20-metre Christmas tree and new light show to bring festive cheer to Hong Kong
A 20‑metre (66 feet) Christmas tree, absent from Central for several years, will return this festive season as the centrepiece of an annual winter festival, featuring a light show for the first time, the Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced.
Hong Kong WinterFest, running from November 14 to January 4, would transform Statue Square Garden in Central into a Christmas town for locals and visitors alike, the board said on Friday.
The tree, wrapped in ribbons, will be surrounded by toy-themed…
EV Scan (Week 45, November 6, 2025)
EV Scan (Week 45, November 6, 2025)
Games cycling race set for Nov 8
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Clearance and public transport arrangements for 15th National Games road cycling (men’s individual) event
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COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 44 (Week 44, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 44 (Week 44, 2025)
Online auction of vehicle registration marks to be held from November 20 to 24
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Surprises in Hong Kong Legco election nominations as tycoons back unions
The coming Legislative Council election has thrown up some unexpected links, with several Hong Kong tycoons nominating candidates who are non-core establishment or union representatives, who in turn have backed the real estate sector.
A check of nomination forms submitted by all 161 Legco hopefuls found that top figures from major developers had taken different approaches in naming aspirants running in the December 7 poll, the second under Beijing’s “patriots-only” electoral overhaul.
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Australian firefighters schedule Hong Kong visit this month for animal charity meet-and-greet events
8th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) A team of Australian firefighters renowned for their annual charity calendar will visit Hong Kong this month for a series of public engagements supporting animal welfare organisations. The five service members, featured in the Australian Firefighters Calendar, will conduct eleven separate meet-and-greet sessions throughout the city. The initiative, titled […]
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Woman risks safety for social media photo on top of cantilever gantry sign at the Whampoa
8th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) A woman has prompted safety concerns after being photographed standing atop a concrete cantilever gantry sign in Hung Hom while apparently attempting to capture social media content. The incident occurred at The Whampoa shopping precinct, where the individual was seen positioned on the bridge structure without apparent safety measures. […]
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Crypto in limbo as record U.S. shutdown enters Day 38 and Senate faces pivotal funding vote
8th November 2025 – (Washington) Washington’s partial closure has stretched into a 38th day, setting a new record as senators prepare for a pivotal ballot on a funding package that could determine when federal operations resume. The impasse, rooted in a dispute over healthcare subsidies linked to the Affordable Care Act, has stalled progress on […]
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Attempted robbery in Cheung Sha Wan thwarted as man in orange fights off attack
8th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) A street altercation in Cheung Sha Wan last night sparked alarm after a clip of around one minute and 15 seconds circulated online. Filmed from above near a public light bus stop, the footage shows three men grappling. A man in a black hoodie appears to try to snatch […]
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EPIC win for Singapore battery recycler in Hong Kong start-up showdown
A Singaporean battery recycling start-up has been crowned overall winner at this year’s EPIC start-up investment competition hosted by the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corp.
One hundred semi-finalists from 28 countries and regions gathered at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal on Friday as they competed for the top cash prize of US$60,000 and valuable exposure to dozens of the region’s top investors.
This year’s EPIC – short for Elevator Pitch International Competition – marked the ninth…
Three boys arrested over Tsing Yi student assault incident
8th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) Three local male juveniles have been apprehended in connection with an assault on a thirteen-year-old student in Tsing Yi last month. The arrests occurred on Thursday following a comprehensive investigation into the incident. The case originated from a report filed on 7th October concerning an altercation between students the […]
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Coleman Wong powers into Taipei semi‑finals, sets up showdown with Duckworth
8th November 2025 – (Taipei) Riding the momentum of last week’s runner‑up finish in Seoul, Hong Kong’s Coleman Wong advanced to the last four of the ATP Challenger Tour in Taiwan with a straight‑sets victory over France’s Maxime Janvier in today’s quarter‑finals. Wong dominated on serve throughout, sealing a 6-4, 6-4 win to keep alive […]
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