Goods seized in smuggling bust include 70 boxes of lobsters worth HK$1 million, 180kg of dried fish maw going for HK$740,000 and HK$8 million in mobile phonesSource says smugglers likely hoped to capi ...
‘Space to breathe’: vacant premises turned into ‘third places’ by Hong Kong NGOs, landlords offer residents cultural sanctuary to mingle, make friends, relax
A social experiment takes root as NGOs work with landlords to create temporary respite centres An empty historic building, vacant premises in a shopping centre become bustling meeting places At a ...
Hong Kong school councils back university medical school call to make city smoke-free
Hong Kong school councils say tougher tobacco controls a must and back total ban on smoking proposed by HKU medical school.
Top US Treasury official visits Hong Kong, with trip seen by analysts as sign both sides want to ease tensions in bilateral ties
Assistant Secretary for International Finance Brent Neiman will hold engagements in Hong Kong, US Treasury Department says Visit signals a desire by Washington to improve relations with Hong Kong, ...
Hong Kong Issues Second-Highest Rainstorm Warning for Second Day
Hong Kong raised its second-highest rainstorm warning for the second time in two days as bad weather continued to affect the financial hub.
Hong Kong man jailed for nearly 7 years for drug offences, using overdose victim’s identity card in bid to fool police
was wanted by police in connection with three criminal cases A courier has been jailed for nearly seven years for drug offences and perverting the course of justice after he admitted switching his ...
Hong Kong Observatory issues red rainstorm alert for second time in 2 days, warns of serious flooding
Forecaster says rain particularly heavy in Tai Po with at least 70mm an hour falling or expected to fall It also issued the red rainstorm warning on Thursday morning The Hong Kong Observatory issued a ...
Death and debt in China, Taiwan reacts to PLA’s new carrier, Hong Kong’s illegal structures: SCMP’s 7 highlights
From illegal structures uncovered by landslides in Hong Kong to Vietnam’s bid for durian dominance in China, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
Ethereum’s Vitalik Buterin Slammed For Hong Kong Comments, Told He ”Doesn’t Understand” City’s Situation
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin was slammed for comments he made about Hong Kong and told he doesn't understand the city.
Hong Kong politician responds to Vitalik’s comments about crypto-friendliness
Johnny Ng of Hong Kong’s Legislative Council said he “sincerely invites” Vitalik Buterin to Hong Kong to better understand the situation regarding its crypto-friendliness. Johnny Ng, a member of the ...
Hong Kong leader says he’s ‘serious’ about tackling problem of illegal structures but authorities must be ‘pragmatic’
Chief executive stresses authorities are examining best way to approach problem, but notes city has more than 400,000 private buildings NGO focused on development issues earlier said research revealed ...
Hong Kong singer Kay Tse’s six-year-old daughter makes more than $17,000 as a commercial star
She appeared in advertisements for Sara Lee and HSBC during her recent summer holidays. Read more at straitstimes.com.
‘Night Vibes Hong Kong’ may attract residents to stay out longer, but will they open purses and boost economy?
A string of events under the “Night Vibes Hong Kong” campaign to revive the evening economy may encourage residents to come out after dark but uncertainty remains on whether the drive will boost ...
Hong Kong’s Thriving OBM Sector Flourishes with Government Support and Robust Ecosystems
Hong Kong's vibrant ecosystem for original brand manufacturing (OBM) attracts global designers, inventors, and researchers, bolstered by strong government support and top-notch marketing expertise.