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WORLDAug 18Hong Kong’s population edges up 0.3% but births fall below 30,000 for first timeHong Kong’s population rose slightly by 0.3 per cent year on year to more than 7.5 million by mid-2026 but the number of babies born fell by 15.6 per cent to below 30,000 for the first time on record, despite government incentives to boost the birth rate. The government on Tuesday attributed the slight population increase to “various measures for talent attraction and labour importation” that continued to bring people from around the world to Hong Kong, which offset the impact of natural...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 18Hong Kong customs arrests 10 over HK$56 million cannabis haul bound for Europe, AfricaHong Kong customs has arrested 10 people and seized suspected cannabis buds worth an estimated HK$56 million (US$7 million) in a month-long operation targeting a syndicate accused of smuggling the drug from Southeast Asia to Europe and Africa via the city. Code-named Fire Mesh, the operation ran from July 13 to Monday this week and resulted in the seizure of about 240kg (529lbs) of cannabis buds, the Customs and Excise Department said on Tuesday. “We targeted transit baggage from Southeast Asia...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 18Chinese treasury futures launch cements Hong Kong as premier yuan hubWhen the Hong Kong stock exchange launched five-year China government bond futures on August 3, it did more than simply expand the city’s derivatives product suite. As the only China government bond futures in the offshore market, the contract deserves attention as it finally gives international investors an exchange-traded tool to hedge against yuan interest rate exposure, strengthening Hong Kong’s ability to price yuan assets, manage risk and serve global investors. The launch comes as the...South China Morning Post
HEALTHAug 18Hong Kong scrambles to contain cholera outbreak in 1961 – from the SCMP archiveThis article was first published on August 18, 1961. Hong Kong declared infected area Authorities adopt strict measures against cholera Stringent health measures to protect Hong Kong have been taken following the confirmation yesterday (August 17, 1961) of four cases of cholera and the declaration of the Colony as an infected area. There have been two deaths from the disease and another suspect has been admitted to Lai Chi Kok Hospital. Mobile teams of health inspectors with police officers have...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 18Hong Kong’s dim sum bond market hits new heights as State Grid deal draws record ordersHong Kong’s offshore yuan bond market has seen another record-breaking deal – the largest single issuance by a Chinese state-owned enterprise – underscoring the growing appeal of the city’s dim sum bond market. State Grid Corporation of China raised 14.9 billion yuan (US$2.2 billion) through offshore yuan-denominated bonds, known as dim sum bonds, according to a statement on Monday from Bank of China, which acted as a joint global coordinator for the deal. The offering comprised 3.9 billion yuan...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 18Hong Kong aiming to revamp heat - stress warning system by end of this monthscmp.com · China
WORLDAug 18Hong Kong aiming to revamp heat-stress warning system by end of this monthHong Kong’s labour minister has said authorities aim to complete a revamp of the city’s heat-stress warning system by the end of this month, following criticism that the alert level was not increased during record-breaking temperatures. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said on Tuesday that changes to the Heat Stress at Work Warning system would require thorough preparatory work at several levels. This included setting the system’s activation thresholds and determining how...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 18How Hong Kong infrastructure, AI firms are tapping Malaysia’s growth prospectsHong Kong infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) firms are well placed to capitalise on a surge of expansion opportunities in Malaysia, but unlocking this potential will require cultural sensitivity and adapting to local market dynamics, industry insiders have said. The remarks follow the recent opening of Hong Kong’s new Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur to bolster bilateral ties, coinciding with Malaysia’s New Industrial Master Plan 2030, which aims to advance the country’s...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17Is Hong Kong’s property market recovery running out of gas? UBS flags 4 risksThe Hong Kong property market’s recovery is forecast to moderate in both prices and rents in the coming months as disruptions brought about by artificial intelligence, slower population inflows and other factors are likely to impact the upturn, according to UBS. The Swiss investment bank said that in addition to AI and slower population growth, the city’s residential market could also be affected by the deepening integration of the Greater Bay Area, as well as incoming supply of new homes in the...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17Opatra London distances itself from Hong Kong firm over deceptive sales allegationsUK-based beauty chain Opatra London has distanced itself from a Hong Kong distributor accused of using “deceptive sales practices”, even after the local branch said it offered to refund about a quarter of a HK$60,000 (US$7,650) shopping bill on skincare products. The company said on Monday night that it deeply regretted if any customers had a “distressing experience associated with our brand”, and revealed it had initiated an independent review of the local distributor. The move came after local...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17Hong Kong exchange extends CEO Bonnie Chan’s term for 3 more yearsHong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX) has extended the tenure of CEO Bonnie Chan Yiting for another three years amid the bourse’s aggressive push to enhance its international competitiveness. The tenure of the 57-year-old Chan, the first woman to serve as CEO of the city’s exchange operator, will be renewed from March 1, 2027, to February 28, 2030, according to an exchange filing on Monday evening. “Bonnie has led HKEX Group with vision, purpose and distinction,” said Carlson Tong, HKEX...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Unleashed 60kg dog runs amok, fatally mauls poodle, bichon frise in Hong KongA large unleashed dog has fatally mauled two smaller pets in separate attacks within 20 minutes in Hong Kong, but authorities have yet to determine whether it is microchipped, as the animal remains too “aggressive” to handle. Police on Monday said the first attack occurred at 3pm near the taxi rank at the Yoho Mall car park in Yuen Long, where a 58‑year‑old man was walking his brown miniature poodle. His 17‑year‑old, 5kg poodle was suddenly chased and mauled by a 60kg (132lbs) large brown dog of...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17Hong Kong halves environmental impact review times with AI in efficiency driveHong Kong authorities have slashed the time required for environmental impact assessments by up to half using artificial intelligence, with an official saying that AI adoption reduced wait times for some public services by up to 90 per cent. The first batch of 30 projects aimed at enhancing efficiency was announced on Monday. It involves 13 government departments, covering transport and food business licensing, leisure and sports facilities, environmental hygiene, complaint handling, and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17Global expats , entrepreneurs tap Hong Kong for solid career prospectsGlobal expatriates and entrepreneurs are reportedly utilizing Hong Kong for strong career prospects. This indicates a positive trend in the region's professional and entrepreneurial opportunities.theuknews.com · United Kingdom
MILITARYAug 17Military Summer Camps For Hong Kong Youth ConcludeMilitary summer camps for Hong Kong youth have concluded. This event suggests an effort to engage young people with military-related activities in the region.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
WORLDAug 17Hong Kong police officer loses appeal over 6½-year term for HK$26m mortgage fraudA Hong Kong court has dismissed an appeal by a senior police officer against his 6½-year jail sentence for fraudulently securing more than HK$26 million (US$3.31 million) in mortgages by concealing his affiliation with the force. In a written judgment delivered on Monday, the Court of Appeal upheld Superintendent Harbour Chan Hoi-kong’s conviction on two counts of fraud, finding that he must have knowingly made false claims in two mortgage applications that he was the general manager of a food...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17Hong Kong’s sports sector in 2024 helped generate extra HK$46b in valueHong Kong’s sports sector helped to generate an extra HK$46 billion (US$5.9 billion) in value for the economy in 2024, the year local athletes clinched two gold and two bronze Olympic medals, with a lawmaker calling for targeted policies to build on that success. The Census and Statistics Department on Monday released an analysis of contributions to Hong Kong’s economy by sports and related activities in 2024, including the operation of facilities, manufacturing and retail, tourism and...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17Hong Kong tourist arrivals up 3% in July as bad weather curbs mainland growthHong Kong recorded about 4.5 million visitor arrivals in July, up 3 per cent from a year earlier, as major international conventions boosted business travel while bad weather weighed on growth from mainland China, according to the Tourism Board. The board said on Monday that a series of major international meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE), including the 108th Lions International Convention and the technology exhibition LEAP East, helped drive an increase in business...South China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 17Typhoon Rose capsizes ferry in Hong Kong, killing 88 – SCMP archiveThis article was first published on August 18, 1971. Ferry disaster: no hope for missing crew by T. S. Koo A large but undetermined number of the crew of the Hongkong-Macao ferry Fatshan, including her master and senior British officers, were feared drowned when she capsized off Lantao during the typhoon early yesterday (August 17, 1971). So far four survivors have been picked up, and four bodies found. The Governor, Sir David Trench, last night expressed deep sympathy to the families of those...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Streaming site pulls Chainsmoker Cat series in Hong Kong over breach of ad rulesA Taiwan-based streaming platform has removed the Japanese anime series Chainsmoker Cat for Hong Kong audiences because the programme is in breach of the city’s ban on online smoking advertisements. Animation Crazy, a streaming platform launched by Bahamut, a Taiwanese internet forum and news website, said on Monday that it recently received a letter from the Hong Kong’s Department of Health concerning Chainsmoker Cat. The show’s content contravened rules that prohibited advertising smoking...South China Morning Post
SCI & TECHAug 17Hong Kong inventors win grand prix, 35 medals at Silicon Valley festivalHong Kong innovators have won the top prize, eight special awards and 35 medals at a major international invention competition in Silicon Valley, with a solar-powered fertiliser production system claiming the event’s highest honour. The city’s delegation secured 22 gold and 13 silver medals at the Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF), which concluded at the Santa Clara Convention Center in California on Sunday. Amonova’s regenerative, solar-powered air-to-fertiliser production...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSAug 17Global expats , entrepreneurs tap Hong Kong for solid career prospectsGlobal expatriates and entrepreneurs are reportedly choosing Hong Kong for promising career opportunities. This indicates Hong Kong's continued attractiveness as an international business hub.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
WORLDAug 17Hong Kong merchant jailed for trying to kill wife, daughters amid debt woesA Hong Kong merchant has been jailed for five years and four months for attempting to murder his wife and three daughters by burning charcoal in their public rental flat after struggling to repay debts totalling nearly HK$900,000 (US$115,000). The High Court on Monday sentenced Wong Pak-ting in what the presiding judge described as a “tragic” case. The 45-year-old pleaded guilty in May to four counts of attempted murder after spiking food and drinks prepared for his family with sleeping pills...South China Morning Post
WORLDAug 17Hong Kong maid cafe operator arrested for allegedly molesting staff, 14The operator of a Hong Kong maid cafe has been arrested for allegedly molesting a 14-year-old employee multiple times, beginning on her first day at work. A police source said on Monday that the operator, a 35-year-old man surnamed Cheung, was arrested on Saturday at the cafe in Mong Kok’s Dundas Square. The victim was a 14-year-old Form Three student, who started working at the cafe on August 7. On that day, Cheung hugged her around the waist and allegedly molested her again on subsequent...South China Morning Post
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