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Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:23:10 +0800
Scams take toll as international policing seen as key
Police said on Friday they had received more than 270 reports of losses suffered in the Fun Coffee investment scam so far, with the total amounting to more than HK$113 million. Individual losses for the victims, aged 32 to 83, were between HK$3,000 ...

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 14:09:57 +0800
HK travellers press on, others recall being stranded
The Airport Authority said nine flights between Hong Kong and Narita airport in Tokyo scheduled for Friday had been delayed as of 10am, as record-breaking rainfall and major transport disruption hit the Japanese capital. But some Tokyo-bound travell...

Fri, 14 Aug 2026 11:55:01 +0800
Kai Tak 'just the ticket once concert bosses scale up'
Kai Tak Sports Park chief executive Andrew Kam says as concert organisers become steeped in the possibilities afforded by the facility's bigger venue, they'll stage more shows – and tickets will be easier to come by. His comments come amid compla...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 20:34:26 +0800
Evening News on TV32 - Aug 13
Top stories for Thursday, Aug 13, 2026 - The Competition Commission launches raids over suspected bid-rigging for maintenance projects. - Strong gains from property developments see profits more than double at the MTR Corporation. - Bargain hunter...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 19:55:35 +0800
Solar Project 2026 draws to a close
The Permanent Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development, Angela Lee, joined Director of Broadcasting Angelina Kwan at a closing ceremony on Thursday for Radio Television Hong Kong's Solar Project 2026. At the event, more than 100 students from...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:36:33 +0800
Huanggang port drill smooth: Chris Tang
Around 1,000 civil servants on Thursday took part in a stress test at the new Huanggang port public transport interchange, the first large-scale drill conducted at the Hong Kong side of the facility. Participants from more than 20 government departm...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 18:08:56 +0800
Profits more than double as home sales power MTR Corp
The MTR Corporation reported on Thursday that its net profit for the first half exceeded HK$15.78 billion, more than double that of a year ago. The jump came as strong gains from property development offset flat performances at its rail and commerci...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:32:29 +0800
Tributes continue for late former premier Zhu Rongji
Financial Secretary Paul Chan hailed the late former premier Zhu Rongji's immense contributions to the country's development and the well‑being of its people, pushing forward a series of reforms in fiscal, tax, financial and state‑owned enterpris...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 15:36:01 +0800
Task-force upgrade call for major sports events
The DAB proposed on Thursday that the government upgrade its Major Sports Events Committee to enable the staging of more large-scale international events in the city. The proposal was among nearly 60 that it submitted for possible inclusion in the S...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 13:32:05 +0800
12 raids launched over alleged renovations bid-rigging
The Competition Commission on Thursday said it raided 12 premises of building contractors and individuals over alleged bid‑rigging of maintenance projects at 28 housing estates and buildings. The raids were part of a new crackdown on anti‑compet...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 12:45:48 +0800
Bargain hunters snap up freebies at Food Expo
Hong Kong’s largest food festival of the year on Thursday kicked off alongside four other trade fairs at the Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Long queues formed well before the doors of the Food Expo opened at 10am, with enthusiastic ...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:38:28 +0800
Tsuen Wan food recycling 'won't add to shops' burden'
The Environmental Protection Department on Thursday said it does not expect an upcoming food waste recycling pilot scheme covering street shops in Tsuen Wan to add to their workload. The scheme, which is set to launch in September, will cover more t...

Thu, 13 Aug 2026 11:10:04 +0800
Huanggang port inspection goes smoothly
Commissioner of Customs and Excise, Chan Tsz-tat, inspected the new port facility at Huanggang on Wednesday to review the latest preparations, ahead of a drill to be held on Thursday. Customs said on its social media platform that the new Huanggang ...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 22:12:00 +0800
Summer severe paediatric flu infections reach nine
The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reported another severe paediatric case of influenza A on Wednesday, taking the number of such cases in the summer flu season to nine. The latest patient is a 17-month-old girl with no significant underlying he...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:44:46 +0800
Evening News on TV32 - Aug 12
Top stories for Wednesday, Aug 12, 2026 - Former Premier Zhu Rongji dies at the age of 98. - Consultation begins on building management law reforms. - Broken lifts plague Queen Mary Hospital's brand new clinical block.

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:28:42 +0800
Athlete cash incentive renewed ahead of Asian Games
Cash rewards of up to HK$2 million will be offered for outstanding performances under the latest phase of Hong Kong's athlete incentive programme. Organisers confirmed that the latest phase of the scheme will encompass several high-profile competiti...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 17:25:50 +0800
'Dedicated teams should be set up for NM projects'
The Business and Professionals Alliance (BPA) on Wednesday proposed that dedicated teams could be established to expedite the development of the Northern Metropolis. The suggestion was among a number of ideas it put forward for the city's first five...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:37:29 +0800
Woman accused of keeping 136 dogs without licences
The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department (AFCD) said a woman was being prosecuted for allegedly keeping 136 dogs without valid licences. The AFCD said the case came to light after officers raided an animal shelter in Yuen Long distric...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:20:27 +0800
Consultation on building management law reform begins
The government on Wednesday launched a one-month public consultation on its proposed legislative amendments aimed at increasing owner participation in building management and enhancing transparency for major decision-making. In the consultation pape...

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:56:08 +0800
Lifts not working properly at redeveloped QMH facility
The government said problems with lifts in Queen Mary Hospital's redevelopment project delayed the launch of clinical services there. Officials said they reserve the right to seek compensation from the contractors. According to a Ming Pao report, c...

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