McDonald’s Hong Kong shops sell like hotcakes, yielding US$23.5 million
Two McDonald’s shops in Hong Kong have been sold to the same buyer for HK$183 million (US$23.5 million), marking the fast-food chain’s second and third sales this month as it proceeds with an asset-disposal plan amid an improving commercial property market.
A 7,357 sq ft property in Mong Kok’s Good Hope Building was handed over to Verity Partners for HK$83.2 million, or HK$11,293 per square foot, on Friday, according to data from the Land Registry.
A two-storey shop spanning 6,826 sq ft at 12…
15th National Games road cycling (men’s individual) event to be held tomorrow
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Hong Kong’s economy, global ties main issues at party’s Legco election forum
Hong Kong’s economic development and its global ties have emerged as the common concerns in the first Legislative Council election forum organised by the biggest local political party.
The Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong (DAB) on Monday hosted all 50 candidates running for 40 Legco seats in the Election Committee constituency. They presented their political platforms to the party’s more than 100 committee members ahead of next month’s poll.
The forum was held…
Green NGO warns Hong Kong shutterbugs who don’t give a hoot about owl’s welfare
A migratory wild owl spotted in Hong Kong over the past week has attracted scores of photographers, sparking a warning from environmental groups after a video of wildlife enthusiasts provoking the nocturnal bird for pictures went viral.
In the video, a northern boobook, a migratory owl that stops in Hong Kong during spring and autumn, is seen being bothered by wildlife photographers who mimic hoots and taunt it for “being sleepy” during daytime.
“Without your noises, it’s falling asleep…
Senate advances plan to reopen U.S. government as House prepares next steps
11th November 2025 – (Washington) After 40 days of deadlock, the US Senate on Sunday night cleared the crucial 60‑vote hurdle to advance legislation to reopen the federal government, with Republicans—who hold a 53–47 edge—securing support from seven Democrats and one independent. The tally was 60–40, with only one Republican, Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky, […]
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U.S. investigates infant botulism cases linked to contaminated formula
11th November 2025 – (Washington) Health authorities in the United States have initiated an investigation following reports of infant botulism cases potentially connected to contaminated infant formula. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, thirteen suspected or confirmed cases have been identified across ten states as of 8th November. All affected infants had […]
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Two bodies found in Un Chau Estate residential unit in Cheung Sha Wan
11th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) The bodies of two individuals were discovered within a residential unit at Un Chau Estate in Cheung Sha Wan on Tuesday morning. The discovery was made after a security guard conducting routine patrols detected an unusual odour emanating from the premises during the early hours. At around 6am today, […]
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All 161 LegCo hopefuls cleared by vetting body as Olympic fencer Vivian Kong corrects campaign post
11th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) Hong Kong’s Candidate Eligibility Review Committee, chaired by Chief Secretary Eric Chan, confirmed on Sunday that all 161 nominees for the eighth Legislative Council election have passed vetting, including Olympic épée gold medallist Vivian Kong, who is standing in the Tourism functional constituency. Shortly after the announcement, Kong posted […]
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Singapore Airlines terminates new cabin crew over hotel water bottle incident
11th November 2025 – (Singapore) A recently hired flight attendant has publicly claimed she was dismissed by Singapore Airlines during her first official day of employment following an incident involving complimentary water bottles. The individual, identified online as “Cocoa Jam,” stated she and several other Chinese recruits were terminated after taking water from the executive […]
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Standby Signal No. 1 to remain in force throughout today as Strong Wind Signal No. 3 appears unlikely
11th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Observatory has confirmed the Standby Signal No. 1 will remain in effect throughout Tuesday as Typhoon Fung-wong continues its northerly track toward the Guangdong coastline. While occasional strong northerly winds are forecasted for offshore areas, with gale-force conditions possible on high ground, the likelihood of issuing […]
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