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6 January, 2025
Greater Bay Airlines will axe its Seoul route, in addition to the 128 flights it has already cancelled over the next two months. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong’s Greater Bay Airlines to suspend Seoul route as woes mount

Carrier admits to ‘negligence’ in flight scheduling process, having already cancelled 128 flights in the next two months.

China property

Sunac’s onshore debt deal bodes well for China’s troubled property sector: experts

Hong Kong stock market

Tech stocks lead Hong Kong decline, threatening 6-day winning streak

Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong police arrest 5 for allegedly stealing HK$2.2 million of fish maws

Police say trucks loaded with stolen goods travelled to various locations in an attempt to disrupt surveillance.

Hong Kong police have arrested five men for allegedly stealing more than four tonnes of dried fish maws. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong urged to crack down on unlicensed tour guides from mainland China

‘Local companion’ services offer access to authentic experiences but industry players warn of consequences for those working illegally.

Hong Kong property

More Hong Kong home buyers may lose deposits, agents say

Deposit defaults on new homes shot up by 75 per cent to 449 last year, and property agents see the trend continuing into 2025.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Chinese electronics recycler GEM plans Hong Kong share listing

Specialist in recycling batteries, electronic waste, scrapped cars and waste plastics seeks funds to speed global expansion.

Electronic circuit boards and components await recycling. Photo: Shutterstock
Jimmy Lai trial

Hong Kong’s Jimmy Lai denies stirring up trouble on ex-US diplomat’s orders

But Lai says he was eager to engage James Cunningham to help Hong Kong delegation garner US support on extradition bill.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong may require minimum stay to obtain ‘local student’ university status

Minister says she will take reference from overseas as government responds to claims of talent schemes being abused to secure cheaper tuition.

Crime in Hong Kong

Second University of Hong Kong student falls victim to phone scam

Police source says mainland Chinese student tricked by fraudster pretending to be Immigration Department staff.

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The University of Hong Kong has implemented a scam prevention quiz, with mainland students among those required to complete the questionnaire. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong transport

Hong Kong minister voices concern as Greater Bay Airlines axes 200 flights

Source says around 200 flights from January to March will be affected.

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A Greater Bay Airlines plane at Hong Kong International Airport. Photo: May Tse
China property

Country Garden shares jump on restructuring hopes as trading resumes

Stock jumps as much as 30 per cent in Hong Kong after a nine-month trading suspension.

Hong Kong police

Hong Kong sends team to Bangkok to help victim of Southeast Asian scam farm

Man, 29, released from scam compound in Myanmar but could be detained in Thailand for weeks.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong antitrust watchdog launches website to help SMEs with competition law

SMEs can use website’s tools to assess whether they are at risk of violating ordinance, commission says.

People cross the street in Hong Kong’s shopping hub, Causeway Bay. Photo: Eugene Lee
Architecture and design

How this Hong Kong home pays homage to Tokyo ryokans

Japanese hotel Hoshinoya, which bridges tradition and modernity, provided the inspiration for this Sai Kung family home.

The owners of a four-storey Sai Kung townhouse in Hong Kong asked In Him’s Interior Design to take inspiration from their favourite hotel, Hoshinoya Tokyo. Photo: Ken Wong
Crime in Hong Kong

8 arrested in Hong Kong over illegal tours, cross-border shopping services

Individuals from mainland China had acted as guides in the city, helping locals shop and deliver goods across the border.

Hong Kong housing

New Hong Kong title deeds system should include existing owners: lawmakers

Legislators say land and property owners should be allowed to transfer their title deeds to new system.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s twin panda cubs to meet public on February 16, John Lee says

Chief executive also says an event to name the bears will be held ‘to bring more warmth and joy’.

John Lee and his wife visit the two panda cubs in Ocean Park. Photo: Handout
Business of climate change

Hong Kong and Singapore firms tie up to decarbonise shipping sector

The deal will combine Towngas’ strengths in green methanol production with Global Energy’s supply chain management.

Banking & finance

China to allow foreigners to take onshore bonds offshore via repos, derivatives

China is seeking to open up its markets and support Hong Kong’s status as an offshore yuan hub.

Hong Kong tourism

1.4 million mainland tourists to visit Hong Kong over Lunar New Year: John Lee

City leader adds celebratory events in Hong Kong will include 23-minute fireworks display and parade featuring international performers.

Chief Executive John Lee has said long-haul tourist markets from Europe and America have seen strong growth momentum. Photo: Nora Tam
John Lee

Hong Kong’s John Lee hoping for ‘positive relations’ with US under Trump

But city leader warns against any attempts to interfere politically in Hong Kong’s political and judicial affairs.

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Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee speaks to the media at government headquarters in Admiralty. Photo: Nora Tam
Bonds

Hong Kong and Macau link bond systems to create larger market

Four new bond issuances worth 3.2 billion patacas (US$401 million), plus 18 secondary-market transactions, settled on first day of linkage.

Art

Hong Kong museums take tours for disabled people to the next level

A museum’s free accessible tours for the hearing-impaired use Hong Kong Sign Language, while M+ and the Palace Museum offer new options.

Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks rise even as Trump threatens China with tariffs on TikTok deal

US president delays TikTok ban by 75 days and threatens China with tariffs if Beijing does not approve a deal regarding the short-video app.

US President Donald Trump signed numerous executive orders, including a delay on the TikTok ban, on the first day of his presidency in the Oval Office of the White House on Monday. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong society

Over 100 Hongkongers report mild tremors after magnitude 6.4 quake hits Taiwan

Earthquake strikes Taiwan at 12.17am on Tuesday at depth of around 10km.

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Six people, including a child, have been rescued from a collapsed house in Tainan City, Taiwan. Photo: CNA
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

2 unvaccinated Hong Kong children severely ill after contracting flu

Health authorities renew calls for parents to ensure their children receive flu jabs promptly.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong urged to launch all-in-one app to improve tourist experience

Industry leaders call for more engaging experiences as tourism minister Rosanna Law writes to Post to promote road map.

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