元旦短片宣傳施政李：增強發展搞活經濟

【明報專訊】昨日踏入新一年，特首李家超於社交平台發布短片，表示今年政府的兩大目標為增強發展動能、搞活香港經濟，以及改善民生。他提及，會對內推廣香港好客禮貌的服務態度，以提升整體吸引力和振興日夜經濟；對外繼續擔當「超級聯繫人」和「超級增值人」，幫助外來企業走進國家市場，和把國家企業引出去。

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Hongkongers flock to Shenzhen for ‘better’ Labour Day dining and attractions

Hong Kong residents flocked to Shenzhen on Friday, drawn by ‘better service’ at restaurants and family-friendly attractions as the Labour Day “golden week” holiday began. Affordability has also lured droves of Hongkongers across the border, with families budgeting about HK$1,000 (US$128) for a full day in the tech hub, covering restaurants, dental clinics, indoor amusement

1 May 2026

The five-day holiday that runs until Tuesday is a prime opportunity to sell investments, insurance and other products that fall under the wealth-management category. Photo: Nora Tam

Gold, cruises and Dior: how Hong Kong lenders are enticing wealthy mainland China visitors

Gold bars, cruises, Dior beauty services and Rosewood Hong Kong vouchers are just some of the incentives Hong Kong’s major lenders are offering in hopes of capturing wealthy clients, as visitors from mainland China descend on the city during the golden week holiday starting on Friday. HSBC, Standard Chartered and Bank of China (Hong Kong)

1 May 2026

Mainland tourists arrive at West Kowloon High-Speed Rail Station. Photo: Jelly Tse

‘Golden week’ opens with 76,056 mainland visitors flooding Hong Kong for hikes, city walks

Hong Kong recorded more than 76,000 mainland Chinese visitor arrivals on the first morning of the five-day Labour Day “golden week”, with many heading to the countryside for scenic views and others opting for “city walks” to explore picturesque corners of the city. Some early arrivals headed straight to the countryside after getting off at

1 May 2026

Banners, booths and Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department officers were deployed to promote marine protection on the island. Photo: Dickson Lee Photo: Dickson Lee

Labour Day tourists gain deeper awareness of corals amid government promotion push

Mainland Chinese tourists may have come for the tombolo but left with a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s coral reefs and marine life after the government stepped up promotion and protection efforts on Sharp Island in Sai Kung. That was the view of visitors touring the island on Friday morning, Labour Day – a Hong

1 May 2026

Pinnacle Food Group Eyes Open-Source Precision Fermentation Hub in Hong Kong

4 Mins Read Canada’s Pinnacle Food Group has signed an MoU to explore establishing an Open Yeast Platform hub for precision fermentation in Hong Kong. Days after developing a breakthrough fermentation process to create recombinant whey proteins, Canadian biotech firm Pinnacle Food Group’s Hong Kong division is exploring a new open-source hub for yeast innovation.

1 May 2026

‘Even 1 case is too many’: experts warn of lasting harm after alleged dog cage child abuse

Severe abuse can leave lasting mental scars and behavioural problems in children, psychologists have warned after two toddlers in Hong Kong were allegedly confined in a dog cage, a case that sparked public outrage and renewed calls for earlier reporting and intervention. The calls for action came as the latest official statistics showed that more

1 May 2026

Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai’s criminal acts in press freedom index

The Hong Kong government has condemned attempts by anti-China forces and foreign media to sugarcoat the criminal acts of jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, while defending the city’s press freedom after the release of a global index. Authorities issued a strongly-worded statement in the early hours of Friday, slamming the attempts to slander,

1 May 2026

HK$1 minimum wage rise unlikely to significantly lift low-paid incomes, experts say

Experts have warned that the HK$1 (13 US cents) increase in Hong Kong’s minimum wage, which takes effect on Labour Day, is unlikely to significantly boost low-paid workers’ incomes, but should help preserve purchasing power and ease labour tensions under a new formula. Human resources expert Alexa Chow Yee-ping, managing director of ACTS Consulting, said

1 May 2026

Opinion | Why governments beyond Hong Kong are wary of prediction markets

After winning legislative backing for the Hong Kong Jockey Club to offer basketball betting – an initiative aimed at drawing punters away from illegal online bookmakers and capturing additional tax revenue – the government has now paused the roll-out. Officials say the rise of prediction markets has altered the landscape and warrants closer examination. So,

1 May 2026

Yacht tourists, hikers drive ‘golden week’ optimism for Hong Kong eateries

Hong Kong’s catering sector and hoteliers are expecting a business boost during the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, with industry leaders hoping the growing trend of mainland Chinese visitors hiking and sailing yachts will bring a windfall to seafood restaurants in Sai Kung and the outlying islands. The industry leaders

1 May 2026

Hong Kong public hospitals to extend time for daily visits from 5 to 9 hours by July 31

Hong Kong public hospitals will extend visiting hours at all rehabilitation and palliative wards from five to nine hours a day by the end of July, with those in central Kowloon and New Territories West expected to roll out the arrangement this month. Danny Tong Wah-kun, the Hospital Authority’s chief manager of nursing, said the

1 May 2026

FLOWER DELIVERY HONG KONG Trademark Launches 2026 Mother’s Day

Image Description: The 2026 Mother’s Day Flowers Collection by FLOWER DELIVERY HONG KONG(TM), featuring soft pink, pastel purple, cream and elegant seasonal blooms arranged for Mother’s Day gifting in Hong Kong. Quote: “Mother’s Day flowers should feel th FLOWER DELIVERY HONG KONG Trademark has launched its 2026 Mother’s Day Flowers Collection, featuring elegant bouquets and

30 April 2026

Hong Kong Luxury Market Notches More Eight-Figure Deals

Hong Kong has notched another in a string of luxury condominium sales. Mainland investor Zhao Zhijun sold two adjoining units at the Infinity development at 8-12 Peak Road for HK$320 million ($40.8 million), notching an 86 percent gain from his 2010 purchase price of HK$171.8 million ($21.9 million), the South China Morning Post reported. The

30 April 2026

Hong Kong police arrest man after attempted armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay

Hong Kong police have arrested a man shortly after he allegedly attempted an armed bank robbery in Causeway Bay on Thursday afternoon. A police source said the 60-year-old unemployed suspect allegedly tried to steal HK$100,000 (US$12,760) from a Hang Seng Bank branch on Yee Wo Street shortly before 5pm. He was carrying two knives, each

30 April 2026

On This Day | In 1946, Hong Kong’s governor Sir Mark Young returns after WWII – SCMP archive

Sir Mark Young returns This article was first published on May 1, 1946 Sir Mark Young, Governor of Hongkong, returned to the Colony yesterday (April 30, 1946). Sir Mark was Governor when the Japanese attacked on December 8, 1941 and was a prisoner of war until the capitulation. An official welcome took place when Sir

30 April 2026

Wang Fuk Court resident finds charred HK$100,000 inheritance after opening safe

Two victims of the Wang Fuk Court inferno dug through the ashes of their homes, only to each discover about HK$100,000 (US$12,800) in charred banknotes, just two of many such finds as residents returned to the fire-damaged Hong Kong estate on Thursday. On the same day, several local storage companies offered free services to affected

30 April 2026

CATL Secures $5 Billion Hong Kong Capital Raise for EV Battery Production Expansion

Contemporary Amperex Technology Co. Limited (CATL), the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) battery maker, has raised about $5 billion through a major share placement in Hong Kong. The deal strengthens the company’s global expansion plans and highlights growing investor confidence in clean energy and battery technologies. CATL sold 62.385 million new H shares at HK$628.20

30 April 2026

Duffy and Friends Themed Ferry Shuttles Guests to Hong Kong Disneyland

A specially themed ferry is bringing Duffy and Friends to guests heading to Hong Kong Disneyland before they even arrive in the park. What’s Happening: Starting today(April 30) and running until June 30, 2026, the Duffy & Friends Themed Express from New World First Ferry will take passengers between Central Six Pier and the Disneyland

30 April 2026

Hong Kong eases enrolment rules for merged schools amid declining student numbers

Hong Kong’s education authorities will relax rules for under-enrolled public secondary schools that merge with others in a bid to encourage consolidation amid declining student numbers. In a circular sent to all public secondary schools on Wednesday, the Education Bureau said merged schools would be exempt from submitting survival plans in the first three years

30 April 2026

Starting today, April 30, until June 30, guests can enjoy the Duffy and Friends Themed Fast Ferry from Sun Ferry. It picks up at Central Pier 6 and arrives at the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort Pier in about 30 minutes.

Duffy and Friends Themed Park Ferry at Hong Kong Disneyland For a Limited Time

A Duffy and friends-themed ferry that brings guests to the park is at Hong Kong Disneyland for a limited time. Duffy and Friends Ferry Starting today, April 30, until June 30, guests can enjoy the Duffy and Friends Themed Fast Ferry from Sun Ferry. It picks up at Central Pier 6 and arrives at the

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