The French embassy in Cambodia has said that it has been in contact with the father of a Hong Kong-based influencer who posted on social media that he had been kidnapped and his family and lawyers could not contact him. The embassy’s comments on Friday came a day after influencer Stephanie Cheng sought public attention
Hong Kong can be a crucial partner in the continued and orderly opening of mainland China’s capital markets, particularly in advancing the internationalisation of its currency, according to HSBC’s co-CEO. As a financial hub connecting East and West, Hong Kong “can play a key role in promoting the yuan’s internationalisation by expanding its offshore liquidity
Henderson Land Development, one of Hong Kong’s largest developers, has leased a 223,437 sq ft space in its prized mixed-use project in Central to Jane Street Asia in one of the largest leasing transactions in the city’s main business district in decades. The rent for the space, across six floors in New Central Harbourfront, will
A joint operation by Beijing’s national security arm in Hong Kong and the city’s police could be the first step in an investigation into an unusually complex collusion case that is ultimately handed over to mainland Chinese authorities, observers have said. The investigation is the first publicly known cooperation between the two sides and comes
Hong Kong looks set for a bumper year for IPOs after companies raised more than HK$76 billion ($9.7 billion) through new listings on the city’s exchange from the beginning of the year to May 25. That’s a year-on-year increase of more than eightfold and close to 90% of the HK$88 billion raised through such offerings
Hong Kong police have arrested eight men on suspicion of taking part in illegal road racing, including a 29-year-old man who allegedly drove what appears to be one of the force’s retired vehicles. Chief Inspector So Chi-bing of the regional crime unit in Kowloon East said officers arrested the eight men on Thursday after the
Hong Kong’s cash-strapped Urban Renewal Authority (URA) will issue another round of bonds this year and has reached out to investors in the Middle East and Europe, the body’s outgoing chief has revealed. Authority managing director Wai Chi-sing also said that two sites the government gave to the URA this month had strengthened its bargaining
The Hong Kong government plans to permit more businesses to test higher-capacity aerial vehicles, aiming to boost the low-altitude economy and assess their impact on logistics efficiency and traffic, Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong Wai-lun said. Speaking to more than 100 government officials, company executives, venture capitalists and researchers at the International Automotive & Supply
13th June 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory announced that the Standby Signal, No. 1, will remain in force at least until noon tomorrow as Severe Tropical Storm Wutip continues to affect the region. Squally showers associated with the storm are already impacting the coast of Guangdong. Wutip is expected to move across
Hong Kong has been named the third most Muslim-friendly travel destination globally among non-Islamic economies, although some industry insiders believe there is still room for improvement in the city’s efforts to attract more visitors. The Hong Kong Tourism Board said on Friday that the city had moved up one place to third in the Mastercard-CresentRating’s
Hong Kong, China–(Newsfile Corp. – June 13, 2025) – The 2025 International Automotive Supply Chain Expo (Hong Kong), co-hosted by the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers, Hong Kong Chinese Enterprises Association, The Chinese Manufacturers’ Association of Hong Kong, China General Association For Hong Kong, Macao And Taiwan, and Phoenix Media Group commenced on June 12
Hong Kong authorities have been urged to model the proposed Hung Hom waterfront project after Cannes and Monaco to help drive the city’s mega-event economy, as some town planning advisers have questioned plans for more commercial facilities amid a high vacancy rate. Members of the Town Planning Board raised their concerns at the statutory body’s
Firefighters in Hong Kong have extinguished a blaze that erupted in Causeway Bay on Thursday afternoon and caused smoke to billow into the streets of the busy shopping district. The Information Services Department said the fire was put out at around 4.48pm, nearly 1½ hours after the blaze was first reported. The Fire Services Department
Jobs requiring artificial intelligence (AI) skills are on the rise in Hong Kong as more businesses find practical use for the technology, but rather than replacing human ingenuity, AI is being combined with it to deliver productivity gains, according to PwC. The proportion of job postings in Hong Kong seeking AI skills rose to 1.9
The Ant Group international arm’s decision to apply for a stablecoin licence in Hong Kong is an early boost for the city’s digital assets aspirations, as it plays catch-up with rival Asian financial centres. The company, which operates China’s ubiquitous Alipay mobile payments system, said on Thursday it would apply for a licence to issue
Tickets for K-pop sensation Blackpink’s concerts in Hong Kong sold out in a little more than an hour and a half of going on general sale, leaving many fans disappointed. A Post reporter visited the ticket booking platform Cityline when sales opened on Friday at 11am. However, by noon, the wait time on the loading
Top government adviser and veteran lawyer Moses Cheng Mo-chi has been appointed to steer a high-level body established to develop Hong Kong’s status as an international maritime hub. Cheng’s appointment as the board chairman of the Hong Kong Maritime and Port Development Board (HKMPDB) was announced on Friday. The 74-year-old is a senior consultant at
We have selected seven stories from the SCMP’s coverage over the past week that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China starts mass production of world’s first non-binary AI chip China has initiated the world’s first large-scale
Hideaki Sato is the chef and co-owner of three-Michelin-star French-Japanese restaurant Ta Vie in Central, Hong Kong. He spoke to Andrew Sun. I was so picky about food when I was young, before I started my career. I wouldn’t eat most vegetables or pork, and I was more focused on football, drawing, or making something
Meta Platforms is taking a Hong Kong company to court for allegedly using its social media accounts to promote an app that uses artificial intelligence to generate sexually explicit images of people without their consent. In a statement released on its website on Thursday, the American multinational technology company said it had filed a lawsuit
