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An aerial view of Kwai Chung Container Terminal. The value of Hong Kong’s total exports rose 10.9 per cent year on year in the first quarter of 2025. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong exports up 10.9% in first quarter of 2025 amid US-China trade war

Latest official figures show imports also increased by 9.8 per cent in the period, while value of city’s exports for March alone increased 18.5 per cent.

Hong Kong stock market

Goldman sees China funds scooping up US$110 billion of Hong Kong-listed stocks

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Hong Kong society

Lee Shau-kee funeral: family ‘could not bear to say goodbye’ to Hong Kong tycoon

Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong authorities to audit MTR Corp after 2 engineering train glitches

‘Grave concern’ expressed over malfunctions that caused disruptions twice in three months on East Rail line.

A technical fault on an MTR engineer’s train near Fo Tan station at around 5am on Sunday caused over six hours of delays. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong stock market

Unitree leads influx of mainland companies eyeing IPOs in Hong Kong

Surge in listing plans augurs well for city’s effort to claw way back to top of global ranking of fundraising destinations.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police hunt for burglar who abandoned safe with HK$200,000 of jewellery

A neighbour noticed burglar abandoning the safe near a children’s playground on Stubb’s Road before fleeing the scene, force says.

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Hong Kong weather

Hongkongers warned to brace for heavy showers, thunderstorms

But sunny periods expected in next couple of days with hot weather and isolated showers, Observatory says.

Heavy showers and thunderstorms are expected in Hong Kong on Monday. Photo: Eugene Lee
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s lived-in home prices approach 9-year low amid US-China tariff war

Home prices in the secondary market have lost 1.7 per cent this year, dragging an official index to the lowest level since July 2016.

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Dawn of Visionaries – HKSTP’s journey to inspire innovation

Global business leaders including Allan Zeman and George Hara are inspiring a new wave of entrepreneurs and driving technological advancements in Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong police asked to investigate after flat catches fire twice in 2 days

‘Suspicious’ people were captured on CCTV inside flat at Wah Shun House, Fire Services Department says.

The latest blaze at the flat in Wah Shun House was reported to the Fire Services Department at 4.59am on Monday. Photo: Jelly Tse
Hong Kong police

Keith Yip promoted to deputy commissioner of police in Hong Kong

Appointment made weeks after Joe Chow, who previously held the post, was named new police commissioner.

Keith Yip has been named new deputy commissioner of police. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Amid Hong Kong’s focus on tourist numbers, have we forgotten our workers?

Marches for workers’ rights may be a thing of the past but serious issues remain, from imported labour to sexual harassment and construction safety.

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Hong Kong science and tech

Hong Kong urged to act fast for Zhejiang tech firms amid US-China trade war

Under new cooperation mechanism, city will provide supply chain services for mainland enterprises, helping them to overcome US blockages.

LME

Why the London Metal Exchange’s Hong Kong warehouses are a big deal

The development marks a pivotal step in strengthening Hong Kong’s position as a strategic commodities hub in Asia, industry leaders say.

Sheets of copper sit in stacks outside a solvent-extraction plant awaiting shipment. Photo: Getty Images
Wealth management

UK fund manager Schroders to invest more in Hong Kong, CEO says

‘When we think about where wealth is growing the fastest, it is in Asia,’ Richard Oldfield says.

Richard Oldfield, group chief executive of Schroders, pictured at the firm’s office in Admiralty on April 14, 2025. Photo: Sun Yeung
Food and Drinks

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, April 27-May 3

Cheung Chau Bun Festival returns! Plus, Michelin-starred Cantonese cuisine, New Model Army’s debut gig, and Med-infused cocktails.

Good Schools Guide

Are Hong Kong’s tiger parents harming their children’s futures?

To lessen the long-term impacts of strict parenting, experts advocate healthier relationships between parents and children.

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Hong Kong economy

Cantopop star Nicholas Tse ends run of shows at Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Stadium

City leader John Lee invited to final concert on Sunday night, source says.

Fans pose for photos outside Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong institutions warned over mainland student quota breaches

Secretary for Education Christine Choi demands institutions rectify the situation or risk affecting their academic accreditation.

Hong Kong entertainment

Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In takes top prize at Hong Kong Film Awards

Best actor and actress awards go to Sean Lau and Michelle Wai.

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong banks urged to use government platform to combat deepfake applications

Experts say inability of banks to verify data during application process and reliance on photos has left them vulnerable to scammers.

Hong Kong banks need to introduce more criteria to confirm applicants’ identities, experts have said. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong transport

No need for Hong Kong to reject Boeing aircraft deliveries, experts say

Hong Kong doesn’t have to follow mainland Chinese airlines, they say, arguing move could undermine its status as aviation hub.

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A Cathay Pacific Boeing 777 aircraft at Hong Kong International Airport. In recent years, the airline has taken a greater interest in aircraft made by European aerospace corporation Airbus. Photo: Harvey Kong
Hong Kong society

Vigil for Hong Kong’s Lee Shau-kee: political heavyweights, residents pay respects

Henderson Land founder remembered in vigil service before funeral on Monday, as industry praises legacy that will ‘guide future generations’.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong economy to post solid growth for first quarter: finance chief Paul Chan

Minister vows to keep control on spending to maintain competitiveness, as ‘bullying acts’ of US ‘continue to haunt global economic outlook’.

Architecture and design

In Hong Kong, Editecture creates sustainable designs for brands like L’Occitane

‘Turning waste to wonder’ is the motto driving design firm Editecture’s sustainability projects – here’s how they give plastics new purpose.

Jacqueline Chak (left) and Genevieve Chew (right), co-founders of Editecture, pose for a portrait at Editecture’s studio in Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong, on April 17. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong property

Hong Kong’s largest flex-office provider seeks deals with landlords

Partnering with International Workplace Group ‘makes a lot of sense to tap into growing demand for hybrid working’, CEO says.

Skyscrapers in Hong Kong’s Central district. Photo: Shutterstock
Hong Kong society

Why are Hong Kong’s elderly slow to accept subsidised mainland care home spaces?

City’s ageing population prompts government to introduce raft of measures to encourage more elderly residents to move across the border.

Hong Kong transport

Fault causes over 6 hours of service disruptions on Hong Kong’s East Rail line

MTR Corp says normal operations resumed after emergency repairs completed and engineer’s train cleared from tracks between Sha Tin and Fo Tan.

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