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Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:19:27 +0800
Ma says TDC to step up pivot to Central Asia
Trade Development Council chairman Frederick Ma on Monday said the body would consider scaling up its presence in Central Asia. He said the TDC had already set up an office in Almaty, Kazakhstan’s largest city, and was planning to increase manpowe...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:13:09 +0800
Transport systems all ready to go at Huanggang port
The Transport Department on Monday said all signage and information systems at the public transport interchange of the new Huanggang port facility are ready. Information systems would, it stressed, continue to be reviewed and improved based on passe...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:15:58 +0800
Private sponsors 'can take Games haul to next level'
Elite Sports Committee chairman Cheng King-leung has hailed the success of the Hong Kong, China contingent at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games and called for greater private‑sector sponsorship support from local corporations and major firms. The team ...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 13:10:30 +0800
Privacy watchdog probes pinhole cameras in Sha Tin gym
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data (PCPD) on Monday launched a compliance check on 24/7 Fitness, after hidden pinhole cameras were discovered inside the changing rooms at its Sha Tin gym. PCPD said the discovery had raised conc...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:46:50 +0800
Smooth start in phased opening of Kai Tak Hospital
The chief executive of Kai Tak Hospital, Eric Cheung, on Monday said the facility was running smoothly on its first day of operation. Speaking after inspecting the hospital in the morning, he said a family medicine centre was among the first of its ...

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 11:40:08 +0800
Youth at heart of five-year plan, Policy Address: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Monday said the future of the city's young people is one of the central components of Hong Kong's first five-year plan and the Policy Address he announced last month. Speaking in a video message at the Global Youth Power...

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 20:30:14 +0800
Evening News on TV32 - Oct 4
Top stories for Sunday, Oct 4, 2026 - Hong Kong, China celebrate their most successful Asian Games ever. - The government says the SAR is in urgent need of carers from overseas. - The city's biggest public hospital is about to welcome its first pa...

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 18:19:30 +0800
Japan-bound flight returns over landing gear problem
A Hong Kong Airlines flight bound for Okinawa in Japan returned to Hong Kong International Airport on Sunday morning after its landing gear was suspected to have failed to retract fully after taking off. According to flight tracking website flightaw...

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 17:09:39 +0800
Kai Tak Hospital ready to begin services in phases
The chief executive of Kai Tak Hospital, Eric Cheung, said it would commence services in phases starting on Monday, with a family medicine centre and allied health services being the first to open. The new facility of the Kowloon Central Cluster wil...

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 15:27:55 +0800
Lee hails HK's record showing at Asian Games
The Nagoya Asian Games is drawing to a close on Sunday, with Hong Kong, China wrapping up its campaign ninth on the medals table with 11 gold, 19 silver and 24 bronze medals – marking the delegation's best-ever performance in Asian Games history. ...

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:11:22 +0800
HK deepens ties with Mideast, Global South: FS
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said Hong Kong’s cooperation with the Middle East and the Global South was deepening and becoming more substantive. Chan made the remarks after his visit to Doha, Qatar, to attend an annual meeting of the A...

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 13:01:42 +0800
'HKIC drives market capital into promising firms'
Chief Executive of Hong Kong Investment Corporation (HKIC), Clara Chan, on Sunday said the company had evolved from acting as a pure investor into a corporation playing diverse roles. Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme, Chan said the company, ...

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:55:46 +0800
Rita Fan pays tribute to late former CE Tung Chee-hwa
The first president of the Legislative Council following the establishment of the HKSAR, Rita Fan, on Sunday praised the late former chief executive Tung Chee-hwa, saying he worked for the good of Hong Kong. Fan, also a former member of the Standing...

Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:52:12 +0800
Pilot scheme for foreign elderly carers begins in 2027
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun on Sunday said a pilot scheme to import foreign domestic carers with advanced training and experience in elderly care is expected to launch in the second half of next year. Proposed in the latest Policy Add...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 21:28:45 +0800
HK defeat Cambodia to win inaugural Asean Cup
The Hong Kong, China football squad made history on Saturday at Kai Tak Stadium, defeating Cambodia 2-0 to lift the first-ever Asean Challenge Cup. Playing before a passionate crowd of 31,000 fans, the SAR team scored a goal in each half. Striker ...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 20:31:36 +0800
Evening News on TV32 - Oct 3
Top stories for Saturday, Oct 3, 2026 - The Asian Games medal rush continues for Hong Kong, including a historic gold in tennis. - The transport chief hopes the 11 Skies mall near the airport can be turned into a high-end tourism destination. - 10...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:32:31 +0800
SAR wins gold and bronze in rugby sevens at Games
Hong Kong, China’s men’s rugby sevens team successfully retained their title at the Asian Games on Saturday. They beat the national squad in dominant fashion, 26-0, marking their third consecutive gold at the Games. The SAR started strong with ...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 19:00:42 +0800
Six arrested in connection with 25 burglaries
A burglary syndicate has been dismantled by police following the arrest of six individuals - five men and a woman. The suspects are believed to be connected to 25 robberies citywide, with total losses estimated at upwards of HK$3.69 million. Police ...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 17:38:06 +0800
National Day arrivals beat pre-pandemic figures
Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law stated on Saturday that mainland tourist arrivals to Hong Kong during National Day exceeded pre-pandemic levels, raising hopes for strong visitor numbers across the entire year. Speaking on a tel...

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 16:51:39 +0800
Sun calls pay rise for domestic helpers reasonable
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun said on Saturday the 2.35 percent increase in the minimum wage for foreign domestic helpers in Hong Kong is a reasonable adjustment. His remarks came after the government announced on Friday that the minim...

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