Geopolitics spur Hong Kong’s renewed focus on South Korean trade collaboration
Sunday, July 13,2025,07:03
Hong Kong’s finance chief has launched a strategic offensive to forge closer business ties with South Korea, with investors showing interest in the city’s latest cryptocurrency policy and its role as a superconnector to international markets amid geopolitical tensions. Concluding a three-day visit to Seoul on Thursday, Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po proposed a direct cross-listing of exchange-traded funds and highlighted the city’s use of exclusive, high-risk financial products as a new... .. read more..
Why can’t Hong Kong retail landlords cut rents for struggling tenants?
Sunday, July 13,2025,06:00
In a commercial rental market beset by high vacancy rates, many Hong Kong landlords feel stuck between a rock and a hard place: giving tenants a break on rent makes it harder to pay mortgages and threatens asset value, but holding the line on rent runs the risk of driving tenants away. In this difficult environment, are landlords just being stubborn? It’s complicated, according to agents and analysts. Retail sales in the city contracted for 14 straight months until May, when they expanded by 2.4... .. read more..
Driver escapes injury after Mercedes flips over on Hong Kong’s Tsing Ma Bridge
Sunday, July 13,2025,05:26
A driver has miraculously emerged unscathed after his Mercedes-Benz flipped over on Lantau Link’s Tsing Ma Bridge, landing near the edge of the structure. The car overturned on Sunday morning on the Tsing Yi-bound carriageway of the bridge, a major route connecting the airport and Lantau Island to the urban centre, near the scenic viewing platform. A police spokeswoman said they were alerted to the accident after receiving multiple calls from the public at 8.42am. Pictures from the scene showed... .. read more..
Hong Kong should seek Olympic gold with a bid for 2036 Summer Games
Sunday, July 13,2025,05:15
I hope I’m not upsetting anyone’s plans for a relaxing summer, but I think the Hong Kong government should start urgently on a bid to host the 2036 Summer Olympics. We can do it, cities within the Greater Bay Area need it and competitors are already lining up. The Summer Olympics have been held 20 times since resuming after the Second World War. The locations of the next two games, in 2028 and 2032, have already been determined. Hosting the Olympics is a fair reflection of a city’s financial... .. read more..
Woman, 56, falls to her death in Hong Kong while cleaning window at home
Sunday, July 13,2025,04:39
A 56-year-old woman fell to her death in Tseung Kwan O while cleaning a window in a public housing estate on Sunday, the Post has learned. A source said the woman’s son called police at 6.35am, saying she had fallen onto a balcony at the high-rise King Ching House, located in Tiu Keng Leng’s Kin Ming Estate. The woman was found unconscious on the balcony and sent to Tseung Kwan O Hospital for treatment. She was subsequently certified dead in hospital. An initial investigation showed she was... .. read more..
Hong Kong to add 3 more wheelchair-friendly trails in country parks next year
Sunday, July 13,2025,04:00
Hong Kong authorities plan to add three new wheelchair-friendly trails in country parks next year, but users and concern groups say that more should be done to enhance accessibility so more people with disabilities can enjoy nature. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said that the three routes would offer residents short distances and scenic spots. One is located at Lions Nature Education Centre, another is located at Plover Cove Country Park – Tai Mei Tuk and the Plover Cove... .. read more..
Hong Kong embraces digital assets to solve economic problems: Chris Hui
Sunday, July 13,2025,04:00
Hong Kong will facilitate more use cases for stablecoins and other tokenised financial products, part of the city’s effort to build a trusted and sustainable digital-asset market that can tackle real-world economic problems, said the architect of the strategy. Eleven cryptocurrency exchanges have been licensed by the Securities and Futures Commission to operate in Hong Kong, a sea change over three short years after a raft of policies, regulations and guidelines were put in place to put the city... .. read more..
How bamboo scaffolding helped build Hong Kong and still holds up its spirit
Sunday, July 13,2025,01:45
In the concrete and steel jungle of Hong Kong, bamboo remains a widely used building material. The organic material is shaped into rapidly constructed scaffolding that covers new developments or supports workers doing building renovations. Bamboo scaffolding even forms entire venues for pop-up Cantonese opera theatres and cultural events. Hong Kong is one of the last bastions of bamboo scaffolding in the world. The city’s enduring reliance on it is the result of a unique blend of heritage and... .. read more..
A few small steps for Hong Kong, a giant leap for China’s space sector
Sunday, July 13,2025,01:30
The idea that Hong Kong could play a leading role in the global space economy was greeted with scepticism when I raised the possibility with Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu earlier this month. However, critics fail to realise that space technologies have permeated many aspects of our lives – from checking the weather and ordering our meals on our mobile phones to navigating our daily commutes and settling stock transactions in real time. A report published by the American consultancy firm... .. read more..
Hongkongers use driving schools over border to get cheap licences illegally
Sunday, July 13,2025,01:00
Mainland Chinese middlemen are offering Hongkongers driving lessons and tests at nearly half the price of city rates and showing them how to convert permits into local licences, a practice that authorities have deemed illegal. Checks by the Post on popular mainland social media platform RedNote have found that a driving school in Shenzhen is offering tailor-made packages for Hong Kong residents, including ways to circumvent legal requirements. It charges 6,800 yuan (HK$7,422) for a driving... .. read more..
The League of Social Democrats: A brief history of Hong Kong’s now-disbanded ...
Sunday, July 13,2025,01:00
On one sunny Sunday, the second-to-last day of June, seven members of the League of Social Democrats (LSD) held a press conference. Around 70 reporters and photographers had to squeeze into the small venue, which measured only 400 square feet, to hear an important announcement. It was an extraordinary occasion for the 19-year-old left-wing political […] .. read more..
Australia’s Anthony Albanese in China to boost trade despite regional angst
Sunday, July 13,2025,00:30
Anthony Albanese arrived in Shanghai Saturday to kick off his second visit to China as Australian prime minister, seeking to bolster recently stabilised trade ties even as geopolitical tensions remain high. Relations between Beijing and Canberra have charted a bumpy course over the past decade, a period marked by repeated disagreements over national security and […] .. read more..
Comedian Jimmy O. Yang and Hong Kong leader John Lee met and bonded over scho...
Sunday, July 13,2025,00:16
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee hosted comedian Jimmy O. Yang during his recent visit to the city, with the pair bonding over their Wah Yan College days, according to O. Yang’s management company. The alumni were also joined by Hong Kong’s Commissioner for Belt and Road Nicholas Ho, the US comedian’s classmate, as they […] .. read more..
University of Hong Kong warns student over AI-generated porn pics of classmates
Saturday, July 12,2025,15:51
Hong Kong’s oldest university has issued a warning letter to a male law student accused of making pornographic images of fellow classmates and other women by using artificial intelligence (AI). The University of Hong Kong said on Saturday that it was aware of the accusations, adding the student in question had received a warning letter and was asked to issue a formal apology to the affected classmates. “The university has kept in communication with the affected students and with the... .. read more..
2 arrested in Hong Kong after victims lose HK$10 million in fake-official scams
Saturday, July 12,2025,15:08
Hong Kong police have arrested two men in connection with at least seven scam cases involving nearly HK$10 million (US$1.3 million) of losses for victims duped by fake law-enforcement officials, with officers searching for a third suspect. Superintendent Li Muk-yik said on Saturday that the scammers had asked their accomplices to meet victims in hotels under the guise of conducting investigations and used different excuses to collect money from their targets. Li said officers arrested the two... .. read more..
Hong Kong recorded 1,138 suicides last year, the highest number since 2003
Saturday, July 12,2025,14:15
Hong Kong recorded 1,138 suicides last year, the highest number since 2003, with the rate for men aged 30 to 49 jumping sharply in a 12-month period, an NGO said on Saturday. The Samaritan Befrienders Hong Kong released the findings of its analysis of the Coroner’s Court’s data, which showed a 4 per cent rise in the number of deaths from suicide compared with 2023. It urged society to maintain its focus on mental health and called for enhanced preventive efforts and support services. Heymans... .. read more..
'Symbol of CCP Oppression': US lawmakers calls for sanctions on Hong Kong pol...
Saturday, July 12,2025,14:05
Washington DC [US], July 12 (ANI): Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP) have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider sanctions against Hong Kong Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming for his role in suppressing basic freedoms in the city, according to a release by the Select Committee on the CCP. .. read more..
'Symbol of CCP Oppression': US lawmakers calls for sanctions
Saturday, July 12,2025,13:37
Washington DC [US], July 12 (ANI): Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) and Ranking Member Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL) of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (SCCCP) have urged Secretary of State Marco Rubio to consider sanctions against Hong Kong Police Commissioner Joe Chow Yat-ming for his role in suppressing basic freedoms in the city, according to a release by the Select Committee on the CCP. .. read more..
Economic Watch: Openness, fair competition power China's unified national market
Saturday, July 12,2025,13:20
BEIJING, July 12 (Xinhua) -- At Hefei's urban air mobility hub, the rotor blades of an electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft hum to life before it glides smoothly into the summer sky. Known as a "flying taxi," this innovative vehicle is operated by Hefei Heyi Aviation Co., which in March became one of China's first companies to receive an operating certificate for passenger-grade civil unmanned .. read more..
Value team spirit and chemistry, new Hong Kong police chief tells recruits
Saturday, July 12,2025,12:20
Hong Kong’s new police chief has underscored the importance of unity in the 27,000-strong force at his first passing-out parade inspection, while revealing that recruitment has risen significantly since entry requirements were eased three years ago. Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said after the parade on Saturday, which marked the admission of 43 probationary inspectors and 219 constables to the force, that he felt honoured to be officiating at the ceremony and highlighted the... .. read more..
Hong Kong man hurt in electric bike hit-and-run accident while crossing road
Saturday, July 12,2025,10:41
Hong Kong police are investigating a hit-and-run case in which a man crossing a road was injured by what appeared to be an electric bike in the northwestern New Territories. According to the force, the 50-year-old pedestrian, surnamed Tai, was hit on Saturday while crossing the road from a Light Rail stop in Tin Shui Wai on his way to Tin Chak Estate. Tai sustained scratches on his face, hands and feet, police said. He filed a report with police before being sent to Tin Shui Wai Hospital for... .. read more..
20 Hong Kong school pupils win top honours at 44th Student of the Year Awards
Saturday, July 12,2025,10:14
Twenty outstanding Hong Kong pupils received top honours at the 44th Student of the Year Awards, with a recipient from the Diocesan Boys’ School winning the grand prize for driving positive change through STEAM innovations in robotics and education. The awards, organised by the South China Morning Post and sponsored solely by the Hong Kong Jockey Club with support from the Education Bureau, saw a record 840 nominations from 177 schools. This year’s theme, “Building Tomorrow: Growth Through... .. read more..
Jimmy O. Yang and John Lee bonded over their time at Hong Kong’s Wah Yan College
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:38
City leader John Lee Ka-chiu and renowned Hong Kong-American stand-up comedian Jimmy O. Yang met to discuss their time at Wah Yan College and the future of local show business, it has been revealed. Lee graduated from Wah Yan College, Kowloon, while O. Yang attended Wah Yan College, Hong Kong. Joining the duo at the gathering was Commissioner for Belt and Road Nicholas Ho Lik-chi, who was O. Yang’s classmate. The recent meetup was revealed in a post on the Chinese social media platform Weibo by... .. read more..
Crashed Mercedes-Benz car found abandoned in Hong Kong drainage channel
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:17
A Mercedes-Benz car has been found abandoned in a metres-deep drainage channel in Hong Kong. Police said they had received a report at 6.28am on Saturday about a vehicle that had crashed into a nullah at On Lok Road in Yuen Long. Pictures circulating online show a white Mercedes sitting in about 30cm (one foot) of water, with its airbags inflated, two front doors open, a dented front and rear lights damaged. Railings have also been ripped out of on the pavement near the crash site, photos... .. read more..
AT&T contributes $200,000 to support communities affected by Texas floods
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:06
AT&T contributes $200,000 to support communities affected by Texas floods .. read more..
TRULEO releases AI-powered witness capability for law enforcement
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:05
TRULEO releases AI-powered witness capability for law enforcement .. read more..
Streamlight launches the ProTac 2.0 HP
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:04
Streamlight launches the ProTac 2.0 HP .. read more..
Streamlight introduces Protac HP-X USB and Prrotac HP-X
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:04
Streamlight introduces Protac HP-X USB and Prrotac HP-X .. read more..
FBI awards $10M contract to Galvion for new ballistic helmets
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:03
FBI awards $10M contract to Galvion for new ballistic helmets .. read more..
SCOTUS declines to allow enforcement of Fla. immigration law
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:03
SCOTUS declines to allow enforcement of Fla. immigration law .. read more..
Body camera video shows Michigan man firing shots at officer, leading to poli...
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:03
Body camera video shows Michigan man firing shots at officer, leading to police shooting .. read more..
New Mexico deputy killed in crash with semi-truck
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:03
New Mexico deputy killed in crash with semi-truck .. read more..
Now-retired New York police officer sentenced for TASER deployments ruled exc...
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:03
Now-retired New York police officer sentenced for TASER deployments ruled excessive .. read more..
FBI searches for person suspected of shooting at ICE agents, offers $50K reward
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:03
FBI searches for person suspected of shooting at ICE agents, offers $50K reward .. read more..
How Fox Valley Metro Police Department transformed fleet and equipment manage...
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:03
How Fox Valley Metro Police Department transformed fleet and equipment management with PSTrax .. read more..
Incident at Texas ICE facility that left officer wounded was a 'planned a...
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:03
Incident at Texas ICE facility that left officer wounded was a 'planned ambush' .. read more..
Florida man arrested after shooting flare gun at deputy, taking off his pants
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:03
Florida man arrested after shooting flare gun at deputy, taking off his pants .. read more..
South Carolina police dog dies from heat-related illness in training
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:02
South Carolina police dog dies from heat-related illness in training .. read more..
NYPD lowers minimum age in recruitment effort
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:02
NYPD lowers minimum age in recruitment effort .. read more..
Suspects gun fires during struggle, wounding Chicago officer before police sh...
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:02
Suspects gun fires during struggle, wounding Chicago officer before police shooting .. read more..
NYPDs move to dismiss 30 new officers blocked by judge
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:02
NYPDs move to dismiss 30 new officers blocked by judge .. read more..
Man grabs rifle during traffic stop, rams Arizona police cruiser before polic...
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:02
Man grabs rifle during traffic stop, rams Arizona police cruiser before police shooting .. read more..
Former Las Vegas police officer convicted of murder released from prison
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:02
Former Las Vegas police officer convicted of murder released from prison .. read more..
NYPD overturns judge's ruling in fatal police shooting case
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:02
NYPD overturns judge's ruling in fatal police shooting case .. read more..
Texas deputy shoots man who drove toward him after pursuit
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:02
Texas deputy shoots man who drove toward him after pursuit .. read more..
New Mexico deputy threatens colleague with TASER, fatally injures baby rabbit
Saturday, July 12,2025,09:02
New Mexico deputy threatens colleague with TASER, fatally injures baby rabbit .. read more..
Hong Kong probes fatal work incident involving collapsed iron beam during storm
Saturday, July 12,2025,08:53
Hong Kong authorities are investigating whether a contractor involved in a fatal work incident took the necessary precautions during a rainstorm, the city’s labour minister has said as he urged employers to ensure a safe work environment during times of adverse weather. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Saturday that contractors must exercise “extra caution” during poor weather, following an industrial incident two days ago in which a worker was killed by a falling iron... .. read more..
How Hong Kong’s hawker rules are forcing a 92-year-old to sit all day at stall
Saturday, July 12,2025,08:03
Chan Tak-ching, 92, spends her day at a stall set up next to a Hong Kong railway station, as her colleagues manage operations under a sweltering 33 degrees Celsius (91.4 Fahrenheit) heat. She is not concerned about the earnings of about HK$500 (US$63.70) to HK$600 a day. Chan’s main concern is being present at the stall to comply with what some have called an “outdated” hawking policy while providing her colleagues with the opportunity to earn a living amid the sluggish economy. “I am over 90... .. read more..
3 arrested after Hong Kong car chase uncovers drugs, weapons
Saturday, July 12,2025,07:53
Hong Kong police have arrested three young men after a car chase in Tsim Sha Tsui, with officers discovering drugs and weapons inside the vehicle. The force said a private car driver had refused to cooperate with traffic enforcement and control division officers when stopped on Hillwood Road, adding that he sped off towards Nathan Road and hit a taxi on Shun Yee Street while driving in the opposite direction. “After a verbal warning for people inside the vehicle to alight had failed, officers... .. read more..
ASEAN: US and China have ‘positive’ meeting at foreign minister talks
Saturday, July 12,2025,07:21
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Chinese top diplomat Wang Yi had a “positive” meeting in Malaysia on Friday, both sides said, in an apparent bid to ease tensions between the rival powers. Rubio and Wang’s first face-to-face meeting since US President Donald Trump returned to office came as Washington and Beijing are locked […] .. read more..