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Macau is a former Portuguese colony, and in 1999 it became a special administrative region of China. Its economy relies heavily on tourism, specifically the gambling industry, whose revenue has made Macau the world's largest casino market.
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Chief Executive Ho Iat Seng
Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 awardees on stage at the awards ceremony held in Seoul, South Korea, on March 25, 2025. Photo: Charmaine Mok
Food and Drinks

Hong Kong in 2nd, 3rd spots in Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2025 – full list

Bangkok restaurant Gaggan regains top spot in the 13th edition of the annual rankings announced at a ceremony in Seoul, South Korea.

Banking & finance

Exclusive | Chelsea owner Todd Boehly eyes Hong Kong and Macau for new ventures

Family offices

Hong Kong thrives on low-tax regime and active capital market, family office says

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Crime in Hong Kong

Director of wedding ring business arrested in Hong Kong over incomplete orders

Source names company as now-closed Mary5ive, which had branches in Macau and Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom.

Senior Investigator Alisagolis Ng Wai-ming of the Customs and Excise Department, revealed that the 41-year-old sole director of the now-closed Mary5ive had been arrested over incomplete orders. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong, Macau residents can apply for temporary mainland travel permits via app

Anyone who loses their standard travel permit on the mainland but needs to catch a train or plane will no longer have to visit public security authorities.

Artificial intelligence

Chinese AI firms turn to Hong Kong as gateway to global markets

Executives from several companies expressed confidence in Hong Kong’s growing role in supporting China’s AI development.

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Food and Drinks

Celebrating 100 Top Tables’ top restaurants and bars in Hong Kong and Macau

The awards highlighted the industry’s dedication to quality, creativity and responsible practices, and recognised exceptional restaurants, bars and individuals.

The staff of Socio at the the 100 Top Tables Tables 2025 Unveiling Ceremony and Awards. Photo: Jordan Chan
The Football Association of Hong Kong, China

Hong Kong’s footballers learn they are still too good for Macau in flawed win

Ashley Westwood’s men prolong run of victories, but more quality may be needed to overcome Singapore next week.

China's economic recovery

China’s Xi Jinping calls for economic transition on Guizhou visit

On his first inspection tour since the national legislative session, China’s president said the relatively underdeveloped province should build ties with other regions.

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Hong Kong economy

BlackRock, buyer of Hong Kong Hutchison’s Panama ports, in the spotlight

Elite US institutional investor has a significant presence in Hong Kong but has kept a studiously low profile.

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Larry Fink, the chairman and CEO of BlackRock. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong property firm Gale Well trying to sell US$386 million in assets

Company is selling commercial properties in Admiralty, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay, as well as luxury residential assets.

Gale Well Group vice-chairman and CEO Jacinto Tong Man-leung, pictured at his office in Wan Chai on February 25, 2025. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong sports

Issues to fix for National Games cross-border races, says Hong Kong official

Trial runs for road cycling and marathon found communication gaps between Hong Kong, Zhuhai and Shenzhen, office chief says.

Hong Kong economy

Can Hong Kong’s Hutchison ride out storm over Panama ports deal after Beijing attack?

Experts say Hutchison, part of tycoon Li Ka-shing’s empire, is now caught in a dilemma and might end up being punished by both the United States and China.

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Hong Kong property

Nicholas Tse, Stanley Ho’s family face falling property value amid market slump

Macau tycoon Stanley Ho’s family is selling a site in Tsim Sha Tsui, while actor Nicholas Tse’s shop in Central rented out at a big discount.

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Mainland tourists are seen in Tsim Sha Tsui. Hong Kong’s retail sales fell 7.3 per cent last year. Photo: Yik Yeung-man
Food and Drinks

Amber finally gets third Michelin star in 2025 Hong Kong and Macau guide

The Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2025 sees Amber’s Richard Ekkebus finally achieve the ultimate accolade for his restaurant.

Amber culinary director Richard Ekkebus. The restaurant in Hong Kong’s Central business district received its third Michelin star in the Michelin Guide Hong Kong and Macau 2025. Photo: Discovery
Hong Kong

Macau toddler with severe head injury dies, taking toll from Taiwan blast to 5

Suspected gas explosion in Taichung department store last month had left the two-year-old in coma.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s new task: go big on international ties, but can it pull it off?

At China’s concluded ‘two sessions’, the nation’s top annual political gatherings, the city was asked to expand international exchanges but to do that, it has to first win many battles.

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Old Hong Kong

Then & Now | How Hong Kong led the way for women priests in the 1970s

Hong Kong was decades ahead of Britain when it came to the ordination of women priests, even though that might seem unlikely today.

Hong Kong Reverends Jane Hwang Hsien-yuen (left) and Joyce Bennett. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong urged to focus on development while safeguarding national security

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang praises Hong Kong for political and economic ‘breakthroughs’ over the past year.

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Food and Drinks

2025 Hong Kong, Macau Michelin guide adds 10 ‘value for money’ restaurants

Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition has been extended to 77 restaurants in Hong Kong and Macau in dining guide’s 2025 edition.

Two Sessions 2025

Editorial | As US rivalry hots up, Beijing sets steady growth target and looks to wider world

China’s premier charts stable course through Trump global chaos on measured path to economic overhaul by managing internal and external risks.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers his work report at the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 5, 2025. Photo: Reuters
Two Sessions 2025

‘Two sessions’ 2025: call for Hong Kong to tap global role and seize 5 key ideas

Chinese Premier Li Qiang stresses Hong Kong’s role in connecting nation with rest of world, while liaison office director lists critical ideas city should grasp.

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A screen broadcasting live footage of China’s Premier Li Qiang at the opening of the annual session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) in Beijing. Photo: Robert Ng
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong can handle pressure, Beijing official says, hailing stock market rally

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office director says pressures faced by nation will be transmitted to city.

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Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong’s global gateway role ‘irreplaceable’, nation’s top legislature says

Beijing will offer more support for city’s participation in bay area development, NPC spokesman Lou Qinjian says.

Hong Kong society

Fire breaks out at late ‘King of Gambling’ Stanley Ho’s former Hong Kong home

Blaze at No 1 Repulse Bay Road starts after water pump for an aquarium short-circuits and explodes; seven workers flee.

Gaming tycoon Stanley Ho bought the Repulse Bay property back in 1966. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong politics

‘Two sessions’ 2025: Hong Kong delegates told to be ‘active players’ in city

Xia Baolong tells Hong Kong delegates to China’s top political advisory body to ‘not just be observers’ to support city’s development.

Xia Baolong met Hong Kong and Macau members of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference for 70 minutes. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s weekend property sales soar to 4-month high after stamp duty cuts

Henderson’s Eight Southpark, Wang On’s Coasto, and Kerry’s Hava see strong sales following the recent reduction in stamp duties.

Hong Kong budget 2025-26

Hong Kong boundary fee study will look at impact on travellers and traffic

Boundary facilities fee for private cars among proposals in budget to increase revenue to fix deficit.

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