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- 2026-11-04 regulatory Hong Kong begins installation of HK$5 million in anti-terrorism bollards in Causeway Bay to prevent vehicle-ramming attacks. source
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Hong Kong WinterFest expands as iconic 'Symphony of Lights' show concludes
Hong Kong's annual WinterFest is expanding its reach this year, extending beyond Central to include Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay. The festival will feature new attractions such as steam trains and aurora light shows. …
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Hong Kong law firm Woo Kwan Lee & Lo moves to Hysan's Lee Garden Eight
The law firm Woo Kwan Lee & Lo is reportedly moving its operations from Central to Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. This move is prompted by the firm securing a significant lease of approximately 39,000 square feet in Hysan Dev…
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Hong Kong installs HK$5M anti-terrorism bollards in Causeway Bay
Hong Kong has begun installing HK$5 million (US$637,230) in anti-terrorism bollards in Causeway Bay to prevent vehicle-ramming attacks. The bollards are being placed at a busy pedestrian crossing outside the Sogo depart…
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Crypto platform on regulatory alert lists opens Hong Kong office
A cryptocurrency platform, Polar Tensor, has opened an office in Hong Kong despite being on alert lists from regulators in both Hong Kong and Canada. Experts are calling for increased scrutiny of how such platforms mark…
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Jardine Matheson sells Hong Kong retail property at discount
Jardine Matheson has sold a street shop in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay for HK$80 million (US$10.2 million), a price 11% below its valuation. The property, located in the H&S Building at 36 Leighton Road, was held by the co…
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Hong Kong retail sees surge in Japanese, South Korean, and Thai brands
Hong Kong's retail sector is seeing a significant influx of brands from Japan, South Korea, and Thailand, which now constitute 36% of new entrants. This trend marks a three-year high and coincides with a decrease in dem…
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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…