Two-Michelin-starred Tate reopens at a brand-new location in Sheung Wan
Cheffe Vicky Lau brings back her unique take on French-Chinese cuisine to the neighbourhood
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This new HKPM exhibition gives ancient imperial heritage a modern local twist
Labubu meets the Forbidden City? We’re listening
Hongkongers stranded after storm disrupts trains and roads to Narita Airport
Hong Kong tour groups returning from Japan’s capital are seeking alternative routes to Narita Airport after a record rainstorm on Thursday disrupted transport and left thousands of travellers…
US shifts Iran war goal, says cheaper oil for Americans is top priority
The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear programme but to bring petrol prices down for American consumers, the vice-president said on Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent. The comments by Vice-President J.D.
New Central bar Fello opens with a zero-pretence approach to late-night drinks
Think spicy palomas, chicken burgers, and a chance to gather your favourite people
Indonesia’s Prabowo defends record, touts food self-sufficiency in Independence Day speech
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto said on Friday his country faced problems but his administration had started to resolve some of those and he believed economic growth of 6 per cent could be achieved this year.
Kai Tak 'just the ticket once concert bosses scale up'
Kai Tak Sports Park chief executive Andrew Kam says as concert organisers become steeped in the possibilities afforded by the facility's bigger venue, they'll stage more shows – and tickets will be easier to come by.
Insurance Will Propel Hong Kong’s AI Ambition
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] At the SCMP China Conference on July 7, Chief Executive John Lee identified AI as central to Hong Kong’s push to become a global international innovation and technology centre.
Hong Kong’s university town: where’s the money and what will success look like?
Hong Kong is a city that has among the highest concentration of top universities with at least eight making it to global and regional rankings and as excitement builds over a new economic hub, a new buzz phrase has emerged in the sector – ‘university town’.
Hong Kong to reappoint insurance regulator as industry braces for tough period: sources
Hong Kong’s government is on Friday set to reappoint Clement Cheung Wan-ching as CEO of the Insurance Authority for another three-year term, according to two sources with knowledge of the matter. The move is aimed at ensuring continuity and stability in the city’s insurance sector, as the industry faces unprecedented headwinds amid…
Chinese banks test repo-linked corporate loans to make pricing more market-based
Chinese banks are rushing to test a new way of pricing corporate loans against short-term market funding costs, a move that analysts say could make borrowing rates more responsive to monetary conditions but also test lenders’ risk management capabilities.
Trump announces tariffs of up to 100 pct on drones
US President Donald Trump announced on Thursday tariffs of up to 100 percent on imports of unmanned drones and their components, as Washington concluded that the country was "too reliant" on foreign…
- Trump announces 100% tariffs on large, sensitive drones
- 25% tariff on smaller drones, 15% on EU/Japan/Taiwan imports
- Tariffs effective in 21/180 days depending on drone type
S&P hits record, US stocks up on inflation data
Wall Street stocks advanced on Thursday with the S&P 500 finishing at a fresh record as investors welcomed further signs of easing US inflation while oil prices pulled back.
UK rules out deporting ex-Hong Kong opposition leader after entry hiccup
Former Hong Kong opposition leader Wu Chi-wai, who has been granted permission to enter the United Kingdom, will not be deported despite earlier complications in his attempt to settle in the country…
US producer inflation cools in July
US producer inflation cooled in July on a year-on-year basis, government data showed on Thursday, as energy prices dropped from the prior month following an earlier surge due to war in the Middle…
Solar Project 2026 draws to a close
The Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Angela Lee, joined Director of Broadcasting Angelina Kwan at a closing ceremony on Thursday for Radio Television Hong Kong's Solar…
- Radio Television Hong Kong hosted Solar Project 2026 closing ceremony.
- Permanent Secretary Angela Lee emphasized innovation and national development.
- Documentary on project's achievements to air on RTHK TV31.
Supplier says subcontractor ordered non-fire-retardant nets before Tai Po blaze
A scaffolding subcontractor at Hong Kong’s fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court estate ordered batches of non-fire-retardant protective nets, a supplier has confirmed, with the use of substandard mesh…
US accuses Chinese exporters of masterminding ‘Great Transshipment Scam’
The Trump administration on Thursday released a sharply worded report accusing Chinese exporters of orchestrating a system of “illegal transshipment” through more than 40 third countries to dodge US…
Huanggang port drill smooth: Chris Tang
Around 1,000 civil servants on Thursday took part in a stress test at the new Huanggang port public transport interchange, the first large-scale drill conducted at the Hong Kong side of the facility.
Taiwan says AI agents used in cyberattacks targeting island
Overseas hackers used artificial intelligence agents to help carry out a wave of cyberattacks targeting Taiwanese government agencies in July, the island’s digital affairs ministry said Thursday.
Profits more than double as home sales power MTR Corp
The MTR Corporation reported on Thursday that its net profit for the first half exceeded HK$15.78 billion, more than double that of a year ago. The jump came as strong gains from property development offset flat performances at its rail and commercial operations.
Hong Kong competition watchdog launches raids over suspected HK$500 million renovation bid-rigging
Hong Kong’s competition watchdog has launched raids at 12 premises over alleged bid-rigging involving 28 building renovation projects worth around HK$500 million. The Competition Commission said on Thursday that the raids, conducted on Wednesday under an operation codenamed “Hunter,” included the offices of four unnamed building…
Tributes continue for late former premier Zhu Rongji
Financial Secretary Paul Chan hailed the late premier Zhu Rongji's immense contributions to the country's development and the well‑being of its people, pushing forward a series of reforms in fiscal…
DeepSeek’s updated V4 Pro AI model struggles on benchmarks, shines in cybersecurity
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has quietly released DeepSeek-V4-Pro-0813, an updated version of its latest flagship model, leaving some developers underwhelmed by its overall…
Tsuen Wan food recycling 'won't add to shops' burden'
The Environmental Protection Department on Thursday said it does not expect an upcoming food waste recycling pilot scheme covering street shops in Tsuen Wan to add to their workload.
US sets up task force to combat birth tourism, revokes more than 600 visas
The Trump administration announced on Wednesday the establishment of a task force to end birth tourism in the latest push to curtail the practice after the Supreme Court recently rejected US President Donald Trump’s attempt to restrict constitutional birthright citizenship.
Honor’s new Robot Phone looks to boost global appeal with its nodding camera
Chinese smartphone maker Honor has launched a handset with a motorised robotic camera that nods back at users, betting that its interactive hardware will spark growth in a cooling global market for the devices.
Chinese economic reformer Zhu Rongji dies aged 97
Former Chinese premier Zhu Rongji, who earned a reputation as an economic reformer, has died. He was 97. Zhu, who served as China’s premier from 1998 to 2003, is remembered for tackling corruption…
In Pictures: Authorities begin clearance of ‘illegal’ 20-year-old community space on Mission Hill
Hong Kong authorities have begun clearance operations on a plot of government land in Sham Shui Po which, for years, had been unlawfully occupied by elderly residents as a community space.
Tencent capex jumps 176% on AI push as revenue beats estimates
Tencent Holdings nearly tripled its capital spending in the second quarter to supercharge its AI push, as accelerating investments in computing power and models helped drive better-than-expected…