Many top scorers in Hong Kong DSE used AI to boost their preparations

Many top scorers in Hong Kong’s university entrance examination found a helping hand in generative artificial intelligence (AI), describing the technology as useful for enhancing their understanding of course materials if used judiciously. At least nine …

Hong Kong’s asset management industry hits near-record US$4.5 trillion

Hong Kong strengthened its position as a leading global wealth management hub after investors committed major capital to the city last year, lifting assets under management to HK$35.14 trillion (US$4.5 trillion), just shy of an all-time high, before stocks …

Hong Kong to consider giving baby bonuses to talent scheme parents

Hong Kong authorities will consider extending a baby bonus scheme to cover newborns of parents under the talent programmes, the city’s welfare minister has said, as more than HK$900 million (US$114.6 million) in such rewards have been distributed to …

Hong Kong – Death on arrival case in Yuen Long reclassified as murder

Death on arrival case in Yuen Long reclassified as murder *********************************************************      Police reclassified a death on arrival case happened in Yuen Long yesterday (July 14) as murder.      At 5.42pm yesterday, Police …

Hong Kong – Incoming female passenger convicted and jailed for possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes (with photo)

Incoming female passenger convicted and jailed for possessing duty-not-paid cigarettes (with photo) ******************************************************************************************      A female incoming passenger was sentenced to four weeks’ …

1 in 388 Hong Kong homeowners has a net worth of more than US$30 million

One in 388 homeowners in Hong Kong has a net worth of more than US$30 million, making the city No 3 in terms of ultra-wealthy residents among urban centres outside the US, according to a study released on Wednesday by Altrata. Overall, Hong Kong also had …

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2025: Hong Kong’s Bar Leone named Best Bar in Asia for second year in a row

Asia’s 50 Best Bars has just wrapped up its 10th annual award ceremony, and this year, the prestigious event took place for the first time ever in Macau and was held at Wynn Place on July 15. 2025’s list comprises bars from 23 different Asian destinations, …

China appoints senior official for Hong Kong, Macao affairs

‘Soul warming’ noodles, ‘stunning’ fusion: drinks expert’s Hong Kong picks

Terrence Tang is the head of wine and spirits for Asia at auction house Bonhams. He spoke to Andrew Sun. When I was growing up my family frequently dined out and we had a particular fondness for Chinese cuisine. We would go for dim sum every week, as well …

Hong Kong’s DSE stars praise power of AI, eye local medical degrees

Most of the top scorers in Hong Kong’s university entrance exams have said they used AI to boost their learning performance, with at least 11 of the 16 star pupils opting to study medicine locally. One of the top performers said on Wednesday he would study …