Louis Koo’s production firm disputes HK$149m lawsuit, says claim ‘incomplete’
Friday, September 4,2026,09:09
Hong Kong film actor and director Louis Koo Tin-lok’s production company has defended against allegations that it owes HK$149 million (US$19 million) in outstanding debts to an offshore firm, saying the claim was incomplete and violated confidentiality principles. In a statement published on social media on Friday, One Cool Film Production said the civil lawsuit lodged by Sino Hero Ventures on Wednesday had concealed crucial details about a HK$70 million loan extended to Koo’s film production... .. read more..
Singapore says China arrests 52 citizens in pyramid scheme clampdown
Friday, September 4,2026,09:07
China has arrested 52 Singaporeans suspected of involvement in pyramid schemes, Singapore said Friday, in what local media in the city-state said could be the largest detention of its citizens overseas to date. The arrests took place in China’s southern province of Guangxi during a law enforcement operation targeting suspected pyramid schemes and related offences, […] .. read more..
Pacific leaders issue joint rebuke over China missile test
Friday, September 4,2026,08:50
Pacific Island nations condemned a Chinese missile test into their midst in a joint statement agreed Thursday, despite pressure from Beijing on Palau, the host of a regional leaders’ meeting. The Pacific Islands Forum summit communique, read by Palau’s President Surangel Whipps to a late-night news conference, calls for at least 24 hours’ notice of […] .. read more..
CNBC latest to pull back from Hong Kong as local office closes, shows axed
Friday, September 4,2026,08:27
CNBC has become the latest media outlet to pull back from Hong Kong, with owner Versant Media Group closing its local office as part of “programming and production restructuring,” according to Bloomberg. The US broadcaster said that several daily shows, including Inside India, The China Connection, and Europe Early Edition, have been axed, while CNBC […] .. read more..
Customer service a major ruse as phone scam losses up 56% in first half of year
Friday, September 4,2026,08:08
Impersonating customer service staff is the “most rampant tactic” used by phone scammers, Hong Kong police have said, with the number of such frauds rising 45 per cent year on year in the first half of 2026 to 4,830 cases amid an overall decline in deception crimes. Superintendent Kwok Ching-yee of the Commercial Crime Bureau said police received a total of 20,613 deception cases in the first half of this year, representing a slight drop of 0.7 per cent compared with the same period last... .. read more..
Suspect deemed unfit to stand trial for aiding deadly hold-up in Hong Kong
Friday, September 4,2026,08:02
A mainland Chinese man has been deemed unfit to stand trial for his alleged involvement in a deadly shooting during a botched robbery in Hong Kong three decades ago, after he was diagnosed with a cognitive impairment caused by lung cancer. A High Court jury of four men and three women ruled on Friday that Shenzhen resident Wen Wenye, 61, could not be held criminally liable for murder and attempted robbery because he was unable to understand the legal proceedings and give instructions to his... .. read more..
Hong Kong’s City University disciplines students over orientation camp miscon...
Friday, September 4,2026,07:53
Hong Kong’s City University has disciplined students over an orientation event with a disco theme in which a half-naked man was seen carrying a woman wearing only a bra and shorts, two days after the institution said it had “zero tolerance” for improper conduct. The institution said on Friday that all students involved in the orientation camp incident on August 27 had admitted their mistakes, formally apologised to the university and accepted disciplinary action. “The university’s student... .. read more..
M+ Museum abruptly axes performance by award-winning local musician Wong Hin-yan
Friday, September 4,2026,07:36
Award-winning Hong Kong singer-songwriter Wong Hin-yan has become the latest artist in the city to have a scheduled performance abruptly cancelled without a clear explanation. The M+ Museum announced on Thursday night that Wong’s performance at the “M+ at Night: Sonic Phantoms” event had been called off – one day before the musician was scheduled […] .. read more..
John Lee urges banks to finance city’s tech growth, expand offshore yuan busi...
Friday, September 4,2026,07:15
Hong Kong’s leader has urged the banking sector to support financing the city’s creation of a new economic engine in innovation and technology (I&T) while expanding offshore yuan business, a key area for aligning with national strategies. Speaking at the Hong Kong Association of Banks’ Distinguished Speaker Luncheon on Friday, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu called for closer partnership between the government and banking sector in four areas. They comprise expanding offshore renminbi business,... .. read more..
3 women charged over play area brawl granted bail, banned from mall
Friday, September 4,2026,06:55
Three women arrested over an altercation in the play area of a Kwun Tong shopping centre last week have been granted bail after appearing in court. The defendants – 68-year-old Leung Lai-ha, her 34-year-old daughter Ng Ka-wun, and 34-year-old Xu Yang – made their first appearance at Kwun Tong Magistrates’ Courts on Thursday. The trio […] .. read more..
Hong Kong proposes grade 2 heritage status for Kennedy Town selfie spot sea wall
Friday, September 4,2026,06:27
A sea wall at a popular selfie spot on Kennedy Town’s waterfront could soon gain grade two status after authorities proposed listing it as a historic structure, although experts say creative storytelling will be key to bringing the site’s heritage to life. According to a document from the Antiquities and Monuments Office, the Historic Buildings Assessment Panel recommended that the New Praya sea wall be given grade two status following an assessment. Subject to members’ endorsement, the office... .. read more..
Hong Kong police arrest 21 men, including private tutor, for sharing indecent...
Friday, September 4,2026,05:37
Hong Kong police have arrested 21 men, including a private tutor, for allegedly producing indecent images of children and sharing them on social media platforms. Police said on Thursday that the men, aged 19 to 47, were members of a social media group that they used to share indecent images of children, produced by up-skirting […] .. read more..
Indian markets open higher on private capex optimism despite rising crude prices
Friday, September 4,2026,05:30
New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Indian markets opened higher on Friday, tracking gains across broader Asian indices and supported by strong domestic investment indicators. The BSE Sensex climbed 451.86 points, or 0.59 per cent, to trade at 76,604.72, while the NSE Nifty 50 advanced 63.55 points, or 0.27 per cent, to 23,937.00. Across regional markets, Asian indices traded mostly higher, with Japan's N .. read more..
China’s Xi eyes Apec trilateral; no outrunning deadly Nepal floods: SCMP’s 7 ...
Friday, September 4,2026,04:15
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Xi, Trump and Putin may hold trilateral meeting at next Apec forum, Kremlin says A senior Russian aide suggested on Tuesday that Chinese President Xi Jinping, US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin could hold a... .. read more..
Cathay Pacific extends Dubai and Riyadh flight suspension through November
Friday, September 4,2026,04:04
Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways has extended the suspension of passenger flights to Dubai and Riyadh until the end of November, keeping its Middle East routes grounded for a total of nine months. The airline attributed the extension to “the latest developments in the Middle East”, confirming that services to both cities were now cancelled up to and including November 30. “Affected travellers will be offered the flexibility to rebook, reroute or refund their tickets,” it... .. read more..
Insurance claim delays stop home owners from rebuilding after Cyclone Narelle
Friday, September 4,2026,02:09
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Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index opens 1.2 pct higher
Friday, September 4,2026,01:45
HONG KONG, Sept. 4 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index rose 302.43 points, or 1.2 percent, to open at 25,515.74 points on Friday. .. read more..
3 easy wins to modernise Hong Kong’s education system
Friday, September 4,2026,01:30
Much has been said about Hong Kong’s vitality as a higher education hub. Yet, a radical rethink of our primary and secondary school system is equally necessary. The need for a blueprint has never been clearer. Our world is increasingly defined by the powerful forces of automation enabled by artificial intelligence (AI), geopolitical tensions and flux, as well as conflicting values and perspectives. Workplaces and communities alike demand talent in possession of relational intelligence,... .. read more..
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Friday, September 4,2026,00:59
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Faster and cheaper: why Hongkongers are heading north for medical care
Friday, September 4,2026,00:30
Soon after becoming a mother, Hong Kong resident Sarah Tam enjoyed eight hours of sleep a night and yoga sessions at a post-partum care centre in neighbouring Shenzhen, where carers looked after her newborn around the clock. Tam, a 30-year-old social worker who gave birth in mid-July, spent a month at the facility in mainland China, recovering from delivery with total peace of mind. She said she felt completely at ease leaving her baby in their care, which allowed “mothers to truly focus on... .. read more..
Tai Po fire: 13 Wang Fuk Court owners refuse gov’t buyout as 99% agree to sell
Thursday, September 3,2026,23:40
Thirteen homeowners at fire-hit Wang Fuk Court have missed the government’s deadline to participate in an official buyout scheme, according to city housing authorities. Owners had until 5pm on Monday to sign and return a letter of acceptance agreeing to sell their flats to the government in return for a cash payment or a new […] .. read more..
Hong Kong poised to top New York, London in finance-hub ranking: GFCI creator
Thursday, September 3,2026,23:00
An Asian city will eventually overtake London and New York as the world’s leading financial centre, with Hong Kong well placed to compete for the top spot given its legal predictability and low tax burden, according to the creator of a closely watched ranking of financial hubs. “It’s going to happen because it’s so tight,” said Michael Mainelli, chairman of London-based think tank Z/Yen Group, in an interview with the South China Morning Post on Tuesday, referring to the narrowing gap between... .. read more..
"Well deserved": Mithali Raj hails Smriti Mandhana after she breaks former In...
Thursday, September 3,2026,20:29
New Delhi [India], September 4 (ANI): Legendary Indian cricketer Mithali Raj congratulated Smriti Mandhana after the India vice-captain surpassed the former's record to become the highest run-scorer in women's international cricket across all formats with a sensational 124-run innings against Hong Kong in a Group A encounter of the Women's Asia Cup 2026 at the Dubai International Stadium on Thursday. Mandhana scr .. read more..
Women's Asia Cup 2026: Hong Kong Women win toss, opt to field against India
Thursday, September 3,2026,19:00
Dubai [UAE], September 3 (ANI): Hong Kong Women have won the toss and opted to field against India in their Women's Asia Cup 2026 clash on Thursday in Dubai. India kick-started their campaign with a dominant victory over Thailand, powered by an exceptional top-order performance. However, they lost momentum after a flurry of wickets in the middle overs, an area the tournament favourites will be keen to addre .. read more..
China tightens border rules as Taiwan warns travellers of rising risks
Thursday, September 3,2026,16:31
Taipei [Taiwan], September 3 (ANI): Taiwan's Tourism Administration has instructed travel agencies to take additional measures to protect and register groups travelling to China, amid Beijing's plan to introduce new rules governing the movement of people across its borders, as reported by The Taipei Times. According to The Taipei Times, China is scheduled to enforce its new border regulations on September 15. Tai .. read more..
Sensex loses 417 points, Nifty ends at 23,873 as crude oil, global yields wei...
Thursday, September 3,2026,16:00
Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], September 3 (ANI): Indian equity markets closed lower on Thursday, with the Sensex losing 417 points and the Nifty 50 declining 41 points, as surging crude oil prices and elevated global yields kept investors cautious. The BSE Sensex closed at 76,152.86, down 417.49 points or 0.55 per cent, while the Nifty 50 ended at 23,873.45, lower by 41.00 points or 0.17 per cent. Vinod Nai .. read more..
Just 4 of 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital block set for service once repairs ...
Thursday, September 3,2026,15:34
Only four of the 28 lifts at Queen Mary Hospital’s new clinical block will operate normally following minor repairs, while work must be carried out on the rest until the end of the year, according to Hong Kong’s architectural authorities. The Architectural Services Department said on Thursday only four lifts serving non‑clinical facilities at the HK$13.5 billion (US$1.72 billion) block were in acceptable condition and would undergo minor repairs later. The remaining lifts had suffered frequent... .. read more..
Hong Kong Nepalese man searches for cousin missing in flood: ‘I cannot sleep’
Thursday, September 3,2026,15:23
A Hong Kong Nepalese man is searching for his cousin who is missing after the catastrophic flood struck the Himalayan border between Nepal and Tibet. Y.B. Gurung, a 64-year-old retiree, told the South China Morning Post that he last spoke with his tour guide cousin Raju Gurung, 40, at 8am on August 26, shortly before a massive glacial collapse triggered the flash flood that washed away villages and left at least 1,225 people dead. “I cannot sleep every night. I am praying every day that he was... .. read more..
CityUHK neuroscientist crack code on brain multitasking, uncovering neural me...
Thursday, September 3,2026,15:03
PRNewswire Hong Kong, September 3: It is commonly perceived that multitasking is highly inefficient, with the brain often 'crashing' or scrambling when trying to do two things at once. A study co-led by Professor Yung Wing-ho, Chair Professor in the Department of Neuroscience at City University of Hong Kong (CityUHK), together with scholars from The Chinese University of Hong Kong, has explained the underlying ca .. read more..
Outcry over ‘weapons of love’ forces Hong Kong charity to scrap student contest
Thursday, September 3,2026,14:11
A leading Hong Kong charity has called off a student eco-bag design contest meant to counter domestic violence following public backlash over its directive for pupils to draw inspiration from objects commonly linked to household abuse. Po Leung Kuk confirmed on Thursday that it had scrapped the competition, which was organised by its family crisis support service and funded by the Social Welfare Department. The charity said the event “might have caused misunderstanding and concern”, although its... .. read more..
MTR Corp sues Opatra operator over HK$347,000 unpaid rent and fees at Sha Tin...
Thursday, September 3,2026,13:20
Hong Kong’s railway operator has sued the local distributor behind embattled beauty brand Opatra London for allegedly failing to pay more than HK$347,000 (US$44,248) in rent and other fees at one of its shopping malls. A court document reviewed by the South China Morning Post on Thursday showed the MTR Corporation, as the landlord of Citylink Plaza in Sha Tin, suing Sayles Retail, the local operator for the UK-based beauty chain, for the outstanding payments. Opatra London has faced intense... .. read more..
Defendant knew sexual acts with sister as teen ‘seriously wrong’, court told
Thursday, September 3,2026,12:43
A man who engaged in sexual acts with his younger sister when he was just a teenager knew his behaviour was “seriously wrong”, prosecutors have told Hong Kong’s High Court. Senior Public Prosecutor Karen Ng Ka-yuet said on Thursday that the older sibling, believed to have been aged between 11 and 14 at the time of the alleged offences, was fully aware that the acts involving his sister, three years younger, were inappropriate. The five alleged incidents took place on unspecified dates only weeks... .. read more..
What a Trump official’s dig at Harvard means for Hong Kong
Thursday, September 3,2026,12:30
A cabinet secretary fretting about his daughter’s university choice might once have been considered a private family matter. In Donald Trump’s America, it has become official content. US transport secretary Sean Duffy recently appeared with his family in a road trip series carried on the department’s YouTube page. In one episode, his daughter, Paloma, said if she were admitted to Harvard University, she would probably urge her parents to let her attend. Duffy, however, warned the university had... .. read more..
HKSAR gov't commemorates 81st anniversary of victory of Chinese People's War ...
Thursday, September 3,2026,12:15
HONG KONG, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- The Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday held an official ceremony to commemorate the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression. Present at the ceremony were HKSAR Chief Executive John Lee and other senior officials of the HKSAR government. The ceremony, held at the Hong Kong City Hall Memorial Garden, inc .. read more..
Hong Kong suspends import of poultry products from Maine-et-Loire Department ...
Thursday, September 3,2026,11:45
HONG KONG, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's food safety authority decided on Thursday to suspend the import of poultry meat and products from Maine-et-Loire Department in France due to the bird flu outbreak in the region. The Center for Food Safety (CFS) of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government's Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has instructed the trade to suspend the import of p .. read more..
CNBC to close Hong Kong operations, scrap international shows in major overhaul
Thursday, September 3,2026,11:28
US business television network CNBC is closing its Hong Kong office and pulling the plug on several flagship international daily shows as part of a major operational overhaul across Asia and Europe. The decision was communicated to staff on Wednesday in an internal memo from the company’s executive management. According to the memo seen by the South China Morning Post, the broadcaster’s management said it made “a number of very difficult decisions” after evaluating its international programming,... .. read more..
Leave it to the experts, district councillor told after chaotic deer rescue
Thursday, September 3,2026,11:24
A wildlife expert and social media users have expressed concerns about the forceful approach used by a district councillor and two other men to free a trapped barking deer, warning they should have sought help from professionals. Tai Po district councillor Chan Siu-keen posted footage of the incident on social media on Wednesday, with the clip showing him and two other men freeing the animal, also known as a muntjac, from a railing by forcefully pulling its rear legs – causing the barking deer... .. read more..
21 men, including private tutors, arrested for possessing child porn, unlawfu...
Thursday, September 3,2026,10:31
Hong Kong police have arrested 21 men for possession of child pornography and upskirt images, with the arrestees including private tutors accused of surreptitiously filming their students during classes. Superintendent Wong Yick-lung of Kowloon East regional headquarters for crime said on Thursday that officers had uncovered a social media chat group containing child pornography, as well as upskirt images taken on public transport and in shopping centres, that could be downloaded. “The arrestees... .. read more..
Historic Hong Kong pawn shop gets new lease on life as vibrant community space
Thursday, September 3,2026,10:23
Inside a pre-war building in the heart of Hong Kong’s busy Wan Chai district, coffee, curios and Cantopop are now the fresh attractions breathing new energy into a historic pawn shop that closed its doors two years ago. As the nostalgic tunes of late Cantopop legend Leslie Cheung Kwok-wing spin on vinyl and fill the air, curious passers-by step inside to see the shop – located in the venerable tong lau or tenement building – that’s been granted a new lease on life. Built in 1924, the four-storey... .. read more..
As hordes head to Shenzhen, Hong Kong bars, restaurants sign up for more floo...
Thursday, September 3,2026,10:00
Hong Kong’s food and beverage (F&B) operators, both new and existing players, signed leases for 155,000 sq ft of new floor space in the second quarter of this year, a record high for the sector and more than double the amount registered in the first quarter, according to property consultancy CBRE. In the first half of the year, they snapped up 230,000 sq ft of new space, CBRE data showed. However, analysts said the city’s selective and narrow-based retailing recovery was forcing brands and... .. read more..
Language requirement change from Cantonese to Chinese not targeting specific ...
Thursday, September 3,2026,09:56
The University of Hong Kong (HKU)’s medical school has said that revising its admission prerequisites from Cantonese to Chinese proficiency was not meant to target students from any particular background. The Li Ka Shing Faculty of Medicine’s statement, emailed to HKFP on Wednesday, said the changes do not constitute a “lowering” of admission standards, and […] .. read more..
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Thursday, September 3,2026,09:32
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Disgraced lawmaker William Wong to face 4 charges, including dangerous driving
Thursday, September 3,2026,09:16
Former Hong Kong lawmaker William Wong Kam-fai, who allegedly drove and crashed his vehicle while in an intoxicated state two months ago, will appear in court next week to face four criminal charges, including dangerous driving. Police on Thursday confirmed that Wong was set to appear in Sha Tin Court next Wednesday morning to face four charges: driving under the influence of alcohol, dangerous driving, failing to stop after an accident and failing to report an accident. The 66-year-old... .. read more..
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index closes 0.39 pct lower
Thursday, September 3,2026,09:15
HONG KONG, Sept. 3 (Xinhua) -- Hong Kong's stock market ended lower Thursday, with the benchmark Hang Seng Index down 0.39 percent to close at 25,213.31 points. The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index fell 0.77 percent to end at 8,385.24 points, and the Hang Seng Tech Index lost 1.08 percent to end at 4,468.48 points. .. read more..
75.8% of flat owners at block unscathed by Tai Po fire agree to sell to autho...
Thursday, September 3,2026,09:01
More than 75 per cent of homeowners at the only block spared the worst of last November’s deadly fire at Wang Fuk Court have agreed to sell their flats to the Hong Kong government, with authorities to press ahead with acquisition procedures. The Housing Bureau said on Thursday that 75.8 per cent of the flats at the estate’s Wang Chi House, or 188 households, had signed sales and purchase agreements as of Wednesday. “[The] government confirmed that it will continue to take forward the acquisition... .. read more..
Louis Koo, his production house sued for HK$149 million over failed loan repa...
Thursday, September 3,2026,08:31
Hong Kong film actor and director Louis Koo Tin-lok and his production company have been sued for more than HK$149 million (US$19 million) for allegedly failing to repay a loan from an offshore firm seven years ago. The latest lawsuit compounded the legal troubles of the 55-year-old artist, who was sued by a business partner two years ago for allegedly defaulting on the repayment of a HK$8.3 million loan related to a fashion joint venture. Sino Hero Ventures, a company registered in the British... .. read more..
Schools, ferry routes suspended as Typhoon Saudel lashes east China
Thursday, September 3,2026,07:41
Authorities closed schools and suspended ferry routes in eastern China’s Fujian province on Thursday, after forecasters warned of heavy rain brought about by Typhoon Saudel. Extreme weather has wreaked havoc in parts of China during the past few months, with a slew of typhoons bringing torrential rainfall and triggering the evacuation of hundreds of thousands […] .. read more..
Hong Kong court upholds convictions of Cardinal Joseph Zen, trustees of 2019 ...
Thursday, September 3,2026,07:38
A Hong Kong court has upheld the convictions of Cardinal Joseph Zen and four other appellants over failing to properly register their now-defunct fund that supported protesters during the 2019 protests and unrest. The Court of Appeal on Thursday dismissed the bid by Cardinal Zen, barrister Margaret Ng, former lawmaker Cyd Ho, scholar Hui Po-keung, […] .. read more..
Palau urges ‘unified’ Pacific response to China’s intercontinental ballistic ...
Thursday, September 3,2026,07:28
Palau’s president called on Thursday for a “unified” Pacific response to July’s missile test by China on the final day of a summit clouded by alleged Beijing meddling. China gave only a handful of nations short notice before test-firing an intercontinental ballistic missile in July, flexing its military might in a region where it has […] .. read more..
Operators of over 60% of subdivided flats apply for 3-year grace period to me...
Thursday, September 3,2026,06:14
Operators of over 60 per cent of subdivided flats in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to give themselves more time to comply with a regulatory regime rolled out six months ago, the housing minister has said. Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho Wing-yin said on Thursday the applications involved more than 70,000 subdivided units from about 20,000 complete flats, as of Monday. This was more than double the 34,000 applications received as of August 10. Monday marked the deadline for... .. read more..