News and public affairs from across Hong Kong.
Three women were arrested after a fight at a nail salon in Mong Kok on 12 October. A 49-year-old staff member was injured and taken to hospital. Two nail technicians were held for investigation.
A tram derailed in Shau Kei Wan early on Monday, with the front half mounting the pavement and hitting a shopfront. An overhead cable also came loose. Police and firefighters responded, and the cause is under investigation. A similar derailment occurred in the same area in November 2025.
A 31-year-old woman was injured after being struck by an 8mm steel ball near the Tai Po river. Police found the ball at the scene and classified the case as wounding, with no arrests made yet.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po will lead a delegation to Nanjing to promote innovation and technology collaboration. He also highlighted the upcoming APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong, focusing on openness, innovation, and cooperation.
Hong Kong police arrested a 24-year-old man after one victim lost over HK$100,000 in a phone scam. Officers raided a flat in Tseung Kwan O used as a call centre, seizing SIM cards, a modem pool, phones, tablets and computers. The suspect impersonated online shopping customer service staff.
Hong Kong's cycling federation apologised after a pilot car mistakenly diverted 32km-race participants from the Ting Kau Bridge route on 11 October, blaming a temporary cone move to clear an emergency lane for injured riders.
Director of Health Ronald Lam said District Health Centres will pair high-risk residents with dentists from next year. The announcement came at an oral health festival. Lam also noted 30 per cent of kindergartens have yet to join the preschool dental scheme.
A man died after collapsing while hiking near Ha Miu Tin in Wu Kau Tang, Tai Po, on Sunday. He was airlifted to hospital but could not be revived.
Hong Kong's civil service chief says more than 100 tests, including two major stress drills mobilising 10,000 and 20,000 staff, have been completed to ensure the redeveloped Huanggang Port opens smoothly on Monday.
A 47-year-old bank employee died after falling from a railing at Sun Hung Kai Centre in Wan Chai on 10 October. Police believe the man, who had returned from Canada two days earlier, may have accidentally fallen while intoxicated.
Hong Kong's transport chief says the revamped Huanggang Port will improve cross-border travel. She spoke after inspecting the facility, which underwent tests to optimise traffic and passenger flow.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong will host the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting next week, focusing on four areas that showcase the city's strengths: fiscal policy, digital infrastructure finance, inclusive finance, and young financial talent exchanges. Chan noted Hong Kong issued over US
French cyclist Paul Magnier won the UCI Class 1.1 Road Race at the Hong Kong Cyclothon on Sunday, praising the fast course and competitive racing. The event attracted over 6,000 participants from 21 countries and regions, with officials highlighting Hong Kong's mega-event appeal.
DBS CEO Tan Su Shan says Hong Kong can connect China's AI advances with the world. She spoke ahead of DBS's Asia Future Forward Conference, noting AI has generated SG$1 billion for the bank. DBS plans to hire 600 staff in Hong Kong by 2028 and expand wealth and digital-asset businesses.
Three people from a Kwun Tong renovation company were arrested on 9 October for sending over 30 threatening letters containing white powder and skull images to a catering group. The letters were linked to a financial dispute over renovation work worth more than HK$1 million.
MTR adds Taishan, Guangdong as a stop on daily high-speed rail service between Hong Kong West Kowloon and Zhanjiangxi, raising direct destinations from Hong Kong to 114.
Hong Kong police arrested two men and a woman last week for sending threatening letters containing a skull symbol and white powder to a restaurant group's premises over a financial dispute with a decoration company. The suspects were released on bail pending further investigation.
A hill fire broke out near Cheung Ngau Shan and Tseng Hang Shan in Yuen Long on Sunday morning, producing a 30-metre fire front. The Fire Services Department and Government Flying Service responded. Authorities suspect the blaze may have been accidentally started by grave sweepers ahead of Chung Yeu
Towngas joint venture VENEX's green methanol project in Inner Mongolia was selected as one of 36 Global Sustainable Transport Good Practices at a forum in Beijing, the only Hong Kong case on the list. The project converts agricultural waste into marine fuel and is expanding capacity to 300,000 tonne
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has donated over HK$237 million to modernise nine vocational rehabilitation centres and launch a health support project for people with disabilities. The initiative aims to serve more than 12,000 people, offering upgraded facilities and training to meet chan
The new Joint Inspection Building at Huanggang Port will open on Monday, with Shenzhen officials forecasting an initial 50,000 daily travelers. Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said the opening supports national planning, institutional innovation and cross-boundary mobility. Authorities have condu
More than 6,000 cyclists took part in the Hong Kong Cyclothon on 11 October, tackling a 56-kilometre course that included a challenging new section through the Central Kowloon Bypass. Participants praised the event's atmosphere and the rare opportunity to race on open roads.
Chief Secretary for Administration attends 2026 Sun Hung Kai Properties Hong Kong Cycling Festival awards, praising the event's new 'five tunnels, three bridges' route, elite international teams, and its role in promoting sports tourism under the city's new five-year plan.
Two private cars collided on North Lantau Highway near Siu Ho Wan on Sunday morning, leaving one overturned and four people injured. Police are investigating the cause of the crash.
Anita Mui's fan club posted a notice saying her ashes have been missing from a temple on Lantau Island since July. Police confirmed a report was filed and the case is being handled by the major crime unit.
Under Secretary for Education Jeff Sze Chun-fai attended a flag-raising ceremony at Golden Bauhinia Square with nearly 1,000 students and teachers to mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Sze praised participants' national pride and said the Education Bureau wo
Market Place has launched 'Taste of Australia', a month-long fair featuring over 70 brands and 500 products, including more than 200 new items. The event runs until 29 October, showcasing wagyu beef, salmon, fresh produce, snacks, coffee, dairy and drinks at promotional prices.
Hong Kong police have dismantled a transnational prostitution and human trafficking syndicate, arresting 16 people and seizing about HK$18 million in cash. Twelve suspects have been charged and will appear in court on Monday.
Hong Kong police chief Joe Chow Yat-ming crowned 100 student ambassadors on Saturday as youth arrests surged 23 per cent in the first eight months of the year, driven by assaults, fraud and criminal damage.
Hong Kong police chief says 2,144 juveniles were arrested for criminal offences in the first eight months of this year, a 23 per cent rise. Most cases involve assault, fraud, money laundering and criminal damage, often linked to petty disputes or quick money schemes.
The Civil Service Bureau launched a new performance appraisal system for 41,000 staff across 100 core grades. Secretary Ingrid Yeung said the framework includes safeguards against unfair ratings and will be reviewed after two cycles, with a second phase planned in two to three years.
Three kittens trapped in the yard of a vacant shop in Yau Ma Tei were rescued by firefighters and SPCA officers on Saturday. A volunteer cat rescuer spotted them and alerted authorities. The kittens, aged two to three months, were unharmed and handed to the rescuer for care.
Hong Kong police have arrested 127 people accused of running a loan shark and illegal lottery ring targeting fellow Vietnamese in the western Kowloon area. The group charged interest rates of up to 3,700 per cent, far above the legal limit, and used violence and forced drug dealing to recover debts.
A Hong Kong taxi passenger paid his fare twice after scanning a QR code on the seatback, which the driver claimed was an advertisement. The incident, shared on social media on 8 October, has sparked debate over payment practices. The Transport Department urged drivers to display correct payment meth
A 17-year-old Singaporean exchange student at Hong Kong Polytechnic University was rescued by helicopter from Lion Rock on 10 October after falling severely ill during a sunrise hike. The Government Flying Service winched her to Ruttonjee Hospital.
Hong Kong's Immigration Department arrested 17 suspected illegal workers, two employers and one overstayer during a week-long operation from 2 to 8 October, targeting restaurants, renovation sites and beauty salons across multiple districts.
Environment and Ecology Bureau chief Tse Chun-yuen opened the 'Fishing, Farming and Nature Chill Fun' expo in Hong Kong, showcasing local leisure agriculture and eco-tourism. The event aims to boost public interest, diversify farmers' income, and support sustainable development under the city's firs
Hong Kong reports a new monkeypox case involving a 29-year-old man. Health authorities call for heightened vigilance, vaccination, and contact tracing to curb rising cases.
City University of Hong Kong's inaugural 10AFEST runs from October 8 to 10, bringing 120 participants from 23 cities to examine how AI, extended reality and data science reshape cultural preservation and experience. The festival marks the Indra and Harry Banga Gallery's 10th anniversary.
Hong Kong universities achieved record results in Stanford University's 2026 World's Top 2% Scientists list, with Lingnan University, Chinese University, HKUST and Education University all reporting significant increases in recognised scholars.
Hong Kong's food safety watchdog has urged the public not to eat two Marks & Spencer products, a vegan salad and a pistachio pesto, over possible salmonella contamination. The importer has halted sales and started a recall.
Developer of One Stanley in Stanley pledges an additional six-year structural warranty and free independent inspections for owners after rebar discrepancies were found in a house. The firm will cooperate with the Buildings Department, which says no imminent danger exists.
Late casino mogul Stanley Ho’s family united all four branches at son Mario Ho’s Macau wedding banquet, a rare public display of unity. Portraits showed four generations and senior heirs together, marking the most comprehensive reunion since Ho’s 2020 death.
Nearly 200 community members joined Kai Tak Sports Park's first football-themed guided tour on National Day, exploring behind-the-scenes stadium facilities and taking part in pitch-side drills. The initiative aims to promote sports culture and community pride.
A 31-year-old man is on trial for allegedly threatening to bomb Admiralty MTR Station during a League of Legends match, which he says was impulsive venting after in-game harassment. The prosecution alleges premeditation, with a verdict due on October 30.
Authorities are reviewing the welfare payments of a Tuen Mun family suspected of child neglect, with any fraudulent claims referred for prosecution. The three children will enter residential care after hospital discharge, while a multidisciplinary conference will decide on potential court protection
行政长官李家超表示，专责小组去年10月成立以来，已协助逾340家内地企业在港上市融资、对接海外标准及取得认证，未来将深化与行业协会合作并拓展新兴市场。
The son of an 88-year-old man who died six days after falling while boarding a green minibus in Wong Tai Sin has appealed for witnesses. Police arrested the 69-year-old driver on suspicion of dangerous driving causing death.
The Centaline City Leading Index (CCL) rose 0.69% week-on-week to 161.2, ending two consecutive weeks of decline. Analysts attribute the rebound to mortgage promotions and higher cash rebates from banks.
Hong Kong's Housing Bureau has received more than 74,300 registration applications for subdivided units under its 'simple-flat' scheme, with six regional service teams providing support to tenants. The government aims to eliminate substandard subdivided flats by 2030, backed by a five-year public ho
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