84 m. ago Hong Kong customs seizes 2.6 tonnes of drugs worth HK$1 billion in first quarter

More than 100 arrested in air-land-sea anti-narcotics operation, with 33 per cent increase in haul compared with same period in 2024.

Economics

2 h. ago Hong Kong urged to tighten regulation of counsellors following misconduct case

Experts call on authorities to set up statutory registration system and grant legal exemption to professional organisations to publicly address wrongdoings.

Politics

3 h. ago Donald Trump claims China’s Xi called him on tariffs, despite Beijing’s denials

Donald Trump claims China’s Xi called him on tariffs, despite Beijing’s denials  Hong Kong Free Press

Politics

4 h. ago Meet the young women leaping to prominence in Hong Kong’s lion dance scene

The Kwok’s Girls of Kwok’s Kung Fu and Dragon Lion Dance Team are breaking gender barriers and bringing new energy to a traditional art form.

Culture

14 h. ago Hong Kong’s Legco plans to require meeting attendance, voting and regular reports

Legislative Council president Andrew Leung says new code being formulated to set minimum standards for legislators, building on existing rules.

Politics

14 h. ago Hong Kong eyes turning Hung Hom waterfront into yacht bay for rich tourists

Development Bureau unveils preliminary development proposal for HK$10 billion to HK$20 billion project around Hong Kong Coliseum.

Politics

18 h. ago Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority brings in experts to help curb medical blunders

Head of city’s public hospitals vows to strengthen public communication over mistakes as part of measures introduced after performance review.

Science

18 h. ago ‘Super March’ tourism campaign paints ‘promising’ picture for Hong Kong economy

Top business insights provider also says Art Basel brought in wealthiest visitors under drive at average monthly income of about HK$44,000.

Politics

19 h. ago Hong Kong’s 2024 life insurance sales soar 21% to a record, led by wealth, estate planning

Mainland Chinese tourists last year spent HK$62.8 billion (US$8 billion) on life and medical policies, up 6.5 per cent from 2023, according to the Insurance Authority.

Economics

21 h. ago Bail extended for Hong Kong actor Raymond Wong over insider trading case

Wong is being prosecuted by the city’s securities watchdog for alleged insider trading involving shares in Transmit Entertainment.

Politics

22 h. ago Hong Kong can help mainland firms ‘break through’ US trade barriers: John Lee

City leader tells Ningbo forum that Hong Kong poised to expand role in providing supply chain services to reach new markets.

Politics

22 h. ago Hong Kong to jail, fine those possessing, using vapes in public from April 2026

Smoking will also be prohibited while residents queue at arts and sports facilities, clinics and other places from next year, according to bill.

Events

23 h. ago Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium publishes seating chart, but is it enough to address concerns?

Selling tickets with obstructed views ‘is good for neither the performers nor the audience. The most important thing is the protection of consumers’, lawmaker says.

Politics

24 h. ago Trump’s ‘anxious’ tariff remark, Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental makeover: SCMP’s 7 highlights

From China unveiling a stealth jet advance to Hong Kong Mandarin Oriental hotel’s makeover, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Politics

27 h. ago Prosperity summit returns to Hong Kong next month with focus on AI, trade wars

Summit founder Regina Ip says she is confident this year’s gathering will be another successful event that will enhance city’s global connectivity.

Politics

28 h. ago Will Hong Kong firms bear the brunt of Labour Day ‘golden week’ exodus?

Expectations low among business leaders, as some residents likely to set off on five-day getaways.

Politics

33 h. ago As Beijing Tightens Its Grip, Hong Kong’s Democratic Party Dissolves Itself

As Beijing Tightens Its Grip, Hong Kong’s Democratic Party Dissolves Itself  Council on Foreign Relations

Politics

36 h. ago Trump tariffs making EV exports to US ‘impossible’, Xpeng executive says

Yeqing Zheng says company’s moves to establish assembly operations outside China and license technology can help ease impact of tariffs.

Politics

38 h. ago Call for regular review of Hong Kong labour scheme after ‘200 workers sacked’

Union says it has received a surge of complaints from sacked restaurant employees replaced by imported workers.

Politics

39 h. ago Nicholas Tse concertgoers bemoan obstructed views to Hong Kong consumer watchdog

Problems persist at Kai Tak Stadium as lawmakers call for organisers to be more transparent about seat view details when selling tickets.

Politics