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Three Hong Kong Chinese-language newspapers raise cover prices by $3

Three Chinese-language newspapers in Hong Kong have increased their retail prices by HK$3 per copy this month, the first such rise since November 2024. Ming Pao now costs HK$15, the Hong Kong Economic Times rises to HK$15, and the Hong Kong Economic Journal is now HK$18.

Three Hong Kong Chinese-language newspapers raise cover prices by $3

Three Chinese-language newspapers in Hong Kong have announced an increase in their retail prices by HK$3 per copy, effective this month. This marks the first price hike for daily newspapers in the city since November 2024.

Ming Pao raised its cover price to HK$15 per copy, up from HK$12, starting Sunday (1 November), representing a 25 per cent increase. The Hong Kong Economic Times and the Hong Kong Economic Journal are also set to implement their price adjustments, effective Monday. The new price of the Hong Kong Economic Times will rise to HK$15, while the Hong Kong Economic Journal will increase from HK$15 to HK$18 per copy.

The last time Chinese-language newspapers in Hong Kong raised their prices was in November 2024.

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