Collectors go all in at festival, marking Hong Kong’s rise as card trading hub
Hong Kong’s annual collectable card festival will return later this month with its biggest showing yet, as industry watchers say the local market is “beginning to take off” with the city poised to become a trading hub.
The fourth Grade10 Festival will take place at the Hopewell Hotel in Wan Chai on November 22 and 23, featuring more than 120 global exhibitors and an anticipated 20,000 visitors, including enthusiasts from mainland China.
This edition marks the first event since MemeStrategy, the…
15th National Games of People’s Republic of China Hong Kong Jockey Club Trophy Rugby Sevens Competition to be held tomorrow
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Auction of vehicle registration marks to be held on November 30
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Report on IPD (October 2025)
Report on IPD (October 2025)
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 45 (Week 45))
Avian Influenza Report (Volume 21, Number 45 (Week 45))
15th National Games road cycling (men’s individual) event to be held tomorrow
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Hong Kong hooked as endangered stingray fished out of Victoria Harbour
A stingray that an angler unexpectedly caught in Hong Kong’s Victoria Harbour earlier this week is believed to be an endangered species, with Ocean Park saying the marine animal is likely to have entered local waters by mistake.
A video went viral on social media this week showing the moment a large ray, commonly referred to in Chinese as a “devil fish”, was hooked and seen struggling near the waterfront in Shau Kei Wan.
The footage showed the fish’s distinct flat, disc-shaped body and long tail…
Heidi sets sights on Hong Kong to expand North Asia healthcare footprint
Australian healthcare start-up Heidi plans to open its first North Asia office in Hong Kong this year, aiming to tap opportunities created by the city’s acute doctor shortage and ageing population through its proprietary artificial intelligence platform.
Heidi co-founder and CEO Thomas Kelly said Hong Kong would serve as “an important market for us to unlock North Asia”.
“We think of China more broadly, but also surrounding countries in the region,” he said. “It will be one of our main areas of…
Armed police deployed to Tsing Yi shopping plaza following knife incident
13th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) A man has been apprehended by police after reportedly brandishing a knife near a public shopping plaza in Tsing Yi during the early hours of Thursday morning. Multiple emergency calls were received at around 1am reporting an individual shouting and waving a blade in the vicinity of Cheung Fat […]
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Mystery over missing 7th–13th floors at Wan Chai’s Hopewell Hotel clarified by operator
13th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) Curiosity has swirled online over the absence of the 7th to 13th floors from signage at the Hopewell Hotel in Wan Chai, which entered full trial operations late last year. While the property includes both hotel levels and a retail podium, recent visitors noted that floors 7 to 13 […]
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Tourist tails passenger through MTR gates in fare‑dodging incident
13th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) A social media post by a Hong Kong woman has ignited debate over fare evasion on the MTR after she recounted how a tourist slipped through the exit gates behind her when his single‑journey ticket failed. She said she advised the man to seek staff assistance, but as she […]
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Filipino teen held after another man reports indecent exposure at Tseung Kwan O public toilet
13th November 2025 – (Hong Kong) Police arrested a 19‑year‑old Filipino man late on Wednesday on suspicion of indecent exposure and possession of a Part I poison after an incident at a public toilet on Tong Ming Street, Tseung Kwan O. At 11.54pm on 12th November, a 22‑year‑old man reported that a foreign male had […]
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Customs officials intercept cigar smuggling attempt concealed within baby stroller
13th November 2025 – (Shenzhen) Shenzhen customs authorities have intercepted a smuggling operation involving 150 cigars concealed within a baby stroller at Luohu Port. The discovery occurred during routine inspection of inbound passengers, when officers identified a female traveller utilising the non-declaration channel while pushing a stroller containing uninspected items. Customs personnel initiated an inspection […]
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Canada imposes new sanctions targeting Russian energy and military sectors
13th November 2025 – (Ottawa) The Canadian government has announced a further round of sanctions against Russia, focusing on individuals and entities connected to the nation’s energy revenue streams, military capabilities, and cyber infrastructure. Foreign Affairs Minister Anita Anand confirmed the measures on Wednesday, identifying 13 individuals and 11 entities now subject to restrictions under […]
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