News and public affairs from across Hong Kong.
Hong Kong Jockey Club chairman Martin Liao attended a ceremony for the Nagoya Asian Games delegation, celebrating a record 54 medals. The club announced HK$37.5 million in incentives for over 110 medallists, HK$5 million more than previous games.
Screenless health bands like WHOOP and Hume are replacing flashy smartwatches as discreet wellness companions. The trend reflects a cultural shift toward private self-improvement, where wearers value personal data over public display. These devices signal informed, measured control rather than consp
Hong Kong will keep a cross-department command centre at Huanggang checkpoint running from Friday to Sunday to manage expected cross-border traffic and passenger surges due to Halloween and a major concert. Authorities will open all inspection lanes early and deploy extra police and staff to ensure
A fire at the I.PARK1 integrated waste management facility on an artificial island near Shek Kwu Kok was extinguished after about four hours. The Environmental Protection Department says one worker was taken to hospital, about 970 people were evacuated, and waste intake is suspended pending an inves
Anchors Academy in Yuen Long is advancing its K-12 'through-train' curriculum with an artificial-intelligence focus. Executive director Carmen Choi Ka-man said early AI exposure builds problem-solving skills. The school has three AI-themed areas for different age groups and integrates AI, robotics a
Over 2,000 anonymous confessions collected for a Hong Kong exhibition reveal emotional pressures on children, with low self-esteem and family conflicts cited as leading causes of unhappiness, surpassing academic stress.
A government forensic scientist testified that cut marks on murdered model Abby Choi's pelvic bones matched an electric saw recovered from the crime scene. The trial of her former husband, brother-in-law and father-in-law on murder and burial charges continued in the High Court.
The Hong Kong Palace Museum has signed a landmark partnership with Amsterdam's Rijksmuseum, set to bring a major 2027 exhibition featuring Dutch masterpieces including Vermeer's The Love Letter and the largest Rembrandt collection ever shown in the Greater Bay Area.
The original contractor for the Anderson Road "Starter Homes" project has sued its steel-fixing subcontractor for breach of contract, claiming over HK$290 million in losses after three towers were found to have seriously misplaced steel reinforcement and had to be demolished and rebuilt.
Hong Kong's Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department reminds dog owners of legal responsibilities after a crackdown that has caught 10 stray dogs. Owners face fines up to HK$10,000 for uncontrolled dogs, and up to HK$25,000 and three months' jail for large dogs on leashes over two metres.
Cyberport's annual Venture & Capital Forum on November 4-5 will focus on AI, digital assets and one-person companies. The event aims to help start-ups and investors overcome financing and market expansion barriers, highlighting Hong Kong as a gateway connecting mainland China, ASEAN and the Middle E
Two workers were rescued from the exterior of Jardine House in Central on Monday evening after their suspended platform malfunctioned and fell. Firefighters rappelled from the rooftop to reach the stranded workers, who were left hanging from safety harness ropes.
Hong Kong's medical authority will support HKUST's new medical school, using Kwoon Tak Hospital as the main interim teaching hospital. The university will use its Clear Water Bay campus for research until its permanent facility in the Northern New Territories is completed.
HKMA has received public queries about fake loan projects falsely linked to its digital-HK-dollar scheme. The authority says it has no connection with such scams and has reported them to police.
Hong Kong is considering raising the Deposit Protection Scheme cap to HK$1 million per depositor next year, according to local media. The HKMA is surveying banks on deposit sizes, with results due by late January 2027.
HK Electric announced a November fuel adjustment charge of 55.1 HK cents per kWh, down 4.2 cents from October. The average net electricity tariff will fall 2.2 per cent to 183 HK cents per kWh, reflecting fuel costs from July to September due to a deferral effect.
Hong Kong hosted the first Belt and Road Green Innovation Summit on 26 October, drawing over 400 officials and experts from 17 countries. Chief Executive John Lee said the city aims for carbon neutrality by 2050, while officials discussed green finance, technology and data platforms to support susta
Hong Kong's development authority revised plans for Hung Hom station area, replacing four seaside residential towers with public leisure space and increasing total floor area by 3 per cent to 206,000 square metres.
Two major national arts troupes will jointly perform at the Tan Dun WE-Festival in Hong Kong for the first time on 2-5 December 2026. The programme features the Hong Kong premiere of Tan Dun's choral concerto "Nine Songs", alongside Beethoven's Ninth Symphony and other works.
Hong Kong's Financial Technology Project Executive Steering Group held its sixth meeting, chaired by Secretary for Financial Services and Treasury. The group discussed virtual asset regulation, AI progress in financial markets, and upcoming FinTech Week, while the city maintains its global top rank
A government task force says Hong Kong's third medical school, to be run by HKUST, is progressing well. The school aims to admit its first 50 students in the 2028/29 academic year, with key milestones including curriculum development, faculty recruitment and hospital partnerships.
Hong Kong's bar industry expects a 20% revenue boost from Halloween celebrations, with tourist inquiries doubling. The Hong Kong Bar & Club Association cites festive atmosphere and government support for the surge, while the Travel Industry Council notes a rise in solo travellers from mainland China
Hong Kong customs officers arrested a 56-year-old mainland Chinese male passenger at the airport after discovering about 3kg of suspected cannabis, a product containing suspected first-schedule poison, and seven untaxed cigarettes in his hand luggage. He had arrived from Bangkok, Thailand.
Fourteen food safety officers have taken a colleague to the High Court, claiming he wrongfully kept nearly HK$29 million from a shared Mark Six jackpot. The group had formed a lottery syndicate to boost morale, but tensions erupted after a HK$33.12 million win.
The North District Marathon, organised by the Heung Yee Kuk, will be held on Sunday with about 15,000 participants. The full marathon starts at the Heung Yee Kuk building in Shek Mun and ends at Fanling Bypass, which is opened for a running event for the first time.
Hong Kong’s Centre for Health Protection recorded three community-acquired Legionnaires’ disease cases between October 18 and 24, involving men aged 36 to 83. The authority advises vulnerable groups to avoid smoking and alcohol, maintain water systems, and follow hygiene guidelines.
A 23-year-old mainland Chinese man was sentenced to prison for importing about 126,200 untaxed cigarettes into Hong Kong. The cigarettes, seized at Hong Kong International Airport on 19 August, had a market value of about HK$631,000 and a duty value of about HK$417,000. Customs welcomed the sentence
Hong Kong's 5th Global Financial Leaders' Investment Summit from 2-4 November will explore artificial intelligence and market changes under the theme 'Rethinking the Playbook,' HKMA chief Eddie Yue said. Global finance chiefs from HSBC, Blackstone, Morgan Stanley and UBS are set to attend.
A Hong Kong businessman was sentenced to prison and fined for evading HK$98,858 in taxes by falsely claiming HK$803,000 in workers' wages. He admitted four charges under the Inland Revenue Ordinance, including making false statements and assisting his wife's evasion.
Hong Kong's Legislative Council Secretariat published a report on 26 October outlining measures to reform drug and medical device regulation and promote Chinese medicine, aiming to establish the city as an international medical innovation hub.
Hong Kong Deputy Chief Secretary addresses the 2026 University News Awards, praising students' work and urging them to tell China's stories to the world. The event also features a photo exhibition ahead of the APEC summit in Shenzhen.
Hong Kong's Legislative Council will on 28 October hold first and second readings of a bill to allow tax deductions for intellectual property expenses. The session will also debate motions on urban renewal and teacher development.
Eco Expo Asia opens Monday at AsiaWorld-Expo, featuring over 340 exhibitors from 15 countries. Organised by HKTDC and Messe Frankfurt, the four-day event includes a new ASEAN Pavilion and discussions on green energy, waste-to-worth technologies, and policy. About 200 government officials are expecte
Hong Kong's Transport Department has announced temporary road closures and public transport changes for the Northern District Marathon on 1 November. Roads will reopen in phases by 3pm, while rail services will start early. Drivers are advised to plan ahead.
Hong Kong Chief Executive praised the city's record 54 medals, including 11 golds, at the 20th Asian Games. She highlighted historic wins, young athletes' emergence, and HK$8.1 billion government sports investment. The government plans to increase sports funding by 20% over five years.
HK Express has launched a 13th-anniversary promotion offering fares from HK$13 per sector to 36 Asian destinations. The sale runs from 26 to 30 October, with travel from January 2027 to March 2028. Taxes are excluded and seats are limited.
A No. 3 alarm fire broke out at the Integrated Waste Management Facility Phase 1 on Shek Kwu Chau on 26 October, prompting the evacuation of nearly 900 workers by boat. No casualties were reported as of 2.14pm.
Hong Kong will offer the Spikevax XFG mRNA Covid vaccine for children aged six months to 11 years from 29 October. Appointments can be booked from 27 October. The vaccine is recommended by the WHO and local scientific committees.
Hong Kong customs officers intercepted two river vessels bound for Macau, seizing about 740,000 suspected pharmaceutical items worth around HK$33 million. The investigation continues and arrests are possible.
Hong Kong's Civil Service Secretary Ingrid Yeung announced targeted training and priority recruitment for over 200 Hongkong Post employees denied permanent status and offered two-year contracts instead. Training includes software skills for clerical roles.
Hong Kong's Securities and Futures Commission has approved the first tokenised funds for public offering to be traded on licensed virtual asset trading platforms. Two tokenised money market funds began round-the-clock secondary market trading on 26 October 2026, marking a milestone in the city's dig
Traffic at the new Huanggang Port was disrupted for a second night, with waits of about 25 minutes. Drivers criticised the layout, and an industry figure warned that unlicensed cross-border cars and a lack of a bus lane could worsen congestion ahead of the holidays.
Hong Kong's Housing Authority has announced that Phase 1 of the new Wah Fu Estate will be completed by 2034, six years ahead of schedule. The project will deliver about 1,760 flats and community facilities, with site clearance starting next year.
A clinical study by CUHK's Chinese Medicine College found electroacupuncture and combined warm-needle acupuncture significantly reduce tinnitus loudness in patients aged 50–70. The treatment showed clinical utility and safety as a supplementary therapy for middle-aged and older tinnitus sufferers.
Hong Kong's Civil Service Bureau chief outlined a five-year training plan to lawmakers on 26 October 2026, emphasising leadership development, patriotic education and artificial-intelligence courses. The plan includes mandatory annual learning credits for senior officials and expanded exchanges with
Hong Kong's quality enhancement support scheme for self-financing tertiary education has opened a new round of applications. It offers three project streams: thematic, general and work placement, open to non-profit institutions. The scheme has funded over 130 projects since 2012, allocating about HK
A 26-year-old warehouse worker was bitten on the left calf by a village dog in Yuen Long on Monday morning. The man was taken to hospital conscious. Police and agriculture department officers seized the six-year-old female dog for investigation.
Hong Kong's Labour Department will hold free Cantonese-language occupational health talks on 26 October and 19 November. The sessions will cover musculoskeletal disorder prevention and workplace exercises.
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee said the city can mobilise capital across multiple currencies to support green development, citing a recent digital green bond issuance. He announced a "Green Technology Bridgehead Plan" next year and a super-charging demonstration station in 2027.
Hong Kong will establish a drug and medical devices regulator by end of 2026. Experts urge the new agency to prioritise rare disease drug approvals, reduce patient costs, and recruit international talent to speed up reviews.
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