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Customs raided five Tuen Mun industrial units on Thursday, seizing about 6,800 suspected counterfeit hard drives worth an estimated HK$50 million. Six people were arrested in connection with an alleged processing workshop and storage warehouse.
Retired New Zealand Supreme Court judge Sir Terence Arnold has been recommended for appointment as a non-permanent judge of Hong Kong's Court of Final Appeal. If approved, he would raise the overseas common law roster to six jurists, enhancing the court's flexibility and international standing.
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department found lifts installed by Tai Yau Elevator (HK) Ltd in 39 private buildings lacked door frame components. Inspections followed reports that 48 lifts in two public estates had only fire-resistant doors fitted. The department is urging the contractor to
The Fire Services Department will intensify patrols and emergency readiness across 12 high-risk hill fire zones in the New Territories ahead of Sunday's Chung Yeung Festival. It will deploy patrol teams, AI smoke-detection drones and a water-drop drone to curb vegetation fires, which average about 3
The Building Department has ordered developer Grand Hope to conduct detailed investigations into eight more houses and common areas at the One Stanley project in Stanley after a defect was found in one house. The developer must submit results within one month.
A 74-year-old Sham Shui Po woman with underlying illnesses died last Thursday after contracting melioidosis, Hong Kong health authorities said. The Centre for Health Protection is investigating the infection source, describing the case as sporadic with no link to earlier local infections.
A 61-year-old homemaker with schizophrenia was sentenced to a three-month hospital order after being found guilty of publishing seditious materials outside her Tin Shui Wai public housing flat. The magistrate ruled the colonial-era flags and protest slogans showed intent to challenge China's soverei
Hong Kong's secondary home prices fell 0.71 per cent week on week, hitting a more than two-month low, according to the Centa-City Leading Index. The decline was led by major estates, with prices in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island falling sharply.
PMQ Coffee Agenda returns to Central from October 16 to 19, featuring over 50 brands and four themed zones exploring personality, lifestyle, craft and origin. The event includes workshops, competitions and an exhibition tracing coffee from seed to cup, with day tickets at HK$45.
A woman was sentenced to 10 months in prison today for illegally importing about 52 kg of dried shark fins, valued at about HK$200,000, through Hong Kong International Airport. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department said the goods were seized in March.
Five mainland leisure yachts from Shenzhen, Nansha and Zhuhai docked at Lantau Yacht Club on Friday, marking the first sailing under the southbound yacht travel initiative between Guangdong and Hong Kong. The Marine Department welcomed the vessels, which range from 13 to 38 metres in length.
Police in Yuen Long have arrested a man suspected of defrauding villagers and a taxi driver in Kam Tin by claiming relatives needed urgent hospital cash. He was detained on October 15 after an investigation by the Pat Heung Division Rural Patrol Unit.
The Hong Kong Science Museum has opened an exhibition featuring the work of this year's Future Science Prize winners, covering life science, material science and mathematics. Interactive exhibits explore cryptography, hepatitis B infection and single-atom catalysis, with a science summit scheduled f
Hong Kong's housing authority says 93.2 per cent of owners at Tai Po's Wang Fuk Court signed sale agreements by the deadline, covering 1,850 of 1,985 flats. The government will continue processing title transfers and will consider exceptional cases individually.
Hong Kong will host the 94th Interpol General Assembly from November 30 to December 3, drawing over 1,000 delegates from 196 member countries. Secretary for Security Chris Tang shared his past Interpol experience and outlined extensive security preparations for the event.
Hong Kong will roll out four new tourism projects from the fourth quarter, including visits to KMB depots, a railway exhibition, a miniature city display, temple heritage trails and seasonal tours of Yuen Long. The initiatives aim to showcase local culture and urban features.
On day 18 of the trial, Chris Tam testified about a HK$5 million gambling debt settled with help from ex-father-in-law Kwong Kau, and revealed his wife financed ex-husband Alex Kwong's watch business with over HK$10 million of family funds.
Five people, including a tech service provider, were charged with conspiracy to defraud the government's Technology Voucher Programme using shell companies. The alleged fraud involved over HK$10 million in可疑 applications, with authorities blocking HK$94 million in payouts.
Cantopop star Eason Chan will hold 26 live recording sessions at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts from December 2026 to February 2027, re-recording songs from classic albums and sharing behind-the-scenes stories. Tickets will be allocated via a Cityline registration and ballot system.
The Urban Renewal Authority is seeking tenders for a To Kwa Wan Road/Wing Kwong Street project, valued at HK$3.45 billion to HK$4.6 billion. Developers using Modular Integrated Construction could gain extra floor area. Bids close on 11 November, with analysts expecting 5 to 8 submissions.
A video circulating on social media shows a rat walking across a food pickup counter at a restaurant in YOHO TOWN, Yuen Long, near tableware and drinks. The incident has raised food safety concerns, as the FEHD begins a second phase of anti-rodent inspections.
Hong Kong health authorities reported one imported mpox case in a 36-year-old man, now stable. The Centre for Health Protection said confirmed cases in the first 15 days of October fell over 60 per cent from September, while mpox vaccine doses in the first two weeks rose by more than 60 per cent.
Hong Kong has gazetted the commencement notice for the first phase of MPF 'full portability', effective December 21. New employees hired on or after May 1, 2025, may transfer employer contributions to self-selected schemes. The government will table the notice in LegCo on October 21.
Hong Kong will hold an official ceremony on 12 November 2026 at Sun Yat-sen Memorial Park to mark the 160th anniversary of Sun Yat-sen's birth, the government announced on 16 October. A commemorative stamp will be issued, with events including exhibitions, lectures and study tours running from Octob
Hong Kong has gazetted an order granting Interpol privileges and immunities for its 231st executive committee meeting and 94th general assembly in the city. The meetings will run from 29 November to 3 December 2026. The government says it will showcase the success of "one country, two systems".
A 48-year-old man was arrested on Thursday after allegedly attacking a colleague with a 20cm cleaver during a dispute at a village house on Fan Kam Road. The victim, a 45-year-old man surnamed Sze, suffered neck injuries and was taken to North District Hospital.
A fire in the back staircase of a tenement building in Sham Shui Po was extinguished early on Friday 16 October. Clutter caught alight, but no one was injured and no evacuation was needed. Police closed part of Un Chau Street for the operation.
José Antonio Maurellet SC, chairman of the Hong Kong Bar Association, says a persistent judicial shortage caused by a gap between private and public pay risks damaging the city's role as a leading financial centre. He calls for investment in the judiciary to sustain its soft power and competitivenes
A three-vehicle crash on the North Lantau Highway was caught on dashcam, showing a taxi hitting a stopped private car and a third car swerving to avoid the collision. Police confirmed no injuries and said the cause is under investigation.
Hong Kong Housing Authority says it will pursue liabilities against Taizoom Elevator Company after the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department found serious deficiencies in lift replacement works at two estates in 2025 and 2026, including missing door frame components.
Police are investigating a suspected animal cruelty case after a woman was reported to have thrown a dog into the sea at a waterfront park in Sai Wan Ho on Thursday. The woman later retrieved the dog and left. The case has been classified as cruelty to animals.
A Tesla and a KMB bus collided at a Kowloon Tong junction on Thursday evening. The Tesla mounted the pavement and hit a railing. No injuries were reported.
Hong Kong police arrested two men on 14 and 15 October in Operation Fairlaw, targeting Mong Kok drug dens. A 48-year-old suspect is held for operating a den and laundering over HK$1 million, while a 31-year-old is held for permitting premises to be used as a den. Two masterminds have been arrested s
A three-vehicle collision on the Kwun Tong Bypass on Thursday night left four people with minor injuries and closed all lanes near the Hongkong Post building. The crash involved a Citybus, two private cars and occurred around 9pm near MegaBox.
A 41-year-old woman refused to pay a HK$200 taxi fare in Kwai Chung and argued with the driver, prompting police attendance. No arrests were made and the woman's father paid the fare.
A 13-year-old boy with severe liver failure is urgently awaiting a transplant at Queen Mary Hospital, topping the O-positive blood type liver waiting list. The Hospital Authority has appealed for organ donations and is preparing to seek assistance from mainland China for a possible cross-border dona
Hong Kong police have arrested 22 people suspected of running a loan shark syndicate charging annual interest rates exceeding 300 per cent, far above the legal cap of 48 per cent. Officers raided two licensed finance firms in Yau Ma Tei and seized over HK$2 million in cash, documents and valuables.
In the High Court murder trial of Abby Choi, her husband Chris Tam firmly denied allegations of a sexual relationship with Choi's ex-husband Alex Kwong. Tam also admitted borrowing HK$5 million for gambling, with Choi as guarantor, but said he never intended to repay.
The Business Environment Council hosted its latest CEO Dialogue on Wednesday, where MTR chief executive Jeny Yeung Mei-chun and BEC chief executive Simon Ng Ka-wing discussed sustainability strategies in transport. The event highlighted decarbonisation, climate resilience and social inclusion under
The government is asking lawmakers for nearly HK$8.8 billion to develop Tseung Kwan O Areas 132 and 137, including reclamation, a marine viaduct, and housing for 135,000 people. First residents could move in by 2031, pending funding approval.
CLP Power is distributing upgraded reading pen kits to nearly 1,000 kindergartens across Hong Kong from October, aiming to teach low-carbon living through interactive storybooks. The free programme, launched in 2016, has reached 65,000 children at about 900 schools.
China's weather agency says a tropical depression east of Guam is set to become Typhoon Champi within 24 hours, possibly reaching super typhoon strength. The Hong Kong Observatory says a direct hit on the city is unlikely, with tropical cyclones not expected to affect Hong Kong for the rest of Octob
Hong Kong Customs' Customs YES youth programme visited Macau for cultural and educational exchanges, including a baking workshop with Macau customs youth, a tour of the maritime command, and participation in the 36th WCO Asia-Pacific regional meeting. The trip aimed to broaden participants' global视野
More than 100 residents were evacuated from a flat fire at Yau Lai Estate in Yau Tong on Thursday morning. A 71-year-old woman was taken to hospital for smoke inhalation. Preliminary investigations suggest a short circuit in a ceiling fan light caused the blaze.
Para taekwondo player Yeung Siu-ki and para runner Katie Wong Wing-hei will carry the Hong Kong flag at the Asian Para Games opening ceremony on Sunday. The duo, who are teacher and student, were named flag bearers on Thursday as Hong Kong sends 80 athletes to compete in 10 sports.
Hong Kong police have dismantled a transnational syndicate linked to agarwood tree investment fraud, arresting six people and seizing HK$14 million in connection with the scheme. Most victims were elderly, with losses ranging from HK$30,000 to HK$1.9 million.
A new ICAC survey shows 99.2 per cent of Hong Kong residents did not personally encounter corruption in the past year, the highest figure on record. The poll also found a mean corruption tolerance score of 0.3 on a 0-10 scale, reflecting strong public rejection of corrupt acts.
CK Asset has categorically denied false claims on mainland social media that Li Ka-shing has died, calling the rumours 'absolutely no truth'. The firm condemned the fabrication and urged media and the public to verify information before sharing, while a blogger citing an insider said the 98-year-old
Hong Kong has approved a new drug for metastatic hormone-sensitive prostate cancer under its '1+' drug registration mechanism, bringing the total to 23. The drug was approved by China's drug regulator and reviewed by local experts. The government aims to expand first-layer approval by 2030.
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