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Hong Kong attracted nearly 2,000 professionals earning at least HK$10 million annually, figures for last year show

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Influx of high-earners, many of whom will likely need teams of workers, could create more jobs, experts say.

ONE Championship: Rodtang faces Denis Puric in flyweight kickboxing bout at ONE 167

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Clash gives Bosnian Puric the fight he called for after beating Jacob Smith at ONE Fight Night 21.

Wednesday, Apr 17

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Internet influencers, celebrities among 2,000 invited to Hong Kong in tourism drive in 2023, sparking questions on cost to taxpayers

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Tourism Board invited industry professionals, celebrities and internet influencers to produce over 330 short videos documenting their travel experience in Hong Kong

Caspar Fownes hits 1,100 Hong Kong wins after Kaholo Angel’s Happy Valley romp

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Veteran handler celebrates the milestone after teaming up with Ellis Wong for a dominant win at the city circuit

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Kai Tak Covid isolation centre suitable for use as creative hub, site for short-term projects, Hong Kong development chief says

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Secretary for Development Bernadette Linn said Kai Tak isolation centre at site of old airport could become ‘cultural and creative industry base’.

Hong Kong student teacher arrested on suspicion of filming female colleague in school restroom

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Male student teacher suspected to have taken video from above cubicle in primary school’s toilet while woman was inside, police source says.

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Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai promoted unofficial primary election in 2020 and planned to back localist candidates to boost opposition, trial told

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Lai trial told his blessing of localist candidates could increase opposition chances of winning control of Legislative Council.

Deadly Hong Kong blaze prompts authorities to switch fire safety focus to buildings with single staircase, guest houses and subdivided flats

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Development chief Bernadette Linn Hon-ho reveals plan after city leader pledges to review enforcement priorities for buildings failing to comply with fire safety orders.

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Hong Kong green groups call for rejection of impact assessment report for border tech hub project

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Conservation groups say report on environmental impact of San Tin Technopole project contains inaccurate information and may be subject to legal challenges.

What the UK’s latest report on Hong Kong gets so wrong

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In enacting Hong Kong’s national security law, China acted legitimately to protect its sovereignty in accordance with the Sino-British Joint Declaration. To insist on political rhetoric as the basic premise of the report is most…

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Hong Kong student jailed for laundering HK$600,000 from fundraising platform used to help arrested protesters

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Yu Yan-yuk, who was 17 at the time, sent to prison for 16 months after conviction on money laundering charges related to 2019 anti-government protests.

LIV Golf: Talor Gooch concerned at rumours that circuit could adopt ‘arbitrary’ 72-hole format – ‘why not 108?’

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Recent reports claim team circuit could change its 54-hole three-day approach, with John Rahm in favour and Phil Mickelson expecting change.

Hong Kong customs arrests woman over smuggling HK$100 million in electronic items marked as aluminium alloy

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Customs officers find stash consisting of electronic products such as brand-new integrated circuits and used computer servers on vessel bound for Malaysia.

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Hong Kong study finds volunteer work reduced loneliness in elderly people during coronavirus crisis

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Older residents supported by peers had lower levels of depression and anxiety, joint university study finds.

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Big demand for discounted tickets for Hong Kong’s Cinema Day event this weekend

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Sixty-three cinemas across city selling tickets at HK$30 each for second annual day offering big discounts.

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Indonesian firms push for stronger trade ties with Hong Kong, eye opening family offices, investing in energy, logistics and transport sectors

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Delegation meets Hong Kong’s John Lee to discuss creating opportunities for Indonesian companies looking to tap into local, mainland Chinese markets.

Hong Kong man jailed for 6 months for voyeurism after disguising himself as pupil, entering female school toilet to plant hidden camera

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Cheung Chun-hong sneaked into female bathroom stall at school last year while dressed in uniform, before pupils discovered him and a phone he had planted.

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Hong Kong pilot scheme for ‘smart’ food waste bins may cover smaller private estates from June: official

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Environmental Protection Department says pilot scheme may soon be extended to private estates with fewer than 1,000 households.

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ONE Championship: veteran Nong-O Gaiyanghadao storms past rising star Kulabdam and declares that ‘the king is back’

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Victory came off the back of successive defeats as the 37-year-old took the opportunity to hit back at critics and now seeks title shot.

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Paris Olympics: LeBron James, Steph Curry among NBA stars set to be named for Team USA, Leonard to get last spot

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Warriors coach Steve Kerr to take charge of team that will also include likes of Kevin Durant and Jayson Tatum, with Kawhi Leonard expected to be named on 12-man roster.

First Hong Kong district council poll after ‘patriots-only’ electoral overhaul cost taxpayers HK$1.2 billion

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With record-low election turnout of 27.59 per cent, government spent an average of HK$102 on publicity for each vote in December 10 poll.

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Can Hong Kong be more Muslim-friendly? Having more ‘halal’ dining options can help attract Middle East visitors

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City is a food paradise, but not for Muslim visitors keen to try Cantonese cuisine and local delights.

Tuesday, Apr 16

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Hong Kong exams body to file police report over alleged online leak of test content

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Reports claim user on mainland China’s Xiaohongshu platform allegedly uploaded question and answer book of this year’s English-language listening test.

Hong Kong tycoon Jimmy Lai knew US conditions for continued support of protests, national security trial told

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Key prosecution witness says Jimmy Lai told him US wanted no police or civilian fatalities and that violence should stop at some point of the protest campaign.

SCMP Best Bets: Beast can scare off rivals at Happy Valley

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Wednesday's top tips from the Post's racing team

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Hong Kong doctor tells Coroner’s Court he followed prescription of earlier doctor in hepatitis B case where woman later died of liver failure

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Nephrologist Chan Siu-kim tells Coroner’s Court he did not consider use of an antiviral drug usually needed for liver problems such as hepatitis B.

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Hong Kong tourism sector hoping for 30% bump in visitors over mainland China’s Labour Day ‘golden week’ holiday

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Tourism lawmaker Perry Yiu says industry working on presenting ‘old offerings in new or refreshing and innovative ways’.

Ex-Hong Kong leader Carrie Lam needs office costing HK$9 million annually to match status, admin chief tells sceptical lawmakers

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No suitable government premises available when Lam finished her term as leader, Director of Administration Millie Ng tells lawmakers.

More than 45,000 Hong Kong students sit inaugural university entrance exam for citizen and social development subject

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New subject curriculum replaces controversial liberal studies and focuses on national security as well as China’s development.

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Halo effect hits Hong Kong, dazzling public with natural sun phenomenon

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Observatory scientist says halos are created when sunlight hits ice crystals suspended high in the atmosphere.