4 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 4 from Guangxi over string of luxury home burglaries

Jewellery, watches and cash worth HK$375,000 stolen from homes in Pok Fu Lam, Sai Kung, Tung Chung and Ma Wan.

Events

5 h. ago Hong Kong customs aim to fully launch tobacco laser labels by June 2027

Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says exact launch date to depend on how much time is needed to amend the relevant laws, among other factors.

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8 h. ago Police in Hong Kong, Singapore, 4 other jurisdictions, arrest 435 in child porn sting

Teenage boy who took pictures of younger sister among those charged locally after operation across East and Southeast Asia in February, March.

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8 h. ago Police in Hong Kong, Singapore, 4 other jurisdictions, arrest 435 over child porn

Teenage boy who took pictures of younger sister among those charged locally after operation across East and Southeast Asia in February, March.

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10 h. ago Xia Baolong ‘concerned’ with Hong Kong’s tourism, as minister vows to do more

Rosanna Law vows to make the most of local resources in response to call from Beijing’s point man on Hong Kong affairs for new offerings.

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10 h. ago Thousands in Hong Kong mark Ching Ming at cemeteries, over 150,000 leave for weekend

About 159,000 residents left city as of 10am on Friday, while around 60,000 visitors arrived over same period, according to immigration figures.

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10 h. ago Thousands in Hong Kong mark Ching Ming at cemeteries, over 400,000 leave for weekend

About 404,000 residents have left city as of 4pm on Friday, while around 185,000 visitors arrived over same period.

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10 h. ago Thousands in Hong Kong mark Ching Ming at cemeteries, over 470,000 leave for weekend

About 473,000 residents have left city, while around 214,000 visitors have arrived.

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12 h. ago Hong Kong should use basketball gambling revenue for sports development: think tank

Suggestion made as part of government’s public consultation, while NGO proposes using earnings to boost counselling for gambling addiction.

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12 h. ago Hong Kong should use basketball gambling revenue to fund sports: think tank

Government already holding public consultation on regulation push, with NGO calling for some earnings to boost counselling for gambling addicts.

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12 h. ago Hong Kong police probe deaths of 4 dogs from suspected poisoning

Pet owner in Sheung Shui reports two of his other dogs still missing.

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13 h. ago ByteDance founder denies Singapore citizenship, Hong Kong cinemas: 7 highlights

ByteDance founder denies Singapore citizenship, Hong Kong cinemas: 7 highlights  South China Morning Post

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14 h. ago Given prevailing headwinds, Hong Kong has the big opportunity as an offshore yuan hub: CICC

With low rates in China, borrowing in yuan is now cheaper than in other currencies, CICC says.

Politics

14 h. ago IShowSpeed in Hong Kong: YouTube star meets pandas, as fans flock for selfies

Popular American streamer also takes part in ‘villain-hitting’ ritual in Causeway Bay.

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14 h. ago IShowSpeed in Hong Kong: US YouTube star meets pandas, as fans flock for selfies

Popular streamer, who has arrived after visiting mainland China, also takes part in ‘villain-hitting’ ritual in Causeway Bay.

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14 h. ago YouTube superstar IShowSpeed attracts crowds and chaos with his Hong Kong debut

Streamer chased by hordes of fans as he visits Sheung Wan and other places, with some following his vehicle and banging on the windows.

Events

15 h. ago Hong Kong tree enthusiast on high alert for hill fires on Ching Ming Festival

Authorities warn over potential for blazes during popular grave-sweeping activities amid dry conditions.

Events

16 h. ago 61% of eligible DSE candidates get into Hong Kong public universities, down from 70%

Competition for places greater as axing of liberal studies core subject allowed more students to meet minimum entrance criteria.

Politics

27 h. ago Beijing’s top man in Hong Kong says city remains ‘safest’ in ‘chaotic world’

Zheng Yanxiong, director of central government’s liaison office, discusses significance of ‘two sessions’ for Hong Kong in meeting with city leader John Lee and other top local officials.

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28 h. ago Hong Kong lawmaker calls for support of city’s Web3 sector after Tron founder flags fraud

The call comes after cryptocurrency mogul Justin Sun denounced alleged ‘loopholes’ in Hong Kong’s trust regulations.

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