Hong Kong residents flocked to Shenzhen on Friday, drawn by ‘better service’ at restaurants and family-friendly attractions as the Labour Day “golden week” holiday began. Affordability has also lured droves of…

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‘Never knew there were corals,’ visitors say after learning about Sharp Island’s reefs

Mainland Chinese tourists may have come for the tombolo but left with a deeper understanding of Hong Kong’s coral reefs and marine life after the government stepped up promotion and protection efforts on Sharp Island in…

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‘Golden week’ opens with 76,056 mainland visitors flooding Hong Kong for hikes, city walks

Hong Kong recorded more than 76,000 mainland Chinese visitor arrivals on the first morning of the five-day Labour Day “golden week”, with many heading to the countryside for scenic views and others opting for “city…

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Gold, cruises and Dior: how Hong Kong lenders are enticing wealthy mainland China visitors

Gold bars, cruises, Dior beauty services and Rosewood Hong Kong vouchers are just some of the incentives Hong Kong’s major lenders are offering in hopes of capturing wealthy clients, as visitors from mainland China…

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China urges US to preserve ‘stability’ in ties, warns Taiwan is ‘risk point’

China’s foreign minister on Thursday urged the United States to maintain “stability” between the two powers and warned that Taiwan posed the biggest risk, weeks before President Donald Trump visits Beijing. Chinese…

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‘Even 1 case is too many’: experts warn of lasting harm after alleged dog cage child abuse

Severe abuse can leave lasting mental scars and behavioural problems in children, psychologists have warned after two toddlers in Hong Kong were allegedly confined in a dog cage, a case that sparked public outrage and…

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Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai’s criminal acts in press freedom index

The Hong Kong government has condemned attempts by anti-China forces and foreign media to sugarcoat the criminal acts of jailed former media boss Jimmy Lai Chee-ying, while defending the city’s press freedom after the…

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Taiwan economy grows at fastest pace since 1987

Taiwan’s economy expanded at its fastest pace in nearly 39 years thanks to robust demand for artificial intelligence technology, data showed Thursday, despite concerns over the Middle East crisis. Taipei, Taiwan. File…

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Why governments beyond Hong Kong are wary of prediction markets

After winning legislative backing for the Hong Kong Jockey Club to offer basketball betting – an initiative aimed at drawing punters away from illegal online bookmakers and capturing additional tax revenue – the…

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HKFP Lens: ‘Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest’ – Gareth Brown’s 19 years of dance photography

Hong Kong photographer Gareth Brown has spent the past 19 years working on a personal project called “Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest” – using dance to showcase the city’s unique spots. Hong Kong Dance Company dancer…

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Yacht tourists, hikers drive ‘golden week’ optimism for Hong Kong eateries

Hong Kong’s catering sector and hoteliers are expecting a business boost during the Labour Day “golden week” holiday from May 1 to 5, with industry leaders hoping the growing trend of mainland Chinese visitors hiking…

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‘Not good enough’: Key points from gov’t departments’ testimony at Tai Po fire inquiry

In the second half of April, the public inquiry into the deadly Tai Po blaze heard from multiple government departments about authorities’ oversight during a major renovation at Wang Fuk Court before the tragedy…

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Hong Kong public hospitals to extend time for daily visits from 5 to 9 hours by July 31

Hong Kong public hospitals will extend visiting hours at all rehabilitation and palliative wards from five to nine hours a day by the end of July, with those in central Kowloon and New Territories West expected to roll…

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HK$1 minimum wage rise unlikely to significantly lift low-paid incomes, experts say

Experts have warned that the HK$1 (13 US cents) increase in Hong Kong’s minimum wage, which takes effect on Labour Day, is unlikely to significantly boost low-paid workers’ incomes, but should help preserve purchasing…

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Tai Po fire: tendering system can’t stop firms manipulating market, inquiry hears

An official tendering system designed to curb anti-competitive conduct is powerless to combat engineering firms colluding to manipulate Hong Kong’s lucrative building maintenance market, a public inquiry into the city’s…

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Hong Kong homebuyers flock to new launches as flats sell out swiftly

Hong Kong homebuyers snapped up most of the new flats released on Thursday, with developers beginning to ramp up new construction amid sustained housing demand. All 120 units at the One Victoria Cove I in Hung Hom,…

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A world adrift looks to China for institutional anchors. Enter Hong Kong

The international order is under mounting strain. In recent years, unilateralism, protectionism and the selective application of international law have eroded confidence in the rules-based frameworks that once…

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Former executive of Hong Kong’s insurance regulator acquitted of misconduct

A former executive director of Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority has been acquitted of misconduct after she was alleged to have coerced insurer Prudential into hiring her daughter-in-law, as the magistrate ruled that her…

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Hong Kong eases enrolment rules for merged schools amid declining student numbers

Hong Kong’s education authorities will relax rules for under-enrolled public secondary schools that merge with others in a bid to encourage consolidation amid declining student numbers. In a circular sent to all public…

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Wang Fuk Court resident finds charred HK$100,000 inheritance after opening safe

Two victims of the Wang Fuk Court inferno dug through the ashes of their home, only to each discover about HK$100,000 (US$12,800) in charred banknotes, just two of many such finds as residents returned to the…

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Hongkongers flock to Shenzhen for ‘better’ Labour Day dining and attractions

‘Never knew there were corals,’ visitors say after learning about Sharp Island’s reefs

‘Golden week’ opens with 76,056 mainland visitors flooding Hong Kong for hikes, city walks

Gold, cruises and Dior: how Hong Kong lenders are enticing wealthy mainland China visitors

China urges US to preserve ‘stability’ in ties, warns Taiwan is ‘risk point’

‘Even 1 case is too many’: experts warn of lasting harm after alleged dog cage child abuse

Hong Kong slams attempts to sugarcoat Jimmy Lai’s criminal acts in press freedom index

Taiwan economy grows at fastest pace since 1987

Why governments beyond Hong Kong are wary of prediction markets

HKFP Lens: ‘Bodies in Motion, Bodies at Rest’ – Gareth Brown’s 19 years of dance photography

Yacht tourists, hikers drive ‘golden week’ optimism for Hong Kong eateries

‘Not good enough’: Key points from gov’t departments’ testimony at Tai Po fire inquiry

Hong Kong public hospitals to extend time for daily visits from 5 to 9 hours by July 31

HK$1 minimum wage rise unlikely to significantly lift low-paid incomes, experts say

Tai Po fire: tendering system can’t stop firms manipulating market, inquiry hears

Hong Kong homebuyers flock to new launches as flats sell out swiftly

A world adrift looks to China for institutional anchors. Enter Hong Kong

Former executive of Hong Kong’s insurance regulator acquitted of misconduct

Hong Kong eases enrolment rules for merged schools amid declining student numbers

Wang Fuk Court resident finds charred HK$100,000 inheritance after opening safe

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