13+ hour, 12+ min ago   (177+ words) They were the “shop kings” of Hong Kong, owning dozens of properties in the same district and even the same street. But over the past few years many of these landlords have gone bankrupt, hit by the collapse in post-pandemic…...

13+ hour, 15+ min ago   (193+ words) Woman who provided services during short visit arrested by immigration officers last week, months after country’s consulate issued warning A growing number of South Korean beauticians are providing illegal eyebrow or lip microblading treatments in Hong Kong, with the country’s…...

17+ hour, 45+ min ago   (307+ words) Ensuring building safety in Hong Kong an uphill struggle South China Morning Post Feel strongly about these letters, or any other aspects of the news? Share your views by emailing us your Letter to the Editor at [email protected] or filling…...

19+ hour, 15+ min ago   (172+ words) Property is losing its sparkle for next-generation investors who prioritise liquidity, easy succession and higher returns When Maria’s family moved out of their house in Hong Kong’s Southern district, one of the bigger jobs was packing her mother’s belongings, including…...

17+ hour, 37+ min ago   (174+ words) Phone scammer accused her of being involved in criminal case and demanded ‘guarantees’ from her, Hong Kong police say A mainland Chinese university student in Hong Kong has lost about HK$1 million (US$127,500) in a scam, in which the fraudster…...

19+ hour, 52+ min ago   (195+ words) If proven to have exploited a public welfare event for self-promotion or falsified donation documents, influencer could face legal consequences A Chinese influencer faced widespread criticism after a purported donation of 1 million yuan (US$150,000) to flood relief efforts was allegedly…...

20+ hour, 15+ min ago   (53+ words) Are recent dog attacks in Hong Kong reason to revamp the city’s canine safety laws? South China Morning Post Are recent dog attacks in Hong Kong reason to revamp the city’s canine safety laws? Hong Kong authorities have stepped up…...

1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (215+ words) Main contractor on Tung Chung estate, Able Engineering, is also part of a joint venture involved in scandal-hit lift installation work The quality of concrete used in three blocks of a public housing estate under construction in Tung Chung requires…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago   (217+ words) The two mythological creatures represent the peaceful balance created when opposing forces come into union It sometimes guards kingdoms and empires; other times, it hoards treasures within a hidden cave. The dragon frequently symbolises power, strength, and good fortune. In…...

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (471+ words) The death of Tung Chee-hwa at age 89 has prompted a necessary reckoning with the legacy of Hong Kong’s first chief executive. Two decades after his resignation, the question endures: was Tung a hapless administrator overwhelmed by crisis, or a prescient…...