Vivian Kong posts message to Instagram announcing decision to focus on other things, thanks ‘fencing family’ for support.
Hong Kong’s Wealth Comeback: Chinese Rich Return After Singapore Cracks Down on Money Laundering
Hong Kong is welcoming back its wealthy Chinese residents with open arms. After years of millionaires leaving the city, about 200 high-net-worth individuals are expected to return this year. This ...
Hong Kong can not only survive, but thrive in the US-China rivalry
As a research hub, buffer zone and link between mainland China and the world, Hong Kong’s strengths can help it avoid being “kicked around”.
Hong Kong landlords bristle at proposed subdivided housing rules over redesign costs
Landlords of tiny living spaces say they’ll quit the business if new rules mean having to pay too much to fix defects.
Erasing Hong Kong
Paul French explores how Hong Kong's history is being revised and erased.
Why for Hong Kong’s depressed Gen Z, overcoming stigma and talking about emotions can help
With Hong Kong’s alarming rates of depression among young people, experts explain what’s fuelling the problem, and why verbalising emotions in therapy or just to family and friends, is important.
Hong Kong reclaims 5,000 flats from well-off tenants with luxury cars, mainland properties
Housing director says number of flats reclaimed equivalent to medium-sized public estate, with construction price tag at about HK$5 billion.
Hong Kong marine life under threat as scientists warn of more frequent coral bleaching
City records bleaching among local reefs, with one site seeing water temperatures rising to 30.7 degrees, higher than safe level for animals.
Hong Kong startup founders flock north to tech hub Shenzhen
GUANGZHOU -- As China moves to integrate Hong Kong more closely with the mainland ... In 2021, Sisley Cheng and a business partner invested 10 million yuan ($1.4 million at current rates) to launch the Bays Work startup incubator in Shenzhen.
Hong Kong fencing queen Vivian Kong’s academic paper sparks debate after Olympic success
Kong’s 2021 master’s thesis credits Beijing’s ‘patriots-only’ overhaul of Hong Kong’s electoral system as putting city on the right path.
Hong Kong ready to help Ho Chi Minh City become int’l financial center: HKSAR leader
The city welcomes Hong Kong businesses to invest in the priority fields such as innovation, startup, investment, trade, tourism, healthcare, logistics, infrastructure, and finance and currency, Mai ...
Hong Kong authorities issue heat warning as temperatures soar past 37 degrees Celsius
Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Temperatures in some parts of Hong Kong soared beyond 37 degrees Celsius (98.6 Fahrenheit) on Saturday, prompting authorities to caution ...
Average salary for Hong Kong graduates up last year – but by smallest amount since 2021
Average annual salary for all new graduates hit HK$314,000 last year, a 3.6 per cent jump on 2022, but HKU leads the pack with HK$385,000.
Hong Kong signs agreement with People’s Bank of China to enhance Faster Payment System
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority has signed an agreement with the Chinese central bank to promote cross-border linkages for fast payment systems, including a proposed increase in the remittance cap.