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Hong Kong residents honor former leader Tung Chee-hwa ahead of state funeral
Hong Kong residents are paying tribute to former Chief Executive Tung Chee-hwa by laying flowers and signing condolence books at community halls. These tributes are being made ahead of a vigil on Saturday and a state fu…
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ZA Bank secures new HQ in Causeway Bay, boosting fintech office demand
ZA Bank, a digital bank, has committed to leasing 45,000 square feet of office space for its new headquarters in Hysan Development's Lee Garden Eight building, located in Causeway Bay. This move by a financial and techn…
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Hong Kong yacht scheme faces red tape and cost hurdles on launch
A new cross-border yachting scheme allowing vessels from Hong Kong and Macau to enter designated waters in Guangdong province has faced initial challenges. Participants reported bureaucratic hurdles and high costs, with…
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Dairy Queen to open 4 new stores in Hong Kong comeback
Dairy Queen is set to re-enter the Hong Kong market with four new stores opening in the fourth quarter of this year. The American ice cream chain plans to launch its flagship store in Causeway Bay in November, with addi…
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HSBC relocates flagship store to Capitol Centre amid Hong Kong retail shift
HSBC is set to open a new flagship branch in Hong Kong's Capitol Centre, relocating from its previous location in Causeway Bay. The move comes as the bank seeks more cost-effective retail space, with market sources indi…
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Anita Mui's mother dies at 102 in Hong Kong
Tam Mei-kam, the 102-year-old mother of the late Cantopop star Anita Mui, passed away on Sunday morning in Hong Kong. She collapsed at her home in the Leigyinn Building in Causeway Bay while being fed. Emergency service…
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Hong Kong needs a "theatrical hawker centre" to boost live performance
Hong Kong's urban planning has failed to create a vibrant cultural hub, particularly for live theatre, despite its bustling retail districts. The city lacks a diverse range of performance venues, leading international p…
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Hong Kong consumers report coercive beauty sales tactics post-Opatra crackdown
Consumers in Hong Kong are reporting aggressive sales tactics in the beauty industry, including pressure to buy expensive products and credit card misuse. These allegations have surfaced following a crackdown on Opatra …
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Hong Kong customs arrest Opatra staff over aggressive sales tactics
Hong Kong customs have arrested two employees of Opatra London, a beauty chain facing accusations of aggressive sales tactics. The arrests are the first related to the company, which has received at least six complaints…
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Hong Kong heatwave strains manual workers, prompting calls for better protection
Hong Kong is facing a severe heatwave, impacting both indoor and outdoor manual laborers. Construction workers are spending significant amounts on water to stay hydrated, while cleaners report stifling conditions with l…
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Hong Kong developer Hysan reports 7.4% earnings rise amid project milestones
Hysan Development Company Limited reported a 7.4% increase in first-half earnings, reaching HK$1.11 billion. This growth was driven by progress on its Lee Garden Eight project, which is nearing completion. While overall…
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Burmese python spotted in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay amid heavy rains
A Burmese python, measuring up to three meters long, was spotted in the bustling Causeway Bay area of Hong Kong. An expert suggested that recent heavy rainfall may have driven the reptile from its natural habitat into t…
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Ex-HSBC Managers Charged in Hong Kong Bribery Scheme
Hong Kong's Independent Commission Against Corruption (ICAC) has charged three former HSBC relationship managers with bribery offenses. The managers, who worked at the Causeway Bay branch, allegedly accepted bribes to e…
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Pokémon Go fever sweeps Hong Kong upon 2016 launch
In 2016, the augmented reality game Pokémon Go launched in Hong Kong, triggering a widespread craze among players. The game's arrival prompted authorities to issue warnings about trespassing and safety hazards due to pl…
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Bus crashes into barrier in Hong Kong, injuring 10
A Citybus route 952P bus traveling towards Causeway Bay crashed into a barrier on Tuen Mun Road in Hong Kong. The incident occurred on Tuesday morning near the Bellagio housing estate in Sham Tseng. Ten passengers, nine…
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Hong Kong police arrest driver after high-speed chase ends in 5-vehicle crash
Hong Kong police arrested a man after a high-speed chase that concluded with a five-vehicle collision. The suspect initially fled a police stop on Wah Fu Road and led officers through the Aberdeen Tunnel before crashing…
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Hong Kong prime office vacancy drops to 7-month low amid Central spillover
Hong Kong's prime office market is showing signs of recovery, with vacancy rates dropping to a seven-month low. This improvement is largely driven by spillover demand from the Central district, which is nearing full occ…
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Hong Kong police detain seven near Tiananmen vigil site
Hong Kong police detained seven individuals, including former opposition leader Chan Po-ying and activist Virginia Fung King-man, in Causeway Bay. The detentions occurred near the former site of the Tiananmen vigil, wit…
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Hong Kong Central Library opens after controversy and delays
The Hong Kong Central Library, a 12-story building in Causeway Bay, officially opened on May 16, 2001. The project, which cost HK$690 million, faced years of controversy and several months of delays before its inaugurat…
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Parasite found in sashimi at Hong Kong Gatten Sushi sparks food safety fears
A Gatten Sushi branch in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay is facing backlash after a customer shared a video of a parasite found in sashimi. The footage, which went viral on social media, showed a thin, white parasite emerging …