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The International Finance Centrel. The government has pledged to expand its intellectual property (IP) financing sandbox scheme. Photo: Karma Lo
Carmes Chu, HKMA executive director of banking supervision, says the scheme is expected to support key industries in the Northern Metropolis. Photo: Karma Lo
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) office. Photo: Jelly Tse

Hong Kong Economy

Hong Kong to expand IP financing sandbox after 7 firms secure cheaper loans

Scheme helps businesses secure larger loans at lower interest rates, as banks take companies’ IP valuations into account, HKMA says.

Hong Kong urged to boost private housing supply as student demand jumps 45%

HSBC dubs its stablecoin for 3.3 million PayMe users RedCoin

Law and Crime

Boom News founder Tang Ho-wing, 1 other arrested by national security police

Journalist whose online news outlet has 60,000 Instagram followers arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of ‘incitement by spreading disinformation’.

Tang Ho-wing (left), founder of Boom News, known to internet users as “Boom head” or Bobby. Photo: Handout
The Hong Kong police headquarters in Wan Chai. Photo: Jelly Tse

Society

Family of 4 in hospital after fire at Sha Tin public housing estate

After trying and failing to put out fire at their TV stand, family escapes the building with about 140 other residents on Wednesday morning.

Society

Cheap and illegal: mainlanders post social media adverts for services in Hong Kong

Despite recent crackdown, mainland operators use RedNote to offer tour guide or photography services in the city ahead of ‘golden week’ break.

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Companies

Only 0.26% of Hong Kong executives have specialist AI skills: report

The city’s firms have a severe lack of AI and cybersecurity expertise at the board level, leaving them ‘ill prepared’ for the coming era, report finds.

Hong Kong’s top firms have a severe lack of AI expertise at the board level, report finds. Photo: Getty Images
Hong Kong’s top firms have a severe lack of AI expertise at the board level, report finds. Photo: Getty Images

Education

5 universities in Hong Kong rank in top 100 in ‘historic’ shift from West to East

University of Hong Kong retains position as city’s highest-ranked institution, at 33rd, in Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

Society

Cyclist likely bitten by several dogs and died from throat injuries, source says

But government forensic pathologists fear it may ultimately be impossible to determine which exact animals were involved, SCMP told.

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Education

Economist formally apologises for ‘sexist’ talk as students urge suspension

Terence Chong says he failed to consider choice of words and setting, as Chinese University of Hong Kong students and alumni demand action.

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Terence Chong has posted a formal apology for remarks during a New Asia College assembly talk criticised as “sexist”. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Legal aid chief denies stricter vetting as aid for policy challenges hits decade low

Legal Aid Department approved funds for just two challenges against government policies and decisions last year, down by 90 per cent from 2016.

The statue of Themis, the blindfolded goddess of justice, on the roof of the Court of Final Appeal building in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse
The statue of Themis, the blindfolded goddess of justice, on the roof of the Court of Final Appeal building in Central. Photo: Jelly Tse

Law and Crime

Hong Kong police record 1,503 suspicious iPhone charges so far worth HK$30m

Police say all unauthorised iPhone 18 Pro transactions have been cancelled and Apple has been asked to review its payment security measures.

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Law and Crime

Retired Hong Kong woman loses HK$2.9 million in online romance, fake app scam

Case among at least 18 online romance scams reported in past week, with total losses nearing HK$7.8 million, according to police.

Society

Hong Kong turns Halloween into month-long event with street parties, free rides

Street celebrations to run across three consecutive Saturdays in Central, Lan Kwai Fong and other areas under new Tourism Board drive.

Costumed performers pose at the Tourism Board’s press conference for Halloween Month in North Point. Photo: Silvia Siu

Society

Exclusive | Hong Kong man returns to city after 26 years in Manila prison for drug offences

After two-month delay in wake of court ruling commuting his life sentence, Tang Lung-wai, 55, returns home still protesting his innocence.

Tang Lung-wai (centre) is welcomed home by his elder brother, Billy Tang, on Tuesday. Photo: Simpson Cheung
Tang Lung-wai (centre) is welcomed home by his elder brother, Billy Tang, on Tuesday. Photo: Simpson Cheung

Hong Kong

AI, robotic arms power Hong Kong public hospital laundry and meal centre

‘Automation has greatly improved our occupational safety and health, reducing the repetitive strain and heavy lifting that workers previously endured,’ official says.

Society

Early birds for Wang Fuk Court buy-back get first pick of subsidised houses

Some residents pleased with new homes offered under schemes, with others calling for stamp duty waivers to help ease financial burden.

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Hong Kong Economy

3,800 Hong Kong food outlets offering up to 30% off to celebrate National Day

Food and catering businesses say they will offer an array of tasty deals across the city.

Catering sector representatives publicise offers for National Day at a press briefing on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So
Catering sector representatives publicise offers for National Day at a press briefing on Thursday. Photo: Edmond So

Health & Environment

Hong Kong reports more than 40% drop in cancer-related death rate over 30 years

Health minister Lo Chung-mau outlines Hong Kong’s ‘remarkable’ progress at the World Cancer Congress, being held in the city for the first time.

Law and Crime

Legislation among options to regulate minors’ social media use: justice minister

Paul Lam dismisses concerns that measures could infringe on individual rights, saying goal is to protect children in Hong Kong from online harms.

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Society

Dog rescuers vow to microchip after charges, decry punishing ‘those trying to help’

Advocates urge comprehensive trap-neuter-return scheme after shelter founder charged over licence following fatal Yuen Long dog attack.

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Police and personnel of the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department search for stray dogs in the Pok Wai area in Yuen Long, where a 27-year-old female cyclist was found dead after a suspected dog attack. Photo: Kit Lai
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OPINION
James Liang

Opinion | Raising Hong Kong’s birth rate is an economic imperative

James Liang
Ken Ip

Opinion | How Hong Kong is trying a new solution to its land value problem

Ken Ip
Alice Wu

Opinion | A Hong Kong professor’s sexist views have been laid bare. That’s good

Alice Wu
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Cheng Xianyue

Opinion | To understand where Hong Kong is going, start with Tung Chee-hwa

Cheng Xianyue
Huang Qingchen

Opinion | How Hong Kong is remapping the future of higher education

Huang Qingchen
Michael Jinghan Zeng

Opinion | Hong Kong needs social science to help deliver on its 5-year plan

Michael Jinghan Zeng
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MULTIMEDIA
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Audience member covers for Cantopop star delayed to his own concert

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Disgusting Food Museum comes to Hong Kong

Visitors are handed a vomit bag upon entry and can taste selected foods at the end of the exhibition
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How to avoid a dog attack

Dogs living in outdoor storage yard at Pok Wai area in Yuen Long, where a 27-year-old female cyclist found dead approximately 150 metres away in a suspected dog attack on 20 September 2026. 21SEP26 SCMP/ Kit Lai
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Thousands of lanterns are lit up for Mid-Autumn Festival in Hong Kong

“Details of World Lantern Boulevard”. Tourism Board stages its first-ever International Lantern Spectacular at Victoria Park, Causeway Bay, from 17 to 27 September. 17SEP26 SCMP/ Dickson Lee
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