Government lawyers say court did not give 'the greatest weight and deference' to Chief Executive John Lee when it ruled against a ban on 'Glory to Hong Kong' protest song Justice department outlines ...
Hong Kong teenager arrested, HK$8.3 million worth of drugs seized in police raid on industrial unit syndicate uses as storage facility
Hong Kong police have seized more than HK$8.3 million (US$1 million) worth of illegal drugs and arrested a teenager during a drug bust on an industrial unit that was used to store the narcotics, the ...
World University Games: Hong Kong’s ‘outstanding’ athletes hailed for record display, as attention turns to Asian Games
Chef de mission Mabel Mak hails athletes for record medal tally, as fencers Ryan Choi and Kaylin Hsieh turn attention to gold and glory at next month’s Asian Games.
Hong Kong’s ‘Silver Bonds’ receive highest number of subscription applications as seniors bet on low-risk investment in uncertain economic environment
HSBC sees 'record-high subscriptions' by customers, executive says Final issue size expected to be increased to upper limit of HK$55 billion; HKMA to announce final allotment results on August 16 The ...
Hong Kong scouts spend night on South Korean airport floor before flying home, as parents demand answers over disastrous trip
Youths forced to return home early from 12-day Scout Jamboree in Busan after organisers cancel event over encroaching Typhoon Khanun.
Wanted Hong Kong activist says parents ‘harassed, intimidated’
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok said Wednesday that her parents were "questioned, harassed and intimidated" by authorities, weeks after officials accused her and seven others of endangering ...
Hong Kong politician Starry Lee to quit as leader of city’s largest party after 8 years, citing workload concerns
The chairwoman of Hong Kong’s largest political party has announced that she is stepping down, citing concerns about workload. Lawmaker Starry Lee Wai-king, who has led the pro-Beijing Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB ...
Russian companies move legal battles to Hong Kong courts
Russian companies are turning to Hong Kong for dispute arbitration services as sanctions over the Ukraine war restrict their access to western courts. Lawyers in the city say Russian companies are ...
Falling concrete chunk in Hong Kong rips hole in roof of double-decker bus, marking second case in 10 days from same building
Both of the latest cases, among string of similar incidents in city, involve on 29-storey Sun Hing Building in Mong Kok.
Wealth adviser Endowus Group raises US$35 million to fund Hong Kong expansion, with an eye on Greater Bay Area potential
Wealth adviser Endowus Group raises HK$273 million (US$35 million) aiming to deploy the proceeds in Hong Kong as the city stakes its claim to being Asia’s wealth management centre.
Hong Kong national security police question parents of wanted activist Anna Kwok in latest move against 8 sought by authorities
Source says parents questioned over whether they had contacted Anna Kwok or offered financial support, but no arrests made.
Hong Kong-built first electric public minibus to hit road by end of year, vehicle maker says
Mooncas, 19-seater minibuses, will be powered by high-efficiency batteries that can be charged by two methods.
Primates’ impromptu pool party at posh Hong Kong club proves online sensation
Lars Hamer joined the SCMP in Hong Kong after working as the editor-in-chief for That's Magazine, a lifestyle publication and news platform in mainland China. He graduated from Go ...
Hong Kong DOJ appeals High Court’s refusal to enjoin protest-related song ‘Glory to Hong Kong’
Hong Kong's Department of Justice (DOJ) filed an appeal on Monday against the High Court's judgment which refused to grant an injunction to prohibit 'Glory to Hong Kong,' a popular protest song. The ...