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6 January, 2025
A dim sum shop in Mong Kok. Authorities say consumers should take less salt in their food. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong society

Less salty dim sum? Hong Kong food authority says reduced sodium to go unnoticed

Dim sum makers had raised concerns that consumers might shun less salty products.

Food and Drinks

Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong, January 12-18

China's economic recovery

China ‘confident’ in 2025 economic rebound, Hong Kong is key: central bank chief

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China’s CATL poised to pick banks for US$5 billion Hong Kong share sale

World’s top maker of EV batteries is considering a second listing in Hong Kong that could help it raise at least US$5 billion.

A CATL sign stands outside its research and development hub and the Chinese battery maker’s headquarters in Ningde, Fujian province, China, on November 8, 2024. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Palace Museum to bring Islamic, Tutankhamun relics to Hong Kong in 2025

Museum’s number of visitors fell by 17 per cent last year to 1 million, compared with 1.2 million in 2023.

Hong Kong society

Hong Kong’s Li Ka Shing Foundation gifts 4,200 Disneyland tickets to domestic workers

Charity outings on two Sundays a show of gratitude for foreign domestic workers’ contributions to local families.

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Hong Kong to power growth by boosting strengths, gold trading: John Lee

City leader also says Hong Kong will enhance global ties to bring in more investment.

Hong Kong’s leader has said the city will capitalise on its strengths as a financial hub. Photo: May Tse
Hong Kong politics

Former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam ‘welcomes’ cost-saving office relocation

Lam’s spokesman confirms move from prime commercial building with annual rent of HK$5.67 million to government premises for next three years.

Banking & finance

China unveils US$13 billion trade finance facility to boost yuan hub in Hong Kong

New incentives will enhance Hong Kong’s role as an offshore yuan hub as well as deepen the city’s bond market with more institutional players.

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Accidents and personal safety

Hill fire on Hong Kong’s Lantau under control after burning for 20 hours

Government Flying Service dropped water bombs to douse fire, first reported on Sunday at 4.51pm.

A hill fire on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island is still burning after 17 hours. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong national security law

Hong Kong police take away pollster for investigation over aiding absconder

Security minister says Robert Chung has not been arrested and investigation is unrelated to polls.

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President of the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute Robert Chung (3rd left) has been taken away for investigation. Photo: handout
Crime in Hong Kong

Can Hong Kong task force in Thailand help prevent more ‘high-paying’ job scams?

Lawmaker says it is the right diplomatic move, while another believes it will remind residents to think twice before agreeing to job offers.

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Hong Kong stock market

Hong Kong stocks drop to 4-month low on dampened rate-cut hopes

MTR Corp, Bank of China, Baidu and Alibaba decline, while risk of fund outflows from Asian markets rises.

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Hong Kong politics

Trump wants the Panama Canal. Just empty talk, or a real threat for Hong Kong?

Panama has rejected president-elect’s threats, but Hong Kong and mainland Chinese companies have much at stake.

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A cargo ship in the Agua Clara Locks of the Panama Canal. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong property

Mainland Chinese buyers to keep driving Hong Kong home sales in 2025: analysts

Buyers from mainland China accounted for 11,638 transactions in 2024, an increase of 90 per cent from a year earlier.

A property agent soliciting business at Wong Chuk Hang MTR Station. Photo: Sam Tsang
Banking & finance

Hong Kong digital banks consider branches after HKMA rule change

WeLab Bank, ZA Bank and Mox Bank believe face-to-face interactions would be a good addition, while Livi Bank does not see a need.

Hong Kong politics

Opinion | Hong Kong’s reformed district councils need more transparency playing

Tai Po district councillors’ opposition to a government construction plan shows why district officers must be held accountable too.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong should lure wealthy visitors for high-end health services: experts

Infectious diseases expert Professor Yuen Kwok-yung among group calling for ‘rapid’ action to cut budget deficit.

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Professor Yuen Kwok-yung and five other medical experts have penned an open letter to the finance minister. Photo: May Tse
Crime in Hong Kong

Hong Kong woman arrested over selling fake Andy Lau concert ticket for HK$7,500

Viral footage of moments before suspect’s arrest show her being confronted by alleged victim, leading to chase to prevent her departure.

Accidents and personal safety

Number of tourist hikers seeking Hong Kong police help nearly doubled last year

Police commissioner urges public to consider their safety more carefully before heading out on hiking trips.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Hong Kong waste-to-energy plant won’t harm recycling push: minister

Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan pushes back against ‘misunderstandings’ over facility opening this year.

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I•PARK1 is located on an island off Lantau. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong financial systems ‘to become more robust’ in second Trump term

Hong Kong Monetary Authority CEO makes pledge as he predicts markets this year will be rocked by intensifying geopolitical rifts.

According to data from the HKMA, deposits in Hong Kong’s banking system rose by 6 per cent in the first 11 months of 2024. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Victims, experts want employers in Hong Kong to do more to tackle sexual harassment

Few victims report harassment because of unclear company policies, fear of what investigation might entail.

Hong Kong politics

Exclusive | Former Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam’s office moving to government premises

Lam’s current office at One Pacific Place has been under scrutiny for costing taxpayers an estimated HK$9.17 million last year.

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Food and Drinks

This week in PostMag: Hong Kong’s wellness trends for 2025

This week’s PostMag explores Hong Kong’s wellness trends for 2025, from pickleball to mushroom coffee and Transcendental Meditation.

Explore Hong Kong’s wellness revolution in 2025, from pickleball to run clubs and retreats. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Hong Kong politics

Hong Kong sends task force to Thailand to look into cases of trapped residents

Authorities also warn kidnappers have changed tactics, pretending to arrange for victims to take goods to Japan or Taiwan before changing destinations.

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Chinese actor Wang Xing has been found and returned from Myanmar to mainland China, after he was reported missing on January 3. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong society

Hill fire in Hong Kong under control after burning for over 17 hours

Firefighters tackle blaze on Kai Kung Leng mountain range, while government helicopters drop water bombs.

Hong Kong environmental issues

Number of marine animal strandings in Hong Kong in January at 20-year high

Carcasses of six finless porpoises have washed up on Hong Kong’s shores so far this month.

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