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BUSINESSSep 23 key belt and road connectivities that Hong Kong drivesRecently, I joined Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development Algernon Yau Ying-wah in Malaysia for the official opening of the Hong Kong Economic and Trade Office in Kuala Lumpur. The occasion marked an elevation in Hong Kong’s economic and trade ties with Malaysia and the broader Southeast Asian region. During the visit, Hong Kong’s Belt and Road Office hosted a forum that brought government officials, business leaders and professionals together for substantive discussions – underscoring...South China Morning Post
HEALTHSep 2Hong Kong police arrest clinic operator over sales of bogus ‘cancer vaccine’Hong Kong authorities have arrested a man and woman from a clinic on suspicion of selling a laboratory reagent as a bogus vaccine against more than 20 types of cancer. The arrests followed a joint operation by the Department of Health and police, during which investigators raided 13 premises linked to the company, said Frank Chan Ling-fung, an assistant director of health who oversees drug matters. Chan said there had been no reports of illness among people who had received the “WT1 cancer...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2Man arrested over theft of HK$5,885 in foreign currency on Bangkok to Hong Kong flightHong Kong police have arrested a man on suspicion of stealing nearly HK$6,000 (US$770) in foreign currency while flying to the city from Thailand, with a passenger allegedly capturing the incident on camera and reporting it to cabin crew. The force said the 57-year-old man was arrested for the alleged theft after the HK Express flight landed in the city shortly before midnight on Wednesday. While police estimated the currency was worth about HK$6,000, a source put the amount at 25,000 baht,...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2Man arrested as Hong Kong customs seizes HK$42 million worth of ‘space oil’Hong Kong customs has arrested a man and seized HK$42 million (US$5.3 million) worth of the illegal narcotic “space oil” from a drug workshop fitted with a semi-automated production line capable of producing up to 160,000 cartridges in a short period. Senior investigator Chan Kit-lun of the Customs and Excise Department’s drug investigation bureau said officers intercepted a suspicious man on Tuesday and escorted him to a property in Kam Tin, Yuen Long. Inside, they found more than 3,000...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 2Hong Kong to mark National Day with 23-minute fireworks show featuring sunflowersHong Kong will stage a 23-minute fireworks display over Victoria Harbour on China’s National Day on October 1 under the theme “Eternal Radiance”. The HK$18 million (US$2.3 million) extravaganza, exclusively sponsored by insurance provider Sun Life Hong Kong, will mark the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. Coordinated by the Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau, the show will launch 31,888 pyrotechnic shells from nine firing points across three barges and six...South China Morning Post
CYBERSep 2Hong Kong watchdog sets integrity standards for government computers to fight misuseHong Kong’s Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has publicly unveiled its standards for the use of government computer systems after uncovering loopholes, including requiring bureaus and departments to self-check their compliance when requesting digital project funds. Danny Woo Ying-ming, commissioner of the ICAC, said on Wednesday that an investigation by his agency had found that some government computer systems had loopholes that raised the risk of corruption. “Once systems are...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Advocacy group urges Hong Kong to let residents tap pension savings for homesA Hong Kong advocacy group has urged the government to let residents use a portion of their mandatory pension savings for home purchases, one of several proposals submitted ahead of the policy address later this month. The Federation of Public Housing Estates noted on Wednesday that recent cuts to administration fees for the Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) – the city’s compulsory retirement scheme – would generate higher savings for its 4.8 million members, making this an ideal time to relax...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security caseProminent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the city's once-thriving pro-democracy movement. France 24’s correspondent Jan Camezind Broomby says the decision will almost certainly mean more time behind bars for Wong, already serving a prison term of four years and eight months after entering a guilty plea in a separate national security case linked to an unofficial political primary.France 24 [en]
DISASTERSep 2At least 14 injured after 2 buses collide at Hong Kong primary schoolFourteen people, including nine children, have been injured in a collision involving two school buses at a Hong Kong girls’ primary school. The Fire Services Department said on Wednesday that it dispatched 10 ambulances to handle the accident at 1.26pm at Good Hope Primary School cum Kindergarten, located at No 381 Jat’s Incline in Ngau Chi Wan. Eight of the 14 injured people were sent to United Christian Hospital in Kwun Tong for treatment, while another five were admitted to Kwong Wah Hospital...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 2Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee picks Hong Kong over New York for spin-off listingThe parent company of Philippine fast-food giant Jollibee plans to spin off and list its international operations in Hong Kong instead of New York in a strong endorsement of the city’s initial public offering (IPO) diversification efforts. Jollibee Foods Corp (JFC) said in January that it intended to list its overseas arm, Jollibee Foods Corporation International (JFCI), in the United States. The company has now selected Hong Kong as its listing destination. “Hong Kong offers the market depth...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in national security casePro-democracy activist faces life sentence in second case under Beijing's national security law.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 2Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusionHong Kong activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to charges of foreign collusion. This development highlights ongoing legal challenges faced by prominent pro-democracy figures in the region.thestar.com.my · Malaysia
POLITICSSep 2Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to foreign collusionHigh profile Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty to collusion with foreign entities.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICSSep 2Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security caseProminent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has pleaded guilty in his second national security case. This legal development has implications for activism and political dissent in Hong Kong.panow.com · Canada
POLITICSSep 2Prominent pro-democracy Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security law caseWong, already serving prison time for a separate case, pleaded guilty to a second offence under Beijing’s 2020 National Security law, which could see his sentence extended by a minimum of three years and up to life imprisonment.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSSep 2Joshua Wong admits instigating sanctions against Beijing, Hong Kong governmentsJailed Hong Kong opposition activist Joshua Wong Chi-fung has admitted instigating international sanctions against central and local authorities six years ago, such as urging foreign businesses to avoid investment in mainland China and petitioning an Israeli forensic tech firm to terminate its services for the city’s police force. The High Court heard on Wednesday that Wong, 29, had conspired with fugitive ex-lawmaker Nathan Law Kwun-chung, 33, and others to garner international support for...South China Morning Post
POLITICSSep 2Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty to collusionThe prominent activist pleaded guilty to colluding with foreign entities. He faces a lengthy prison sentence.DW News [en]
POLITICSSep 2Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong to enter plea in foreign collusion trialHong Kong activist Joshua Wong is scheduled to enter a plea in a foreign collusion trial. This event is significant for understanding political freedoms and legal processes in Hong Kong.straitstimes.com · Singapore
BUSINESSSep 1Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit explores new cross - regional opportunities this SeptemberThe Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit will convene in September to explore new cross-regional opportunities. This event focuses on international trade and development initiatives.en.antaranews.com · Indonesia
DISASTERSep 1Power failure halts trams running between Hong Kong’s Wan Chai and AdmiraltyTram services between Wan Chai and Admiralty in Hong Kong were suspended Tuesday night due to a power failure, the second such incident in two days. The Transport Department issued a special traffic bulletin at 9.37pm, saying it had been notified by Hong Kong Tramways that eastbound and westbound services between Admiralty MTR station and Tonnochy Road were suspended because of an electricity fault. It marked the second consecutive day of tram disruptions. On Monday night, services on the...South China Morning Post
WORLDSep 1‘Worst yet to come’ as Hong Kong schools cut record 126 Primary One classesHong Kong public schools have slashed a record 126 Primary One classes for the 2026-27 academic year amid a shrinking student population, prompting a sector leader to warn that the “worst is yet to come”. According to the latest Primary School Profiles, the total number of Primary One classes across public schools dropped from 1,558 in 2025-26 to 1,432 in 2026-27, representing a net decrease of 8 per cent. The guide covers more than 500 local primary institutions and is compiled by the Committee...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSSep 1Hong Kong Belt and Road Summit explores new cross - regional opportunities this SeptemberHong Kong will host a Belt and Road Summit in September to explore new cross-regional opportunities. This event focuses on fostering international economic cooperation and development.jcnnewswire.com · Japan
BUSINESSSep 1Shein makes Hong Kong debut amid global scrutinyThe fast-fashion retailer made a tepid Hong Kong IPO, amid scrutiny over its environmental footprint, alleged human rights violations, competition from other e-commerce companies and French and EU duties on fast-fashion items.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSSep 1Philippines’ Jollibee eyes Hong Kong over US to list international unitPhilippine fast food giant Jollibee Foods Corp said on Tuesday it was planning to spin off and list its international operations on the Hong Kong stock exchange, abandoning earlier plans of a ‌US listing. Jollibee Foods said it was progressing in separating its international business, Jollibee Foods Corporation International, ahead of its planned spin-off and listing. The fast food restaurant operator now plans for a Hong Kong listing citing its existing presence in the city and brand...South China Morning Post
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