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FSD still fighting spot fires throughout the Wang Fuk Court buildings at 5.30pm on Thursday.
Screenshot: TVB
Screenshot: TVB
November 27, 2025 at 9:31 AM
FSD still fighting spot fires throughout the Wang Fuk Court buildings at 5.30pm on Thursday.
Screenshot: TVB
Screenshot: TVB
Chief Executive John Lee inspected the fire scene in Tai Po Thursday afternoon, and will hold a press conference at 5pm.
📸 : RTHK
📸 : RTHK
November 27, 2025 at 8:26 AM
Chief Executive John Lee inspected the fire scene in Tai Po Thursday afternoon, and will hold a press conference at 5pm.
📸 : RTHK
📸 : RTHK
The Hong Kong Red Cross says blood bank supplies are now enough for 8-10 days, and is urging those wanting to donate blood to make an appointment first, either via the HK Blood App, on Whatsapp 6279-7173, or via the call centre on 2710-1333.
www.facebook.com/BloodForLife...
www.facebook.com/BloodForLife...
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
The Hong Kong Red Cross says blood bank supplies are now enough for 8-10 days, and is urging those wanting to donate blood to make an appointment first, either via the HK Blood App, on Whatsapp 6279-7173, or via the call centre on 2710-1333.
www.facebook.com/BloodForLife...
www.facebook.com/BloodForLife...
Hong Kong Fire Services Department update 2:50pm, Thursday November 27th 2025:
• death toll has risen to 55
• death toll has risen to 55
November 27, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Hong Kong Fire Services Department update 2:50pm, Thursday November 27th 2025:
• death toll has risen to 55
• death toll has risen to 55
SCMP live blog (free to read): www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
November 27, 2025 at 4:50 AM
SCMP live blog (free to read): www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Not the time to be posting pro-election post HKSARG.
November 26, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Not the time to be posting pro-election post HKSARG.
At least four people died and another five were injured after fire ripped through numerous blocks of a Tai Po housing estate.
One of those killed was a firefighter tackling the No 4 alarm blaze at Wang Fuk Court.
RTHK: news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
One of those killed was a firefighter tackling the No 4 alarm blaze at Wang Fuk Court.
RTHK: news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
November 26, 2025 at 10:35 AM
At least four people died and another five were injured after fire ripped through numerous blocks of a Tai Po housing estate.
One of those killed was a firefighter tackling the No 4 alarm blaze at Wang Fuk Court.
RTHK: news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
One of those killed was a firefighter tackling the No 4 alarm blaze at Wang Fuk Court.
RTHK: news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...
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Jones Lang Lasalle Grade A office vacancy (end-Oct 2025):
As of end-October, the overall office vacancy rate continued its gradual decline, reaching 13.1%. Notable improvements were observed in the Wanchai/Causeway Bay and TST submarkets, where vacancy rates decreased to 10.5% and 7.5%.
Jones Lang Lasalle Grade A office vacancy (end-Oct 2025):
As of end-October, the overall office vacancy rate continued its gradual decline, reaching 13.1%. Notable improvements were observed in the Wanchai/Causeway Bay and TST submarkets, where vacancy rates decreased to 10.5% and 7.5%.
November 22, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Jones Lang Lasalle Grade A office vacancy (end-Oct 2025):
As of end-October, the overall office vacancy rate continued its gradual decline, reaching 13.1%. Notable improvements were observed in the Wanchai/Causeway Bay and TST submarkets, where vacancy rates decreased to 10.5% and 7.5%.
Jones Lang Lasalle Grade A office vacancy (end-Oct 2025):
As of end-October, the overall office vacancy rate continued its gradual decline, reaching 13.1%. Notable improvements were observed in the Wanchai/Causeway Bay and TST submarkets, where vacancy rates decreased to 10.5% and 7.5%.
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10.7℃ at Pak Tam Chung this morning was the coldest non-mountain temperature recording. HKO in TST recorded 13.2℃, the coolest temperature so far this autumn, while atop Tai Mo Shan the temperature dropped to a chilly 3.2℃.
10.7℃ at Pak Tam Chung this morning was the coldest non-mountain temperature recording. HKO in TST recorded 13.2℃, the coolest temperature so far this autumn, while atop Tai Mo Shan the temperature dropped to a chilly 3.2℃.
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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10.7℃ at Pak Tam Chung this morning was the coldest non-mountain temperature recording. HKO in TST recorded 13.2℃, the coolest temperature so far this autumn, while atop Tai Mo Shan the temperature dropped to a chilly 3.2℃.
10.7℃ at Pak Tam Chung this morning was the coldest non-mountain temperature recording. HKO in TST recorded 13.2℃, the coolest temperature so far this autumn, while atop Tai Mo Shan the temperature dropped to a chilly 3.2℃.
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Hong Kong out of the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to Singapore 2-1 at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday.
Hong Kong out of the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to Singapore 2-1 at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday.
SAR out of 2027 Asian Cup after Singapore loss - RTHK
Hong Kong, China's hopes of advancing to the 2027 Asian Cup football tournament were crushed on Tuesday with a hear...
news.rthk.hk
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Hong Kong out of the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to Singapore 2-1 at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday.
Hong Kong out of the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to Singapore 2-1 at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday.
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Accident Investigation Preliminary Report and Public Notice
Boeing 747-481 BDSF (Registration Mark TC-ACF) at Hong Kong International Airport on 20 October 2025
www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/doc/PLR...
Accident Investigation Preliminary Report and Public Notice
Boeing 747-481 BDSF (Registration Mark TC-ACF) at Hong Kong International Airport on 20 October 2025
www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/doc/PLR...
November 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Accident Investigation Preliminary Report and Public Notice
Boeing 747-481 BDSF (Registration Mark TC-ACF) at Hong Kong International Airport on 20 October 2025
www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/doc/PLR...
Accident Investigation Preliminary Report and Public Notice
Boeing 747-481 BDSF (Registration Mark TC-ACF) at Hong Kong International Airport on 20 October 2025
www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/doc/PLR...
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HKO: Hong Kong can expect between nine and 17 cold days this winter, meaning the temperature will drop to 12°C or below.
The winter season is expected to range from "normal" to "above normal" temperatures however.
HKO: Hong Kong can expect between nine and 17 cold days this winter, meaning the temperature will drop to 12°C or below.
The winter season is expected to range from "normal" to "above normal" temperatures however.
HK to see up to 17 cold weather days this winter - RTHK
Hong Kong will likely experience nine to 17 cold weather days this winter, meaning temperatures will fall to 12 degrees...
news.rthk.hk
November 18, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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HKO: Hong Kong can expect between nine and 17 cold days this winter, meaning the temperature will drop to 12°C or below.
The winter season is expected to range from "normal" to "above normal" temperatures however.
HKO: Hong Kong can expect between nine and 17 cold days this winter, meaning the temperature will drop to 12°C or below.
The winter season is expected to range from "normal" to "above normal" temperatures however.
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Local media reports say HKUST will become the third medical school in Hong Kong, beating out PolyU and Baptist U.
Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, and the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin will hold a press conference at 1pm.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Local media reports say HKUST will become the third medical school in Hong Kong, beating out PolyU and Baptist U.
Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, and the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin will hold a press conference at 1pm.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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Local media reports say HKUST will become the third medical school in Hong Kong, beating out PolyU and Baptist U.
Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, and the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin will hold a press conference at 1pm.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Local media reports say HKUST will become the third medical school in Hong Kong, beating out PolyU and Baptist U.
Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, and the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin will hold a press conference at 1pm.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
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Tonight's sold out clash at Kai Tak Stadium between Hong Kong and Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier will be broadcast live on RTHK 32, and RTHK's YouTube Channel.
Kickoff: 8pm
www.youtube.com/@RTHK
Tonight's sold out clash at Kai Tak Stadium between Hong Kong and Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier will be broadcast live on RTHK 32, and RTHK's YouTube Channel.
Kickoff: 8pm
www.youtube.com/@RTHK
November 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Tonight's sold out clash at Kai Tak Stadium between Hong Kong and Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier will be broadcast live on RTHK 32, and RTHK's YouTube Channel.
Kickoff: 8pm
www.youtube.com/@RTHK
Tonight's sold out clash at Kai Tak Stadium between Hong Kong and Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier will be broadcast live on RTHK 32, and RTHK's YouTube Channel.
Kickoff: 8pm
www.youtube.com/@RTHK
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The first chill of winter starts today, with the temperature set to drop throughout the day. Wednesday will see the temperature drop even further, with overnight forecast into Thursday set to dip to 11°C Ta Kwu Ling, 13-14°C in urban areas.
The first chill of winter starts today, with the temperature set to drop throughout the day. Wednesday will see the temperature drop even further, with overnight forecast into Thursday set to dip to 11°C Ta Kwu Ling, 13-14°C in urban areas.
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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The first chill of winter starts today, with the temperature set to drop throughout the day. Wednesday will see the temperature drop even further, with overnight forecast into Thursday set to dip to 11°C Ta Kwu Ling, 13-14°C in urban areas.
The first chill of winter starts today, with the temperature set to drop throughout the day. Wednesday will see the temperature drop even further, with overnight forecast into Thursday set to dip to 11°C Ta Kwu Ling, 13-14°C in urban areas.
Cyclist Ceci Lee, pictured with her three gold medals from the 15th National Games, becomes Hong Kong's most successful NG participant.
Most golds in one NG: 3
Most golds at any NG: 4 in total
Prize money from the 15th NG: HK$2.25 million
📸 :@gigichoy.bsky.social
Most golds in one NG: 3
Most golds at any NG: 4 in total
Prize money from the 15th NG: HK$2.25 million
📸 :@gigichoy.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Cyclist Ceci Lee, pictured with her three gold medals from the 15th National Games, becomes Hong Kong's most successful NG participant.
Most golds in one NG: 3
Most golds at any NG: 4 in total
Prize money from the 15th NG: HK$2.25 million
📸 :@gigichoy.bsky.social
Most golds in one NG: 3
Most golds at any NG: 4 in total
Prize money from the 15th NG: HK$2.25 million
📸 :@gigichoy.bsky.social
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Ceci Lee wins another gold, her third at the 15th National Games, this time in the Omnium.
Ceci Lee wins another gold, her third at the 15th National Games, this time in the Omnium.
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Ceci Lee wins another gold, her third at the 15th National Games, this time in the Omnium.
Ceci Lee wins another gold, her third at the 15th National Games, this time in the Omnium.
Siobhan Haughey's back-to-back bronze medals on Monday night added an extra HK$300,000 to her $1.5 million already won at the 15th National Games.
Gold: HK$750,000 x 2
Bronze: HK$150,000 x 2
📸 : China News Service/Mingpao
Gold: HK$750,000 x 2
Bronze: HK$150,000 x 2
📸 : China News Service/Mingpao
November 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Siobhan Haughey's back-to-back bronze medals on Monday night added an extra HK$300,000 to her $1.5 million already won at the 15th National Games.
Gold: HK$750,000 x 2
Bronze: HK$150,000 x 2
📸 : China News Service/Mingpao
Gold: HK$750,000 x 2
Bronze: HK$150,000 x 2
📸 : China News Service/Mingpao
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50m freestyle result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.63 seconds behind first place.
50m freestyle result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.63 seconds behind first place.
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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50m freestyle result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.63 seconds behind first place.
50m freestyle result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.63 seconds behind first place.
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50m breastroke final result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.71 seconds behind first place.
50m breastroke final result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.71 seconds behind first place.
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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50m breastroke final result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.71 seconds behind first place.
50m breastroke final result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.71 seconds behind first place.
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Siobhan Haughey will look to double her gold count tonight in the National Games swimming pool, competing in both the 50m free and 50m breaststroke finals.
One slight problem: the 50m breaststroke final is at 7.05pm, and the 50m freestyle final is at 7.10pm.
📸 : Xinhua
Siobhan Haughey will look to double her gold count tonight in the National Games swimming pool, competing in both the 50m free and 50m breaststroke finals.
One slight problem: the 50m breaststroke final is at 7.05pm, and the 50m freestyle final is at 7.10pm.
📸 : Xinhua
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Siobhan Haughey will look to double her gold count tonight in the National Games swimming pool, competing in both the 50m free and 50m breaststroke finals.
One slight problem: the 50m breaststroke final is at 7.05pm, and the 50m freestyle final is at 7.10pm.
📸 : Xinhua
Siobhan Haughey will look to double her gold count tonight in the National Games swimming pool, competing in both the 50m free and 50m breaststroke finals.
One slight problem: the 50m breaststroke final is at 7.05pm, and the 50m freestyle final is at 7.10pm.
📸 : Xinhua
LCSD will start selling advertising on the outside of 16 buildings from next year, with those wishing to advertise needing to submit an EOI application by December 16th.
Locations include the outer wall of the HKCC, and the dome at the HK Space Museum.
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/common/pd...
Locations include the outer wall of the HKCC, and the dome at the HK Space Museum.
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/common/pd...
November 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
LCSD will start selling advertising on the outside of 16 buildings from next year, with those wishing to advertise needing to submit an EOI application by December 16th.
Locations include the outer wall of the HKCC, and the dome at the HK Space Museum.
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/common/pd...
Locations include the outer wall of the HKCC, and the dome at the HK Space Museum.
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/common/pd...
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HKTB provisional arrival figures for October, 2025:
• month-on-month and year-on-years figures both +12%
• Non-mainland segments grew 19-26% M-O-M
• 41,060,163 visitors Jan-Oct 2025
HKTB provisional arrival figures for October, 2025:
• month-on-month and year-on-years figures both +12%
• Non-mainland segments grew 19-26% M-O-M
• 41,060,163 visitors Jan-Oct 2025
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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HKTB provisional arrival figures for October, 2025:
• month-on-month and year-on-years figures both +12%
• Non-mainland segments grew 19-26% M-O-M
• 41,060,163 visitors Jan-Oct 2025
HKTB provisional arrival figures for October, 2025:
• month-on-month and year-on-years figures both +12%
• Non-mainland segments grew 19-26% M-O-M
• 41,060,163 visitors Jan-Oct 2025
Hong Kong police played Pokémon on Sunday evening in Causeway Bay with the "catch 'em all" spirit, towing e-sports businessman Derek Cheung's yellow Lamborghini for illegal parking.
Cheung: "The Hong Kong government works very efficiently."
Cheung: "The Hong Kong government works very efficiently."
Derek Cheung's yellow Ferrari towed for illegal parking in Causeway Bay
Derek Cheung's yellow Ferrari SF90 Spider, valued at nearly ten million dollars with custom license plate "P1KACHU," was towed for illegal parking in Causeway Bay on Sunday evening.
www.thestandard.com.hk
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Hong Kong police played Pokémon on Sunday evening in Causeway Bay with the "catch 'em all" spirit, towing e-sports businessman Derek Cheung's yellow Lamborghini for illegal parking.
Cheung: "The Hong Kong government works very efficiently."
Cheung: "The Hong Kong government works very efficiently."
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First ever gold medal won by a male swimmer from Hong Kong at a National Games, with Ian Ho winning gold in the men's 50m freestyle.
Ho won in a time of 21.71 seconds, breaking his personal best by 0.11 seconds.
6th gold for Hong Kong, a National games record.
First ever gold medal won by a male swimmer from Hong Kong at a National Games, with Ian Ho winning gold in the men's 50m freestyle.
Ho won in a time of 21.71 seconds, breaking his personal best by 0.11 seconds.
6th gold for Hong Kong, a National games record.
November 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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First ever gold medal won by a male swimmer from Hong Kong at a National Games, with Ian Ho winning gold in the men's 50m freestyle.
Ho won in a time of 21.71 seconds, breaking his personal best by 0.11 seconds.
6th gold for Hong Kong, a National games record.
First ever gold medal won by a male swimmer from Hong Kong at a National Games, with Ian Ho winning gold in the men's 50m freestyle.
Ho won in a time of 21.71 seconds, breaking his personal best by 0.11 seconds.
6th gold for Hong Kong, a National games record.