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Tue, 20 Oct 2026 16:31:09 +0800Economic alliances 'key as global challenges evolve'
Secretary for Financial Services and the Treasury Christopher Hui has called on all economies to work together to achieve long-term prosperity.
He made the remarks during a seminar on trade and supply-chain finance as well as green and sustainable f...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 15:49:24 +0800Apec members urged to ensure stability, resilience
Minister of Finance Lan Foan on Tuesday called on Asia-Pacific economies to maintain economic stability in the region while enhancing resilience.
The mainland official delivered the opening remarks for the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting, which was ...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:12:32 +0800Apec meeting 'highlights HK's super connector role'
An associate economics professor on Tuesday said hosting the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) Finance Ministers' Meeting would strengthen Hong Kong's role as a super connector and boost international confidence in the city.
The remark by Bil...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 12:04:05 +0800SAR paddlers bag bronze at Asian Para Games
Hong Kong, China's table tennis athletes on Tuesday had a strong showing at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, earning a handful of bronze with two gold or silver medals still up for grabs.
With no third-place play-off in individual table tennis events...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:53:29 +0800Owner fined HK$255K for not removing illegal structure
A property owner has been fined a total of HK$255,800 for persistently failing to comply with a removal order for unauthorised building works at a detached house in Tai Lam.
The case was heard at the Tuen Mun Magistrates' Courts on Friday, the Build...
Tue, 20 Oct 2026 10:59:05 +0800HK to showcase its development at Apec meeting: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said Hong Kong would make use of the Apec Finance Ministers’ Meeting to showcase its comprehensive development.
Delivering a speech at a Greater Bay Area-themed summit, he said the two-day meeting – that is be...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 22:10:56 +0800Huanggang port handles increase in passengers
The Immigration Department said manpower was deployed to handle an expected increase in inbound passengers at Huanggang port on Monday, at the end of the long Chung Yeung Festival weekend travel rush.
Officials said operations at the redeveloped por...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 20:26:27 +0800Evening News on TV32 - Oct 19
Top stories for Monday, Oct 19, 2026
- Paul Chan says he's ready to show visiting Apec finance ministers what Hong Kong has to offer.
- The mainland posts stronger-than-expected growth in the third quarter.
- Curfews are ordered in France after a ...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 19:30:03 +0800Hong Kong, China para swimmers add to medals tally
Hong Kong, China's para swimmers on Monday won a silver and a bronze medal at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
Three SAR athletes were in the final of the women's 200m freestyle S14 event.
Lau Chiu-yee finished second.
Chan Yui-lam was fifth and Ch...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:59:45 +0800Key to leave Apec officials with good impression: FS
Hundreds of officials from around the world are set to gather in Hong Kong for the Apec Finance Ministers' Meeting, which opens on Tuesday in Wan Chai.
This marks the first time the SAR is hosting the two-day meeting, which usually serves as the cur...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 18:11:30 +0800SAR para paddlers guaranteed seven medals
Hong Kong, China’s para table tennis team were on Monday guaranteed at least seven medals at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, with seven players advancing to the semi-finals of their respective events.
With no third-place play-off in the individua...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 17:45:37 +0800Fencer Alison Yu wins SAR's first Para Games medal
Wheelchair fencer Alison Yu has won Hong Kong, China's first medal at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya.
She claimed a bronze medal after losing her semi-final bout on Monday against China’s Zou Xufeng in the women’s foil individual Category A.
Th...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 16:43:26 +0800CE eyes stronger ties with AIIB for regional growth
Chief Executive John Lee expressed hope on Monday that Hong Kong and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) could strengthen collaboration in areas such as transition finance, technology and innovation, and talent development to jointly adva...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:38:46 +0800Housing body abstained in two Taizoom lift projects
The Housing Authority revealed on Monday that it had abstained from voting on lift replacement projects at two public housing estates where missing fire-resistant door frames were later discovered.
The Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 15:23:45 +0800Operators urged to monitor Huanggang transport flows
Commissioner for Transport Winnie Tse urged the sector on Monday to monitor passenger and vehicle flows in real time at Huanggang port and to remain alert and deploy resources in a flexible manner to meet the needs of travellers.
The call came as th...
Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:13:03 +0800Calls for tighter lift engineer qualifications
An electrical and building services engineer on Monday called on the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department (EMSD) to improve its oversight of lift safety and tighten qualification renewals for registered lift engineers.
The remarks by Ho Win...
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:27:52 +0800Evening News on TV32 - Oct 18
Top stories for Sunday, Oct 18, 2026
- Hundreds are arrested as protests in France descend into violence, arson and looting.
- Financial Secretary Paul Chan says Hong Kong can help boost other economies.
- The police are a step closer to getting a...
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 18:54:53 +0800Asian Para Games under way in Nagoya
The Asian Para Games officially kicked off on Sunday, with around 2,700 athletes from a record 45 countries and regions participating.
The opening ceremony was held at Mizuho Park Athletic Stadium in Nagoya, Japan.
Athletes marched into the venue ...
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 17:16:01 +0800Former NPC deputy Ng Hong-mun dies at 100
Former SAR deputy to the National People's Congress and longtime principal of Pui Kiu Middle School, Ng Hong-mun, has passed away at the age of 100.
He had been a member of the national legislature from 1975 to 2008, first as a Guangdong deputy befo...
Sun, 18 Oct 2026 16:37:42 +0800Huanggang busy on first long weekend travel rush
Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Sunday said authorities have stepped up on-site management at the Huanggang port to cope with higher passenger traffic.
This came as the redeveloped port saw crowds at its departure hall heading into its first tr...