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Hong Kong News · 1 November 2026
- Former Apple Daily publisher joins mainland China tour for rehabilitated offenders
A former publisher of the now-defunct Apple Daily newspaper has joined a Hong Kong government-organised mainland study tour for rehabilitated offenders, telling a state-owned broadcaster he felt “very proud” as a Chinese national after experiencing the country’s technological advances first-hand. Cheung Kim-hung, a key prosecution witness in former media boss and Apple Daily founder Jimmy Lai Chee-ying’s national security trial, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to collude with foreign or external...
- Party releases resolution after plenum on governance
The Communist Party of China (CPC) on Sunday made public a resolution following this week's annual plenary session in Beijing. The document titled "The Resolution of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China on Certain Major Issues concerning Persevering with Full and Rigorous Party Self-Governance", was released by Xinhua News Agency. In an explanation of the resolution also published by Xinhua, President Xi Jinping explained that Party building is crucial for the future of the CPC. Xi acknowledged that the makeup of the Party has changed. "Over the years, our Party membership is undergoing structural changes, with a steady increase in the proportion of members and officials born after the launch of reform and opening up in 1978. This has raised new requirements for…
- Somali piracy resurges as Iranian vessel seized carrying 23 crew
Somali pirates have seized an Iranian fishing vessel carrying 23 people, the European Union’s Maritime Security Centre Indian Ocean (MSCIO) said, warning that the ship was approaching a commercial shipping lane and could become a floating base for further attacks. The Azini was hijacked on Thursday between the coastal towns of Bandar Bayla and Hafun in northeastern Somalia, a maritime security officer with the Puntland Maritime Police Force said on Sunday. The officer said that 12 pirates seized...
- ‘Less than a minute’: Hong Kong travellers praise Japan’s new tax refund at airports
Hong Kong tour groups returning from Japan have praised a smooth roll-out of the country’s new tax refund arrangement that requires travellers to complete refund procedures at airports or ports rather than at shops. Under the “pay first, refund later” scheme, which took effect on Sunday to curb illicit domestic reselling and tax evasion, international tourists must now pay the 10 per cent consumption tax upfront at the counter. Travellers are now required to complete customs verification before...
- Wine & Dine Festival enters final day amid surging sales
The Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival 2026 entered its final day on Sunday following a successful run marked by robust sales, with visitors receiving a Gourmet Month Discount Card to extend the culinary celebration through November.
- Venus Williams main attraction on opening day of HK Tennis Open
Venus Williams leads an action-packed day one at the Prudential Hong Kong Tennis Open, which also features local hope Adithya Karunaratne, at the Victoria Park Tennis Centre.
- Bhutan builds 108 stupas for mindfulness city in tourism push
Tens of thousands of volunteers helped raise 108 Buddhist stupas in Bhutan on Sunday, marking the Himalayan kingdom’s ambitious plans for a “mindfulness” city aimed at driving economic growth. The 15-metre tall solid towers – sacred Buddhist monuments found across the Himalayas – stretch along 12 kilometres (7.5 miles) of riverbank near the Indian border, at the site of the future Gelephu Mindfulness City. More than 40,000 volunteers took part in building the structures as “a physical form of...
- Guangdong ramps up security and bans drones for Shenzhen APEC summit
Guangdong police have rolled out top-tier security measures, including heavy street deployments and strict drone bans, ahead of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Shenzhen later this month.
- Ho barges clear of Chau as fight for IJC places turns fierce
A key moment 1200 meters from home in the Zhuhai Handicap at Happy Valley on Sunday showed how fierce the competition is for the final two places in this year’s LONGINES International Jockeys’ Championship (IJC) on December 9.
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Top stories for Sunday, Nov 1, 2026 - The justice secretary says "bad actors" are going to be driven out of the building maintenance sector. - Thousands join the first ever Northern Metropolis Marathon. - Hong Kong has its warmest October on record.
- Clarify crime thresholds and immunity in bid-rigging law: Hong Kong Bar Association
The Hong Kong Bar Association has called on the government to clearly define criminal thresholds and resolve whistle-blower immunity rules under its plan to outlaw bid-rigging following the deadly Tai Po inferno. A task force formed by the association, which represents the city’s barristers, spent 10 months reviewing four key areas of law and published a 140-page report on Sunday in the hope of providing direction to address the shortcomings that led to the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze last...
- Washington’s unending vendetta against Cuba
Last week, the United Nations General Assembly called for the 34th time for an end to the US embargo on Cuba. The resolution passed by 130 votes to 17, with 25 abstentions. It came as Cuba struggles with a severe energy crisis, mainly caused by a US fuel embargo, imposed after the abduction of Venezuela’s president to New York. The energy blockade is only the latest of America’s crimes against the Cuban people. Sergio Vigoa de la Uz, Cuba’s ambassador to Namibia, laid out the human costs of US...
- Canada advancing its 'middle power' strategy with new trade deals, Anand says
Canada is making rapid progress in diversifying its trade and security ties around the world with a goal of doubling its non-US trade in the next decade, Foreign Minister Anita Anand said on Saturday, as Ottawa emphasizes trust in building new relationships outside North America.
- US-Iran talks: UAE ‘braced for the worst’, hoping for diplomacy
The UAE is hoping for a breakthrough in negotiations between Iran and the United States while being prepared for the worst, a senior official said on Sunday, following threats of a resumption of the Middle East war. “We’re hoping that there is a diplomatic breakthrough,” diplomatic adviser to the UAE president Anwar Gargash said during a conference in Manama, Bahrain. “It is not the interest of the region to go through another round … But I think we’re also, as we’ve shown before, braced for the...
- Big Apple vs Pearl of the Orient? How higher taxes in New York may open door for Hong Kong
On November 4 last year, Zohran Mamdani won the New York mayoral election on a promise to make the city more affordable, with expanded social programmes funded in part by raising taxes on the city’s wealthiest residents and most profitable corporations. Nearly a year since his upset victory, he has secured one major piece of that agenda: a surcharge on high-end second homes. He also continues to push for higher corporate and income taxes. The proposals have intensified criticism of Mamdani, a...
- Self-improving AI the key step towards AGI but safety is key: Z.ai founder
Using artificial intelligence to build even smarter systems will make artificial general intelligence (AGI) more achievable, though it would need to be done safely, leading Chinese computer scientist Tang Jie said at an event in Shanghai on Saturday. The remarks underscore how AI companies in the US and China are both chasing the holy grail of recursive self-improvement (RSI), where increasingly powerful AI systems also become better at improving themselves in an ever-accelerating...
- High Court redevelopment plan ‘not workable’, Hong Kong Bar Association warns
The Hong Kong Bar Association has warned that a proposed phased redevelopment of the High Court, which could span more than a decade, is “not workable” and risks deterring legal practitioners from joining the bench. The association, the professional body for barristers, urged the government to consider faster alternatives, such as repurposing the existing District Court building. In an exclusive interview with the South China Morning Post on Sunday, association chairman Jose-Antonio Maurellet SC...
- Judge ends Trump's attempts to sue Wall Street Journal over Epstein reporting
President Donald Trump's second attempt to sue the Wall Street Journal was dismissed with prejudice on Saturday, ending his pursuit of a defamation lawsuit over the news outlet's reporting on his ties to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
- China’s banks, regulators to meet on measures to arrest stock slide
China’s central bank and securities regulator are expected to meet with financial institutions on Monday to discuss measures to bolster the country’s stock market, following a sell-off in October that heightened concerns over market stability, according to mainland media reports. The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) will meet representatives from major banks alongside the National Financial Regulatory Administration and the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) to discuss measures to...
- The Atlas I sells 8 units by tender for over HK$56.55m
Yuexiu Property's (0123) Yau Tong project, The Atlas I, sold eight units by tender in a single day, raking in over HK$56.55 million.
- Malaysian influencer, 24, dies in car crash in Johor
A 24-year-old Malaysian influencer and trader has died in a sports car crash in Johor Bahru, after previously claiming he bought a Lamborghini worth RM1 million (HK$1.93 million) at the age of 23, according to Malaysian media.
- Xpeng, Nio and Zeekr see strong delivery performance in October
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng (9868) recorded robust delivery growth in October, with a 20 percent rise year-on-year to 50,237, setting a new record for the company's monthly new vehicles deliveries.
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- Hong Kong records warmest October since records begin
The Observatory on Sunday said Hong Kong recorded its warmest October since records began in 1884. The forecaster said the average temperature last month stood at 27.6 degrees Celsius. The mean maximum and minimum temperatures also set records, at 30.5 degrees and 25.8 degrees respectively. The Observatory attributed the unusually warm conditions to the ongoing El Niño and a weak northeast monsoon, while noting that climate change also played a role. A fresh to strong northeast monsoon is expected to reach the city in the coming days, bringing a slight drop in temperatures early next week. Edited by Aaron Tam
- How could a single gene-editing injection treat inherited eye diseases?
In the third of a four-part Health Matters wellness series on frontier medicine in Hong Kong, Fiona Sun examines how a local start-up is testing a gene-editing therapy that could tackle a group of inherited eye diseases at their genetic source and what it will take to turn it into a treatment patients can access. For 15 years, Professor Zheng Zongli has worked to make gene-editing therapies safe enough to treat diseases with limited treatment options. His path has taken him from a PhD in medical...
- Chris Tang pledges stronger deterrent against bid-rigging with new task force and reforms
Hong Kong's combat against bid-rigging will be backed by a stronger deterrent — a new interdepartmental task force and legal amendments, according to Secretary for Security Chris Tang Ping-keung.
- Wenzhou concertgoer penalized for throwing light stick at Nicholas Tse
A Wenzhou concertgoer who threw a light stick at Hong Kong singer Nicholas Tse Ting-fung has been given an administrative penalty after apologizing to the singer and his team.
- Hong Kong man arrested in Macau over alleged THC vape smuggling
A 35-year-old Hong Kong man has been arrested in Macau for allegedly smuggling, selling, and using e-cigarettes containing illicit drug components.
- Xiaomi and Leapmotor see strong vehicles delivery in October
China's new energy vehicle maker Xiaomi (1810 ) delivered over 50,000 vehicles in October, the first time this year.
- Indian opposition unites to demand Modi electoral chief’s resignation
Thousands protested in Delhi on Sunday to demand the resignation of India’s election chief over a revision of voter lists, the latest in more than a month of opposition demonstrations challenging Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Led by Congress party chief Rahul Gandhi, Sunday’s protesters say the controversial revision benefits Modi’s Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party. Analysts say the protests and growing support for the opposition form the worst crisis for Modi since he came to power in...
- AFS Intercultural Fair offers 600 students a taste of life in 14 countries
More than 600 Hong Kong primary and secondary school students got a taste of life abroad at the 20th AFS Intercultural Fair 2026, where cultural exchange, performances and conversation offered a window onto the world beyond the city.
- HKBA proposes 50 legal reforms to improve building safety and curb bid-rigging
The Hong Kong Bar Association (HKBA) is proposing around 50 statutory amendments aimed at curbing anti-competitive practices and improving fire safety and management standards following the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire.
- Turkey moves Kurdish militant leader as part of peace process
Turkey has moved the country’s Kurdish militant leader to a newly built part of an island prison where he has been incarcerated since 1999 as part of efforts to end decades of conflict, a senior Kurdish official said. Improving prison conditions for Abdullah Ocalan, who heads the Kurdistan Workers’ Party, or PKK, has been a key Kurdish demand in the push to end the 42-year-long conflict between the militant group and Turkish authorities. Ocalan has been imprisoned in a penitentiary on the island...
- Bar Association backs criminalising bid-rigging
The Bar Association on Sunday said it supports the criminalisation of bid-rigging activities through amendments to the Competition Ordinance. This came as its task force on law review proposed about 50 legislative amendments following the deadly Wang Fuk Court fire. It covered bid-rigging, tender specifications, declaration of interests, as well as project safety and risks. Jose-Antonio Maurellet, chairman of the association, expressed support of criminalising bid-rigging in parallel to the existing civil regime. “The existence of the dual-track system, of course, does not mean that civil and criminal proceedings would be taken forward at the same time for the same case – this would contravene the principle against double jeopardy,” he said. “The enforcement authorities concerned…
- Lan Kwai Fong welcomes record 105k Halloween revellers
Lan Kwai Fong Group on Sunday said it welcomed a record 105,000 revellers on Halloween, up from 80,000 a year earlier, as bars and restaurants saw business nearly double. The group's chairman, Allan Zeman said the size of the crowd on Saturday – also the final day of Hong Kong's inaugural month-long programme for the spooky festival – was the busiest Halloween the entertainment district had ever seen. "The first Saturday that it came out, it was busy, the second Saturday, more people came, and then the third Saturday was really quite busy but not as busy as last Saturday night," he said. “It was a record because last year we had 80,000 people and never expected to break the record.” He lauded the Tourism Board’s Halloween Month, saying it was a draw for visitors from across Hong…
- DeepSeek unveils AI ‘super agent’ in coding race with OpenAI, Anthropic
Chinese artificial intelligence start-up DeepSeek has previewed a plan for a more autonomous AI agent that can handle multiple tasks with minimal human intervention, as it steps up competition with US rivals OpenAI and Anthropic in developing coding assistants. The proposed system, dubbed super agent, aimed to reduce the need for humans to coordinate multiple AI agents and monitor their progress, addressing a key bottleneck in managing today’s increasingly complex workflows, according to a...
- At 97, China’s first female conductor still performs in public, wowing audiences
China’s first female conductor, Zheng Xiaoying, is 97 years old, but she continues to give outstanding performances to audiences. In August, the nonagenarian conducted the Chinese-language version of the opera Carmen in Xiamen, in southeastern China’s Fujian province, where she lives. Tickets for the performance were like gold dust, and audiences marvelled, as always, at her elegant, expressive conducting. Zheng has led a remarkable life. Born in Shanghai in 1929, she began studying piano at age...
- China regulators act to support stocks after October slump, mainland media reports
Chinese financial regulators are preparing to take action to stabilize the market after a sharp decline in A-shares during October, according to mainland media reports.
- Sino Land's One Marina draws over 5,500 checks, oversubscribed 38 times
One Marina in To Kwa Wan, developed by Sino Land (0083), China Merchants Land (0978), and the Urban Renewal Authority, has received more than 5,500 checks as of 3 pm on Sunday, representing an oversubscription of more than 38 times for the 138 units offered in the first two price lists.
- HK braces for cooler weather after warmest Oct on record
Hong Kong is set to experience a drop in temperatures next week after the city endured its warmest October since record-keeping began in 1884.
- HKBU launches environmental monitoring project at Dakar Youth Olympic Games
Hong Kong Baptist University is conducting environmental research at the 2026 Youth Olympic Games in Dakar, Senegal, to assess conditions at competition venues and help protect athletes’ health, safety and performance.
- One Upper Lane to unveil first sales arrangement shortly
Henderson Land Development (0012) will upload the first sales arrangement for One Upper Lane in Mong Kok shortly, according to Mark Hahn Ka-fai, the general manager of sales (2) department of Henderson Land.
- El Nino, weak monsoon behind Hong Kong’s warmest October in 142 years
Hong Kong sweltered through its warmest October on record, as an extremely strong El Nino, a weak northeast monsoon and a persistent anticyclone aloft over southern China combined to drive temperatures to unprecedented levels, the weather forecaster has said. The Hong Kong Observatory forecaster said on Sunday that the mean maximum temperature for October was 30.5 degrees Celsius (86.9 Fahrenheit), the mean temperature 27.6 degrees and the mean minimum 25.8 degrees – all the highest for any...
- 5.6-magnitude quake strikes off Taiwan's east coast
A magnitude 5.6 earthquake struck off the eastern coast of Taiwan at 4.20pm on Sunday, bringing noticeable tremors to Yilan and Hualien counties.
- Wheelock's Ricky Wong hosts private screening of documentary on Hong Kong's intangible heritage
Wheelock Properties vice chairman and managing director Ricky Wong Kwong-yiu, hosted a private screening of the documentary "Intangible Cultural Heritage · One" for friends and team members on Sunday.
- HK Q3 growth set to beat forecasts: FS
Hong Kong’s economy is expected to grow faster than market forecasts in Q3, extending its positive growth streak to 15 consecutive quarters, according to Financial Secretary Paul Chan. In his weekly blog on Sunday, Chan said the government will release advance estimates for third-quarter GDP on Tuesday. Preliminary indications suggest that faster export growth and solid domestic demand will push year-on-year growth above market expectations and accelerate from the second quarter. "For the first three quarters combined, real GDP growth year-on-year will be the highest for the same period in five years," he said. "With the economy maintaining good momentum, the full-year economic growth forecast is expected to be revised upward again." Chan attributed part of the growth to…
- Runners unfazed by heat in first-ever NM marathon
Around 15,000 people took part in the inaugural Northern Metropolis Marathon on Sunday morning, with the organiser saying it will try to hold future races in cooler months and extend the route to Shenzhen. At the sound of the horn, eager runners began their 42.1km journey at 6:30am in Shek Mun, where the Heung Yee Kuk – which organised the event – is headquartered. Full marathoners then headed north via the Science Park, Tolo Highway, Lam Tsuen River in Tai Po and the Lung Shan Tunnel before crossing the line at the recently commissioned Fanling Bypass. Half-marathon runners had a similar route, starting at the Science Park and finishing in Fanling. Most participants said the arrangements were smooth. But depending on their luck, some might have had to briefly stop at the traffic…
- Macau gaming revenue declines 10pc in October despite Golden Week boost
Macau's gaming revenue in October fell 10 percent year-on-year to 21.68 billion Pataca (HK$21 billion) despite a Golden Week boost, according to the Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau of Macau.
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- 96-year-old Buffett has not drunk water in half-century, Bill Ackman says
Warren Buffett, the 96-year-old "Oracle of Omaha," has not consumed a single glass of water in 50 years—dating back to the 1970s, hedge fund manager Bill Ackman recently recounted on a podcast.
- Xiaomi delivers over 50,000 vehicles in October
China's new energy vehicle maker Xiaomi (1810 ) delivered over 50,000 vehicles in October, the first time this year.
- Former Japanese adult star in intensive care after suspected drugging at Halloween gig
Former Japanese adult film actress and current DJ Mao Hamasaki was hospitalized and placed in intensive care after allegedly being drugged during a Halloween event at a club in Tsim Sha Tsui.
- HK to host two financial mega events, Q3 GDP expected to beat estimates: Paul Chan
Hong Kong will kick off the first week of November by hosting two major global financial events and announcing third-quarter economic growth, which Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po expects to beat market estimates on accelerating exports and solid domestic demand.
- Armour vs altitude: India’s light tank dilemma along China border
India’s new high-altitude combat tank was designed to go where its heavier armoured fighting vehicles cannot: the thin mountain air, narrow roads and small bridges along its disputed border with China. In its base configuration, the Zorawar weighs some 25 tonnes – light enough to be flown all the way to the Line of Actual Control – but a push to make it strong enough to withstand high-calibre autocannon fire could add an extra seven tonnes to that loadout. Reports of renewed stand-offs between...
- East Town Building in Wan Chai launched for sale with student housing conversion potential
The entire block of East Town Building in Wan Chai has been launched for sale with Savills appointed as the sole agent, offering potential for conversion into student accommodation.
- Xpeng and Li Auto see strong delivery performance in October
Chinese electric vehicle maker XPeng (9868) recorded robust delivery growth in October, with a 20 percent rise year-on-year to 50,237, setting a new record for the company's monthly new vehicles deliveries.
- As US midterms near, Trump administration ramps up rhetoric with bigoted, racist memes
The Trump administration’s online accounts are circulating images of a pumpkin carved with a sombrero design and a fake Halloween-themed background around a black man apparently accused of food assistance fraud, in social media posts slammed by critics as inflammatory rhetoric. Only days before the midterm election, the posts coincide with the government’s sweeping campaign to show its aggressive immigration enforcement and highlight efforts to crack down on fraud to save taxpayers money when...
- Il Picco sells final detached house for HK$55 million
HKR International(0480) and Citic Pacific's Il Picco in Discovery Bay sold its final detached house for HK$55 million by tender on Saturday, with the price per square foot at HK$27,187.
- Malaysia’s Loke decries school dinner alcohol claims as political attack
Malaysian Transport Minister Anthony Loke Siew Fook has dismissed a recent claim on social media that students were forced to serve alcohol at an old boys’ association reunion and centenary dinner, calling the allegations a politically motivated attack against him. The DAP secretary general, who is also a former student of St Paul’s Institution, claimed the individual who allegedly uploaded the post had been looking for every possible opportunity to attack him. “In the social media post, the...
- What would a December rate rise mean for Hong Kong family offices’ property portfolios?
An expected 0.25 percentage point rate increase by the US Federal Reserve in December is unlikely to dampen Hong Kong family offices’ interest in European, US and Japanese property investments, according to industry insiders. Ken Peng, chief investment officer at Raffles Family Office, said there were currently no signs of a large-scale sell-off in the US real estate market, with some local markets in the US even seeing supply shortages. “I believe the Federal Reserve’s current rate-hiking cycle...
- Criminalising bid-rigging to bring ‘revolutionary overhaul’ to sector: minister
The Hong Kong government’s sweeping reforms to crack down on bid-rigging are intended to bring about a “revolutionary overhaul” of the city’s building maintenance ecosystem, the justice minister has said. Three days after the government unveiled a range of measures in response to an independent committee report on the Tai Po fire, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok said the proposed legislative amendments aimed to raise standards and strengthen oversight. “The market currently offers too...
- Binance resumes bitcoin withdrawals after covering bulk of stolen US$6.3 billion
Binance, the world’s biggest cryptocurrency exchange, resumed bitcoin withdrawals on Sunday and said others would follow in phases after covering 95 percent of the US$6.3 billion in tokens stolen from its platform in the world's largest digital heist.
- One Marina 33 times oversubscribed, with 47 additional units added
One Marina in To Kwa Wan, developed by Sino Land (0083), China Merchants Land (0978), and the Urban Renewal Authority, has received more than 4,800 checks as of Saturday night, representing an oversubscription of more than 33 times based on the 138 units offered in the first two price lists.
- HK Cybersecurity Attack and Defence Drill concludes after 60-hour exercise
The Hong Kong Cybersecurity Attack and Defence Drill 2026 concluded on Saturday evening following a rigorous 60-hour exercise, with the reports set to be shared with relevant stakeholders for reference.
- O'Brien targets Hong Kong Vase after Benvenuto Cellini pounces in Breeders' Cup Turf
Aidan O'Brien will target the Hong Kong Vase with Benvenuto Cellini after the Frankel colt pounced late to win the Breeders' Cup Turf at Keeneland.
- Travelers to Japan urged to balance shopping and flight schedule under new tax-refund rules
Hong Kong travelers visiting Japan are being advised to consider how much they shop and allow enough time at the airport under a new consumption tax refund system, which requires travelers to complete refund procedures at airports or ports rather than in stores.
- John Lee urges young people to embrace patriotism, global vision and resilience
Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu has called on young people to embrace patriotism, broaden their global outlook, persevere through challenges and serve the community.
- Singapore turns up heat on power-hungry air conditioning with cool revolution
Long dubbed an “air-conditioned nation”, Singapore is experimenting with cooling alternatives from chilled beams to “passive displacement” to curb its thirst for energy-guzzling air conditioning. The city state has the highest per-capita air conditioner ownership rate in Southeast Asia, with about 99 per cent of private residences equipped with cooling units. Singapore’s local building sector accounts for one-fifth of its emissions, while cooling itself accounts for 40 to 60 per cent of a...
- US or China? Why Kazakhstan refuses to pick sides as it eyes AI revolution
Driving along the wide boulevards of Astana during a recent trip to the Kazakh capital, signs of China’s growing commercial footprint were everywhere. Chinese cars were becoming a common sight on the streets here, as brands from BYD to Changan made aggressive inroads in a market once dominated by South Korea’s Hyundai and Kia, said the driver who picked me up from the airport in a gleaming Changan electric vehicle. But it was not the rise of Chinese tech that had brought me to this energy-rich...
- Three local newspapers raise prices by $3
Three Chinese-language newspapers in Hong Kong have announced an increase in their retail prices by HK$3, effective this month. This marks the first price hike for daily newspapers in the city since November 2024.
- It feels like my first title, says Canelo Alvarez
Canelo Alvarez produced a commanding performance to defeat Frenchman Christian Mbilli and regain his WBC super middleweight title in an emotional victory in Saudi Arabia.
- 'Revolutionary change aimed for building maintenance'
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam on Sunday said the government’s efforts to amend the law following the deadly Wang Fuk Court inferno aim to make a "revolutionary change" to the entire building maintenance ecosystem in Hong Kong. His remarks came as authorities plan to submit legislative amendments to the Legislative Council within this year to reform the building maintenance and renovation system, as well as combat bid-rigging activities. Speaking on a Commercial Radio programme, Lam said dishonest contractors should be driven out of the market. “In today’s large-scale building maintenance, there is an objective fact – an unfortunate and unacceptable fact – that the 'fat of the meat' is too rich, and the market was almost monopolised by bad actors,” he said. "A friend of mine in law…
- CUHK Chung Chi College marks 75th anniversary with grand banquet, drawing over 1,200 attendees
The Chung Chi College (CCC) of the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) celebrated its 75th Anniversary with a grand banquet on Saturday (Oct 31), welcoming more than 1,200 guests.
- HKIA hauls in fresh honors at international air cargo awards
Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA)has freighted home a fresh haul of honors, including “Global Airport of the Year” and “Air Cargo Technology Provider of the Year.”
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- Hate paper straws? Asia’s new alternatives are another eco trap
For Singaporean flight attendant Chloe Tan Zi Ling, 35, the problem with paper straws is their impracticality. “It softens before we can finish the drink, so we have to gulp it down without a straw,” she said, adding that reusable metal alternatives left an unpleasant taste in her mouth. Her frustration reflects a wider debate over Asia’s shift away from plastic straws, with a recently released South Korean study finding that conventional plastic straws performed better than paper and other...
- Ex-Japanese adult film actress in intensive care after alleged drugging in Hong Kong
Former Japanese adult film actress Mao Hamasaki was admitted to intensive care at a Hong Kong hospital after being allegedly drugged while working in a club in Tsim Sha Tsui on Sunday morning. Hamasaki’s manager published a post on her Facebook page at 5.40am on Sunday morning, with two photos showing her in a wheelchair being taken to an ambulance.
- Deterrent measures needed to clean up building maintenance market: Paul Lam
The government must implement tough new measures to eliminate corruption and monopolistic practices in the city’s building maintenance market, Secretary for Justice Paul Lam Ting-kwok said on Sunday. Lam said that lucrative maintenance contracts have long been dominated by unscrupulous contractors, resulting in a “bad money drives out good” situation.
- Mourinho keen to draw a line on Kylian Mbappe controversy
Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho said on Saturday that the club and Kylian Mbappe had responded appropriately by apologizing for the France captain referring to former Chinese leader Mao Zedong as a dictator.
- Rat spotted among food supplies at Tsing Yi restaurant
A rat was spotted near what appeared to be a food storage area at a restaurant in Maritime Square, Tsing Yi, on Halloween night, raising hygiene concerns after photos circulated online.
- James and Embiid out but 76ers add to reputation as comeback kings
Tyrese Maxey scored 38 points to spark the Philadelphia 76ers in a fightback 109-104 NBA victory at Charlotte while LeBron James and Joel Embiid were rested with injuries.
- Far from home, close to grief: why millions of Filipino migrants dread Undas
For over three decades, Dolores Balladares Pelaez has lived and worked in Hong Kong without once returning to the Philippines for Undas, the annual two-day observance honouring the dead. This year, she is arranging prayers from afar for her late father and four siblings, but will once again miss the gathering back home. On Thursday morning, the 56-year-old domestic helper called her mother and niece in Laguna province to discuss hiring a prayer leader to visit the family home. Her sisters-in-law...
- Zhang Shengmin, Xi’s lone ‘hatchet man’ at the top of China’s military
Zhang Shengmin, the last general remaining in the highest echelon of China’s military, has received an unexpected promotion to the Politburo, the rarefied group of about 20 Communist Party officials who run the country. It is a significant milestone for the 68-year-old, who has risen from his modest upbringing to become a quiet architect of […]
- ‘Be alive’: Hongkonger with muscular dystrophy turns 18, against all odds
Celebrating one’s 18th birthday is not typically a poignant occasion, but for outgoing Hongkonger Chen Tsz-kin, adulthood began last week with a mixture of excitement and anxiety. At 18 months old, Chen was diagnosed with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, a genetic condition that causes muscles to weaken over time. Doctors told his mother, Michelle Li Yuan-feng, that people with the incurable illness had an average life expectancy of 18. “I felt like a brand new self waking up this morning. It’s been...
- Guangzhou reclaims crown as China’s busiest airport after US$8 billion mega expansion
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport has reclaimed its position as China’s busiest airport, handling more than 67 million passenger trips in the first nine months of 2026 following a major expansion last year, the municipal government announced. The airport overtook Shanghai Pudong International Airport, which handled 66.58 million passenger trips during the same period, official data showed. Baiyun had fallen behind Pudong in 2024 and 2025. The expansion took half a decade to complete and...
- 3 Hong Kong Chinese-language newspapers raise retail prices by HK$3
Three Chinese-language newspapers in Hong Kong have raised their retail prices by HK$3 (40 US cents) this month, marking the first sector-wide adjustment in two years. Ming Pao’s price rise took effect on Sunday, increasing its single-copy price from HK$12 to HK$15, up 25 per cent. Two financial broadsheets will follow suit on Monday. The Hong Kong Economic Times (HKET) will raise its price from HK$12 to HK$15, while the Hong Kong Economic Journal (HKEJ) will increase its price by 20 per cent...
- Chives going bad in the fridge? Here's how to keep them fresh for longer
Many people, after buying groceries, are used to putting the whole bag of chives directly into the fridge, thinking this preserves freshness. However, this practice actually accelerates chive spoilage. Experts point out that if chives are refrigerated together with the packaging bag, the moisture inside the bag cannot dissipate, easily causing leaf damage, blackening, and even slime, affecting food safety.
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- Hamilton takes first proper pole for Ferrari, Antonelli starts fourth in Mexico
Lewis Hamilton took his first pole position for Ferrari at the Mexico City Grand Prix on Saturday with Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli fourth on the grid for a ground-breaking race likely to make the 20-year-old Formula 1's youngest champion.
- Northern Metropolis Marathon kicks off with 15,000 runners
The Northern Metropolis Marathon kicked off on Sunday morning, drawing around 15,000 participants across full marathon, half marathon, 10-kilometer, and 1,600-meter events.
- Will Argentina’s citizenship scheme lure property buyers from mainland China and Hong Kong?
Argentina is the latest country seeking to lure investors with an investment-for-citizenship programme, providing another residency and diversification option for the wealthy, including those from mainland China and Hong Kong, according to analysts. Buenos Aires in October announced two principal investment routes for applicants. One is a US$350,000 non-refundable contribution to the National Treasury and a subscription to a US$800,000 government bond created specifically for the programme,...
- Hundreds line up in Mong Kok for overnight cross-boundary trips
Hundreds of northbound travelers queued in Mong Kok in the early hours of Sunday following Halloween celebrations.
- South Korea’s latest chart sensation has a secret: the singer isn’t human
A little-known South Korean music act has climbed the charts with a viral hit that has caught listeners off guard – not just for its sudden popularity, but because its vocals were generated entirely by artificial intelligence. Meomuru’s single, “Have You Become the Adult You Dreamed Of?”, climbed to No 2 on Melon’s Top 100 – South Korea’s flagship streaming chart – earlier this week. The track’s popularity has turned Meomuru into one of the country’s most-talked-about acts. The song was created...
- HKFP Monitor Oct 31, 2026: Top officials’ historic bow, and the legacy of ministerial resignations
Hello members. With the unexpected resignation of housing secretary Winnie Ho over the deadly Wang Fuk Court blaze, we look at other instances of top officials stepping down over the years. Plus, how did state-backed media catch up with the reality of Ho’s departure? And what did local media make of top officials’ “historic” bow of apology? | A RARE RESIGNATION On Thursday, Hongkongers’ phones buzzed with the same “breaking news” notification: Secretary for Housing Winnie Ho was stepping down over the deadly Tai Po fire.
- ‘Flirtatious’ US$2,500 photo shoots for ‘lonely’ middle-aged women spark backlash in China
A Chinese photographer is facing fierce public backlash for charging middle-aged women inflated fees while allegedly subjecting them to sexually suggestive remarks during photo shoots. Known online as “Duan Gongzi,” 48-year-old army veteran Duan Xiaozhou has amassed nearly 400,000 followers on Douyin. At his Wuhan studio, he charges 16,800 yuan (US$2,500) for 36 unedited portraits. Duan promotes his sessions as empathetic exchanges intended to capture clients’ authentic selves. But...
- Hong Kong’s art trading hub ambitions rest on more than headline sales
A Vincent van Gogh painting not shown publicly for more than 60 years recently drew hundreds of people to Sotheby’s Hong Kong. Painted in May 1890, Châtaigniers en fleurs (Chestnut Trees in Flower) is a major work from his Auvers-sur-Oise period and could set an auction record. For three days, Sotheby’s opened the private collection to public viewing in Hong Kong. Its brief stay raises a question about the city’s art hub ambitions: what lasting expertise can be built around a masterpiece that...
- Woman arrested for threatening to shoot Trump at Florida rally
A 21-year-old woman who posted on social media that she was planning to shoot US President Donald Trump at his rally in Florida’s Daytona Beach has been arrested, authorities said. Trump visited Daytona on Friday to help drum up the vote for Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds. But the night before, investigators said Allison Albro shared an online post showing a photo of herself captioned, “Going to the Trump rally in my city tmr so I can shoot him with my glock! Wish me luck...
- Pump pressure: how rising fuel costs leave Hong Kong drivers running on fumes
Van driver Wong Siu-po, 48, felt life was becoming more difficult than ever as mounting fuel prices cost him an additional HK$5,000 (US$640) a month, about a third of his monthly income. With an 11-year-old daughter and an unemployed wife to support, he feels the pressure mounting. “I need to work three hours longer per day to make up for the loss of income,” he said. “I will cut down on air conditioning to save costs.” Wong’s plight echoed survey findings showing that nearly 98 per cent of...
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- Southeast Asia’s EV boom sidelines local car parts suppliers
Southeast Asia’s electric vehicle boom risks leaving the region’s smaller companies behind, as Chinese automotive giants bypass local part-makers in favour of imported components and locked-in supplier networks. Local manufacturers across Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia are facing a double squeeze: demand is weakening for parts used in petrol and diesel cars, collectively known as internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, while steep barriers to entry also keep them out of EV supply...
- Halloween revellers pack Lan Kwai Fong, bars eye record sales
Halloween crowds packed Central's Lan Kwai Fong tonight, with some bar operators expecting record sales and planning to stay open until 5 a.m.
- The Weeknd meets idol Donnie Yen at Kai Tak finale, wears his sunglasses onstage
Canadian pop star The Weeknd closed out his four-night Kai Tak run by meeting his idol Donnie Yen Chi-tan, sharing a signed "Iron Monkey" DVD and wearing the actor's DonniEYE sunglasses onstage during "Take My Breath."
31 October 2026
- Russia, US veto rival UN Western Sahara resolutions, leaving peacekeeping mission in limbo
- Hongkongers need more than 4 walls and a roof to make a home
What kind of living space can truly be called a “home”? That was the question on my mind when I visited United Court, a transitional housing estate in Tung Tau, Yuen Long, run by the Hong Kong Sheng Kung Hui Welfare Council. While there, I shared my thoughts on building a mental health-friendly community. Nine years ago, I took part in a community-based poverty study and interviewed residents in inadequate housing. I still remember families describing their living space as little more than a...
- Judge throws out Trump lawsuit against Wall Street Journal over Epstein birthday letter
A federal judge on Saturday threw out US President Donald Trump’s multibillion-dollar lawsuit against The Wall Street Journal and media mogul Rupert Murdoch over a story reporting on his ties to wealthy financier Jeffrey Epstein. US District Judge Darrin Gayles in Miami dismissed the suit with prejudice, ruling that the president did not prove the defendants made defamatory statements with actual malice. The ruling said the lawsuit was “grasping at straws” as it attempted to “manufacture” flaws...
- G20 foreign ministers end Atlanta meeting without consensus on key issues
As Washington seeks to loosen China’s dominance over critical minerals, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio urged other members of the Group of 20 (G20) to strengthen supply chains and secure strategic trade routes as the group’s foreign ministers’ meeting drew to a close in Atlanta on Saturday. Rubio said there was a “universal recognition” among the G20 members over the importance of issues like critical minerals, supply chain security and freedom of navigation. “The first step is at least some...
- Clashes break out at France’s Halloween protests, as hundreds of thousands take to streets
Police fired tear gas and clashed with protesters in Paris and elsewhere on Saturday as hundreds of thousands marched across France against soaring living costs and police violence, with some demonstrators dressed as clowns and witches for Halloween. While the third consecutive weekend of nationwide protests was largely peaceful, tensions erupted in several cities later Saturday. After a march on the outskirts of Paris in bright sunshine, clashes broke out between police and some demonstrators...
- German police fire water cannon during tense ‘Gen Z’ protests
German police fired water cannon to disperse firework-hurling protesters on Saturday and were also pelted with other projectiles, as tensions rose at the end of massive youth-led protests. In Berlin, Frankfurt, Cologne and dozens of other cities, demonstrators turned out for the protests organised by the group “GenZ regelt!” (GenZ has got this), the latest by disillusioned youth in Europe. Thousands of police were deployed across the country and, after mostly peaceful demonstrations, tensions...