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Head of Government
Chief Executive John Lee
Hong Kong housing
Editorial
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Hong Kong must tackle the ‘demoralising impact’ of unaffordable housing
With a new study underlining how much harder it has become for young people to afford a flat in the private market, the search for solutions should be stepped up.
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China jobs
Mainland China’s art grads sculpt career ‘passports’ in Hong Kong
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Hong Kong housing
Hong Kong authorities ‘concerned’ as dozens face eviction from subdivided flats
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Hong Kong national security law
Hong Kong justice minister slams sanctions threat, accusations against judges
Justice minister Paul Lam reviews judges’ performance in national security cases over past year and stresses they treated defendants fairly.
19 Jan 2026 - 11:26PM
Education in Hong Kong
40 Hong Kong semi-private schools eye more non-locals in education hub push
Direct Subsidy Scheme schools will be able to admit non-local students on a self-financing basis under new initiative.
19 Jan 2026 - 9:52PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong to develop low-altitude sector blueprint as firms eye overseas expansion
Logistics chief Mable Chan says city well positioned for growth given established legal regime and status as financial hub.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:01PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong Housing Authority members urge clarity on Tai Po rental site swap
Committee members seek explanation as housing secretary says site is ‘good choice’ for resettling residents of fire-hit Wang Fuk Court.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:46PM
Diplomacy
China bids to host High Seas Treaty secretariat, even as US exits UN bodies
China puts forward Xiamen as potential future home of Biodiversity Beyond National Jurisdiction secretariat as treaty comes into force.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:01PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong authorities start 2-month inspection operation on building fire safety
Fire Services Department begins checks on residential and mixed-use buildings planned at least 39 years ago to ensure safety equipment in place.
19 Jan 2026 - 11:31PM
Insurance
China Taiping expects higher profit but Tai Po fire could weigh in 2026
State-owned insurer expects 215 to 225 per cent jump in 2025 net profit due to a gain in investment income, one-off tax impact.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:42PM
Banking & finance
Hong Kong AFF will showcase city’s ‘superconnector’ role
Titled Co-creating New Horizons amid an Evolving Landscape, the annual government flagship event will run from January 26 to 27.
19 Jan 2026 - 7:01PM
Crime in Hong Kong
Hong Kong deports 113 failed asylum seekers in week-long operation
Authorities say 68 men and 45 women, some of whom completed jail sentences for offences in city, were sent back to their home countries.
19 Jan 2026 - 5:43PM
Hong Kong courts
Rule of law in Hong Kong ‘more robust’ than any single case: chief justice
Calls for early release of any defendant on political grounds strike against the rule of law, Chief Justice Andrew Cheung says of Jimmy Lai case.
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Hong Kong courts
Hong Kong’s Taipan bakery told to wind up, Ocean Empire boss declared bankrupt
Separate court rulings highlight struggles of city’s retail and catering sectors amid shifting consumer patterns.
19 Jan 2026 - 4:45PM
Hong Kong economy
58% more applicants per job in Hong Kong in 2025 amid AI takeover of roles
Jobsdb Hong Kong says competition even keener for frontline roles, but some jobs hit by AI, with technology automating many repetitive processes.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:41PM
Hong Kong property
Fancl distributor couple buys Lippo Centre office, shop in US$38.3 million deal
Purchase by the Japanese skincare brand’s distributor marks a 60 per cent cut from 2017 price as cash-rich local investors hunt for bargains.
19 Jan 2026 - 3:20PM
My Life
Barrister by day, jazz singer by night – and that’s only half the story
The British barrister tells of his years in the Gurkhas, long career in law, and singing at Ned Kelly’s in Tsim Sha Tsui.
19 Jan 2026 - 3:00PM
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Hong Kong weather
Temperatures in Hong Kong expected to drop to 11 degrees Celsius on Thursday
Winter monsoon expected to start affecting southern China on Tuesday, with stronger winds and cooler nights in Hong Kong.
19 Jan 2026 - 3:41PM
SCMP Highlights
Trump reacts to China-Canada deal, ‘messy’ year for Philippines: 5 weekend reads
From China’s attempt to shut out US tech to Japan being urged to return relic, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
19 Jan 2026 - 1:19PM
Hong Kong society
2-day Hong Kong Marathon could boost mega-event economy: lawmakers
Organisers also urged to design routes through less congested areas, such as Kai Tak and Northern Metropolis, to reduce traffic disruptions.
19 Jan 2026 - 4:46PM
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World Economic Forum (WEF, aka Davos)
China’s Davos sales pitch: stability, reliability and not being Trump
Vice-Premier He Lifeng is expected to pitch China as a reliable partner on Tuesday, contrasting Beijing’s stability with Trump’s unilateralism before US president’s address.
19 Jan 2026 - 12:57PM
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Donald Trump
Letters
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Trump’s multilateral retreat gives China mixed opportunities
Readers discuss the US’ pull-out from 66 international organisations, Trumponomics, and Hong Kong’s appeal as a financial centre.
19 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Good Schools Guide
Technology set to play a bigger role in SEN assessment and intervention
Improved awareness and early detection have seen a rise in special education needs diagnoses, and while the stigma is fading, challenges remain.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:28AM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong eyes slice of booming ‘NewSpace’ economy as professional services hub
Chief Executive’s Policy Unit reveals that it recently hosted a high-level round table on the space economy.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:00AM
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Hong Kong stock market
Hong Kong stocks slip as China’s quarterly growth slows and tariff threat weighs
Hang Seng Index drops as mainland China’s growth moderates in the fourth quarter and the US threatens Europe with new tariffs.
19 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM
Bonds
Hong Kong dollar and yuan bonds forecast to sustain record growth in 2026
Issuers and investors flock to Hong Kong dollar and yuan bonds, backed by deep liquidity and diverse yield curves.
19 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
Hong Kong politics
Opinion
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Government knows best? Hong Kong policymakers need to listen more
From Tai Po redevelopment to anti-bid-rigging measures, Hong Kong policies appear to have been shaped with little legislative input.
19 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
Banking & finance
HKMA unveils 20-point road map to modernise Hong Kong’s trade finance ecosystem
Project CargoX aims to digitalise Hong Kong’s trade finance, expand SME lending and strengthen connectivity with mainland China and Asean.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:30AM
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