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Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:19:39 +0800Competition watchdog raids 11 premises
The Competition Commission said on Friday it has raided 11 premises in connection with suspected bid-rigging involving virtual reality equipment contracts worth about HK$10 million.
Search warrants were executed on Thursday at offices of several IT ...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:12:19 +0800Huanggang generates vast business opportunities: DAB
The DAB on Friday welcomed news of the opening of the Huanggang port, saying it will further boost Greater Bay Area connectivity and tourism.
Party vice-chairman and lawmaker Brave Chan said the port not only connects Hong Kong with mainland citie...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 15:37:51 +0800Over 160k already sign up for Huanggang e-channel
The Immigration Department said more than 160,000 people have registered for the “collaborative inspection” automated channels at the redeveloped Huanggang port ahead of its opening on Monday.
Under the co-location arrangement that features a "c...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:52:08 +0800Huanggang port ready for higher capacity: Tang
Secretary for Security Chris Tang on Friday said he's confident things will be smooth at the revamped Huanggang port when it opens on Monday, citing greater capacity at the new facility as well as numerous drills that were carried out over the past f...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:31:56 +0800Police launch degree programme for officers
Police constables and sergeants without a degree can now earn one on the job with tuition fully covered, as the force launches its first bachelor's programme in March.
The Bachelor of Policing in Security and Criminal Investigation will be offered a...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:26:20 +0800Huanggang port to officially open on Monday morning
The revamped Huanggang port will officially open and begin 24-hour clearance services for passengers and passenger vehicles at 6.30am on October 12, the Security Bureau and the Office of Port of Entry and Exit of the Shenzhen Municipal People's Gover...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:12:07 +0800Ex-Greentown China chief charged with accepting bribes
The ICAC on Friday charged a former chairman of listed Greentown China Holdings with accepting HK$20 million in bribes in connection with the company's acquisition of a Dalian project for 440 million yuan.
Zhang Yadong, 58, faces one count of conspi...
Fri, 09 Oct 2026 10:08:36 +0800Immigration Dept 'ready for Huanggang port opening'
The Immigration Department on Friday said it is fully prepared for the upcoming opening of the redeveloped Huanggang border crossing, with officers ready to provide efficient and convenient immigration services.
Director of Immigration Benson Kwok h...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 22:12:06 +0800471 nominations received in two days for EC poll
Electoral officials on Thursday said they received 164 nominations for the 2026 Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections on the second day of the nomination period.
Returning officers received 160 nominations for candidates and four from desi...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 21:58:33 +0800Three starter home blocks to be demolished: developer
Three residential towers of a development on Anderson Road in Kwun Tong embroiled in a steel bar bribery scandal will be demolished and rebuilt, the Buildings Department and the project developer said on Thursday.
The department said that it has app...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 20:47:17 +0800Evening News on TV32 - Oct 8
Top stories for Thursday, Oct 8, 2026
- Two men are arrested as thieves switch gold for fabric softener during a Kwun Tong hotel heist.
- A young girl laden down with bags of beer prompts a call for more people to take action over suspected child a...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 18:29:19 +0800Push for mandatory upkeep fund amid building crisis
A property management group called on the government to create a statutory building maintenance fund to reduce the financial pressure on property owners on Thursday.
Hong Kong Institute of Housing president Rosita Wong said that as more buildings in...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 17:31:52 +0800Lawmakers call for stronger GBA ties
Legislators highlighted deepening integration with the Greater Bay Area (GBA) during their debate in Legco on Thursday on the city's first five-year plan and the Policy Address.
Kingsley Wong from the Federation of Trade Unions called on the governm...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:44:07 +0800Two held in hard twist to HK$30m gold pellet heist
Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing gold pellets worth around HK$30 million.
The arrests came after police received a report early on Wednesday from a man who claimed his gold pellets had been swapped for bottles of fabric softener and...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 16:25:30 +0800Two arrested 'for publishing seditious online posts'
National security police have arrested two people on suspicion of publishing seditious posts on social media that incite hatred against the SAR's constitutional order, the force said on Thursday.
The suspects, a 38-year-old man and a 38-year-old wom...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:51:21 +0800Focus turns to mega project transport, student housing
Legislators have moved to debating motions focusing on expediting the Northern Metropolis development laid out in the city’s first five-year plan and the Policy Address as they entered the second day of the three-day debate on the two blueprints on...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 13:18:53 +0800Huanggang to go with new taxi queuing, boarding system
The Transport Department on Thursday said it had communicated with the taxi trade over a new arrangement to be rolled out to manage queuing and fleet cab operations at the redeveloped Huanggang border crossing.
In a social media post, it said driver...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:57:11 +0800'HK saw strong Golden Week tourism numbers'
Industry figures hailed Hong Kong's strong performance during the National Day Golden Week this year, saying visitor numbers, longer stays and changing spending patterns point to a healthier, more diversified tourism recovery.
Their remarks came aft...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:29:47 +0800Calls to refine talent-search approach
Lawmakers have voiced their support for the government’s plan to develop the city as a high-calibre talent hub as they continued the debate on the SAR’s first five-year plan and the latest Policy Address on Thursday.
Brave Chan from the DAB note...
Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:25:55 +0800'Deepen GBA collaboration to support HK retirees'
Local think tank Our Hong Kong Foundation has urged the government to deepen its collaboration with mainland cities to assist the growing number of Hong Kong residents retiring in Guangdong.
This would include helping retirees purchase specialist m...