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Tue, 21 Apr 2026 16:57:50 +0800Wang Fuk returns come with heavy hearts, sense of loss
The procession of people returning to devastated Wang Fuk Court continued apace without a hitch on Tuesday, with those who used to live in Wang Sun House returning home hoping to salvage what November's inferno hadn't scorched.
A man, Cheung, said ...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:34:12 +0800Man City, Chelsea, Inter, Juve treat set for locals
Four elite European clubs are set to give fans a glimpse of the beautiful game at the 50,000-capacity Kai Tak Stadium this summer as the Hong Kong Football Festival returns for a second year.
The tournament will kick off with a clash between English...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:28:19 +0800Women killed in two traffic accidents
Two pedestrians were struck and killed in separate traffic accidents on Tuesday morning.
Police said they were alerted at around 8.51am that a 30-year-old woman was hit by a light goods vehicle when crossing the road near Yau Tong MTR Station.
Sh...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:06:27 +0800John Lee backs caution in basketball betting rollout
Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday that the government has to be cautious about launching basketball betting in Hong Kong.
He was speaking after the Home and Youth Affairs Bureau said last week that plans for a launch, following the legalisati...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:13:41 +0800Dynamic measures in pipeline for fuel price rises: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday said the government will closely monitor fuel prices and adjust policies in a "dynamic manner".
The remark comes after the government recently announced relief measures in response to surging fuel prices brought a...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 13:03:00 +0800Public consultation on HK five-year plan by June
Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday that the government aims to publish a consultation document for Hong Kong’s first five-year plan before the end of this quarter.
The blueprint, due to be finalised this year, will provide the city with forw...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:44:38 +0800Infrared seen as quick fix to water seepage complaints
A building surveyor said on Tuesday that a government proposal for official inspectors to use infrared water leak detectors could result in the accurate detection of seepages sooner.
The move is part of a slate of new measures to streamline water se...
Tue, 21 Apr 2026 12:38:51 +0800Wang Fuk Court visits going smoothly: John Lee
Chief Executive John Lee said on Tuesday that authorities have been helping Wang Fuk Court residents return home "with compassion" following the massive fire at the estate last November, and he is glad some of them have found belongings they treasure...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 21:21:26 +0800Pfizer among 22 strategic enterprises to expand in HK
The government on Monday unveiled the sixth batch of strategic enterprises that wish to establish or expand their presence in Hong Kong, including biopharmaceutical giant, Pfizer, as well as biotech firm Amgen.
Both of the firms are valued at over H...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:29:43 +0800'Smooth start' as Wang Fuk residents return home
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk on Monday said that the first day in which people could return to their fire-damaged units at Wang Fuk Court was orderly and largely seamless.
Speaking to reporters, Cheuk said 264 people made the trip back to the...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:36:17 +0800Flood defences get smart drainage map, cleaning robots
The Drainage Services Department has unveiled a series of technological innovations to bolster the city’s flood resilience, including a newly developed "Smart Drainage Map" platform and a fleet of remotely operated cleaning robots designed to tackl...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 18:20:11 +0800Witness questions legitimacy of Wang Fuk document
The inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court inferno on Monday heard that a member of two separate owners' corporation management committees had questioned the validity of a report on the estimated project fees.
Kong Cheung-fat served on the committee that ...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 16:55:20 +0800HK gears up for Labour Day Golden Week crowds
Authorities are rolling out extensive crowd control measures, enhanced transport services and stepped-up enforcement against unfair trade practices to ensure a smooth experience for visitors ahead of the mainland’s five-day Labour Day Golden Week.
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Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:32:16 +0800Emotions run high as Wang Fuk returns begin
The first group of people allowed back to their fire-ravaged flats at Wang Fuk Court on Monday salvaged what remained of their belongings, almost five months after an inferno tore through most of the estate and claimed 168 lives.
About 270 people h...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 13:21:24 +0800'New Wang Fuk committee allowed more dialogue'
The inquiry into the Wang Fuk Court inferno heard on Monday that a previous owners' corporation management committee stationed security guards at homeowners' meetings — a move a witness said was intended to prevent the gatherings from turning unrul...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:31:10 +0800Airport bosses gauge global interest on yacht bay plan
The Airport Authority has invited yacht bosses and hoteliers from all over the world to express their interest in a marina development project next to the city's airport.
The planned yacht bay, which would be Hong Kong's largest marina, is part of t...
Mon, 20 Apr 2026 12:15:50 +0800Officials go all out to smoothen Wang Fuk returns
The first batch of displaced Wang Fuk Court inhabitants started returning to their former residences in the housing estate's seven fire-ravaged blocks on Monday to collect what's left of their belongings almost five months after the deadly blaze.
De...
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:42:47 +0800SAR men defend Melrose title at HK Sevens
The Hong Kong, China men's team are again the Melrose Claymore champions, after defeating Japan 19-15 in the final held as part of the Hong Kong Sevens on Sunday.
Japan opened the scoring late in the first half, but the SAR's Matteo Avitabile respon...
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 16:50:38 +0800'Accountability system can help solve problems'
Executive Council convenor Regina Ip on Sunday said a new accountability system for government department heads could help officials to proactively solve problems and carry out reforms.
The government has proposed a Heads of Department Accountabilit...
Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:21:15 +0800Costumes, cheers fill Kai Tak on HK Sevens final day
Tens of thousands of rugby fans were in vibrant costumes and high spirits at Kai Tak Stadium on Sunday as they awaited the crowning of this year’s Hong Kong Sevens champions later in the day.
Following two days of thrilling matches and non-stop en...