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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:46:34 +0800Northern Metropolis to improve living space: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said the Northern Metropolis would help improve the living space of Hong Kong residents.
Writing in his weekly blog, Chan said the size of public housing units in the Northern Metropolis would be enhanced, alo...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 15:25:15 +0800T1 in effect as Noul weakens
The Observatory replaced the T3 signal with the Standby Signal No. 1 at 3.20pm on Sunday as Noul weakened into a tropical storm and moved further away from Hong Kong.
Forecasters added that they would cancel all tropical cyclone warning signals when...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:55:29 +0800T1 to replace T3 at 3.20pm as Noul moves away from HK
The Observatory downgraded the T8 signal to the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 12.40pm on Sunday, adding it will be replaced by the Standby Signal No. 1 at 3:20pm as Severe Tropical Storm Noul continued to move into inland Guangdong and away from Hong K...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:27:06 +0800'Most flights will depart Sunday afternoon, night'
The Airport Authority said that most flights will resume after noon on Sunday, as Typhoon Noul continues to move away from Hong Kong.
Approximately 675 flights are expected to be processed, but around 350 cancellations have already been confirmed.
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Sun, 26 Jul 2026 12:20:57 +0800Bus services to gradually resume from 12.40pm
Hong Kong’s major bus operators will gradually resume services from 12.40pm on Sunday, after the Observatory confirmed the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 will replace the T8 signal at that time.
Citybus, Kowloon Motor Bus and Long Win Bus, however, note...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:35:47 +0800First typhoon of the year draws storm chasers in TST
The first typhoon to hit Hong Kong this year attracted a crowd of storm chasers at the Star Ferry Pier in Tsim Sha Tsui, despite warnings from authorities to stay away from the shoreline.
The Typhoon Signal No. 9 was in force for six hours in the e...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:48:29 +0800T3 to be issued at 12.40pm
The Observatory will issue the Strong Wind Signal No. 3 at 12.40pm, as Typhoon Noul continues its steady march into inland Guangdong.
While the storm is progressively weakening and edging away from the territory, the forecaster warns that gale-forc...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 10:45:49 +0800Passengers stranded as flights cancelled, delayed
Many travellers found themselves stuck in limbo at the airport, with scores of flights either cancelled or postponed, as Typhoon Noul swept through the territory over the weekend.
Inside the departure hall, many passengers sat glued to their phones,...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 07:40:02 +0800HKO downgrades typhoon signal to T8 at 7.10am
The Observatory replaced the T9 signal with the No. 8 Southwest Gale or Storm Signal at 7.10am on Sunday, and confirmed that the warning would stay in effect until at least noon.
Sustained winds averaging 63 kilometres per hour or more are expected,...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 06:53:39 +0800MTR to begin inspections as T9 downgrades
The MTR Corporation on Sunday said engineering crews would be deployed immediately to inspect all open track sections and associated infrastructure once the Observatory lowers the Typhoon Signal No. 9 at 7.10am.
According to the railway operator, th...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:37:01 +0800MTR to suspend services on open rail sections
The MTR Corporation says all train services operating on open sections of its rail lines will remain suspended on Sunday morning while the T9 typhoon warning remains in effect.
The Airport Express, Disneyland Resort Line, Light Rail and all MTR buse...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 05:14:12 +0800T9 signal to be downgraded to T8 at 7.10am
The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) on Sunday said it will downgrade the T9 signal at 7.10 am – six hours after it was issued – as Typhoon Noul continues to weaken as it starts moving away from Hong Kong.
It had made landfall as a severe typhoon ar...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 02:04:57 +0800Man killed in motorcycle crash by airport
A man has died in motorcycle crash by the airport.
Police say the 38-year-old rammed into a lamppost after apparently losing control while travelling down South Perimeter Road towards the airport at around 8.10 pm on Saturday evening.
He was rushed...
Sun, 26 Jul 2026 01:10:17 +0800T9 issued, T10 possible as Typhoon Noul makes landfall
The Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) on Sunday said it will assess whether it needs to issue its top T10 typhoon signal, after hoisting the T9 warning at 1.10am as Severe Typhoon Noul bears down on the coast of Guangdong.
“Depending on the change in lo...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 22:10:38 +0800Typhoon signal No. 9 to be issued at 1.10am
Hong Kong will see its first No. 9 typhoon signal of the year at 1.10am on Sunday as Typhoon Noul draws closer to the territory.
“Local winds will strengthen significantly in the next few hours”, the Hong Kong Observatory (HKO) warned. “The Ob...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 20:42:35 +0800Evening News on TV32 - Jul 25
Top stories for Saturday, July 25 2026
- The Hong Kong Observatory says it will issue the T8 signal at 10.10pm as Typhoon Noul closes in.
- The Southbound Travel Scheme is being expanded to nine Greater Bay Area cities.
- Tens of thousands of peop...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 19:40:50 +0800HKO to issue T8 signal at 10.10 pm
The Observatory says it will issue the Gale or Storm Signal, No. 8 at 10.10 pm on Saturday.
Under the influence of the rainbands of Typhoon Noul, there will be frequent heavy squally showers and thunderstorms over the territory on Sunday.
Accordin...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 18:00:44 +0800Starry Lee hails Beijing study tour as a success
Legislative Council president Starry Lee has hailed the week-long study tour to Beijing as highly productive, describing it as a valuable opportunity for lawmakers to deepen their understanding of national development.
Speaking on the delegation’s...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:37:58 +0800Flight cancellations as Noul gathers force
Several airlines have cancelled flights in and out of the SAR for Saturday and Sunday as Typhoon Noul nears.
Cathay Pacific said it has cancelled all flights departing from and arriving in Hong Kong from 1.15am until 6pm on Sunday, while some of it...
Sat, 25 Jul 2026 16:31:16 +0800Dogged confidence as eateries pass two-week mark
Hong Kong's new policy allowing dogs into designated restaurants has gotten off to a promising start, with authorities reporting high compliance rates and expressing confidence that early hiccups will fade once diners and eateries adjust to the chang...