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The clinic is located in Cameron Commercial Centre on Hennessy Road. Photo: Google Maps

Law and Crime

Hong Kong doctor, clinic operator held over illegal hair transplant procedures

Authorities raid clinic in Cameron Commercial Centre on Hennessy Road after receiving tip-off it is offering cell transplant treatment for hair loss.

Hong Kong records HK$2.9 billion consolidated surplus for 2025-26. Here’s how

Residents of fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court can retrieve belongings from late April

Education

Hong Kong open to backing universities issuing bonds to fund megaproject campuses

Financial Secretary Paul Chan says issuance of ‘tertiary education bond’ to support University Town’s construction will be considered.

The planned Northern Metropolis includes a University Town. Photo: May Tse
The planned Northern Metropolis includes a University Town. Photo: May Tse

Banking & Finance

Hong Kong banks’ collateral asset valuations to continue declining in 2026: S&P

The city’s commercial property market remains on a sustained downturn, as rents continue to fall and vacancy rates soar.

Hong Kong Economy

Hongkongers rush to showrooms as EV tax breaks end, ‘quotas’ sell for HK$60,000

EV car dealer says sales surged seventeenfold across 12 stores on Wednesday, jumping from daily average of 20 cars to about 340 by midnight.

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Hong Kong

Fok welcomes ‘inspiring’ budget, says Asian Games will be part of funding review

Lawmaker Kenneth Fok says September’s multi-sport Games in Japan will provide ideal opportunity to look into support for athletes and teams.

Kenneth Fok praised teams like Hong Kong’s handball side, who largely pay their own way when competing abroad. Photo: Eugene Lee
Kenneth Fok praised teams like Hong Kong’s handball side, who largely pay their own way when competing abroad. Photo: Eugene Lee

Hong Kong Economy

AI committee can help Hong Kong start-ups ‘tackle legal, geopolitical hurdles’

Experts say committee proposed in the latest budget needs diverse panel of voices and be ‘action-driven’ to adapt to fast-moving industry.

Business

SHKP, Hong Kong’s bellwether developer, posts 36% jump in first-half net profit

The company plans to launch many new residential projects over the next 10 months, including the second phase of Cullinan Harbour in Kai Tak.

Hong Kong Economy

Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budget

A deep dive into the data from Hong Kong finance chief Paul Chan’s latest budget announcement, looking at the government’s growing revenue and increasing investment in infrastructure.

Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budget

Law and Crime

Hong Kong fugitive’s father jailed for trying to cash out her insurance policy

Kwok Yin-sang handed an eight-month sentence as judge rules his dealings with US-based activist Anna Kwok’s assets breached national security law.

Kwok Yin-sang (centre), the father of US-based activist Anna Kwok, was jailed for eight months. Photo: Edmond So
Kwok Yin-sang (centre), the father of US-based activist Anna Kwok, was jailed for eight months. Photo: Edmond So

Hong Kong Economy

Paul Chan defends budget strategy as Hongkongers slam lack of ‘sweeteners’

‘I am disappointed that giving out money or consumption vouchers has fallen off the radar,’ resident says.

Education

‘Worst is yet to come’: Hong Kong’s early childhood sector hit hard by funding cuts

Sector facing decade-low subsidies and cancelled grants, with job losses and closures mounting as educators warn of bleak future.

Banking & Finance

HKEX to step up listings and reforms as profit rises 36% on turnover and IPOs

Net profit in 2025 rises to HK$17.75 billion (US$2.28 billion), beating market expectations.

Hong Kong government officials celebrate the Chinese New Year Market Open Celebration at HKEX in Central on February 20, 2026. Photo: Karma Lo

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong budget: everything you need to know from tax breaks to a big bet on AI

Financial Secretary Paul Chan unveiled a slew of initiatives in his annual budget address, ranging from relief measures to spending big on AI.

Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his budget. Photo: Sam Tsang
Financial Secretary Paul Chan delivers his budget. Photo: Sam Tsang

Law and Crime

Court clears Jimmy Lai of fraud as government slams him for ‘exploiting resources’

Court of Appeal quashes conviction, ruling prosecution failed to prove Lai had made a ‘false representation’ or could be held liable for concealment.

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Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong 2026-27 budget: ‘Symphony of Lights’ to go dark under tourism revamp

Tourism Board to launch light festivals ‘across various locations at different times of year to replace A Symphony of Lights,’ Paul Chan says.

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Society

Footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with IFC to close for demolition

New temporary walkway to open on Thursday, developer Henderson Land says.

The footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with the International Financial Centre will be demolished. Photo: Edmond So
The footbridge linking Hong Kong’s Central Pier with the International Financial Centre will be demolished. Photo: Edmond So

Transport

Hong Kong airport’s Terminal 2 projected to serve 15 million travellers this year

Airport Authority says 15 airlines are scheduled to operate from the terminal, set to fully open in May, with a midterm goal of doubling its capacity.

Society

5 dogs found poisoned to death in Hong Kong’s New Territories in single week

String of cases recorded in Lok Ma Chau, with carcass of ‘Glue’ found floating in mangroves on Sunday.

Politics

Are Hong Kong lawmakers also to blame over seat belt law blunder?

Government’s flip-flopping on mandatory seat belts aboard buses is wake-up call for legislators to scrutinise bills more rigorously, experts say.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee (front centre) with the latest cohort of lawmakers at the Legislative Council building on January 1. Photo: Sam Tsang
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OPINION
Eugene Yim

Legal Tales | How Hong Kong law ensures kids’ well-being when divorced parents split locations

Eugene Yim
Harvey Rouse

Opinion | EU has a key role to play in the new world order in the making

Harvey Rouse
Grenville Cross

Opinion | A speedy pardon in the Jimmy Lai case is unlikely

Grenville Cross
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Christine Choi

Opinion | Bridging East and West, Hong Kong offers talent the best of both worlds

Christine Choi
Alice Wu

Opinion | Hong Kong’s finance chief must return to his original aspirations

Alice Wu
Jane Lee

Opinion | Executive-led governance in Hong Kong must start by listening to the people

Jane Lee
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Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budget

Breaking down the key figures in Hong Kong 2026-27 budget
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Record surplus prompts Hong Kong government to offer tax relief, sweeteners

Finance chief Paul Chan said he aims to “relieve the economic pressure faced by the people and enterprises”
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Tai Po fire survivors still in limbo over rehousing options

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Will Hong Kong’s new subdivided flat rules help or hurt?

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