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POLITICSAug 30Hong Kong gives 45 Wang Fuk Court holdouts final call on buyout schemeHong Kong authorities are making a final push to persuade 45 holdout homeowners at fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court to join a government buyout scheme before Monday afternoon’s deadline. As of noon on Sunday, 1,939 of the estate’s 1,984 flat owners – or 97.7 per cent – had submitted acceptance letters, while 77.7 per cent had signed formal sale and purchase agreements, according to the government. This leaves about 45 homeowners, or 2.3 per cent, who have yet to accept the government’s buy-back offer...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 30‘Stuck’: Canada ends Hong Kong migration pathway, some turn to US and UKThe closure of Canada’s “lifeboat” migration scheme for Hongkongers has left some applicants who are struggling to meet permanent residency requirements in limbo, prompting others to consider alternative destinations such as the US and Britain. Hong Kong-based immigration agents made this observation on Sunday after Ottawa announced on Friday that its dedicated pathways for Hongkongers would stop accepting new applications on Monday. Applications submitted before the deadline will continue to be...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 30Hong Kong police investigate viral video of dog in washing machineHong Kong police are investigating social media videos that appear to show a dog trapped inside a running washing machine. Police confirmed on Sunday that they had received a report the previous night about a video circulating on a social media platform showing a suspect treating a dog inappropriately. Two Instagram stories that surfaced on Saturday night show a dog inside a front-loading washing machine, tumbling with the drum as the machine runs through its cycles and fills with water. One of...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30Will Hong Kong see fewer creditor-led commercial property sales as assets stabilise?Financial distress in Hong Kong’s commercial property market has moderated but not been completely eliminated, analysts say, with highly leveraged asset owners still expected to find refinancing their loans a challenge. The city’s office and retail property segments have been mired in a multi-year slump, with new supply outstripping demand in recent years as consumption slowed and interest rates surged, triggering loan defaults. “We do not expect defaults will increase noticeably from this time...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30Legal battle over Hong Kong tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9b estate set to rumble onA 15-year legal battle over late tycoon Lim Por-yen’s HK$2.9 billion (US$371.8 million) estate is set to continue, with rival parties preparing for further legal action after a Hong Kong court ruled that his third wife and children were entitled to inherit part of his estate. Lim’s estate lodged an appeal after losing the legal battle last year, while Pearl Ling Meng-chu, daughter of Lim’s third wife, told the South China Morning Post that she had not ruled out taking further action. “She is...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 30JD.com’s US$1.3b expansion could test Hong Kong’s footfall-driven retail property modelJD.com’s rapid expansion in Hong Kong could challenge the property model that has long made the city’s busiest streets and shopping centres its most valuable, analysts say. The Chinese e-commerce giant has invested more than HK$10 billion (US$1.3 billion) in Hong Kong property over the past two years, building a network of stores, warehouses and other assets that analysts said could reduce the importance of footfall for some retailers while increasing the value of logistics hubs and other...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 30Former UN official says Hong Kong’s low fertility offers opportunity. Here’s howHong Kong’s low fertility rate is an opportunity rather than a challenge and gives the city a chance to become a global leader in building a child-friendly environment, a former UN resident coordinator in China has said. Siddharth Chatterjee, who held the role from 2021 until March this year, said Hong Kong could create a “pioneering blueprint” for others to follow if it could earn the status of a “Child Friendly City” under a UN initiative. While most developing countries and territories are...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 29Hong Kong’s Diocesan Boys’ School to become first to offer 3 university pathwaysHong Kong’s elite Diocesan Boys’ School is set to offer the International Advanced Level curriculum from 2027, becoming the city’s first school to offer three university pathways if it secures the Education Bureau’s approval. Headmaster Ronnie Cheng Kay-yen made the announcement on Saturday at a Primary One admission talk at its Mong Kok campus, after the school obtained approval from Cambridge International Education and the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority. “We are now waiting...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 29Hong Kong school opens at new Tai Po campus after deadly Wang Fuk Court blazeNearly 600 pupils and their teachers at a Hong Kong primary school closed after the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze will be reunited at a newly renovated campus in Tai Po, ending months spent across two temporary sites. Tai Po Baptist Public School, formerly located near Wang Fuk Court, opened its new premises at Fu Shin Estate on Saturday, with pupils, teachers and parents expressing relief at finally having a settled place to reunite. The campus was formerly home to CCC Kei Ching Primary School,...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 29Hong Kong sets aside HK$50 million in relief fund for Nepal-Tibet flood victimsHong Kong’s government has earmarked HK$50 million (US$6.3 million) from the Disaster Relief Fund for those affected by deadly flash floods near Nepal’s border with Tibet’s Gyirong county, which have left hundreds dead and thousands missing. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu announced the move in a Facebook post on Saturday. “I express my deep condolences for the victims and extend my heartfelt sympathies to those affected and the families of the victims,” he said. He said the Disaster Relief...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 29Several ride-hailing firms express interest in Hong Kong licences: ministerSeveral ride-hailing firms have expressed an interest in offering services under the new regulatory regime in Hong Kong, one day after the government opened licence applications setting out nine requirements, the transport chief has revealed. Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable Chan said on Saturday that two to three firms had expressed an interest in offering ride-hailing services, emphasising that operators were capable of meeting the requirements. “Just one day after our announcement,...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 29Hong Kong lawyers gain route to practise in 9 Guangdong cities under new lawHong Kong and Macau lawyers will be able to practise in nine Guangdong cities from next week after passing an examination and obtaining the required qualifications under legal amendments passed by mainland China’s top legislative body. The Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress passed amendments on Friday to China’s Lawyers Law, which will take effect on September 1. To qualify, Hong Kong and Macau lawyers must pass the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) Legal...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 29Hong Kong’s long-term wealth hub status safe from mainland investment curbs: JPMorgan execBeijing’s recent curbs on cross-border investment and a tax shift targeting overseas insurance gains may create short-term uncertainty, but they will not undermine Hong Kong’s long-term competitiveness as a major wealth management hub, according to a senior executive at JPMorgan Chase. Kwang Kam-shing, Hong Kong CEO and chairwoman of North Asia at the biggest bank by assets in the United States, said she remained optimistic about the long-term outlook for Asia’s financial sector, citing...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28US Treasury sanctions Hong Kong-based firm over Iran money laundering tiesThe United States announced sanctions on a Hong Kong company on Friday for allegedly helping launder funds for a sanctioned Iranian exchange house, the latest Chinese entity to be targeted as part of Washington’s expanded efforts to squeeze Iran’s financial sector. The development comes as Washington has in recent days slapped new Iran-related sanctions on various Chinese entities, prompting Beijing to vow retaliation just weeks before Chinese President Xi Jinping’s expected visit to the...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 28Hong Kong authorities to get tough on careless dog owners during special operationsHong Kong authorities will take enforcement action against dog owners who fail to keep their pets under control during special operations taking place on Sunday and the following weekend in response to a spate of canine attacks. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) also said on Friday that it seized a fighting dog at a restaurant in Stanley two days earlier after conducting an inspection in response to a complaint. It said that it would prosecute the owner if there was...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 28Unmanned electric aircraft makes maiden flight in Hong KongAn unmanned electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft made its maiden demonstration flight in Hong Kong on Friday, as the city pushes to develop a low-altitude economy, with the government aiming to complete drafting relevant legislation by 2027. The flight marked a collaboration between mainland Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle firm EHang, local transport operator Kwoon Chung Bus Holdings and the city’s technology hub, Cyberport. The flight took place at Cyberport in Pok Fu...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 28Hong Kong launches first regional mediation platform for medical disputesHong Kong has launched the first regional mediation and arbitration platform dedicated to medical and healthcare services as part of the city’s efforts to resolve local and cross-border disputes and strengthen its bid to become an international legal services hub. The Healthcare Dispute Resolution Centre, a non-profit organisation set up in 2024, announced its new online platform on Friday, providing both virtual and face-to-face services for patients and medical practitioners to settle...South China Morning Post
CYBERAug 28Hong Kong lawyer warns against doxxing after AIA staff suspended over mall brawlA lawyer has warned internet users in Hong Kong against exposing personal information of others on social media or risk committing the criminal offence of doxxing, after an insurance firm suspended an employee who was revealed to be allegedly involved in a brawl at a Kwun Tong shopping centre. Insurance service provider AIA on Thursday reportedly suspended an employee who was linked to a viral dispute among three women at a children’s play area the previous day. The trio was charged with...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Chinese robot maker Micbot looks to woo Aramco while chasing Hong Kong IPOA Chinese robotics firm is accelerating its overseas strategy, with a fleet of AI-powered industrial quadrupeds being primed for Saudi Aramco facilities, while revving up its bid for a listing in Hong Kong next year. Heavy-duty, explosion-proof robots from Micbot are tipped to join similar products from other suppliers at oilfields, petrochemical bases and mines operated by Aramco, according to Micbot’s chief marketing officer, Huang Ziyan. Unlike consumer-focused companies that make educational...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 28Hong Kong court hears arguments over sentencing for former Tiananmen vigil organizersA Hong Kong court is currently hearing arguments regarding the sentencing of individuals who formerly organized the Tiananmen vigil. This event highlights ongoing legal proceedings related to past political demonstrations.isp.netscape.com · United States
BUSINESSAug 28SoftBank-backed surgical robotics firm eyes Hong Kong listing to power mainland China pushSoftBank-backed surgical robotics company Noah Medical has begun preparations for a Hong Kong initial public offering, joining a wave of cutting-edge technology firms tapping the city’s international fundraising pool. The US-headquartered company aimed to raise more than US$100 million and planned to file its listing application as early as next year, according to founder Zhang Jian. “We want to expand our business in [mainland] China, and Hong Kong – as an international financial centre with a...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Ride-hailing platforms seeking Hong Kong licence must have handled 100,000 orders a dayHong Kong authorities have opened licence applications for ride-hailing platforms under a new regulatory scheme, saying operators must have a proven track record of providing legal services in cities with a population of more than 7.5 million, while handling over 100,000 daily orders in at least two cities. Announcing the licensing terms on Friday, the Transport Department said the eligibility criteria also included using technology such as facial recognition for due diligence checks to ensure...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 28Expanded Mid-Autumn Festival lantern show to light up Hong Kong. Here’s what to seeA more international and upgraded lantern show is set to light up Hong Kong’s Victoria Park during the Mid-Autumn Festival next month, as part of the city’s efforts to entice locals and tourists alike. The International Lantern Spectacular, organised by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, will be held at the Causeway Bay park between September 17 and 27, complementing other festive activities such as the Fire Dragon Dance in the nearby Tai Hang neighbourhood. To help readers get into the spirit of the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 28Hong Kong home prices end 13-month upswing as mainland Chinese tax fears weigh on demandHong Kong’s lived-in home prices fell 0.46 per cent in July, halting a 13-month upswing, according to the latest official data. The index tracking second-hand homes slipped to 321.5 in July from 323 in June, Rating and Valuation Department (RVD) data showed on Thursday. It was the first decline in 16 months – since April last year. Prices were flat in May last year before climbing steadily for 13 months from June. “As residential property prices have increased by 7.3 per cent year to date,...South China Morning Post
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