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About 60 per cent of Hong Kong’s first batch of dental graduates who underwent mandatory internship training have joined the city’s Department of Health, a move that has helped “significantly ease” the manpower crunch. The development followed a controversial amendment to the Dentists Registration O
Hong Kong banks expect the contribution of mainland Chinese investors to the city’s wealth management business to continue to grow through 2030, presenting opportunities despite Beijing’s tightened cross-border tax rules. Mainland China’s share of local assets under management was projected to reach
The turmoil surrounding Chinese hotpot chain restaurant operator Haidilao International Holding could serve as a warning to investors of the risks stemming from Beijing’s new taxation regime on overseas assets held by wealthy individuals. A plan by Shu Ping, the co-founder and wife of Haidilao chair
We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Beijing tells Manila to ‘stop lyin
美國總統多次在社交媒體發文，建議把新墨西哥州改名為 New America，該州國會議員隨即先發制人，要求 Apple 與 Google 不要更改州名。這項要求與總統的社交媒體發文一樣偏向象徵表態，因為 Apple 與 Google 對此並無決定權。 地名資料庫由聯邦掌管 地理名稱資訊系統（GNIS）是由聯邦政府運作的資料庫，受行政命令影響，同時是 Apple 與 Google 取用地方名稱的來源。兩間公司使用該資料庫時必須採用當中的名稱，否則有可能被禁止存取系統；它們可以提出正式投訴，但能夠做的僅限於此。 地圖更新步伐有別 Apple 地圖在 GNIS 更新並把變更推送至後端之前，一直未有更
Hong Kong’s policy address next week will continue with measures to help local news outlets expand overseas and build global networks, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source said on Thursday that Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s “go global” initiative would assist local media, which re
Nearly 40 per cent of Hong Kong’s elderly live in districts with medium to high or high-extreme heat risk, a new study has found. NGO Greenpeace said on Thursday that it evaluated extreme heat risks in districts across the city by assessing factors such as day and night temperatures, concentra
DeepSeek has released its V4.1 Flash model, claiming it outperforms its previous flagship while cutting inference costs and boosting speeds – the latest salvo in China’s aggressive price-and-performance war. The Chinese artificial intelligence developer said on Thursday that V4.1 Flash used a new “C
Mainland Chinese supermarkets, including US warehouse retailer Sam’s Club, have dropped the Hong Kong-bound vegetable label under new customs rules. The change has triggered widespread concern among consumers, as the label had long served as a selling point for high quality amid frequent mainland fo
香港郵政今日（九月十日）宣佈今年的聖誕平郵截郵日期。有關日期是根據各目的地郵政機關的要求而臨時訂定以作參考之用，確實日期及服務或會受當時的航運服務所影響，並可能會於短時間通知後予以更改。為免延誤，市民宜在下述日期前盡早投寄。市民於投寄前應瀏覽香港郵政網站（www.hongkongpost.hk/tc/about_us/whats_new/index.html）查閱各目的地最新的服務狀況。 目的地 截郵日期 －－－ &
The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is developing a new platform to pool capital from institutional investors, aiming to roughly quadruple the private capital it mobilises for infrastructure projects across Asia, according to a senior officer. The mechanism will allow insurers, pension f
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What kind of population is Hong Kong planning for? That is the question the chief executive’s policy address must tackle as the Northern Metropolis begins to take shape. Much more than just another new town, the Northern Metropolis is Hong Kong’s most consequential project for its next phase of deve
Hong Kong is mourning the death of Tung Chee-hwa, the city’s first leader after its return to Chinese sovereignty and a respected elder statesman, who died on Tuesday at the age of 89. Tung was surrounded by his family when he “passed away peacefully” at 9.57pm, according to state news agency Xinhua
Digital bank ZA Bank is taking 45,000 square feet (4,181 square metres) across four upper floors at Hysan Development’s Lee Garden Eight for its new headquarters, adding to a wave of financial and technology companies reshaping Causeway Bay’s commercial landscape. The move comes as landlords across
A Hong Kong court has found a 24-year-old man not guilty of committing a spate of sexual offences against his younger sister a decade ago, ruling that prosecutors failed to prove the defendant knew what he did as a teenager was seriously wrong. A High Court jury of five men and two women acquitted t
Alibaba Group Holding is giving users the ability to put artificial intelligence-powered “digital employees” to work within rival office platforms, opening a new competitive front against ByteDance and Tencent Holdings in enterprise AI. The latest version of the QoderWake tool, launched by Alibaba C
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Hongkongers may be increasingly conscious of staying healthy for longer, but awareness alone does not always lead to action. A new survey by Standard Chartered in collaboration with HKSH Medical Group (HKSH) found that nearl
Hong Kong’s first university-led wealth management academy was launched on Tuesday, as the city’s rapidly expanding private-wealth industry competes for professionals capable of serving increasingly sophisticated and international clients. The Wealth Management Academy, established by The University
Hong Kong authorities have reserved the right to seek compensation from contractors over faulty lift installation work that has delayed operations at Queen Mary Hospital’s new block, the development minister has said. Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Tuesday that the main con
A handful of home-grown Chinese companies involved in brain computer interfaces (BCIs) are moving towards initial public offerings (IPOs) on onshore markets, taking advantage of the sector’s status as a new darling of private capital. The trend fits into a broad pattern of hi-tech firms flocking to
Hong Kong rail giant the MTR Corporation has won a bid as part of a consortium to design and build a metro station and develop property in Sydney’s second central business district in Australia. The corporation said on Tuesday that it and its two partners – both subsidiaries of Malaysian engineering
Xiaomi unveiled a series of new products on Monday – from a flagship foldable phone featuring proprietary chips to new models of its premium Skynomad SUV – underscoring the Chinese giant’s intensified push to compete against rivals including Tesla, Apple and Huawei Technologies. Beijing-based Xiaomi
Chinese ride-hailing giant Didi Chuxing will apply to test autonomous vehicles in a Hong Kong urban area this year, a government adviser has revealed, saying trials should eventually expand to cover more new development areas. The announcement followed a visit to Didi’s Beijing headquarters last Wed
HSBC has teamed up with partners to launch a non-profit platform to help emerging markets in upgrading their technology and shifting from oil and coal to renewable energy, according to a senior executive. The Green Accelerator Programme, rolled out on Monday with backing from HSBC, Asian Infrastruct
Philanthropic giving in nine Asian jurisdictions is projected to hit US$1.5 trillion over the next decade, while corporate giving plays a larger role in Hong Kong than in many regional peers, according to a new report released at a Jockey Club forum. The Commission on Asian Philanthropy released its
When Nio CEO William Li outlined earnings prospects for the Shanghai-based carmaker in March, he could not help but liken the automotive business to the development of robots. “I think robotics will represent a natural extension of our carmaking capabilities and business acumen,” Li told reporters a
Hong Kong authorities will review a new reservation system for a Sai Kung trail famed for its dramatic volcanic rock columns after the National Day “golden week” in October, following large numbers of no-shows during the first two trial runs. Only 1,560 registered and walk-in patrons arrived at Po P
The massive gap in artificial intelligence spending between US and Chinese tech titans may not buy the advantage expected for American giants, as lower domestic costs and heavy state support allow Chinese firms to secure far more computing power per dollar, according to a new report by Moody’s Ratin
Huawei Technologies has released a new research paper showing its Tau Scaling Law-based semiconductor architecture can avoid overheating, which analysts view as a key technical hurdle for its anticipated Kirin 2026 smartphone chip. The paper, authored by He Tingbo, chairwoman of the Huawei Scientist