China’s visa-free waivers spark Korean travel boom, underpin tourism revival
For Choi Yu-jin, a 31-year-old Seoul-based fashion designer, the perfect getaway requires three elements: value, spotless streetscapes and…
Hong Kong’s solid waste levels dip for third year, but green groups still worried
Hong Kong’s municipal solid waste levels at landfills fell to 3.85 million tonnes in 2024, marking three straight…
China’s private defence companies see opportunities amid growing conflicts
Escalating global conflicts could create opportunities for China’s private defence companies as customers, both at home and abroad,…
Hong Kong’s Paul Chan to attend IMF, World Bank events in US, a first since 2019
Hong Kong’s finance chief will attend the annual meetings of the IMF and the World Bank in Washington…
Hong Kong picks 3 departments to test if AI can boost government efficiency
Three key government departments have been picked to test the use of AI to improve efficiency without incurring…
Hong Kong plans 360-strong delegation for Victory Day parade in Beijing
Hong Kong’s leader is set to front the city’s largest commemorative delegation to Beijing this week to attend…
Wall Street Journal denies violating labour laws by sacking Hong Kong union head
The Wall Street Journal has denied violating Hong Kong labour laws for its dismissal of an employee after…
Hong Kong manufacturers brace for higher costs as end of trade truce looms
A recent surge in Hong Kong’s exports masks a grim reality for frontline manufacturers, with some facing a…
EU-China summits begin, Trump bill may affect some tax credits: SCMP daily highlights
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Hong Kong can lead world in AI healthcare by tapping trove of patient data: expert
Hong Kong has the potential to develop the world’s most sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) system for healthcare, thanks…
‘Two sessions’ 2025: China hits out at US Pacific policy ‘failure’, tariffs war – as it happened
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Hongkongers in UK stuck in jobs far below their abilities, study finds
Many Hongkongers settling in Britain under a bespoke immigration pathway are working in jobs that fail to fully…