Hong Kong retailers have received a surge in inquiries from mainland Chinese tourists about the prices of high-end US products amid the trade war, but shop staff have said few end up buying and business has dipped during the Easter holiday. Retail sales have suffered as Hongkongers leave the city in droves during the long
Hong Kong police have arrested four people in connection with the discovery of a 2,000 sq ft drug storage warehouse in Ta Kwu Ling, seizing suspected cocaine worth HK$38 million (US$4.9 million). Senior Inspector Ho Ho-ting, of the force’s narcotics bureau, said on Saturday that officers had raided a warehouse in Ta Kwu Ling on
Hong Kong’s consumer watchdog has warned against buying tickets from unofficial resellers for major events after a local family’s “chaotic” experience spending more than HK$5,000 (US$644) on Coldplay concert tickets that were sent to a different address. The victim, who only wanted to be identified by his surname Smith, said he had paid HK$5,379 for
Hong Kong police have arrested eight people on suspicion of running a scam ring that bypassed online security checks to open bank accounts by replacing photos on stolen identity cards with deepfakes incorporating fraudsters’ facial features. Senior Superintendent Philip Lui Che-ho of the force’s financial intelligence and investigation bureau said the raid was part of
The impact of US port fees on Chinese ships docking in the country may be mitigated by using a Peruvian port for the Latin American market, Hong Kong industry leaders have said, warning that the levy will only cause damage. The remarks made on Saturday were in response to the new port fees announced by
HONG KONG, April 19, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — TESSAN, a leading brand in charging solutions, has announced its active participation in the prestigious trade exhibition, Global Sources Hong Kong 2025. The event is taking place from April 18 to 21, with TESSAN’s booth located at 10Q33. During the exhibition, TESSAN will showcase its latest innovative products
Hong Kong’s declining pupil population has taken a heavier toll on subsidised kindergartens than private ones, according to official statistics, with the sector saying independent institutions are coping better thanks to a more competitive curriculum. A representative of a preschool operator said that the private sector’s emphasis on academic excellence had attracted parents aiming to
Skateparks were still a novelty in Hong Kong when Warren Stuart and his friends were showing off their skills at a black podium between the now-demolished Queen’s Pier and City Hall in Central in the late 1980s. In the days before the internet, they read magazines and watched videos to learn about overseas skateparks such
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HONG KONG, April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — The second phase of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows opened today at AsiaWorld-Expo, running from April 18 to 21. The four-day event combines four major trade shows: the Mobile Electronics, Smart Home, Security & Home Appliances, Lifestyle, and Home & Kitchen shows. With the theme “Forecasting Future Markets, Leading
Hong Kong authorities have condemned the US’ imposition of port fees on Chinese vessels docking in the country, calling the actions “blatantly discriminatory” and “deliberately dividing the international maritime community”. The government on Friday night hit out at new port fees announced by US President Donald Trump administration’s on vessels owned, operated or constructed by
Temperatures in Hong Kong will rise to as high as 30 degrees Celsius (86 Fahrenheit) on Monday after a few showers over the weekend, according to the city’s weather forecaster. The Observatory said on Friday that the weather would be relatively humid over the coast of Guangdong province on Saturday, while the mercury would range
As the Easter holiday commences, the Immigration Department (ImmD) expects today to mark the peak of outbound land travel. By 4pm, over 656,000 departures had been recorded at various border points. The highest traffic was observed at the Lo Wu and Lok Ma Chau Spur Line, where over 130,000 travelers crossed into the
Hong Kong’s restaurants are expecting business to fall by 25 per cent from usual levels this Easter weekend due to an exodus of residents, but some of the pain will be offset by an increase in the number of mainland Chinese customers, an industry leader has said. The prediction on Friday came as Chief Executive
Hongkongers are pressing on with applications to pursue tertiary education in the US despite Washington’s moves to revoke hundreds of international student visas, consultants have said, noting that parents are still drawn to the quality of the country’s universities. A spokesman for the US consulate in Hong Kong told the Post that President Donald Trump’s
The South China Morning Post has garnered 76 awards at the 46th edition of the Best of News Design Creative Competition, with an infographic illustrating the difficult living conditions of foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong winning two gold and three silver medals. The Society for News Design announced the result on Friday, with the
The South China Morning Post has reported to the police that an impersonated website posted a fake news report about billionaire Li Ka-shing offering cryptocurrency investment advice during a TV news interview. A spokesman for the Post said: “We are aware of the situation and have reported it to the police.” The spokesman also advised
Mainland Chinese manufacturers at a trade show in Hong Kong have been keen to diversify their markets towards the Middle East to mitigate the impact of the intensifying trade war. More than 150,000 products were on display at the second phase of the Global Sources Hong Kong Shows held at the AsiaWorld-Expo from Friday to
Bogota has seen a 20-fold surge in the number of Chinese tourists, highlighting a growing connection between countries fuelled by expanding commercial relationships, the Colombian capital’s tourism chief has said at a Hong Kong industry summit. Speaking to the Post on the sidelines of the Fragrant Hills Tourism Summit in the city earlier this week,
Hong Kong’s gold jewellery shops are reversing the usual course of business by stepping up efforts to buy the precious metal from customers, after the local price hit a record high. Gold in Hong Kong traded at an intraday record high of HK$30,930 per tael troy (US$3,991 for 37.429 grams) before closing at HK$30,710 on
