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Concorde makes its first landing in Hong Kong in 1976
The supersonic passenger jet Concorde made its first landing in Hong Kong's Kai Tak airport on November 5, 1976. This event marked the arrival of supersonic air travel in the region. The landing was described as surpris…
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Hong Kong's Halloween Month concludes with massive street party
Hong Kong is concluding its inaugural "Halloween Month" with a large street celebration in Lan Kwai Fong. Bars in the area anticipate a significant increase in sales, potentially over 50%, due to the expected turnout. T…
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Hong Kong launches month-long Halloween festivities, boosting local business
Hong Kong is celebrating Halloween early with a month-long series of events organized by the Tourism Board. These festivities, including street celebrations in areas like Central and Lan Kwai Fong, have drawn large crow…
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Hong Kong domestic helper charged with murder of 93-year-old employer
An Indonesian domestic helper in Hong Kong, identified as Kharsina, has been charged with the murder of her 93-year-old employer. The elderly woman was found unresponsive in her Kai Tak flat on Sunday and later pronounc…
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Hong Kong's largest public hospital, Kai Tak Hospital, opens this week
Hong Kong's largest public hospital, Kai Tak Hospital, is set to open this week, beginning its phased operation on Monday. The new facility, built on the former Kai Tak airport site, boasts 2,400 beds and advanced featu…
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Hong Kong launches month-long Halloween celebration to boost tourism
Hong Kong is launching a month-long "Hong Kong Halloween Month" campaign to establish itself as a premier Halloween destination in Asia. The initiative includes street parties in five key neighborhoods, free rides on de…
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Hong Kong invests in primary care and AI radiology to cut premature death risk
Hong Kong plans to significantly reduce premature deaths from chronic diseases by 2030, targeting a 6.9% risk rate through substantial investment in primary healthcare and preventative measures. Chief Executive John Lee…
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Sun Hung Kai Properties reports 4.6% profit rise amid Hong Kong property recovery
Sun Hung Kai Properties (SHKP), a major Hong Kong developer, reported a 4.6% increase in underlying profit to HK$22.85 billion for the year ending June. This growth was driven by a recovering property market in Hong Kon…
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Toddler with pre-existing conditions dies in Hong Kong
A 23-month-old girl with pre-existing heart and brain conditions has died in Hong Kong. Her parents found her unresponsive in their Kai Tak apartment early in the morning. Paramedics were called and transported her to K…
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Hong Kong robot convenience stores launch amid rain and internet outages
Hong Kong has launched its first fully automated convenience stores, featuring wheeled humanoid robots named "Xiao Gai" as managers. Despite initial praise for the robots, the stores faced operational challenges on thei…
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Hong Kong opens first humanoid robot-run convenience stores
Hong Kong has welcomed its first convenience stores operated by humanoid robots, marking a significant international expansion for the Beijing-based company Galbot. These stores, powered by Galbot's AstraBrain foundatio…
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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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Henderson Land reports 66% profit surge on strong property sales
Henderson Land, a Hong Kong-based developer, has reported a significant 66% increase in its underlying profit for the first half of the year, reaching HK$5.07 billion (US$646 million). This surge is attributed to a stro…
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CRRC eyes Hong Kong for global autonomous transit expansion
CRRC, a major Chinese transit manufacturer, is looking to establish a presence in Hong Kong with its autonomous rapid transit (ART) bus system. The company plans to use a project in Kai Tak as a testing ground and a spr…
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Wharf Holdings' Hong Kong property sales surge, offsetting China downturn
Wharf Holdings reported a significant increase in revenue from its Hong Kong property developments, which nearly tripled in the first half of the year. This surge in Hong Kong sales helped to offset a substantial 54% dr…
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Seven developers bid for HK$5.9B waterfront housing project
Seven Hong Kong developers have submitted bids for a significant waterfront residential redevelopment project in Hung Hom. This project, part of a larger urban renewal initiative, is expected to yield at least 1,200 fla…
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Hong Kong restaurants criticize new dog-friendly policy for restricting outdoor dining
Restaurants in Hong Kong are expressing frustration with a new dog-friendly licensing policy that they claim is hindering their outdoor dining operations. Despite government efforts to promote pet-friendliness and suppo…
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Hong Kong fire victims frustrated by meeting agenda
Residents of a fire-damaged Hong Kong estate are frustrated by the agenda of a key meeting concerning compensation and the condition of their homes. The meeting, organized by Hop On Management Company, excluded a crucia…
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Hong Kong's pet-friendly dining scheme faces backlash over hygiene concerns
Hong Kong's new pet-friendly dining initiative has faced significant public backlash since its launch on July 9. The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department has received approximately 20 complaints, with viral videos …
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Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court owners to meet July 19 after fire
The administrator for Hong Kong's fire-ravaged Wang Fuk Court has scheduled an owners' meeting for July 19, following months of delays. Hop On Management Company will host the meeting simultaneously via live broadcast a…