News and public affairs from across Hong Kong.
A fire broke out in a flat at Fai Ming Estate in Fanling on Sunday night, leading to the evacuation of about 200 residents. Firefighters quickly extinguished the blaze, and no injuries were reported.
Kai Tak Hospital opens its Family Medicine Integrated Centre on Monday, offering 350 daily consultation quotas. The relocation of services from Queen Elizabeth Hospital will proceed in stages through early 2027, with the hospital expected to serve 1.8 million people upon full completion in 2028.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department reports that the East Dam and Po Pin Chau section of the Tsuen Wan Reservoir East Dam is fully booked for the next two days. The area saw around 950 visitors on 4 Oct 2026, with numbers lower than expected due to a thunderstorm warning.
Hong Kong's transport subsidy per trip fell 8 per cent after the HK$2 flat fare or 80 per cent discount scheme was revised in April, Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said. A digital JoyYou card and a public-built, privately run elderly care model are also planned.
Hong Kong's Health Bureau says more than 2,000 patients remain on organ transplant waiting lists despite donor registrations exceeding 420,000. The gap was highlighted at the launch of the Hong Kong Transplant and Dialysis Games, where officials urged more public support for donation.
A woman was scratched by a monkey at Shing Mun Reservoir on Sunday morning. Police were alerted by her companion, and emergency personnel hiked to the scene. She suffered hand injuries, received on-site bandaging, and was taken to Yan Chai Hospital.
Hong Kong actor Dicky Cheung recounted bypassing a junior TVB manager to secure a senior executive meeting early in his career. He later said TVB rejected his request to appear on a programme after he left the broadcaster without a new contract.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says cooperation between Hong Kong and the Middle East and Global South is moving beyond capital flows to innovation, technology, and institutional development. He notes Middle Eastern funds are increasing participation in Hong Kong IPOs, and local family businesses are
The North East New Territories Landfill Extension has started full service, replacing the original site as a primary waste facility. With a 19 million cubic metre capacity, it completed key engineering works mid-year and will see the original landfill close for restoration later in 2026.
The Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge experienced severe congestion on Sunday as 586,000 arrivals were expected during an inbound peak. Queues stretched over 500 meters at Zhuhai Port, with waits exceeding 40 minutes. Authorities urged drivers to plan ahead and boosted public transport frequency.
The Central Harbourfront Event Space has partially reopened its outdoor public area following a phased upgrade. The 3.7-hectare site is open daily from 9am to 11pm until October 16, then will close for major events. Further enhancements are due within the month, with a second phase expected by mid-2
The Law Society of Hong Kong co-hosted its third annual student sharing seminar in London, connecting with over 100 students from leading UK universities. President Roden Tong urged young lawyers to develop international mindsets, highlighting opportunities in the Greater Bay Area and emerging field
Seventy-seven Wing Chun practitioners performed at Tamar Park on Sunday to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and 77 years since Wing Chun was brought to Hong Kong. The event was organized by the Leung Kam Tong Wing Chun Alumni Association.
Hong Kong athletes won 54 medals at the Nagoya Asian Games, including 11 gold, breaking both the gold and total medal records. Legislative Council President Andrew Yao has praised their fighting spirit and never-say-die attitude on behalf of the legislature.
Hong Kong's Precious Metals Central Clearing will connect to a currency settlement system by end-2026, enabling real-time delivery versus payment. The Securities and Futures Commission also aims to add yuan counter to Southbound Stock Connect by July 2027.
The Hong Kong Observatory forecasts a northeast monsoon replenishment will bring cooler mornings. Urban minimums will drop to 23°C on 5-6 October 2026, with larger day-night temperature differences inland. Fine, dry weather is expected from late week through 13 October.
Constance Chan, daughter of Cantopop star Eason Chan, sparked online debate after her 22nd birthday Instagram post. Speculation follows split rumours after she and tennis star Coleman Wong unfollowed each other last month. Netizens noted she liked posts about Wong's historic Asian Games gold win.
Clara Chan, chief executive of the Hong Kong Investment Corporation, said investing early in small companies is HKIC's core strategy. She said the corporation has invested in over 200 projects, with 11 portfolio companies listed in Hong Kong and over 30 more planning to submit listing applications t
Hong Kong's eMPF platform will launch a new MPF Account Information Enquiry Service on Monday, allowing scheme members, authorised persons and representatives of deceased members to submit enquiries for account details including balances.
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department will roll out eight experimental tours next month, offering hands-on fisheries and farming experiences at sites including fish ponds, reservoirs and marine parks. Priced at HK$300 per person, the tours aim to promote sustainable development and
Kyren Wilson, 34-year-old former World Snooker champion, has obtained Hong Kong residency through the city's Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. He joins a growing list of top snooker players who have moved to Hong Kong, including Ronnie O'Sullivan and Judd Trump.
Footage shows about 10 workers using ropes to hoist a heavy air conditioner onto a building canopy in busy Mong Kok without cordoning off the area, prompting online criticism over safety risks.
A Hong Kong Airlines flight to Okinawa returned safely to Hong Kong on Sunday after a landing gear malfunction. No injuries were reported, and the cause is under investigation.
Hong Kong Sports Commissioner George Tsoi Kin-pan steps down to assist a probe into administrative accountability for the Wang Fuk Court fire. He will serve under former deputy security secretary Benjamin Mok. His deputy Polly Chong will succeed him as sports commissioner.
Hong Kong's trade office in Singapore supported harmonica artist Ho Cheuk-yin's concert and exchange activities in Singapore. The event aimed to showcase Hong Kong's cultural vibrancy and foster regional artistic ties.
Hong Kong's Correctional Services Department held an inauguration ceremony for the 'Prison Pioneer Leader' honorary advisory committee and a promotion ceremony for cadets. Commissioner Wong Kwok Hing officiated, with 79 cadets promoted after passing rigorous assessments.
Hong Kong's labour chief defended a 120 Hong Kong dollar monthly increase in the minimum wage for foreign domestic workers, calling it a balanced adjustment based on economic data. The 2.35 per cent rise, effective 3 October, was calculated using established mechanisms that consider inflation, econo
Hong Kong customs arrested a 61-year-old company director of a yoga centre for allegedly accepting payments before abruptly closing, affecting 381 complaints totalling about HK$4.07 million. The case is under investigation.
The Hong Kong Creative Industries Office sponsored 16 local firms to participate in the China International Comics and Animation Exhibition for a second year. The Hong Kong pavilion featured immersive experiences, original IP character interactions, game trials and a smart guided tour system.
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