News and public affairs from across Hong Kong.
A 36-year-old Hong Kong woman was sentenced to jail for possessing 381 untaxed cigarettes, valued at about HK$1,900, seized by customs at the Lok Ma Chau control point on 14 October. The Customs and Excise Department welcomed the sentence, warning the public against smuggling.
Hong Kong's food safety authority tested 212 Japanese food samples for radiation from 22-23 October, finding no exceedances. Since August 2023, 269,760 Japanese import samples and 57,460 local fishery samples have all passed tests. The government continues to monitor environmental radiation.
Hong Kong's central bank named 12 banks as primary liquidity providers for the offshore yuan market for two years from October 27, 2026, and increased the total yuan liquidity available under the arrangement to 220 billion yuan.
Hong Kong's Social Welfare Department said three children from a Tuen Mun family will remain in residential care after a girl was seen carrying two bags of canned beer. The department cited multi-disciplinary assessments and will later arrange kinship care.
Hong Kong's Buildings Department approved 10 building plans in August, covering residential, commercial, industrial and community projects. Eight construction starts were authorised, yielding 70,908 sq m of residential floor area across 1,442 units. The department also issued 21 occupation permits,
BYD has set up a Hong Kong subsidiary in the Science Park to bring its SkyShuttle rail transit system to the city. The firm is bidding for the Kai Tak green transport project and aims to use Hong Kong as a base for overseas rail business.
A man arriving from Japan was sentenced to four weeks in jail after customs seized 25,600 alternative smoking products from his luggage. Health authorities said 36 people have been convicted since September under tightened anti-smoking laws, with sentences ranging from four weeks to eight months.
The Hong Kong government has completed the first phase of a beautification project for Lan Kwai Fong, featuring light art, a 43-metre mural, and upgraded paving. The project aims to revitalise the nightlife district and attract more visitors through public-private collaboration.
Hong Kong's Labour Department announced on 23 October 2026 that seven candidates have been nominated for the Labour Advisory Board employee representative election. Voting will take place on 28 November at Mei Foo Community Hall.
Hong Kong's community pharmacy scheme will begin at the end of October, pairing patients with designated pharmacies in four districts. The first phase involves 20 pharmacies across Eastern, Yau Tsim Mong, Sha Tin and Yuen Long, with expansion to all 18 districts planned by the fourth quarter of next
Hong Kong's Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has updated the Building Energy Efficiency Registration Scheme and issued new guidelines for district cooling and centralised multi-building cooling systems, effective 1 November 2026. The move follows the Chief Executive's 2025 Policy Addres
Hong Kong table tennis team won two silver and two bronze medals on the final day of the Asian Para Games, bringing their total to five silver and 10 bronze. Pairs Jiao Jinshan and Wang Yucheng claimed silver in women's WD14 doubles, and Wu Meihui and Wang Tingjie took silver in WD22. He Jiasheng an
An 11-year-old girl's tearful plea for help in viral videos prompted a Hong Kong police investigation. Officers arrested her 61-year-old grandmother and a 43-year-old Indonesian domestic helper on child ill-treatment charges. The girl was hospitalised with swelling and bruising.
Hong Kong's Medical and Health Bureau announced that from 1 November, over 80 per cent of family doctor co-payments in the Primary Care Co-governance Network will remain unchanged. Of 1,239 service points, 82.5 per cent hold fees steady, while adjustments average a 3.7 per cent rise in treatment-sta
Hong Kong's Financial Secretary announced at a wealth management awards ceremony that the city's managed assets reached a record HK$42.2 trillion in 2025, with net inflows surging nearly 200 per cent. The government plans tax reforms and family office targets to maintain Hong Kong's position as the
A dry continental airstream brings sunny, hot conditions and strong winds to Hong Kong on 23 October. Severe Typhoon Champi, 320 km southeast of Taipei, moves north-northwest. Fine, very dry weather is expected for the next two days, with sunny intervals into early next week.
Financial Secretary Paul Chan said Hong Kong now hosts over 1,400 fintech companies, including eight digital banks and four virtual insurers. He highlighted progress in digital asset regulation, tokenised bonds and a forthcoming blockchain platform for warehouse receipts.
InvestHK helped about 550 overseas and mainland Chinese companies set up or expand in Hong Kong in the first nine months of 2026, bringing an estimated HK$70 billion in initial investment, Director-General Katrina Liu said.
HSBC has launched its first stablecoin, 'HSBC RedCoin', on its PayMe platform, benefiting over 3.3 million users for peer-to-peer and merchant payments. The bank plans to add stablecoin wallet functionality to its mobile app by year-end, enabling tokenized investment products including a share class
Hong Kong shares opened higher on Friday but gave up gains as chipmakers and gold-related stocks fell. The Hang Seng Index rose 0.41 per cent before dropping 0.5 per cent. Local tech firms largely shrugged off US sell-offs, but chipmakers and miners were dragged lower by global declines.
A new shop called BOLO BOLO in Lan Kwai Fong turns the classic Hong Kong pineapple bun into a burger. Owner Karman developed a sturdier bun recipe to hold meat, sauce and toppings, offering fillings from slow-cooked beef to Wagyu patties.
Hong Kong Customs seized around 720,000 suspected illicit cigarettes and 2,700 suspected counterfeit items worth HK$4.6 million in Sha Tau Kok. A separate operation at Hong Kong International Airport led to the arrest of two mainland passengers carrying 8kg of suspected cannabis buds valued at HK$1.
A 38-year-old Taiwanese woman, identified as the daughter of Taiwan's National Airborne Service Corps chief, was found dead in a hotel in Fujikawaguchiko, Japan, on 19 October. A 27-year-old Taiwanese woman, suspected of involvement in a fraud group, was arrested at the scene with a bloodstained kni
A look at how a 1980s group of producers modernised Barolo winemaking. Known as the Barolo Boys, they introduced green harvesting and new oak barrels to make the traditionally tannic wine more approachable, sparking significant debate in Italian wine history.
A power outage struck Sha Kok Mei village in Sai Kung on Thursday night, disrupting electricity to about 100 households. CLP engineers performed emergency repairs and arranged temporary supply. The cause is suspected to be an underground cable fault, though it remains unconfirmed.
Hong Kong Customs arrested two mainland men at Hong Kong International Airport on Thursday, seizing about 8kg of suspected cannabis buds worth HK$1.7 million. The suspects, aged 30 and 36, arrived separately from Bangkok with cannabis in their carry-on luggage. Investigations continue.
Hong Kong lawmakers toured CLP Power's Black Point Power Station to review decarbonisation efforts, a hydrogen-blended gas generation trial, and fuel diversification. The visit focused on balancing energy security, cost, and the city's carbon neutrality goal.
Hong Kong's mixed S14 4x100m freestyle relay team won bronze at the Asian Para Games, finishing in 3 minutes 53.77 seconds behind gold medalists Japan and silver medalists Thailand. The quartet of Chan Yui-lam, Lau Chiu-yee, Cheung Tsun-lok and Wong Hon-yin will receive HK$125,000 under the Jockey C
Hong Kong para-badminton player Chu Man-kai won bronze in men's singles SH6 at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Para Games after losing his semifinal to Chinese opponent Lin Naili. Both losing semifinalists share the bronze. Chu will receive HK$62,500 through the Jockey Club Athlete Incentive Awards Scheme.
Hong Kong's Transport and Logistics Bureau met Singaporean officials during the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting to discuss transport policies and bilateral cooperation. Secretary Mable Chan noted similarities in land transport, aviation, maritime and shipping sectors, and highlighted the close tradi
Hong Kong's Chief Secretary for Administration addressed the 30th anniversary of the Hong Kong Association of Women in Business and Professions, celebrating award winners and highlighting women's roles in the economy and government.
A Hung Hom care home refutes mistreatment claims after a viral video showed a staff confrontation with a visitor. The facility and the resident's guarantor say the visitor was barred at the family's request due to domestic issues.
The 2026 ‘Maker China’ international SME innovation and entrepreneurship competition Hong Kong leg attracted a record 170 local projects. Acting Commissioner for Digital Policy Zhang Yiyi said the event helps startups and SMEs showcase tech achievements and expand into the mainland market.
Kai Tak Sports Park launched its first Halloween party on 17 October, featuring cosplay champions, celebrity brands, and live music. The event runs on five dates through 31 October, with a light show, marketplace, and pet-friendly activities.
A senior chemist testified that the legs and pelvis of late socialite Abby Choi were found in a refrigerator with flesh attached. The testimony came on the 21st day of the murder trial of her former husband, his brother and father.
A Hong Kong woman reported the disappearance of HK$420,000 worth of gold jewelry from a safe. Suspicion falls on the family's Indonesian domestic helper, whose contract ends on October 31. Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made.
Hong Kong’s cyber security coordination centre has called on businesses and institutions to conduct a comprehensive audit of all products and services that may use PHP, after two critical vulnerabilities were patched. The flaws could allow remote attackers to execute unauthorised code, and the risks
OrangeNews in Cheung Sha Wan received a suspicious letter with white powder on 22 October, the third such incident in two days targeting Hong Kong newsrooms. Police and bomb disposal officers investigated, and staff were evacuated. The outlet condemned the act and said operations continued normally.
A 55-year-old mainland Chinese woman was arrested at Lok Ma Chau on suspicion of smuggling a live dog worth HK$15,000 into Hong Kong. Customs officers found the animal concealed in her baggage. The case has been referred to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.
MTR Corporation will hold a Thank You Day on Saturday, offering half-fare travel across most of its network for Octopus, JoyYou Card and QR-code users. The discount excludes the Airport Express, High Speed Rail and single-trip tickets.
Hong Kong's core inflation rate rose to 2.1 per cent in September, up 0.2 percentage points from August. The government attributed the increase mainly to faster rises in transport and package tour costs, and said fuel-related items were the primary driver. Overall inflation is expected to remain mod
Hong Kong swimmer Chan Yui-lam won the gold medal in the women's S14 100-metre butterfly event at the Asian Para Games, finishing with a time of 1:05.19. Teammate Lau Chiu-yi took bronze. The victory was Hong Kong's second gold of the Games.
A watch shop employee testified that luxury watch trades by Alex Kwong, ex-husband of murdered socialite Abby Choi, were channelled through her account. The employee described Kwong as a friendly, savvy client who used Choi's VIP account and sought discounts.
Hong Kong's Invest Hong Kong agency signed 18 key enterprises, including a Swiss gold-trading giant that will produce in the city. The firms are part of the seventh batch of key enterprise agreements, aiming to boost the gold trading ecosystem.
Hong Kong's unemployment rate rose to 3.9 per cent in the July-September period, up 0.1 percentage point from the previous quarter. The underemployment rate also edged up to 2 per cent. The government attributed the rise to increases in social work and warehouse sectors, while noting overall employm
The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival returns from 29 October with over 340 booths from 31 countries. Bordeaux and Burgundy wines are highlighted, alongside new pavilions from Australia, Canada and South Korea. Discounted passes are available via Trip.com.
Coca-Cola Hong Kong and Swire Coca-Cola HK launched the Coca-Cola Recycling Academy on Wednesday, offering free educational resources to secondary schools. The initiative includes a gamified platform, tours and community activities. A company survey found nearly 70 per cent of respondents try to rec
Standard Chartered's index shows Hong Kong SMEs' confidence improved slightly in Q4 2026, though caution remains. Raw material cost expectations rose while wage pressures eased. The bank forecasts 4.3% economic growth this year, slowing to 2.7% in 2027.
Police constable Chu Chun-kwok, who died in September after being paralysed in a 2005 stabbing, will be given a full police honours funeral on Friday 24 October. The service will be held at Universal Funeral Parlour in Hung Hom, followed by burial at Gallant Garden.
Police arrested a 26-year-old man on Tuesday in connection with two indecent exposure incidents targeting five secondary school girls, aged 14 to 16, in Yau Tong. The suspect allegedly exposed himself near a playground and a housing estate last month and earlier this month.
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