Lowering of liquor tax and enforcement of 86 sq ft minimum for subdivided flats also among highlights of city leader’s third policy address.
In a debate largely focused on domestic issues, China was the one foreign concern that was returned to repeatedly.
Spectacular fireworks display draws hundreds of thousands to harbourfront although drone show cancelled at last minute.
1 Oct 2024 - 11:45PM videocam
Bears get official welcome at ceremony attended by Chief Secretary Eric Chan and tourism minister Kevin Yeung at the airport.
26 Sep 2024 - 10:54PM videocam
Editor-in-chief Tammy Tam praises major milestone for channel, which offers content ranging from quick updates to award-winning documentaries.
The vice-president and former president’s first debate saw them spar over a number of key issues including immigration, abortion and crime.
With winds speeds reaching 210km/h, Yagi is expected to remain at super typhoon strength as it skirts about 300km southwest of city on Friday morning.
6 Sep 2024 - 1:19AM videocam
Transport services gradually resume, people start heading to work as first No 8 signal of the year downgraded.
Leaders of more than 50 African countries gather in Beijing, with climate, infrastructure, security and debt on the agenda.
5 Sep 2024 - 12:36PM videocam
How Asian-Americans see Harris’ nomination, illegal agent charges: highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in August 2024.
Athletes thrill the crowds at two venues in a series of ticket-only demonstrations before they move on to Macau in the afternoon.
Pupils snap selfies with athletes during school visits and learn the value of strong mindsets, with stars also showing off sports skills.
Olympians are visiting the city fresh from bagging 40 gold medals at Paris Games.
Public does not allow poor weather to rain on their parade as they cheer Olympic athletes on bus-ride ovation from Sha Tin to Tamar Park.
22 Aug 2024 - 1:13AM videocam
From yoga and reiki sessions to tango and pickleball, and from gong baths to guided spiritual journeys and a beauty and wellness expo, here are some events to relax, recharge and rejuvenate yourself.
Double bronze winner Siobhan Haughey is the only Hong Kong swimmer to win medals in 100m and 200m events at two Olympic Games.
6 Aug 2024 - 12:36PM videocam
Trump’s ‘Chinese’ attempted assassin, China’s US migrants, election anxiety: highlights from the SCMP’s overseas correspondents in July 2024.
Cheung Ka-long returns from Paris with gold medal after epic battle in final.
5 Aug 2024 - 2:57PM videocam
Excited Hong Kong residents welcome home the fencer now dubbed ‘Queen Kong’.
5 Aug 2024 - 3:02PM videocam
More than a dozen flights have been delayed due to major IT outage, with Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk to monitor situation.
20 Jul 2024 - 1:27AM videocam
Airport Authority says emergency response mechanism activated, with several airline websites not functioning and check-in being operated manually.
Party elite offer no quick fixes as they wrap up a key meeting to determine long-term strategy in an increasingly uncertain world.
19 Jul 2024 - 5:33PM videocam
See another side to Blossoms novelist Jin Yucheng, let yourself be transported back to Cantopop’s golden age, view the interactive artwork of a leading Hong Kong new-media artist.
Culmination of hours of hard work for the 49,026 candidates in this year’s Diploma of Secondary Education exams.
Protocol unit for Sheikh Ali Al Maktoum confirms family office opening, postponed from March to May or June, will not now take place.
In advance of China’s third plenum, a major economic conclave, debate over the agenda has been rampant. Here are the most important questions being asked – and our thoughts as to their answers.
15 Jul 2024 - 6:06PM videocam
From the first US presidential debate to travelling pandas, these are the highlights from the SCMP’s overseas and China correspondents in June 2024.
July 1 celebrations under way; Beijing says Hong Kong’s non-Chinese permanent residents can apply for mainland travel permit valid for 5 years.