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Steve Chuang, the head of the Federation of Hong Kong Industries, has said local businesses could not be sure US buyers would take delivery of shipments from the city or honour payments. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong industry leader says ‘impossible to do business’ under US tariffs

Head of Federation of Hong Kong Industries says local firms should ‘wait and see’ to decide next steps amid erratic moves by President Trump.

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Hong Kong’s airport sixth best terminal in world, Singapore’s tops list

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Hong Kong police take away parents of activist Frances Hui for questioning

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Banking & Finance

Hong Kong dollar gathers strength as stock investors drive demand

The local currency changed hands at 7.7595 per US dollar on Thursday morning, strengthening from a high of 7.7560 on Wednesday.

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The symbols of the yuan and the US dollar in Hong Kong on November 28, 2012. Photo: Agence-France Presse.

China Business

Hong Kong soars along with other Asia-Pacific stock markets as Trump pauses most tariffs

All but six of the Hang Seng Index’s 83 members strengthened, with exporters and manufacturers leading gainers.

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Health & Environment

Are community pharmacies the magic bullet for Hong Kong’s patients?

How will patients benefit and how much will proposed community pharmacies help Hong Kong’s chronically overstretched public healthcare system?

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Society

Hero’s welcome for Hong Kong rescuers after return from quake-hit Myanmar

The 51-strong team met at Hong Kong airport by top officials including city leader John Lee and Myanmar’s consul general.

10 Apr 2025 - 1:33AM

Hong Kong leader John Lee meets team members at Hong Kong airport. Photo: May Tse

Law and Crime

Lessons for youngsters in short prison films on jailed Hong Kong protesters

Correctional Services Department has produced two films based on the stories of current and former inmates.

10 Apr 2025 - 1:53AM

Law and Crime

Hong Kong’s John Lee appears in deepfake video endorsing bogus investment scheme

Government warns public not to be fooled by bogus video showing city leader urging public to take part in ‘investment plan with high returns’.

10 Apr 2025 - 12:28AM

Politics

CK Hutchison defends Panama ports concession, breaking silence on controversy

Subsidiary of Li Ka-shing’s firm denies claims made by Panamanian lawyers in challenge over ports that are part of wider US$23 billion deal.

10 Apr 2025 - 12:40AM

In the past month, Beijing has piled pressure on CK Hutchison to cancel its ports deal. Photo: Reuters

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong’s finance sector embraces GenAI, with adoption to reach 90% in 5 years

GenAI applications have the potential to lead to a more curated customer experience, Academy of Finance CEO Enoch Fung says.

9 Apr 2025 - 8:05PMvideocam

Enoch Fung (left), CEO of the Hong Kong Academy of Finance and executive director of Hong Kong Institute for Monetary and Financial Research (HKIMR), and Giorgio Valente, head of HKIMR, release a report titled “Financial Services in the Era of Generative AI: Facilitating Responsible Adoption” on Wednesday. Photo: Handout

Politics

US lawmakers urged to ‘pull back from the brink’ over Hong Kong trade office bill

Beijing issues warning after US politicians revive bipartisan Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office Certification Act.

9 Apr 2025 - 10:03PM

Banking & Finance

18 Hong Kong banks offer flexible loans to SMEs to cope with US-China trade war

Extension of loan repayment periods and partial principal repayment arrangements offered by banks to ease SMEs’ pain.

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Health & Environment

12 non-locally trained dentists issued offers to ease shortage in Hong Kong

All 12 are fluent in Cantonese and English, with three already working in the city as authorities push to fill 80 vacancies.

9 Apr 2025 - 8:28PMvideocam

Hong Kong is currently grappling with a shortage of dentists. Photo: Edmond So

China Business

Hong Kong and Ningxia forge trade ties amid US-China tariff war

Deals worth US$616 million were signed at the launch of the Ningxia-Hong Kong Cooperation Advisory Committee.

9 Apr 2025 - 5:53PMvideocam

A farmer harvests grapes at a vineyard in the Ningxia autonomous region in northwestern China. Photo: Xinhua

Transport

MTR users urged to plan ahead with work reducing Tung Chung line Saturday night service

Rail operator says second of four devices to be installed overnight to connect track to planned Tung Chung East station.

9 Apr 2025 - 10:06PM

Politics

Hong Kong lawmakers concerned over 52% rise in spending for coming election

Constitutional affairs chief Erick Tsang defends additional resources while lawmakers question whether they will guarantee high voter turnout.

9 Apr 2025 - 7:36PM

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Transport

Hong Kong bans passengers from using power banks during flights

Civil Aviation Department says new rule to come into effect on April 7.

25 Mar 2025 - 1:58PM

The Civil Aviation Department has expressed serious concerns over recent safety incidents involving passengers using lithium power banks while flying. Photo: Getty Images

Society

Hong Kong to change laws to allow for passenger drone flights

Transport minister Mable Chan also addresses possibility of cross-border or Victoria Harbour routes.

23 Mar 2025 - 7:04PM

Politics

Black eye for BlackRock-Hutchison Panama ports deal? Not so easy, say experts

Legal tools to smash the sale are not really available as Hong Kong is a very free place for business, observers say.

20 Mar 2025 - 8:30AMvideocam

Health & Environment

8 members of Hong Kong study tour to mainland China infected with norovirus

Another 13 from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College who went on exchange tour to Zhaoqing displaying symptoms of virus.

23 Mar 2025 - 9:21PM

The Centre for Health Protection said 135 teachers and students from Po Leung Kuk Lo Kit Sing (1983) College in Tsing Yi went on a three-day exchange tour to Zhaoqing in Guangdong province on Thursday. Photo: Handout

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Hong Kong doubles down on free trade amid US tariffs

Hong Kong to expand trade deals, boost ties in face of ‘reckless’ US tariffs

How seriously do Hongkongers take their siu mai?

Hong Kong’s siu mai concern group strives to preserve iconic street food flavours

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka Shing makes rare video appearance

Hong Kong tycoon Li Ka Shing makes rare video appearance

Myanmese in Hong Kong reel from deadly earthquake's impact

Myanmese community in Hong Kong grapples with deadly earthquake's devastating impact

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