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2. Shenzhen trips drive household care purchases amongst Hong Kong shoppers
Three of four Hong Kongers visited the Chinese province in April. More Hong Kong residents are heading to Shenzhen to buy household care products, reshaping how brands plan distribution and product design. Nielsen Consumer LLC’s (NielsenIQ) Retail...

Singapore beats Hong Kong to debut stablecoin amid crypto fever
Cryptocurrencies XSGD touted for digital payments as Coinbase, Grab pile in Singapore-based payment infrastructure provider StraitsX, the issuer of XSGD, has cited approval from the city-state’s financial regulator to bring out the token. (Nikkei...

Hong Kong: PolyU Smart Inspection Systems Boost Underground Safety
A research team from The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) has developed smart inspection systems that leverage underground exploration technologies to detect anomalies early, enhancing both safety and efficiency in urban management. Proper...

How Hong Kong can lean into its strengths to regain the world’s trust

Golden Princess Hong Kong Cinema Classics Arrive at the Belcourt
Seeing John Woo’s legendary Hong Kong films again in 4K is a jarring experience. Back in the good ol’ days of VCRs and video-store rentals, signature Woo movies such as The Killer and Hard Boiled came to these parts bruised and beaten. The victims...

National Day in Hong Kong: city records 100,000 inbound trips during celebrations
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong marks National Day on Wednesday with a range of activities to celebrate the 76th anniversary of...

How To Spend The Perfect Day In Hong Kong When Your Room Isn’t Ready
The kaleidoscopic residential buildings in Sheung Wan reflect the neighborhood's hip yet historic character. AFP via Getty Images Arriving bright, early and zombie-faced in Hong Kong after nearly twenty-four hours of travel and powering through...

More affluent buyers to snap up luxury Hong Kong homes amid strong stock market
More affluent buyers are likely to snap up luxury homes in Hong Kong in the coming months, according to agents, as the city’s booming stock market and government policies that attract well-heeled investors boost the outlook for the high-end...

National Day in Hong Kong: city records 100,000 inbound trips during celebrations
This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. Hong Kong marks National Day on Wednesday with a range of activities to celebrate the 76th anniversary of...
Lantern fair held to mark National Day, Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong
People visit a lantern fair marking the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day at Victoria Park in Hong Kong, south China, Sept. 30, 2025. (Photo by Wang Shen/Xinhua) A lantern fair marking the upcoming Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day...
Traveler Accidentally Boards Wrong Hong Kong Ferry, Ends Up on Remote Island in Viral TikTok (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Beri accidentally boarded the wrong Hong Kong ferry and ended up on the quiet island of Peng Chau Her TikTok of the mix-up, captioned “after 25k steps that was my last straw,” quickly went viral She tells PEOPLE she stayed calm...
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Traveler Accidentally Boards Wrong Hong Kong Ferry, Ends Up on Remote Island in Viral TikTok (Exclusive) By Ashley Vega
NEED TO KNOW Beri accidentally boarded the wrong Hong Kong ferry and ended up on the quiet island of Peng Chau Her TikTok of the mix-up, captioned “after 25k steps that was my last straw,” quickly went viral She tells PEOPLE she stayed calm...

Hong Kong’s new openings, from Korean resto O’rm to Whimsy’s new theme park
O’rm Yukhoe, the Korean version of beef tartare, at O’rm. Photo: O’rm Named after the extinct oreum volcanoes of South Korea’s Jeju Island, this intimate eatery serving elevated Korean cuisine has arrived in Sheung Wan. Helming the kitchen is...

Hong Kong DHs to get pay hike
Mayen Jaymalin - The Philippine Star October 1, 2025 | 12:00am MANILA, Philippines — Filipino domestic helpers in Hong Kong are getting a salary increase, the Department of Migrant Workers reported yesterday. The DMW said domestic workers,...

Hong Kong’s uptick in demand for fine wine ‘a promising sign’
Asian demand has “started to return” to the market according to Liv-ex – in part driven by buyers of Burgundy (particularly white Burgundy) in Hong Kong. Speaking on a recent webinar, Liv-ex’s market analyst market intelligence Sophia Gilmour said...

Tourists from Taiwan, Hong Kong boost foreigner card spending in Korea
Combined card spending by inbound tourists from seven major markets — the United States, Japan, China, Taiwan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Thailand — increased 26 percent over the past year, supported by a sharp rise in visitor numbers, while...
Hong Kong's Silver Bonds attract record demand from senior citizens
The latest round of the Hong Kong government's Silver Bonds attracted a record number of subscriptions in both quantity and value, as the city's elderly investors seized the opportunity to secure better returns than those offered by bank deposits....

One Place, Countless Innovations at the Hong Kong Electronics Fairs (Autumn Edition)
The Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC) will host two prominent exhibitions in Hong Kong from 13-16 October—Electronics Fair (Autumn Edition) (EFAE) and electronicAsia (eAsia), which is co-organized with MMI Asia Pte Ltd. Both events will...

Now TV Hong Kong adds Disney+ in new partnership
HKT/PCCW’s Now has officially announced a partnership with Disney+, making the streaming service directly available to its pay-TV and broadband customers in Hong Kong. Under the agreement, Disney+ content will be integrated into the Now TV app and...
Hong Kong remains 4th largest global foreign exchange center: survey
HONG KONG, Sept. 30 (Xinhua) -- A survey released Tuesday by the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) showed that Hong Kong remained the fourth largest global foreign exchange center and the top global offshore Renminbi business hub. The BIS...