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Delegates at the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting enjoyed cultural tours including the Xiqu Centre, dim sum classes, the Peak and Ocean Park. Chief Executive John Lee and Finance Minister Lan Foan hosted a welcome dinner on Tuesday.
Chief Executive John Lee said the International Organization for Mediation is emerging as a trusted intergovernmental body, with more cases in the pipeline as it marked its first anniversary. The first IOMed Forum will be held in Hong Kong in December, and signatories have grown from 37 to 48 since
Hong Kong International Airport received three best-airport honours, including Asia's Leading Airport for the sixth straight year, as September passenger traffic rose 10.2 per cent year on year to 4.86 million. The Airport Authority reported steady growth across traffic indicators and said it will k
The Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park received nine bids for the second batch of three land parcels in Loop Hong Kong Park. Bidders included tech firms, park operators and conglomerates. Results for the first two tender rounds will be announced by end of 2026.
A man was taken to hospital after being struck by a school bus on Kam Sheung Road in Pat Heung on Tuesday morning. Witness video shows he stepped onto the road without checking oncoming traffic from both directions.
Hong Kong's Election Committee sub-sector general election nomination period ended on 20 October 2026, with 1,155 nomination forms received. Candidates will be announced within 14 days, and voting for contested subsectors is set for 22 November.
At least eight people were injured on Monday afternoon when a tour bus rear-ended a Kowloon Motor Bus double-decker in Ngau Chi Wan. The crash occurred on New Clear Water Bay Road, prompting a response from five ambulances. Four injured were on the tour bus, including two schoolchildren, and four on
Hong Kong issued an amber outbound travel alert for France on Tuesday, citing ongoing protests and public unrest across the country. The government advised residents to exercise caution, avoid non-essential travel to protest areas, and monitor local conditions.
Hong Kong will provide targeted support to new industrial enterprises, Secretary Sun Dong said. Eight firms were selected for the inaugural scheme, which aims to accelerate new industrialisation and build an innovation hub.
Sun Hung Kai Properties illuminated the International Commerce Centre facade with a greeting for the APEC Finance Ministers' Meeting in Hong Kong. The property developer extended the light show hours on 19 October to coincide with the official banquet, showcasing the city's role as a global financia
A study by the University of Hong Kong's law faculty and TALK Hong Kong analysed 35 years of sentencing for six child sex offences and found average jail terms ranged from 4.61 to 9.82 years. The group says sentences are too light and calls for an independent sentencing council.
A shop assistant testified that a man in his 60s bought a meat grinder and other kitchenware months before Abby Choi's murder. A former driver also said he quit after a leave dispute, and denied theft allegations.
Sino Group and the Ng Teng Fong Charitable Foundation have jointly donated HK$30 million to the Hospital Authority for two new cataract operating theatres. The facilities, due to open in late 2026, aim to cut waiting times and boost annual surgical output by about 5,500 procedures.
Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan told an APEC business luncheon on Tuesday that predictable policies and transparent rules are vital for attracting investment. He emphasised making digital infrastructure investable while ensuring affordable services for underserved communities.
More than 10,000 runners will compete in the 2026 Bank of China (Hong Kong) Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge Half Marathon on November 15, a record for the event. A 10km race has been added for the first time, and the race has earned World Athletics Platinum Label status.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust presented nearly three decades of healthy ageing initiatives at a WHO technical meeting, highlighting over 60 projects with HK$4 billion in funding. The Trust outlined plans to address health inequalities and adopt a client-centred approach.
Hong Kong is advancing 'Finance + Trade' and 'Finance + Green Development' under its first five-year plan to better serve the real economy, the financial services chief said. The city is also developing carbon trading and reinforcing its roles as a global yuan hub and wealth management centre.
Police and bomb disposal officers were called to Yau Ma Tei Public Library after white powder was found in a disabled toilet. The area was cordoned off, evidence was removed, and the scene has been reopened. An investigation is ongoing.
Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing launched a voluntary designation programme on 20 October to help investors identify listed companies with significant green business activities, assessed by independent reviewers against revenue and investment criteria.
Hong Kong's women's wheelchair fencing team won silver in the foil team event at the Asian Para Games, losing 30-12 to China in the final. The squad of Lam Ka-man, Chung Yuen-ping, Alison Yu Chui-yee and Tong Nga-ting beat Thailand 30-23 in the semifinals and will receive HK$250,000 under the Jockey
At least 12 Hong Kongers with Deferred Enforced Departure status have been detained by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement at US airports, forced to sign voluntary departure documents or face months in jail, and released with electronic ankle shackles. The UK and Canada have also tightened immigr
The government has launched a matching platform to connect private funding with social welfare projects, with the first round of proposals open until November 29. Projects must serve specific disadvantaged groups and cover designated themes, with funding provided directly by donors to organisations.
Holiday congestion and reported manpower shortages at the redeveloped Huanggang Port have triggered calls for an operational review, with a lawmaker urging flexible staffing and procedural fixes. The Immigration Department said it would adjust personnel and clearance arrangements based on operationa
Nominations for Hong Kong's Election Committee subsector elections ended on 20 October, with 31 of 36 elected subsectors oversubscribed. A total of 1,115 candidate nominations and 40 group nominations were received.
Hong Kong’s chief executive said the city will leverage its financial strengths and the first APEC finance ministers’ meeting held in the city to serve national development. He also outlined plans to align with the national 15th Five-Year Plan, including a new five-year plan for Hong Kong and develo
The APEC Finance Ministers Meeting began on 20 October in Hong Kong, with tight security at the Wan Chai Convention Centre. The two-day closed-door session focuses on regional economic growth, digital infrastructure financing, and inclusive finance, with a joint statement expected at the close.
Alo Yoga has opened its first Hong Kong flagship at K11 MUSEA, with Blackpink's Jisoo attending. The launch highlights a competitive sportswear market where Lululemon, Athleta and Vuori each offer distinct styles, from dependable fitness wear to relaxed leisure pieces.
Baptist University plans to relocate and expand labs and research into the Northern Metropolis University Town, including biomedical and Chinese medicine facilities. It also aims to raise non-local student numbers to 50 per cent and expects its continuing education arm to gain registered college sta
A man in his 70s died after a fire broke out in a flat at Hang Fai Building, Sai Ying Pun, on Monday night. About 60 residents were evacuated. Firefighters extinguished the blaze, and the cause is under investigation, though believed to have started in the kitchen.
A 29-year-old female worker suffered third-degree burns after an electrical fault sparked a fire at the Hong Kong Cultural Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui. Authorities are investigating whether the Electricity Ordinance was violated, as she is not a registered electrical worker.
Hong Kong's Digital Policy Office will study increasing resources and overnight staff for the 1823 hotline after a caller reporting a dying monkey was not answered. The office says the call was diverted to voicemail because all operators were busy.
Hong Kong Baptist University held the inaugural AI-TEM 2026 conference from October 16 to 18, gathering over 200 international scholars to discuss ethical challenges of AI. The event, in partnership with Boston University, Korea University, and the University of Vienna, focused on extending responsi
The redeveloped Huanggang Port handled a record 152,000 passenger trips on Chung Yeung Festival, the highest single-day traffic since reopening. Police also received 130 reports of unauthorised credit card transactions linked to iPhone Duo pre-orders, involving about HK$5 million.
Hong Kong's consumer market has improved this year with shoppers more willing to spend, though sharp growth is unlikely, Tai Hing's vice chairman said. The restaurant chain posted an 83 per cent rise in half-year profit and plans to resume openings next year.
Hong Kong wheelchair fencer Alison Yu Chui-yee won bronze in the women's individual foil Category A at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, securing the city's first medal. She lost 15-9 to China's Zou Xufeng in the semifinals, earning HK$62,500 under the Jockey Club scheme.
Long queues exceeding 500 metres and wait times over 40 minutes snarled the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge on the final day of the Chung Yeung Festival long weekend. Authorities urged travellers to pre-register for e-Channels and monitor real-time congestion via the Easy Boundary platform.
University of Hong Kong clinical professor Patrick Ip warns of heightened invasive pneumococcal infection risk in winter and early spring, citing a fatal case of a 9-year-old boy. He urges parents to seek immediate medical attention for critical symptoms and highlights the government's subsidised va
Hong Kong swimmers Lau Siu-yi and Wong Hon-yin won silver and bronze in the S14 200m freestyle at the Asian Para Games, finishing second and third respectively.
Police are searching for two non-Chinese suspects who abandoned a car containing suspected heroin after a collision with a truck on Tuen Mun Road on 19 October. The male driver and female passenger fled on foot. The case is being treated as drug trafficking and hit-and-run.
Traditional hairy crab shops in Hong Kong face a 10 to 20 per cent drop in business due to cross-border shopping and online competition, with one Causeway Bay retailer reporting declining orders and fewer tourists.
About 9,400 travellers entered Hong Kong via the new Huanggang checkpoint between 2pm and 4pm, more than 3.5 times the previous average at the Lok Ma Chau control point. Authorities opened all lanes, implemented crowd control and boosted bus services to manage the surge.
A man suspected of illegal smoking outside a Tsuen Wan construction site scuffled with a hygiene officer and tried to flee before being stopped by firefighters, video shows. It was the second such escape attempt in two days.
Hong Kong has seen the share of growth-company listings in sectors such as biotech and AI rise to 30 per cent from 10 per cent in 2023, the SFC chief said. Improved market infrastructure and bourse reforms attracted these firms, which are typically three to five years old.
Lawmaker and former Olympic fencer Vivian Kong Man-wai has called for an optimised elite sports training system, saying athletes are Hong Kong's best advertisement for soft power. Ahead of a Legco debate, she outlined four goals including talent pipelines, sports science, GBA cooperation and interna
A 40-year-old Filipina domestic helper has been remanded in custody after appearing in court over allegations she assaulted a five-month-old baby girl on five occasions in a Hong Kong apartment. She faces five counts of willful assault and will return to court in November.
A taxi slammed into the rear of a box truck on Hung To Road in Kwun Tong on Monday afternoon, heavily damaging the cab's front. The driver was uninjured, and no other casualties were reported, though a nearby lamppost was also damaged.
Chief Executive John Lee met AIIB president Zou Jiayi ahead of APEC finance talks, welcoming the lender's plan to open a Hong Kong office. Lee said the city will support the bank's expansion and leverage green finance, fintech and offshore yuan business.
At least six hikers suffered suspected heatstroke on Monday, a public holiday after Chung Yeung Festival, as temperatures hit 30 degrees Celsius. Three were airlifted to hospitals, and police received reports of three more cases. Authorities urged hikers to seek shade, call 999 and provide first aid
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok departed for Brunei on Monday to attend the 16th China-ASEAN Prosecutors-General Conference, where he will address safeguarding children in the digital era. He will discuss cross-border cooperation against cybercrime targeting youth and present Hong Kong's le
Hong Kong's Secretary for Transport and Logistics, Mable Chan, travels to Shanghai for the 2026 North Bund Forum on global shipping and aviation resilience. She will speak at the opening and a shipping session, visit a port firm, and return the same evening.
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