Hong Kong reports 2 imported chikungunya cases, bringing total to 54 this year
Hong Kong reported two imported cases of chikungunya on Saturday, both of whom were hospitalised and are now in stable condition, bringing the total number of cases this year to 54, according to health authorities.
The first case involved a 32-year-old woman living in Sha Tin who had travelled to India between October 9 and 23. She developed a rash and joint pain on the last day of her trip, followed by a fever the next day.
She first consulted a private doctor on October 29 and later went to…
1 arrested as Hong Kong customs seizes HK$16 million of suspected ketamine
Hong Kong customs has seized 35kg (77lbs) of suspected ketamine worth HK$16 million (US$2 million) hidden in a mini-storage warehouse, arresting one man as part of a joint operation with mainland Chinese authorities.
Angus Lin, senior investigator of the Customs and Excise Department’s drug investigation division, revealed on Saturday that a 49-year-old man had been arrested on Friday after officers discovered two batches of suspected ketamine sent to the same recipient at a mini-storage…
Implementation details of Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles
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Transport Department alerts public to fraudulent websites purported to be from HKeToll
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EV Scan (Week 44, October 30, 2025)
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TD issues pilot licence for autonomous vehicles to approve cross-district trial on Airportcity Link
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TD issues pilot licence for autonomous vehicles to approve cross-district trial in Kowloon East
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New licence fee for electric private cars to take effect from November 1
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Potential tropical storm not expected within 800km of Hong Kong, forecaster says
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A tropical depression has formed east of the Philippines and is expected to drift northwest, but it will not enter within 800km (497 miles) of Hong Kong, according to the city’s weather forecaster.
The Hong Kong Observatory said it could strengthen into a severe tropical storm as early…
McDonald’s ‘100% beef’ claim misses the real health problem behind ultra-processed fast food
1st November 2025 – (Hong Kong) Anti-ageing impresario Bryan Johnson has a flair for provocation, and his latest broadside at McDonald’s, titled “I’m not loving it,” hits a cultural nerve. He calls the chain a “death machine,” lambastes the “addictive” design of fast food, and dissects staples such as the Big Mac for their salt, […]
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Chief Executive John Lee outlines APEC outcomes, regional ties and support for 2026 Summit in Shenzhen
1st November 2025 – (Gyeongju) The Chief Executive briefed reporters in Gyeongju after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Economic Leaders’ Meeting, setting out takeaways on trade, regional engagement and plans to assist with the 2026 summit to be hosted in Shenzhen. He said he used meetings on the sidelines to provide an update on social and […]
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U Select trims Hong Kong presence to four branches after reaching roughly 100 in 2023
2nd November 2025 – (Hong Kong) U Select, the supermarket brand under state-owned conglomerate China Resources, has continued a rapid contraction in Hong Kong, with only a handful of outlets still trading following a peak network of around 100 locations in 2023. Checks by this publication indicate that by the end of October there were […]
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Veteran HK actor Stanley Fung’s “do‑not‑resuscitate order” comes to light following earlier confirmation of his death
2nd November 2025 – (Taipei) Stanley Fung, the celebrated Hong Kong actor known for his deadpan comic style, died peacefully in Taiwan on the evening of 31st October at the age of 81. Friends confirmed that he had, in recent months, been in and out of hospital for treatment, with his health deteriorating significantly in […]
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Woman charged over Louvre jewels heist as inquiry spotlights organised theft plot
2nd November 2025 – (Paris) A 38-year-old woman has been charged in connection with last month’s high-value jewellery theft at the Louvre Museum, as French authorities deepen their probe into what prosecutors describe as a tightly coordinated operation. The suspect, who has not been named, was presented to a magistrate and ordered to remain in […]
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Australia cruise cancelled after death of passenger left behind on remote island prompts inquiries
2nd November 2025 – (Brisbane) A 60‑day circumnavigation of Australia has been cancelled following the death of an 80‑year‑old passenger who was left on Lizard Island during an organised shore excursion, triggering multiple investigations and a regulatory notice to the vessel’s master. The Coral Adventurer departed Cairns on 24 October and was two days into […]
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