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The Tourism Board says it has submitted bids to bring at least 56 events to the city, with 16 to make their debut locally this year. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to attract 170,000 visitors with Tourism Board’s 56 MICE events

Authorities eye development of meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions sector to lure ‘high-end’ tourists.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong jewellers weigh reducing US exposure, relocating amid Trump’s tariffs

Accidents and personal safety

4 injured in Hong Kong when car mounts pavement due to accelerator mix-up

Hong Kong society

‘I could only cry’: Hong Kong carers pushed to limit, as NGO warns of risks

Suicide Prevention Services says 37 per cent of surveyed carers in high state of stress and nearly 17 per cent have thoughts of suicide, self-harm.

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An NGO has called on employers to offer flexible working hours and paid leave to allow carers to accompany their loved-ones to medical visits. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong to expand transport services for Coldplay shows at Kai Tak Stadium

Expanded services will include new cross-border buses and more frequent train services along Tuen Ma and East Rail lines.

Hong Kong science and tech

Less than 30% of Hong Kong organisations have AI guidelines for staff: watchdog

Privacy Commissioner Ada Chung also says further amendments to Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance being considered to curb information leakage risks.

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Hong Kong economy

US tariffs to have short-term impact on Hong Kong, finance chief Paul Chan says

Government will prepare for worst and take action to help businesses, finance minister vows, amid ‘heavy pressure’ on global economy.

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The finance minister has pledged that Hong Kong will continue to maintain its free port status. Photo: Jelly Tse
Family offices

UAE family firm plans stronger cooperation with Hong Kong: Al Nasser executive

To help Hong Kong companies in the UAE, Al Nasser says it would offer support including regulatory guidance and market insights.

Accidents and personal safety

Hongkonger among 44 injured in collision between 2 Tokyo tour buses

Hong Kong’s Immigration Department confirms it received request for assistance from resident injured during accident on Chuo Expressway.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Sun Life sees Hong Kong as ‘most important’ market in Asia for life insurers

New insurance premiums rose 330 per cent between 2019 and 2024, lifting Sun Life’s ranking to fifth from 12th, according to company data.

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There is a big need to help high net-worth customers with inter-generational financial planning, inheritance or liquidity management, says Manjit Singh, President of Sun Life Asia. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong society

Hongkongers perform ‘lost music’ of ancient China in the West for the first time

Recent tour by Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble is part of wider efforts by city to forge cultural ties overseas.

The Hong Kong Gaudeamus Dunhuang Ensemble has performed more than 60 concerts in Hong Kong and mainland China, as well as one in Tokyo. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong gas usage stays below pre-pandemic level for sixth straight year

Supplier expects trend to persist while economists attribute lower consumption to changing lifestyles, including increased mainland travel.

HKEX

Hong Kong exchange’s lot-size reform gains support amid cost concerns

Reform of board-lot size could boost turnover and encourage smaller investors, but some brokers could struggle with the change, analysts say.

Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hong Kong’s economy needs a lean and mean civil service

While the government is doing its best to reinvigorate the economy, the city’s competitiveness is hampered by a labour shortage and high salaries.

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Pedestrians ride down an escalator near Hong Kong’s government offices in Admiralty on February 22. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong should not join Beijing in imposing counter tariffs: experts

But lawmaker Jeffrey Lam proposes following Beijing’s lead with 34 per cent tariff on US imports as show of support.

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In a tit-for-tat move, Beijing said on Friday it would impose a 34 per cent tariff on imported American goods. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong housing

Hong Kong housing body prepares new round of contracts targeting well-off tenants

Hong Kong Housing Society chairman Ling Kar-kan also says the organisation is confident new rules will stand up to legal scrutiny.

Accidents and personal safety

2 injured after truck slips down slope and crashes into car in Hong Kong

Light truck and private car were about 20 metres apart before the former slipped backwards down the slope and struck the other vehicle.

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Hong Kong courts

What lessons can be learned from case of Hong Kong girl who was shaken to death?

Social workers did their part checking whether the mother was fit to care for Nga-sze but ‘neglected’ further scrutiny on family, lawmaker says.

The man who shook his three-year-old daughter to death was jailed for life in March. Photo: Warton Li
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to axe civil service perks after HK$300 million holiday bonus

But authorities say benefits are necessary as they are mentioned in job contracts and can help boost employee morale.

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Hong Kong society

Hongkongers’ water usage drops by 12% compared with during peak of pandemic

Water supplies chief Roger Wong also says government still deciding how much to adjust prices by, about nine months after idea was floated.

Travel Destinations

This week in PostMag: China’s salt capital and a Mekong cruise

Christopher St. Cavish talks China’s ‘salt capital’, David Swanson leads us down a river cruise and Bibek Bhandari remembers 2000s-era Beijing.

The Shenhai Salt Well, in Zigong, Sichuan province, on this week’s PostMag print cover. Photo: Graeme Kennedy
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong has no plans to hit back at US tariffs on Chinese goods: Paul Chan

Finance minister says city’s edge as free and open economy will remain unchanged even as Washington escalates trade war with sweeping tariffs.

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The expanded tariff on Chinese goods will also apply to Hong Kong. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong weather

Low visibility as fog blankets Hong Kong amid band of rain and clouds

Forecaster says weather will largely be cloudy and rainy next week, under the influence of upper-air disturbances.

Hong Kong economy

Only 1 in 10 Hong Kong non-government workers enjoys flexible schedules: survey

One expert says ‘traditional belief’ persists over long hours and physical presence being ‘key indicators of dedication and productivity’.

Hong Kong society

Siu mai saviour? Hong Kong group aims to preserve and promote dim sum staple

Online group has become a platform to share reviews about street food favourite that is ‘closely intertwined with the history of Hong Kong’.

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A bowl of siu mai from a store in Cheung Sha Wan. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Hong Kong remains braced for an IPOs windfall despite Trump factor

The city’s stock exchange aims to regain its global top spot for offerings as investors return to Chinese equities.

The buffalo statues are seen in Hong Kong’s Exchange Square. The city is looking forward to an inrush of IPOs despite the chaos caused by US President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Photo: Shutterstock
China technology

Editorial | Facial recognition in China calls for protective measures

Hong Kong needs to bear this in mind as mainland China brings in new rules to ease public concerns.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong customs aims to fully launch tobacco laser labels by June 2027

Customs chief Chan Tsz-tat says exact launch date to depend on how much time is needed to amend the relevant laws, among other factors.

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