Hong Kong’s Wang Fuk Court rebuilding faces consensus, rights hurdles: experts
The issue of property rights and gaining consensus from more than 2,000 households of Hong Kong’s blaze-ravaged Wang Fuk Court will complicate rebuilding efforts, lawmakers and building experts have warned as new sites for redevelopment are proposed.
Legislative Council members said on Tuesday that authorities should listen widely to the views of Wang Fuk Court homeowners before deciding whether to reconstruct the blocks on site or develop a new community at nearby plots to house affected…
Special traffic and transport arrangements for 59th Hong Kong Brands and Products Expo
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Pak Shing Kok Road Public Car Park in Tseung Kwan O commences service (with photos)
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67th round of computer ballot registration for submitting applications for Northbound Travel for Hong Kong Vehicles to be open December 1 to 4
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Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 49 (Week 49))
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 49 (Week 49))
NCD Watch December 2025 – Be Aware of Gout Attack
NCD Watch December 2025 – Be Aware of Gout Attack
Affected bus routes on Tai Po bound resumed original routings
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TD steers to enhance public transport services to support Tai Po fire residents admitted into transitional housing
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Government announces updates on follow-up work on Tai Po fire
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Most affected bus routes on Kowloon bound resume original routings in Tai Po
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Hundreds of Hong Kong tourists safe after powerful earthquake rocks Japan
Hundreds of Hong Kong tourists were in Japan when a powerful 7.5-magnitude earthquake struck late Monday night, but local authorities said all were reported safe with no requests for help received so far.
The Travel Industry Council on Tuesday said that about 20 Hong Kong tour groups – with about 300 people – were in the country when the quake hit northern Japan at 11.15pm, triggering a warning of an increased risk of a magnitude 8 or larger earthquake in the coming week.
“All of them are…
Fed tone takes centre stage for crypto as markets price In 25 bps cut, Bitcoin hovers near US$91k
9th December 2025 – (New York) Crypto markets are fixated on today’s Federal Reserve meeting, but the headline rate move is no longer the main story. With a 25‑basis‑point reduction already largely priced in, analysts say Chair Jerome Powell’s tone and policy guidance will be the decisive catalysts for digital assets. Aurelie Barthere, principal research […]
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Mainland tourist bitten by shark in Maldives during menstrual period denies chasing clout
9th December 2025 – (Malé) A mainland Chinese tourist was bitten on the wrist by a shark in the Maldives after entering the water to take photos during her menstrual period and moving closer to the animals. The incident sparked a surge of online debate on the mainland, with some accusing her of courting attention […]
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Magnitude‑7.5 quake off Aomori injures at least 50, ceiling collapse at Hokkaido Airport
9th December 2025 – (Tokyo) A powerful earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Aomori Prefecture in north‑eastern Honshu on the night of 8 December, registering magnitude 7.5 after an initial reading of 7.6. Multiple aftershocks above magnitude 4 followed, including one as strong as 6.4. China Central Television reported at least 50 people injured. […]
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CFS finds excess sulphur dioxide in bamboo fungi from Sham Shui Po shop
9th December 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Centre for Food Safety (CFS) of the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has detected sulphur dioxide in a bamboo fungi sample at a concentration far above the statutory limit and is pursuing follow-up action. The sample was taken from “Old Sheung Wan”, a dried seafood and groceries outlet […]
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Lai Sun Group to sell 50% stake in Central’s CCB Tower for HK$3.498 billion at HK$31,300 psf
9th December 2025 – (Hong Kong) Lai Sun Group, seeking to lower its leverage, has agreed to sell a 50 per cent stake in the CCB Tower at 3 Connaught Road Central for HK$3.498 billion. The move, disclosed after market close on 9th December in a joint announcement by Lai Sun International (0191) and Lai […]
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China, Hong Kong stocks set to gain nearly 20% in 2026, JPMorgan says
China and Hong Kong stocks could deliver nearly 20 per cent gains in 2026, supported by resilient global growth, improving earnings and easing competition among e-commerce giants, according to JPMorgan.
The bank expected the MSCI China Index to rebound further as valuations normalised and Beijing’s push to curb excess capacity boosted profitability across key sectors, said Wendy Liu, chief China equity strategist at JPMorgan.
“Earnings are giving us confidence,” Liu said during a media briefing…
Trump hints at expanding anti‑drug military operations to Mexico and Colombia, won’t rule out troops for Venezuela
10th December 2025 – (Washington) U.S. President Donald Trump has suggested he may broaden American anti‑narcotics military activities to Mexico and Colombia and refused to rule out deploying U.S. forces to Venezuela, according to Politico. Speaking to Politico at the White House on Monday, Trump declined to discuss specifics of any potential ground deployment. “I […]
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