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Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:49:03 +0800
Huanggang opening to be smooth: security chief
Secretary for Security Chris Tang has expressed confidence that the opening of the redeveloped Huanggang Port would be safe, smooth and efficient. “Since the Hong Kong Port Area was established on July 31, we have already done a great deal of work...

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 15:42:20 +0800
'Huanggang port to benefit frequent travellers'
Financial Secretary Paul Chan on Sunday said the redeveloped Huanggang port will bring convenience to people who frequently travel between Hong Kong and Shenzhen. The revamped port will officially open and begin 24-hour clearance services at 6.30am...

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 12:52:20 +0800
Riders praise new route for annual cyclothon
Cyclists on Sunday praised the Hong Kong Cyclothon's move to the West Kowloon Cultural District and the new 56-kilometre course, saying the change offered a fresh experience which would boost interest in cycling and sports tourism. This year, the co...

Sun, 11 Oct 2026 11:57:33 +0800
Huanggang Port opening of great significance: CE
Chief Executive John Lee on Sunday said the opening of the redeveloped Huanggang Port carries significant meaning, as it reflects the implementation of national planning, puts institutional innovation into practice and promotes cross-boundary flows. ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 20:52:56 +0800
Evening News on TV32 - Oct 10
Top stories for Saturday, Oct 10, 2026 - Chief Secretary Eric Chan promises all-out efforts to ensure a safe and smooth opening of the new Huanggang Port on Monday. - A rare and powerful quake hits Panama, injuring dozens. - US President Donald Tr...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 17:40:19 +0800
Election Committee race heats up with 72 more names
Seventy-two nominations have been received for the 2026 Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections on the fourth day of the nomination period. Returning officers received 71 nominations for candidates and one from a designated body. They add u...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:29:52 +0800
Huanggang gets final checks in countdown to opening
Chief Secretary Eric Chan said the government would not let its guard down in the final stretch to Monday's opening of the redeveloped Huanggang Port, to ensure a safe, orderly, and smooth operation. Writing on social media, Chan said he chaired an ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 15:27:16 +0800
Beer-girl controversy brings call to exercise caution
The chairman of the Advisory Committee on Mental Health Lam Ching-choi called on parents to encourage children to work out in a safe and loving manner. His call on Saturday came after an online video showed a girl carrying packs of beers at Fu Tai ...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 12:06:31 +0800
Training for district reps to mediate in building rows
Secretary of Home and Youth Affairs Alice Mak said on Saturday that the government will provide extra mediation training for district councillors. Under the initiative to foster harmonious neighbourhood relations announced in the latest Policy Addr...

Sat, 10 Oct 2026 11:57:43 +0800
Tse confident of hitting all 'crucial' green targets
Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan on Saturday said he was confident he could meet all four binding targets set by Hong Kong’s first five-year plan for areas covered by his department. These include reducing carbon intensity, incre...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 21:55:43 +0800
One Stanley developer offers extra warranty
The developer embroiled in a controversy over suspected improper steel reinforcement at a luxury residential project in Stanley says it will provide homeowners with an additional structural warranty alongside free inspections. In a statement on Frid...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:58:42 +0800
Evening News on TV32 - Oct 9
Top stories for Friday, Oct 9, 2026 - The redeveloped Huanggang Port will open for round-the clock service from Monday morning. - Lawmakers say the new port will boost connectivity in the Greater Bay Area. - Former United Nations human rights chie...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:58:29 +0800
696 nominations received in three days for EC poll
Electoral officials on Friday said they received 225 nominations for the 2026 Election Committee Subsector Ordinary Elections on the third day of the nomination period. Returning officers received 220 nominations for candidates and five from designa...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 20:34:03 +0800
Legco passes Policy Address and five-year plan motions
Lawmakers on Friday passed non-binding motions on the Hong Kong's first five-year plan and the Policy Address following a three-day debate. Legco House Committee chairman Ronick Chan noted that a total of 88 lawmakers shared their views during the d...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 18:55:39 +0800
Kids in beer-toting case placed under care, for now
A girl whose parents were arrested for alleged child abuse will be placed under care along with her two siblings, according to Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun. The parents were arrested on Wednesday on suspicion of "ill-treatment or negle...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 17:29:42 +0800
Bus operators unveil fare discounts for Huanggang
The city’s bus operators have unveiled fare discounts for services connecting to the revamped Huanggang port. KMB said passengers transferring to and from its three new Huanggang port services to other rides would only be charged the higher of the...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:57:45 +0800
Top jockey calls for racing tourism push
Star Hong Kong jockey Vincent Ho said he hopes more can be done to promote horse racing tourism in the city, saying it could benefit the entire hospitality sector. Ho, 36, who recently became the first jockey to be named Hong Kong's Ten Outstanding...

Fri, 09 Oct 2026 16:19:39 +0800
Competition 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 +0800
Huanggang 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 +0800
Over 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...

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