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Runners pass through West Kowloon during last year’s marathon. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong sports

Record-setting marathon attracts 1 in 4 runners from outside Hong Kong

Authorities warn road closures for Sunday’s marathon will affect services along 269 bus and 40 minibus routes, urge public to plan ahead.

Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s housing market gets a vote of confidence from major banks

Hong Kong economy

Producers at Hong Kong toy fair bet on AI-powered plushies to double sales

Electric & new energy vehicles

Xpeng’s flying car unit readies Hong Kong IPO for take-off

Aridge, formerly AeroHT, eyes listing this year as it aims to accelerate its efforts in the low-altitude market, sources say.

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The X2 flying car designed by Xpeng affiliate Aridge is seen at an auto show in Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, on July 26, 2025. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong housing

3 homeowners at Hong Kong’s Redhill Peninsula fined for illegal building works

Homeowners were convicted and fined sums of HK$130,000, HK$85,000 and HK$60,000 for unauthorised works at seaside estate.

Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong Legco president sets up group of coordinators to improve efficiency

12-member group will have fellow lawmakers Ronick Chan, who represents finance sector, and Stanley Ng of Federation of Trade Unions as ‘chief coordinators’.

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Art

New art fair to offer Taipei and Hong Kong ‘a different kind of experience’

Pavilion offers a slower alternative to the ‘hyper-accelerated pace’ of Asia’s big contemporary art fairs, says one of its co-founders.

Pavilion co-founders Ysabelle Cheung (left) and Willem Molesworth (right) with Pavilion Taipei partner Michelle Hsieh. The new art fair, opening in Taipei on January 22, will provide a “more in-depth” art-viewing experience, meeting a need that the founders believe bigger events have “struggled to satisfy”. Photo: courtesy of Pavilion
Art

UCCA’s Philip Tinari named new head of art at Hong Kong’s Tai Kwun

American-born curator Philip Tinari, long-time head of Beijing’s UCCA Centre for Contemporary Art, is set to replace Pi Li.

China stock market

Yuan rally drives mainland China and Hong Kong stocks to strong 2026 start

History points to more gains as CSI 300 and Hang Seng Index surge during yuan appreciation cycles over the past decade.

Hong Kong transport

Seats sell out on Hong Kong’s new high-speed rail routes to mainland China

Business-class seats on the January 26 train to Nanjing South, priced at HK$3,136, were sold out by Monday afternoon.

The MTR Corporation announced on Sunday that it would add 16 new destinations to its high-speed rail network from Hong Kong. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Hong Kong DAB chief urges respect for Tai Po fire survivors’ community ties

Lawmaker Gary Chan says ‘genuine thoughts’ of residents should be considered after officials say on-site rebuilding ‘not practical’.

Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Ma On Shan loses its only cinema amid wave of movie theatre closures

Emperor Cinemas shuts down its MOSTown shopping centre theatre on Monday, saying vouchers and coupons still valid at other branches.

Hong Kong property

Financial firm Ares doubles Hong Kong office footprint as outlook improves

Rents for prime offices in Central could rise up to 5 per cent, according to JLL, while Knight Frank expects a gain of as much as 8 per cent.

From our archives

In Pictures: majestic sailing ships that made Hong Kong a port of call

Hong Kong waters have long attracted some of the world’s most impressive sailing boats, harking back to the days when wind power ruled the waves.

Ship ahoy ... the Sail Training Association of Japan’s full-masted brigantine, the Kaisei, visits Hong Kong to drum up support for an Asian society of novice sailors, in 1994. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong environmental issues

Letters | Educate visiting hikers and seriously deter them from littering

Readers discuss the need to protect natural landscapes in Hong Kong, the new seat belt requirement, and AI-assisted teaching.

A policeman directs a taxi as hikers visit High Land Reservoir in Sai Kung on May 1. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise on tech, health as mainland China turnover hits record

Alibaba Health soars over paediatric drug deal as trading volume on Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges tops US$513 billion.

Hong Kong transport

Over 1,000 apply as online slots for test-free Hong Kong driving licence go fast

Post reporter tried to secure spot at 7am but was met with a digital bottleneck that saw all available slots snapped up in just over 30 minutes.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong boosts environmental impact reviews with AI, laser-armed robot dogs

Environmental Protection Department employs two systems – one for detecting bird species and another for monitoring trees – at Hong Kong Wetland Park.

The AI-powered bird monitoring system at Hong Kong Wetland Park identifies species through visual recognition. Photo: Karma Lo
China exports

Why overseas residency is a ‘practical advantage’ for Chinese firms going global

Local residency is becoming an essential asset for China’s business owners as they go abroad, granting benefits and networking opportunities.

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Jimmy Lai trial

Jimmy Lai may complete non-national security jail terms by June: prosecutor

Prosecutor says with one-third guilty plea discount factored in, Lai may finish sentences for four other criminal cases on June 11.

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Hong Kong society

Opinion | Hong Kong courts cross-border drivers – then traps them in licence queues

Overnight queues and a complicated application system open to abuse expose gaps between Hong Kong’s policy ambition and execution.

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People queue overnight for test-free driving licence applications outside the Transport Department’s licensing office at United Centre, Admiralty, on January 7. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong society

Expert panel formed in Hong Kong to probe chronic water loss at Yuen Long estate

Water Supplies Department says it will offer technical support to residents of Fairview Park, where leakage issues have persisted since 1990s.

Fairview Park, a middle-class residential estate of free-standing houses, has struggled with water loss problems since the 1990s. Photo: Martin Chan
Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

Exclusive | Hong Kong surveyor’s undeclared role prompts rule review after deadly Tai Po fire

Arrested surveyor’s undeclared link to Wang Fuk Court triggers move from the government to tighten potential conflict of interest rules.

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Retailing

Foreign, Hong Kong retailers shut mainland China stores amid fierce competition

High-profile store closures included those of Lane Crawford, Ikea, Triumph, Zara Home and Zara.

Banking & finance

Which stocks will Hang Seng shareholders buy with their US$14 billion windfall?

Investors could favour high-dividend stocks like HSBC and Bank of China as they seek stable returns and growth potential, analysts say.

Shares of HSBC could be a viable investment alternative for Hang Seng Bank shareholders, analysts say. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong transport

Editorial | Hong Kong must stay on its toes to keep queues for public services fair

The long lines that formed outside Transport Department offices for test-free licence application tickets underscore the problem of professional queuers.

People at a Transport Department centre in Admiralty on January 8. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Banking & finance

Opinion | Hong Kong’s fertile ground for AI IPOs aligns with China’s tech strategy

If Hong Kong remains a stable offshore bridge linking global capital with priority technologies, it will bolster China’s innovation funding.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong plans to complete Kowloon waterfront promenade projects by 2028

Development Bureau says link-up will extend total length of pedestrian pathways on both sides of Victoria Harbour to 34km.

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