A Hong Kong taxi fleet terminated a driver's contract after a video showed passengers alighting mid-road in Tsuen Wan with suitcases, causing traffic disruption. The passengers had reportedly instructed the driver en route for an airport trip.
Hong Kong will host the Hyrox World Championships in June next year, attracting high-spending visitors and leveraging proximity to the mainland China market. Experts anticipate a boost in tourism from dedicated athletes.
Hong Kong's education authorities may miss the first-half deadline for a university town concept plan, as it needs to align with the city's upcoming five-year plan. The framework, initially slated for early 2026, is in a 'highly dynamic state' of planning.
Hong Kong police arrested nine individuals, including eight men and one woman, for their alleged involvement in two farm burglaries in Tin Shui Wai. The total losses are estimated at over HK$2.7 million, including cash, watches, jewelry, and gold. Some stolen items have reportedly been pawned in Macau.
Pet funeral service providers in Hong Kong are urging the government to permit the placement of animal ashes alongside human remains in columbarium niches. Citing growing demand and the increasing role of pets as family members, companies like Petmento are lobbying for regulatory changes to accommodate these evolving afterlife preferences.
China's embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men linked to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. A manager at the office received an eight-year sentence, while a security firm operator and former UK Border Force officer was imprisoned for 10 years.
The Chinese embassy in the UK has urged the British government to cease "slander and suppression" after two men connected to the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in London were jailed for spying on activists. One received 8 years, the other 10, for assisting a foreign intelligence service.
Severe thunderstorms caused widespread destruction in the Balkans last week, with high winds and golf ball-sized hail damaging over 100 buildings in Slovenia and Croatia. Meanwhile, Hong Kong issued a black rainstorm warning due to heavy rainfall and flooding, and France is experiencing an unusual heatwave.
Hong Kong experienced sunny intervals on the Tuen Ng Festival, following a day of severe black rainstorm warnings. Experts cautioned outdoor enthusiasts about potential safety hazards from the recent extreme weather.
China's Dragon Chilling team leads the World Rapid and Blitz Championship in Hong Kong after the first day, with Asian teams showing strong performance. Pre-tournament favorites WR Chess, led by Magnus Carlsen, faced early setbacks.
O barril do petróleo WTI avançou 0,8% para US$ 77,23, mas a semana termina em baixa. A alta ocorreu após o vice-presidente dos EUA cancelar viagem à Suíça para reunião com iranianos, revertendo expectativa de aumento de oferta.
Hong Kong's welfare minister defended the government's decision to remove the poverty line as an indicator for aid, stating it's a limited statistical concept focused solely on income. He argued it fails to identify needy groups like carers, whose varied needs will be addressed by a new commission.
Hong Kong's welfare minister defended the government's decision to abandon the poverty line, calling it a limited statistical concept. He stated it failed to identify needy groups beyond low income, such as carers, and announced plans for a new commission on targeted poverty alleviation.
SCMP reports on a Pakistan-announced Iran-US peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz, alongside news of a Shein Paris store closing and other regional highlights.
Dragon boat races took place across Hong Kong on Friday for the Tuen Ng Festival, drawing thousands of competitors and spectators despite recent unsettled weather. Events were held in Stanley, Aberdeen, Sha Tin, Tai Po, Tai O, and Sai Kung, with participants expressing excitement and enjoying the vibrant atmosphere.
An 85-year-old woman died after a Hong Kong surgeon operated on her stomach instead of her colon. An investigation found "confirmation bias" led to the error, prompting calls for the surgeon's dismissal.
Hong Kong's local brands are crucial for its creative future, but face challenges like high rents and a shrinking middle class, hindering their growth compared to Seoul's thriving local scene. The author suggests investing in these brands to differentiate Hong Kong as a shopping destination.
Hong Kong's observatory forecasts 4-7 typhoons by October, with El Niño potentially fueling super typhoons. Rapid intensification, a key challenge in meteorology, is difficult to predict with current technologies.
Social media platforms, particularly Telegram groups, are luring Hong Kong's youth into illegal betting activities, offering tips and higher odds than legal channels. Ken Chan's experience highlights how these platforms encourage increased gambling.
Hong Kong has been selected to host the 2025 Hyrox World Championships in June at the AsiaWorld-Expo. This event marks a significant growth for the sport, which first launched in the region four years ago with fewer than 1,000 participants and has since grown to attract nearly 20,000.
Despite recent China-US summits, great-power rivalry persists, fragmenting global flows. China's 15th five-year plan emphasizes high-quality development, tech self-reliance, and domestic consumption. Hong Kong, under "one country, two systems," can leverage its position as a "superconnector" and global hub for finance, tech, and culture.
A UK Border Force officer and a Hong Kong trade official in London have been jailed for spying for China. The case is the first such conviction in British criminal history.
Hong Kong property tycoon Gordon Wu expressed strong optimism about China's future, citing its stability and the hard work of its people. Receiving the Game Changer Award, the 90-year-old founder of Hopewell Holdings stated he has bet on China since 1978 and believes its stability will sustain its rise, contrasting it with the US.
Two men, including a British immigration officer, were jailed for spying on pro-democracy dissidents in the UK on behalf of Hong Kong and China. Chung Biu Yuen and Chi Leung Wai, both dual nationals, were convicted of assisting a foreign intelligence service and targeting individuals between December 2023 and May 2024.
