Economy
Abby Choi's Partner Testifies in Murder Trial
Chris Tam Fong-chun, partner of slain socialite Abby Choi, told the High Court about her relationship with her former in-laws and her ex-classmate, Alex Kwong Kong-chi.
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Huanggang Port Sees Steady Passenger Traffic Ahead of Holiday
The newly revamped port is anticipating over 100,000 passenger trips daily during the Chung Yeung Festival, following a strong opening week.
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Hong Kong to Launch Central Gold Clearing Platform Next Year
The city aims to establish itself as a global gold hub by developing a comprehensive trading ecosystem, with government backing and cross-border cooperation as key differentiators.
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New Zealand Judge Appointed to Hong Kong's Top Court
Terence Arnold joins the Court of Final Appeal as an overseas non-permanent judge amid a series of departures from the bench.
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Hospital Authority Seeks Urgent Liver Donation for Critically Ill Boy
A 13-year-old boy with severe hepatic failure is at the top of the transplant list, prompting an appeal for an O+ liver and potential cross-boundary assistance.
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Hong Kong Welcomes First Guangdong Yachts Under New Maritime Rules
Five yachts from mainland China have arrived in Hong Kong, marking the first arrivals under a relaxed cross-border maritime scheme aimed at facilitating leisure boat travel.
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AI job losses set to rein in office demand in developed Asia-Pacific economies: report
A mild displacement of jobs across the Asia-Pacific region as companies expand their use of AI would trim five percentage points off growth in office space demand in the next few years, according to property consultancy…
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2 Hong Kong MTR disruptions may be linked, expert says
Two rush-hour disruptions at Hong Kong’s MTR Lam Tin station within 15 hours could be connected if they involved the same power supply circuit or exposed procedural shortcomings, an engineering expert has said, with a l…
Economy
Hong Kong teen makes cents of finance, taps AI to tackle economic inequality
At 17, Hong Kong secondary school student Agastya Rekhi has been teaching finance and economics to younger children for nearly three years. Meeting families struggling to understand how prices, investments and economic…
Economy
Hong Kong Bus Operators Seek Fare Hikes Up To 17.7% Amid Rising Fuel Costs
Four franchised bus companies have applied for fare increases, citing significant financial pressure from soaring fuel prices exacerbated by the Middle East conflict.
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Former Care Home Warden Sentenced to 13 Years for Rape
A Hong Kong court has imprisoned a former assistant warden for raping an intellectually disabled resident multiple times, with the judge calling the acts 'extremely despicable'.
Economy
Hong Kong Economy's Focus Debated
An opinion piece questions whether Hong Kong's economic model prioritizes public well-being or profit, contrasting it with global economic achievements and Nobel laureates.
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Firefighters receive 179 reports of people trapped in lifts after sudden voltage dip
Hong Kong firefighters have received over 200 reports of people trapped in lifts and falsely triggered fire alarms after a sudden drop in voltage along a Kowloon power supply line on Tuesday afternoon. CLP Power.
Economy
New Huanggang checkpoint logs 79,500 first-day trips as transport chief says contingencies ready for long weekend
The newly redeveloped Huanggang Port border checkpoint between Hong Kong and Shenzhen saw 79,500 trips on its first day of operation, Shenzhen border authorities have said, as Secretary for Transport and Logistics Mable…
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79,500 passenger trips, 8,000 vehicle movements at new Huanggang Port on opening day
Hong Kong’s new Huanggang Port recorded 79,500 passenger movements and 8,000 vehicle movements on its first day of operations, with transport officials preparing for heavier flows expected during the coming holiday week…
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Hong Kong Police Launch AI Platform for National Security Education in Schools
The NSmarties AI Interactive Platform aims to instill concepts of national security in pupils through personalized stories and explanations of relevant laws.
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