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Four property owners in Hong Kong were fined a combined total of over HK$110,000 for failing to comply with demolition orders issued by the Buildings Department. The fines were imposed by the courts in two separate cases involving unauthorised structures in Wong Tai Sin and Sham Shui Po.
Hong Kong police arrested a man and a woman on suspicion of operating a social media page that posted seditious content while selling insurance products, in violation of the National Security Law. Both were released on bail pending further investigation.
Hong Kong legislators debated the city's first five-year plan, focusing on the Northern Metropolis. One lawmaker called the university town the 'main course' of the project, while another urged infrastructure-first development. The plan includes three university towns and aims to attract tech firms
Police arrested two men after HK$30 million worth of gold was stolen from a mainland Chinese trader in a Kwun Tong hotel and replaced with fabric softener. The suspects allegedly planned the theft, with one fleeing before the victim reported it.
A 22-year-old mainland Chinese woman has been arrested for allegedly posing as a 'special agent' to swindle a victim out of nearly HK$650,000. Police linked her to seven other similar cases and recovered forged police documents during the operation.
The Transport Department said taxis at the new Huanggang Port must obtain a virtual queue ticket at a public transport buffer zone before being dispatched. A separate pickup area will serve passengers with pre-booked licensed fleet taxis, with a waiting hall featuring real-time arrival screens and Q
Hong Kong's education secretary detailed plans under the city's first five-year plan to strengthen its global education hub status, including expanding the Belt and Road scholarship to 200 places annually from 2027 and a HK$100 million fund for overseas study trips.
Hong Kong saw 1.416 million mainland Chinese tourists during the National Day Golden Week, exceeding forecasts and last year's total. Tourism, hotel and catering sectors reported significant revenue growth, attributed to policy relaxations and major events.
Hong Kong Tourism Board chairman Peter Lam Kin-ngok proposes weekly events and multi-destination tourism with Greater Bay Area cities to attract international tourists. He calls for government support on visas and customs, and suggests joint negotiations with Shanghai and Beijing to lure global arti
Hong Kong's men's football team climbed three places to 153rd in the latest FIFA world rankings, helped by winning the inaugural FIFA ASEAN Cup (Tier 2) at Kai Tak Sports Park. Spain, Argentina and France top the rankings.
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A new report by Our Hong Kong Foundation finds the number of Hong Kong residents aged 65 or above living long-term in Guangdong rose from 70,900 to 111,600 over the past decade, a nearly 60 per cent increase. The foundation urges the government to adopt a regional approach to elderly care, proposing
Hong Kong Post will sell a range of philatelic products from 15 October. The items include Chinese stamps on "Fengshen Yanyi (II)", Macau stamps on time-themed views, and Isle of Man stamps on traditional transport. Sales will be online and at three post offices.
A 56-year-old public housing tenant in Hong Kong was sentenced to prison for handling 16,900 untaxed cigarettes worth about HK$76,000. Customs seized the cigarettes during an anti-smuggling operation on 10 September in Chai Wan. The court's ruling reflects the seriousness of the offence.
The Leisure and Cultural Services Department's "Hong Kong Artists" series presents flautist Kwan Kwan-lam on 9 November at City Hall Theatre. The concert features traditional Chinese pieces and collaborations with six local musicians, showcasing her expertise in dizi and xiao music.
Hong Kong's Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury, Christopher Hui, visited top Swiss gold refiners to promote the city as a gold trading hub. He toured MKS PAMP, Heraeus Group and Valcambi SA, discussing expansion and a potential new refinery partnership with a local steel firm.
Hong Kong’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department launches its Winter Fun series, featuring international and local family theatre including award-winning puppet shows, clown acts and a bubble space adventure. Tickets go on sale from 14 October.
Hong Kong's Electrical and Mechanical Services Department released updated Legionella bacteria test results for freshwater cooling towers, identifying three cases. Notices were issued to tower owners, who have completed disinfection. Owners reminded to follow maintenance guidelines.
Police are investigating criminal damage after an office shared by lawmakers Bill Tang and Chan Pui-leung in Sau Mau Ping was splashed with red paint on Thursday. Officers found paint on the roller shutter, external wall and campaign posters, and are hunting for the culprit.
Clockenflap 2026 will run from December 4-6 at Central Harbourfront, with Hayley Williams, keshi, Slowdive and Queens of the Stone Age among the first headliners. The festival also features a wide range of alternative acts, art installations and family activities.
A 37-year-old Filipina domestic helper was arrested on suspicion of assaulting a 5-year-old boy in Kowloon City on Wednesday night. The boy was taken to hospital with facial pain after the helper allegedly struck him. Police are investigating on suspicion of child abuse.
Sha Tin, a Hong Kong Premier League football club, has announced the signing of former Spain international David Silva. The 40-year-old will undergo fitness tests before arriving in Hong Kong to train and potentially play.
Hong Kong trade matchmaker Jonathan Lamport shares cultural advice for business with the Middle East: build trust over tea before discussing contracts. He notes Hong Kong's many chambers can confuse newcomers but praises the city's welcoming spirit, which wins over diplomats and visitors alike.
Police arrested a 46-year-old man on a bus in Kowloon Bay on 8 October after he was seen brandishing a knife at a market. Officers used SmartView CCTV footage to track him from Kai Yip Estate to Mong Kok, where he boarded a Route 1A bus. A 32cm knife was found in his bag.
A red private car flipped onto its roof after hitting a barrier on the West Kowloon Corridor in Cheung Sha Wan on Wednesday night. The 26-year-old driver refused hospital treatment. Police are investigating.
Three people were arrested after a fight at a shopping centre in Sheung Shui on Wednesday evening. A 22-year-old man allegedly used a 10cm craft knife to injure a 43-year-old man. All three were taken to hospital and the case was handed to Tai Po police.
Hong Kong's Highways Department will resurface an 800-metre section of Ching Cheung Road eastbound from late November. Night works from 9pm to 6am will close one or two lanes, with a reduced speed limit of 50km/h. The project uses a new asphalt material to improve road conditions and reduce noise.
A 13-year-old boy was rescued from an air conditioner ledge during a fire at Tsui Ping (North) Estate. His mother, aged 42, was arrested on suspicion of child abuse or neglect after police suspected he was left home alone.
A male worker died after falling from a work platform while dismantling it on a building exterior in Dongqing. The Labour Department has issued a stop-work order and is investigating the contractor's liability.
Police arrested a 10-year-old girl's parents on suspicion of child abuse after she was spotted carrying two large bags of beer in Tuen Mun's Fu Tai Estate. The Education Bureau said it is very concerned and that the school, social workers and police have intervened.
Hong Kong's Labour Department has launched an investigation into a fatal workplace accident in Tung Chung on 7 October 2026. The department issued a stop-work order to the contractor and will release a safety alert to prevent similar incidents.
Hong Kong customs arrested a 43-year-old mainland Chinese man at the airport after finding suspected cannabis in his luggage. A second mainland man, aged 52, was later arrested. Both face drug trafficking charges; the second man also faces tobacco offences.
Hong Kong customs officers intercepted a private car at a border checkpoint on 7 October and seized suspected pharmaceutical products worth about HK$450,000. A 37-year-old female driver was arrested and charged with attempting to export unmanifested cargo.
Fulum Group has warned the public about fraudulent promotions falsely claiming partnerships with its Tao Yuen Restaurant during hairy crab season. Fake all-you-can-eat deals and 30 per cent discounts have circulated on social media and messaging apps, the company said on Wednesday.
HKU Medicine has developed Hong Kong's first one-stop cancer management app, "Home Support", to help advanced cancer patients monitor conditions at home. A two-year study with over 1,200 patients showed it improved quality of life, reduced unplanned hospitalisations, and boosted self-care confidence
The Hong Kong Tourism Board will receive regularised annual funding for flagship events, allowing longer-term planning. The announcement was made at an HKTB reception highlighting Hong Kong's tourism achievements, including top hotel rankings and international culinary recognition.
The first day of public bidding for stalls at Hong Kong's Victoria Park Lunar New Year Fair drew about 400 people. Wet-goods stalls fetched between HKD 6,530 and HKD 53,000, with total revenue falling to HKD 2.82 million from HKD 4.30 million last year.
Hong Kong's transport chief detailed 10 measures to enhance the city's global shipping hub status under its first five-year plan, including smart port upgrades, green fuel bunkering, and a new maritime college. The plan targets maintaining world-leading air cargo volumes and expanding flight routes
Hong Kong's San Tin section of the Northern Metropolis Highway is expected to open in 2034, two years ahead of schedule. Secretary for Transport Mable Chan said the road will be built to smart motorway standards, with AI incident detection and other features. Upgrades to existing roads are planned f
Hong Kong's Centre for Food Safety urged the public not to eat a batch of French Camembert cheese possibly contaminated with Shiga toxin-producing E. coli. The affected product, imported by Repertoire Culinaire Hong Kong Limited, is being recalled. The centre is investigating.
Researchers from the Chinese University of Hong Kong found that the brain organises muscles into functional groups during voluntary movement. The study, based on awake brain surgery patients, could improve brain-machine interfaces and neurosurgical safety.
Hong Kong's Centre for Health Protection reported a severe influenza case involving an 11-year-old girl with underlying conditions, hospitalised with severe pneumonia. The centre warned of sustained high flu activity and urged vaccination amid 23 severe child cases since late June.
Hong Kong's Leisure and Cultural Services Department presented Best Garden Landscape Awards to 16 private properties at a ceremony on 7 October. The biennial competition received 220 nominations, with awards including one grand prize, 16 gold awards, 36 merit awards and 14 environmental benefit awar
Hong Kong Tourism Board will create a movie-location route linking Old Yau Ma Tei Police Station, Temple Street and nearby historic sites. The second phase of a light-and-shadow exhibition at the former police station is expected to open in early 2027, alongside year-round themed tourism seasons.
In the murder and dismemberment trial of Choi Tin-fung, her mother Chang Yin-fa testified that Choi spent about HK$2 million to open an egg waffle shop to help defendant Kwong Ho-kit, who was unemployed. The defence countered that Choi opened the shop because her children liked egg waffles.
Jessica Chastain plays both a mother and a sinister impostor in Rob Savage's supernatural thriller Other Mommy, which opens in Hong Kong on 8 October. Based on Josh Malerman's novel, the film follows eight-year-old Bela as an entity that looks like her mother emerges from her closet.
Multiple lifts at Mary Hospital's new clinical building are inoperative due to engineering issues. The Development Bureau has received reports from the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department and the Architectural Services Department and is reviewing them to identify shortcomings in constructi
Hong Kong Interbank Clearing Ltd has warned of a scam website impersonating its official site. The fake site offers fake refund and security services to trick users into providing personal and bank details. The clearing house said it never contacts the public directly.
Commerce chief says HK was fifth-largest goods trader globally last year, with exports up 53% in August. Transport minister outlines plans to boost port competitiveness through smart, green and digital strategies, and to expand air routes to emerging markets.
Hong Kong's deputy secretary for justice says ESG has become essential for business competitiveness, citing new government support and professional services. He spoke at the 2026 Hong Kong ESG Awards and ESG Charter ceremony organised by the Chinese Manufacturers' Association.
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