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The Development Bureau plans to redevelop the Hung Hom foreshore into a "Monaco-style marina", including a viewing platform from the Kowloon side, according to a paper listed in LegCo on Tuesday. www.legco.gov.hk/yr2026/engli...

"During mitigation proceedings on Tuesday, the defense counsel argued that Sei and the victim were genuinely in love when the offense took place." She was 13 at the time.

Yuen Long District Councillor Sei Chun-hing has been remanded in custody pending sentencing after being convicted of unlawful sexual intercourse with a girl under the age of 16. District Court Judge Stanley Chan Kwong-chi adjourned the case to November 3 for sentencing.

HSBC Holdings Q3 report: • Profit before tax increased by $2.3bn or 32% to $9.6bn compared with 3Q25 • Profit after tax increased by $2.1bn or 38% to $7.6bn compared with 3Q25 • Revenue increased by $0.8bn to $18.6bn compared with 3Q25 Report: www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...

Hong Kong Airlines, YOHO, and Broadway Photo Supply have reported data breach incidents affecting more than 1,600 citizens this month, with the Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data launching investigations into the cases.

The only 24 hour border crossing with the mainland, Huanggang Port, suffered major delays on Saturday evening, with Chief Secretary Eric Chan on Sunday instructing government departments to ensure the smooth flow of travellers at boundary control points. RTHK: buff.ly/Oc9bKgv 📸 : buff.ly/lkPC1By

Hong Kong and mainland Chinese police have arrested 33 people in a joint crackdown on a syndicate that allegedly stole credit cards from residents who had travelled north to Shenzhen, with losses exceeding HK$1.8 million. www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...

The government expects to introduce licensing frameworks for online ride-hailing platforms as early as November, with the first batch of approved operators slated for announcement between late November and early December. www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article...

Revised Star Ferry fares have been approved by ExCo, with weekday trips to increase by between HK$0.60 and HK$1, while weekend and public holiday fares will rise by HK$1 to HK$1.80 from January 25th. The monthly ticket price will remain unchanged at HK$190.

HKIA Provisional Traffic Statistics, September 2026: Passenger traffic recorded a double-digit growth of 10.2% year on year to 4.86 million passengers, while flight movements grew by 7.0% to 32,175, and cargo volume rose by 6.3% to 433,000 tonnes. www.hongkongairport.com/en/media-cen...

More than 10,000 people will take part in the 2026 Bank of China (Hong Kong) Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macao Bridge (Hong Kong Section) Half Marathon on November 15, setting a new participation record

Hong Kong wheelchair fencer Alison Yu Chui-yee captured a bronze medal in the women’s individual foil Category A at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, opening the city’s medal account at the competition. www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article...

The iPhone Duo release in Hong Kong has led to a repeat of the iPhone 18 debacle, with 110 suspected misuse of credit card purchases for the new phone.

Ka Ying Rising lost his first race in 22 starts on Saturday after being stunned by Tempted at the world's richest turf race, The Everest, in Sydney. Ka Ying Rising finished 2nd after winning The Everest in 2025, where Tempted finished 2nd. news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...

93.2% of owners at Wang Fuk Court have signed the Agreement for Sale and Purchase before the deadline, with the government pledging to handle remaining cases on a case-by-case basis.

Jones Lang LaSalle's latest Grade A Office Vacancy report September 2026: • overall vacancy rates declined by 0.1 ppt m-o-m to 12.4% • Central and Tsimshatsui 📉 • Causeway Bay/Wan Chai 📈 0.6 ppt • Grade A office rents rose 0.7% m-o-m buff.ly/hJQCLoq

Hong Kong suffered a record net loss of 40 kindergartens this year amid a shrinking student population and as the median age of women giving birth to their first child rose to its highest yet, according to official figures.

The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department has referred a registered lift contractor to the police for possible fraud after inspections found that fire-resistant door frames were missing from 48 newly installed lifts at two public housing estates.

Provisional visitor arrivals to Hong Kong, September 2026: • 4,031,090 (+22%) • long haul: 286,321 (+20%) • mainland: 3,170,122 (+29%) • YTD 2026: 40,703,740 (+12%)

The Education Bureau has approved fee increase applications from 49 direct-subsidy schools, 74 private schools and international schools with average increases of between 4 and 4.75%. EdB also approved fee increases for 492 kindergartens, with the median fee HK$1,130.

The Hong Kong men's rugby team have collected the SAR's 11th gold medal of 2026 Asian Games, defeating China 26-0.

A long-time gift shop owner on Stanley Market Rd said while holiday traffic has improved slightly, actual sales remained disappointing. He noted that the current crowd consists mostly of young mainland travelers and families, while high-spending Western tourists have become a rare sight.

Hong Kong windsurfers Wong Tsz-ho and Cheung Tsz-yuet both won Asian Games titles on Saturday, taking the city’s gold medal count into double figures for the first time since its athletes started competing in the multi-sport event in 1954. www.scmp.com/sport/hong-k...

Coleman Wong has won gold in the men's singles at the Asian Games in Nagoya, beating the China's Wu Yibing in straight sets. news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...

MTR has reached a one-off settlement of HK$2.25 billion with HKSARG over construction delays for the High Speed Rail. As for the Shatin to Central Link project, since MTRC bore the additional cost of a total of around HK$2.8 billion, both parties have decided not to pursue claims.

The Airport Authority has averted a “lose-lose situation” by terminating a nearly 50-year contract with Hong Kong developer New World Development for the 11 Skies commercial project, with most facilities set to open in 2028, according to the organisation’s directors.

India will clash with Pakistan in a blockbuster opening-day clash when the Hong Kong Cricket Sixes gets under way on October 30th.

Hong Kong national security police have arrested Tang Ho-wing, the founder and operator of the digital news platform Boom News, on Wednesday morning.  He was detained on suspicion of publishing fake news to incite sedition. www.thestandard.com.hk/news/article...

Hang Seng Bank raised 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast for the second consecutive quarter, to 4.4% from 4%, according to a report by the global markets economic research department. AI-driven exports continue to underpin strong growth momentum.

The newly launched “Hong Kong Halloween Month” will see Hong Kong’s biggest cosplay street party in LKF, and other events around Hong Kong in October.

Hong Kong police received 1,503 reports of unauthorised credit card purchases involving Apple’s new iPhone 18 totaling more than HK$30 million, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said. All affected transactions have been cancelled.

HSBC completed its US$1 billion share buyback program on Monday, after purchasing 911,200 shares. www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...

HKSARG has appointed Bryan Chan Ping-keung, a former executive at HKEX, as CEO to lead the development and operation of the city’s new central clearing and settlement system for gold. Chan will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing.

The High Court on Monday discharged the nine-member jury in the murder trial of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung after one juror requested to withdraw on health grounds, with a new jury to be selected on Wednesday.

Reservation deposits may soon be introduced at the High Island Geo Trail - Po Pin Chau section in Sai Kung, following revelations that over half of the reserved visitor slots went unused during the recent three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday.

Peggy Wong has resigned from her duties as a Tai Po District Councillor, citing health reasons, the government said on Saturday. Wong also resigned from her duties as member of the Tai Po South Area Committee and captain of the Tai Po Kwong Fuk and Plover Cove sub-district Care Team.

Hong Kong, China is guaranteed both gold and silver in the squash mixed doubles at the Asian Games after both of its pairs won their semifinals. The final will be played on Sunday. news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...

The Hong Kong Government will not appeal against the judgment regarding environmental impact assessment report for development at former Fanling Golf Course Site. www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...

Siobhan Haughey has finished 2nd in the Asian Games 50m freestyle final. Haughey's 2026 Asian Games medal tally now stands at 2 🥇 , 2🥈 .

Chiu Hin-chun wins gold in the lightweight men’s single sculls final. 3 silvers on Day 4 in rowing and wushu. www.scmp.com/sport/other-...

SCMP: "Although Morgan Stanley later sent another email asking those who received the one sent in error not to open the attached file, the deal list had already been widely circulated in the financial sector, according to the sources."

Jones Lang LaSalle's latest Grade A Office Vacancy report August 2026: • Overall vacancy rates improved modestly, declining 0.3 ppts m-o-m to 12.5%. HK East was the exception, with vacancy rates rising 1.1 ppts, while TST and Kowloon East recorded the strongest improvements, falling 0.3 ppts

Latest 2026 Asian Games medal tally on Day 3. Bronze for Natalie Kan in the 100m butterfly, breaking Siobhan Haughey's Hong Kong record in the process by finishing in 58.05s. Also bronze for the men's team kata karate.

Does Hong kong have a stray dog problem? Video of stray dogs attacking a parked car in Tuen Mun on Wednesday morning. Police were called. 🎥 : www.facebook.com/reel/9491622...

Ryan Choi has claimed silver in the men’s individual foil competition at the 2026 Asian Games, taking Hong Kong's medal tally to 12 on Day 2.

Siobhan Haughey has won her 2nd gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games, cruising to victory in the 100m freestyle final.

FYI: if a dog owner is found to have negligent responsibility, the owner can only be fined a maximum of HK$25,000 and imprisoned for three months.