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Hong Kong Halloween crowds bigger but bars a little spooked – as it happened
Operators hope to do roaring trade amid weakened economy and trend of residents heading across border to spend.
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Efforts under way to bring back body of Hong Kong woman who died in Vietnam
31 Oct 2024 - 5:59PM
Hong Kong revellers voice privacy concerns over CCTVs in Halloween party area
31 Oct 2024 - 5:12PM
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HK$3,000 rewards coming for information on tenants abusing Hong Kong public flats
Housing Bureau to launch programme in January next year to help idenitify well-off tenants who are living in public housing.
31 Oct 2024 - 7:20PM
About 5,000 public flats have been taken back over the past two years, housing officials said earlier. Photo: Sam Tsang
Society
Hong Kong urged to shorten 21-year redevelopment plan of Choi Hung Estate
Latest technologies, such as modular integrated construction technique, can be used to cut down the number of years, a lawmaker says.
31 Oct 2024 - 5:42PM
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Ex-Hong Kong leader crosses swords with John Lee again over land supply
Former leader Leung Chun-ying questions wisdom of current administration’s strategy of continuously creating land supply so as to control market.
31 Oct 2024 - 7:54AM
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Driver of 7-seater vehicle arrested after 2 pedestrians struck in Hong Kong
Women were waiting on pavement in North Point when struck by vehicle travelling down Cheung Hong Street.
30 Oct 2024 - 10:48PM
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Hong Kong college helps design device included in national Antarctic expedition
Hong Kong College of Technology collaborates with mainland automotive research institute to develop system for piece of equipment dubbed Xuexiao 2.
30 Oct 2024 - 7:36PM
China’s polar icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, on an earlier Antarctic mission in 2019. Photo: Xinhua
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Redevelopment of Hong Kong’s Instagram-famous Choi Hung Estate to begin in 2028
Housing Department tells Wong Tai Sin District Council the first stage of redevelopment will start in 2028 and the second between 2035 and 2036.
30 Oct 2024 - 10:43PM
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Hong Kong newborns to get mainland China entry permits on the spot at border
New arrangement at four border checkpoints will replace current five-working-day waiting time, but no implementation date set.
30 Oct 2024 - 9:29PM
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Hong Kong sauce firm unveils signboard to mark first 100 days of twin panda cubs
Sign placed outside Pat Chun’s Mong Kok store on last day of registration for pork promotion in company’s bid to leverage on panda economy.
30 Oct 2024 - 1:57PM
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Nvidia chief Jensen Huang to visit Hong Kong to receive honorary doctorate
Nobel laureate Michael Levitt and American mathematician David Mumford to also be honoured at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology.
30 Oct 2024 - 12:19AM
Under Jensen Huang’s leadership, Nvidia has become a leader in the fields of gaming, artificial intelligence and data centres. Photo: AP
Society
Hong Kong’s goal of retaining 50,000 talent scheme visa holders is ‘extremely low’
Legislator Jesse Shang Hailong also says the low bar may send the wrong message that the city has limited opportunities.
29 Oct 2024 - 5:48PM
Society
‘Despicable’: John Lee condemns alleged sexual assaults at Hong Kong care home
City leader also urges welfare authorities to ensure effective supervision to prevent such crimes.
29 Oct 2024 - 9:55PM
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Hong Kong to create tourism offerings based on site where dinosaur fossils found
City leader John Lee says new offerings will combine geopark’s existing attractions, such as hexagonal rock columns, with fossil exhibits.
30 Oct 2024 - 10:06AM
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Residents start voting for 27 finalists shortlisted for Spirit of Hong Kong Awards
Spirit of Hong Kong Awards is co-organised by South China Morning Post and property developer Sino Group to recognise those who exemplify city’s ‘can-do’ spirit.
29 Oct 2024 - 12:10PM
Residents have started voting for 27 finalists in Spirit of Hong Kong Awards. Photo: Dickson Lee
Society
Hong Kong’s fifth hotel turned youth hostel opens its doors with residency terms
Residents could potentially visit the headquarters of the People’s Liberation Army as part of hostel’s programme offerings.
29 Oct 2024 - 12:21AM
Society
Elderly from Hong Kong ethnic minorities learn to cope with hurdles through arts
Expressive arts centre helps 300 from minority groups deal with emotional issues, including worries about death.
28 Oct 2024 - 11:36AM
Society
Hong Kong social enterprise helps tenants find better subdivided housing
ComHome Social Realty urges government to help subsidise renovation costs for landlords ahead of plans to clamp down on subpar flats.
28 Oct 2024 - 9:00AM
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Halloween crowd plans revealed as 25,000 set for Hong Kong’s Lan Kwai Fong
Roads in the area will be closed in phases on Thursday and one-way pedestrian flow may be implemented as crowd size grows, police say.
27 Oct 2024 - 9:43PM
Lan Kwai Fong is already gearing up for Halloween. Photo: Nora Tam
Society
Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival logs 155,000 visitors despite Typhoon Trami
Some vendors say they have recorded double or triple-digit revenue growth compared with last year despite Saturday’s wet weather.
27 Oct 2024 - 11:18PM
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Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Sports Park off to smooth start after ‘precious’ trial run
Snacks relatively cheap compared with Hong Kong Stadium, but can of beer still costs HK$40; fans upbeat over transport arrangements.
27 Oct 2024 - 10:17PM
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Hong Kong minister says no need to publicise every violation at care homes
In wake of rape allegation at one facility, welfare secretary Chris Sun says decision to draw public attention to violations should depend on severity of case.
26 Oct 2024 - 9:52PM
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