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K-Pop band BTS has slated three dates in Hong Kong on their upcoming world tour.
March 4th, 6th, and 7th 2027.
March 4th, 6th, and 7th 2027.
January 14, 2026 at 11:06 AM
K-Pop band BTS has slated three dates in Hong Kong on their upcoming world tour.
March 4th, 6th, and 7th 2027.
March 4th, 6th, and 7th 2027.
Housing Secretary Winnie Ho:
• highly likely seven Wang Fuk Court blocks that caught fire last November will have to be demolished
• highly likely seven Wang Fuk Court blocks that caught fire last November will have to be demolished
Wang Fuk Court blocks most likely need to go: govt - RTHK
Housing Secretary Winnie Ho said on Wednesday that it is highly likely seven Wang Fuk Court blocks that caught fire last...
news.rthk.hk
January 14, 2026 at 8:42 AM
Housing Secretary Winnie Ho:
• highly likely seven Wang Fuk Court blocks that caught fire last November will have to be demolished
• highly likely seven Wang Fuk Court blocks that caught fire last November will have to be demolished
Prudential plc has announced Sir Douglas Flint will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-Designate to succeed Shriti Vadera as Chair of the Board.
Flint, the former Group Chair of HSBC Holdings from 2010-2017, will start his new position on May 28th.
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Flint, the former Group Chair of HSBC Holdings from 2010-2017, will start his new position on May 28th.
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January 14, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Prudential plc has announced Sir Douglas Flint will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-Designate to succeed Shriti Vadera as Chair of the Board.
Flint, the former Group Chair of HSBC Holdings from 2010-2017, will start his new position on May 28th.
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Flint, the former Group Chair of HSBC Holdings from 2010-2017, will start his new position on May 28th.
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Cathay Pacific will reduce the fuel surcharge levy on most flights starting February 1st, with an average reduction of 25%.
The one outlier is flights originating from Japan, where the fuel surcharge will increase by around 33%.
www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...
The one outlier is flights originating from Japan, where the fuel surcharge will increase by around 33%.
www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...
January 14, 2026 at 4:53 AM
Cathay Pacific will reduce the fuel surcharge levy on most flights starting February 1st, with an average reduction of 25%.
The one outlier is flights originating from Japan, where the fuel surcharge will increase by around 33%.
www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...
The one outlier is flights originating from Japan, where the fuel surcharge will increase by around 33%.
www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...
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David Webb has passed away, according to his Twitter account
January 13, 2026 at 12:48 PM
David Webb has passed away, according to his Twitter account
Chow Hang Tung's appeal against having to wear trousers in summer (while male inmates may wear shorts) has been denied by High Court Judge Russell Coleman.
Decision here: legalref.judiciary.hk/lrs/common/j...
Decision here: legalref.judiciary.hk/lrs/common/j...
January 13, 2026 at 12:30 PM
Chow Hang Tung's appeal against having to wear trousers in summer (while male inmates may wear shorts) has been denied by High Court Judge Russell Coleman.
Decision here: legalref.judiciary.hk/lrs/common/j...
Decision here: legalref.judiciary.hk/lrs/common/j...
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Upcoming road closures for this weekend's 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.
More details: www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/...
Upcoming road closures for this weekend's 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.
More details: www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/...
January 13, 2026 at 2:26 AM
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Upcoming road closures for this weekend's 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.
More details: www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/...
Upcoming road closures for this weekend's 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.
More details: www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/...
#2 in Hong Kong's Apple App Store for paid apps; Demumu.
'Are You Dead?': The viral Chinese app for young people living alone
A new bleak-sounding app has been downloaded in droves by many youth who live by themselves - and fear dying alone.
www.bbc.com
January 12, 2026 at 10:32 AM
#2 in Hong Kong's Apple App Store for paid apps; Demumu.
Emperor Cinemas announced via Facebook on Monday January 12th that the Ma On Shan cinema will cease operations from Monday January 12th.
January 12, 2026 at 1:59 AM
Emperor Cinemas announced via Facebook on Monday January 12th that the Ma On Shan cinema will cease operations from Monday January 12th.
Hong Kong men's foil team won gold at the Fencing World Cup in Paris on Sunday, defeating the United States 45-38.
HK men's fencers bag team foil gold at Paris World Cup - RTHK
Hong Kong, China's men's foil team on Sunday struck gold at the Fencing World Cup in Paris, outlasting the Uni...
news.rthk.hk
January 12, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Hong Kong men's foil team won gold at the Fencing World Cup in Paris on Sunday, defeating the United States 45-38.
The government on Saturday said it had no plans to use the site of November's Tai Po fire for residential use.
Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong: "It is not possible to rebuild residential units after such an unfortunate event, even if you look into experiences in other countries."
Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong: "It is not possible to rebuild residential units after such an unfortunate event, even if you look into experiences in other countries."
Tai Po fire site won't have residential use, says govt - RTHK
The government on Saturday said it had no plans to use the site of November's Tai Po fire at Wang Fuk Court for res...
news.rthk.hk
January 10, 2026 at 3:42 AM
The government on Saturday said it had no plans to use the site of November's Tai Po fire for residential use.
Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong: "It is not possible to rebuild residential units after such an unfortunate event, even if you look into experiences in other countries."
Deputy Financial Secretary Michael Wong: "It is not possible to rebuild residential units after such an unfortunate event, even if you look into experiences in other countries."
January 10, 2026 at 12:00 AM
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The monthly mean temperature anomaly in Hong Kong was positive for every month of 2025, data from HKO shows.
The monthly mean temperature anomaly in Hong Kong was positive for every month of 2025, data from HKO shows.
January 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM
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The monthly mean temperature anomaly in Hong Kong was positive for every month of 2025, data from HKO shows.
The monthly mean temperature anomaly in Hong Kong was positive for every month of 2025, data from HKO shows.
While the official HKO reading in Ta Kwu Ling reached a minimum of 1.9°C at 7.13am Friday morning, other parts of Ta Kwu Ling recorded minimums as low as -1.2°C.
Ta Kwu Ling records -1.2°C as frost blankets cars and farmland
Hong Kong experienced a bitterly cold morning on Friday (Jan 9) as temperatures plunged under the influence of a strong winter monsoon and radiative cooling, with frost appearing in several inland…
www.thestandard.com.hk
January 9, 2026 at 6:59 AM
While the official HKO reading in Ta Kwu Ling reached a minimum of 1.9°C at 7.13am Friday morning, other parts of Ta Kwu Ling recorded minimums as low as -1.2°C.
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HK$1.365 trillion: a much more reasonable amount compared to the mainlanders who attempted to deposit HK$995 billion last April; go big or go home
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
January 8, 2026 at 10:53 AM
HK$1.365 trillion: a much more reasonable amount compared to the mainlanders who attempted to deposit HK$995 billion last April; go big or go home
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Shares in Hang Seng Bank will cease trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange at the close of trade on January 14th, after more than 75% of shareholders agreed to the HSBC buyout and privatisation of the bank.
85.75% of shareholders voted for; 14.25% voted nay.
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
85.75% of shareholders voted for; 14.25% voted nay.
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
January 8, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Shares in Hang Seng Bank will cease trading on the Hong Kong stock exchange at the close of trade on January 14th, after more than 75% of shareholders agreed to the HSBC buyout and privatisation of the bank.
85.75% of shareholders voted for; 14.25% voted nay.
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
85.75% of shareholders voted for; 14.25% voted nay.
www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...
Coleman Wong and Canadian partner Gabriel Diallo have advanced to the semi-finals of the men's doubles at the Hong Kong Open, defeating German Constantin Frantzen and Dutchman Robin Haase 7-6, 6-7, 10-8.
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
Wong, Diallo advance to HK Open doubles semis - RTHK
Local tennis star Coleman Wong and Canadian partner Gabriel Diallo advanced to the semi-finals of the men's doubles...
news.rthk.hk
January 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Coleman Wong and Canadian partner Gabriel Diallo have advanced to the semi-finals of the men's doubles at the Hong Kong Open, defeating German Constantin Frantzen and Dutchman Robin Haase 7-6, 6-7, 10-8.
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
65-year-old woman attempts to withdraw €150 billion from bank; fails.
www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-ne...
www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-ne...
Mainland woman arrested in 150b euro fraud attempt at Admiralty bank
A mainland woman was arrested Thursday afternoon at a bank in Admiralty after attempting to use a forged document to withdraw approximately 150 billion euros.
www.thestandard.com.hk
January 8, 2026 at 10:40 AM
65-year-old woman attempts to withdraw €150 billion from bank; fails.
www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-ne...
www.thestandard.com.hk/hong-kong-ne...
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The relative humidity recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory fell to 17.0% at 3.14pm, the lowest on record in January since the establishment of the automatic weather station at the Observatory's Headquarters in 1984.
The relative humidity recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory fell to 17.0% at 3.14pm, the lowest on record in January since the establishment of the automatic weather station at the Observatory's Headquarters in 1984.
January 8, 2026 at 8:28 AM
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The relative humidity recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory fell to 17.0% at 3.14pm, the lowest on record in January since the establishment of the automatic weather station at the Observatory's Headquarters in 1984.
The relative humidity recorded at the Hong Kong Observatory fell to 17.0% at 3.14pm, the lowest on record in January since the establishment of the automatic weather station at the Observatory's Headquarters in 1984.
Hong Kong-Taipei continues to be ranked 1st in busiest cross-border airline routes in 2025.
The route was 1% busier than in 2024, but capacity is still 14% below 2019.
Source: OAG www.oag.com/busiest-rout...
The route was 1% busier than in 2024, but capacity is still 14% below 2019.
Source: OAG www.oag.com/busiest-rout...
January 8, 2026 at 5:54 AM
Hong Kong-Taipei continues to be ranked 1st in busiest cross-border airline routes in 2025.
The route was 1% busier than in 2024, but capacity is still 14% below 2019.
Source: OAG www.oag.com/busiest-rout...
The route was 1% busier than in 2024, but capacity is still 14% below 2019.
Source: OAG www.oag.com/busiest-rout...
DAB's Starry Lee has been elected president of the 8th Legislative Council of Hong Kong, defeating Ronnick Chan 47 votes to 42.
January 8, 2026 at 4:18 AM
DAB's Starry Lee has been elected president of the 8th Legislative Council of Hong Kong, defeating Ronnick Chan 47 votes to 42.
First Frost Warning of 2026 issued by HKO at 4.30pm.
(There were two frost warnings issued in 2025; January 10th and January 11th)
(There were two frost warnings issued in 2025; January 10th and January 11th)
January 7, 2026 at 10:33 AM
First Frost Warning of 2026 issued by HKO at 4.30pm.
(There were two frost warnings issued in 2025; January 10th and January 11th)
(There were two frost warnings issued in 2025; January 10th and January 11th)
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Tai Mo Shan recorded a minimum temperature of 0.8℃ at 6.35am on Wednesday.
Tai Mo Shan recorded a minimum temperature of 0.8℃ at 6.35am on Wednesday.
January 7, 2026 at 8:27 AM
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Tai Mo Shan recorded a minimum temperature of 0.8℃ at 6.35am on Wednesday.
Tai Mo Shan recorded a minimum temperature of 0.8℃ at 6.35am on Wednesday.
Hong Kong will host Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 award ceremony on March 25th.
January 7, 2026 at 7:47 AM
Hong Kong will host Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2026 award ceremony on March 25th.
That's a weirdly specific number of persons in sleepwear.
January 4, 2026 at 6:18 AM
That's a weirdly specific number of persons in sleepwear.