4 h. ago Hong Kong residents make 2.14 million outbound trips so far for Easter break

Hongkongers made 1.84 million departure trips between Thursday of last week and the second day of Easter break, in addition to 302,000 by Sunday 4pm.

Politics

5 h. ago Digital wallets poised to overtake credit cards in Hong Kong by 2030: report

A survey found that 42 per cent of Hongkongers use Alipay and 22 per cent use Apple Pay, but credit cards are likely to remain relevant.

Politics

5 h. ago How should Hongkongers react to being dragged into Trump’s tariff war?

US tariffs are bound to damage the city’s economy, including through potential job losses and further price rises.

Politics

24 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

36 h. ago Louis Vuitton, Gucci owners face tough times in China amid trade war, property slump

Louis Vuitton, Gucci owners face tough times in China amid trade war, property slump  South China Morning Post

Events

48 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

57 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

58 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

60 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

3 d. ago Alibaba’s Taobao surges in popularity in US as Trump tariffs boost Chinese shopping apps

Taobao jumped to fifth place from 47th on Apple’s App Store and to third place from 144th among shopping apps on Google Play in a matter of days.

Economics

3 d. ago Steamed bun sale sparks shopping frenzy at Chinese supermarket

Staff members threw buns towards the crowd.

Economics

3 d. ago Goldman Sachs: US$370 billion in Chinese firms’ ADRs at risk if US severs market ties

Companies with high retail exposure, such as Alibaba, are more susceptible to sell-offs if they are forced to delist, Goldman says.

Economics

3 d. ago Bishop Stephen Chow urges Hongkongers to ‘make a difference’ amid trade turmoil

In his Easter message, city’s top Catholic priest says residents should remain united in the face of bleak global sentiment amid intensifying US-China trade war.

Politics

3 d. ago Chinese woman’s ‘jewellery breast’, snack shop’s ‘placenta processing’: 5 trending stories

From two Chinese women lambasted in Japan to a zoo putting clothes on a chimp, here are five stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

Politics

3 d. ago Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Japan fails to win immediate tariff relief, says talk with US 'won't be easy'

Trump Tariffs Live Updates: Japan fails to win immediate tariff relief, says talk with US 'won't be easy'  Times of India

Politics

3 d. ago Money lost to online shopping scams rises by 87% in Hong Kong to HK$356 million

Woman swindled out of nearly HK$1 million in concert ticket fraud among 11,559 online scam cases recorded last year.

Economics

3 d. ago Can Hong Kong look beyond its ‘shopping paradise’ era and attract tourists again?

Panel of experts at industry summit urge tourism trade to incorporate more technology to help meet needs of visitors, especially young people.

Economics

4 d. ago TikTok Shop’s sales in US plunge as Trump’s tariffs hit Chinese imports

TikTok Shop, along with platforms like Shein and Temu, has emerged as a major channel connecting Chinese vendors with US consumers.

Economics

4 d. ago Temu cuts US ads on Google, Meta after Trump’s tariffs, as app downloads plunge

The Chinese-backed shopping app has been a significant advertiser since launching in the US in September 2022.

Politics

4 d. ago Firm tied to Philippines brand Oishi pays US$16.5 million for 2 Hong Kong shops

Snack maker adds to property holdings in city as some analysts predict improvements in retail sales.

Economics