Sham Shui Po District
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- 2026-08-22 regulatory An industrial accident involving a scaffolding collapse resulted in a man being hospitalized. source
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Man hospitalized after scaffolding collapse in Hong Kong
A man in Hong Kong was hospitalized after a section of bamboo scaffolding collapsed on him. The incident occurred on Nam Cheong Street in Sham Shui Po, trapping the victim, believed to be in his fifties or sixties, unde…
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Hong Kong offers developers 20% plot bonus to revive old districts
Hong Kong is launching a new pilot scheme next month to encourage private redevelopment of older districts. The government will offer developers a bonus plot ratio of up to 20% or an equivalent land premium value in sev…
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Hong Kong's "Bead Street" faces closure as shops shift to eateries
Hong Kong's "Bead Street" in Sham Shui Po, once a vibrant hub for crafting supplies, is facing an uncertain future as many shops are closing down. The area, known for its fabric and accessory retailers, has seen a signi…
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Hong Kong civil servant charged for issuing fake littering tickets
A civil servant in Hong Kong has been charged with misconduct for allegedly issuing fake littering tickets to five individuals. The foreman from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department is accused of creating HK$3,…
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Sham Shui Po District offers governance lessons for Hong Kong
Sham Shui Po District in Hong Kong offers valuable lessons in local governance, emphasizing tangible benefits for residents, long-term commitment, and community-centered approaches. The district's success is measured by…
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Hong Kong food courts face new rules on plastic-lined containers
Hong Kong authorities have issued warnings to food court stalls regarding the use of disposable tableware coated in plastic for dine-in services. Stall operators, like Philip Ho at Dragon Centre, expressed surprise at t…
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HK taxi driver denies ramming crowd in HK$8.4M injury lawsuit
A Hong Kong taxi driver, Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen, is facing an HK$8.4 million personal injury lawsuit for allegedly ramming his vehicle into a crowd during the 2019 protests. Cheng denies the accusation, stating he lost …
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Hong Kong police officers lose appeal over framing homeless man
Four Hong Kong police officers have lost their appeal against convictions for framing a homeless man and covering up evidence. The Court of Appeal upheld their sentences, stating that attempts to obstruct surveillance c…
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Hong Kong clerk seeks $1.07M damages after 2019 protest taxi incident
A Hong Kong clerk is seeking HK$8.4 million (US$1.07 million) in damages after being struck by a taxi during a 2019 protest. Her lawyers argue the taxi driver, Henry Cheng, was negligent by failing to brake or sound his…
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Hong Kong reading glasses fail to list key eye strain prevention details
A recent test by Hong Kong's Consumer Council found that over half of the 17 ready-to-wear reading glasses examined failed to provide crucial labeling information. Specifically, most models did not list the pupillary di…
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Hong Kong police arrest 65 in crackdown on illegal nightclubs and gambling dens
Hong Kong police have arrested 65 individuals in a large-scale operation targeting a criminal syndicate that allegedly operated unlicensed nightclubs and gambling dens. The raids, conducted across multiple districts, re…
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Hong Kong approves first subdivided units meeting basic housing standards
Hong Kong has certified its first three subdivided housing units that meet the new government standards. The units, located in Sham Shui Po, were approved under the Basic Housing Units Ordinance, which mandates minimum …
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Hong Kong bookshop owners arrested for sedition over publications
Two owners of Hunter Bookstore in Hong Kong were arrested on suspicion of sedition and money laundering. Police allege they sold publications inciting hatred towards the government and received funds from foreign politi…
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Porn star Erena So arrested for promoting illegal gambling website
Hong Kong police have arrested adult film actress Erena So for her alleged involvement in promoting an overseas gambling website. So was detained in Sham Shui Po and later released on bail. She claimed the website was l…
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Hong Kong woman arrested after 100 reptiles found in apartment
A woman in Hong Kong was arrested after authorities discovered approximately 100 reptiles, including endangered species, in her apartment. The discovery followed the initial finding of a 1.5-meter crocodile on her balco…
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Hong Kong police arrest bookstore owner over alleged sedition
Hong Kong national security police arrested the owner of Hunter Bookstore and another individual on suspicion of sedition and money laundering. The arrests followed a search of the bookstore in Sham Shui Po, where polic…
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Crocodile found injured in Hong Kong residential building
A juvenile crocodile, measuring 1.5 meters, was discovered in a residential building in Hong Kong's Sham Shui Po district. The reptile, a hybrid of Siamese and saltwater crocodile species, was found injured beneath clut…
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Hong Kong intern doctor arrested for unauthorized patient data access
A 24-year-old intern doctor in Hong Kong has been arrested and remains in custody for allegedly accessing patient data without authorization. The Hospital Authority dismissed her for misconduct after a report from Carit…
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Construction worker critically injured by falling hoist in Hong Kong
A 68-year-old construction worker in Hong Kong is in critical condition after being struck by a falling electric chain hoist. The incident occurred on Wednesday morning at a government drainage replacement project site …
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Hong Kong evicts 35 families from shoebox flats under new housing rule
Thirty-five families in Hong Kong have been issued eviction notices since the government implemented a new regulation aimed at eliminating substandard housing units. This new rule, which took effect in March, permits on…