing to spend at an earlier age to prepare for safer retirement.

Economics

16 h. ago Hong Kong’s Muslims welcome Halal Food Festival as latest step towards inclusivity

City is also more than halfway towards goal of establishing 500 halal-friendly restaurants by end of year.

Events

17 h. ago What crowds? Hong Kong geopark hotspot quiet on Easter holiday after warnings

Worries about crowds at High Island Reservoir’s East Dam in Sai Kung appear to have put some visitors off, while others soak up the serenity.

Events

18 h. ago Mainland tourists seek out US goods in Hong Kong amid trade war, but few buy: retailers

Retail businesses in the city have logged a decline in sales during the Easter holiday as Hongkongers opt to travel.

Events

20 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 4, seize HK$38 million of cocaine in drug crackdown

Officers discover 48kg of suspected cocaine after raiding 2,000 sq ft drug storage warehouse in Ta Kwu Ling.

Events

21 h. ago Buy from official channels, watchdog says after Hong Kong family’s Coldplay ticket ordeal

Victim recounts multiple ‘misleading’ conversations with platform Viagogo, waiting in vain outside Kai Tak Stadium during concert.

Politics

23 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 8 over deepfake scams bypassing bank security checks

Successful attempts to open bank accounts involved images created by merging scammers’ faces and those on stolen ID cards using artificial intelligence, force says.

Events

23 h. ago 8 arrested over running Hong Kong scam ring, opening bank accounts with deepfakes

Successful attempts to open bank accounts involved images created by merging scammers’ faces and those on stolen ID cards using artificial intelligence, force says.

Economics

26 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

30 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

38 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

40 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

41 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

41 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

42 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

44 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

44 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

44 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