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Oct 29 14:25	South China Morning Post China	Lee vows to stay on, says housing minister’s resignation his ‘political decision’ Hong Kong’s leader has said the housing minister’s resignation was his “comprehensive political decision” in establishing accountability for the city’s deadliest fire in decades, with a three-member team to also investigate up … HK
Oct 29 14:22	RTHK English News state media Hong Kong	Shenzhen Bay port to open longer on Fri and Sat The Shenzhen Bay control point will extend its opening hours on Friday and Saturday to help facilitate cross-boundary traffic. Clearance time at the crossing will be extended to 2am from midnight, as … maritime HK
Oct 29 14:18	South China Morning Post China	Security chief vows revamp of fire department after report censures lax inspections Hong Kong’s security chief has vowed to implement tougher enforcement against unauthorised shutdowns of fire safety systems and a structural overhaul of the Fire Services Department (FSD) after it was criticised for … HK
Oct 29 14:16	South China Morning Post China	Tai Po fire risks went unchecked as ‘honour system’ exploited, report says The lack of a sense of crisis and an overreliance on an “honour system” prevented the buildings, labour and fire safety authorities from acting on fire safety risks at Wang Fuk Court … HK
Oct 29 14:00	South China Morning Post China	Residents were left helpless as departments ‘passed the ball’ on safety complaints No government department took effective ownership of fire safety risks ahead of the deadly Tai Po fire in Hong Kong, allowing complaints made by residents to fall into a vacuum, according to … HK
Oct 29 13:52	RTHK English News state media Hong Kong	Govt not proceeding with Peak lighting show The government said on Thursday it won't proceed with a lighting project on the Peak that drew opposition from residents. The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) will remove the installations as soon … HK
Oct 29 13:41	South China Morning Post China	Hong Kong to set up new body to oversee building renovations in regulatory overhaul Hong Kong will establish a dedicated body to oversee building renovations as part of a wide-ranging overhaul that includes restructuring the Buildings Department and tightening regulation of contractors. The move was revealed … HK
Oct 29 13:37	CGTN state media China	Hong Kong reveals findings of probe into deadly residential fire China's Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) government on Thursday released a report on the investigation into a major fire at the residential complex Wang Fuk Court, announcing accountability measures and follow-up … HK CN
Oct 29 12:56	South China Morning Post China	Bid-rigging in renovation projects to be criminalised under law against triads The Hong Kong government is set to criminalise bid-rigging in building maintenance projects under laws covering triad and corruption offences and allow authorities to take criminal or civil action against such conduct, … organized crime HK
Oct 29 12:09	South China Morning Post China	Hong Kong police probe HK$40 million jewellery theft from Southern district flat Hong Kong police launched an investigation into the disappearance of jewellery worth nearly HK$40 million (US$5.1 million) from a woman’s home in the upscale Southern district neighbourhood of Chung Hom Kok. The … HK
Oct 29 11:56	South China Morning Post China	Hong Kong scraps lighting attraction at The Peak after public outcry Hong Kong authorities have scrapped a controversial plan to install decorative lights along a scenic trail on The Peak to increase the city’s nighttime tourism appeal following a public outcry, promising to … HK
Oct 29 11:35	Free Malaysia Today Malaysia	Zii Jia goes down fighting in 2nd round of Hylo Open The 42nd-ranked Malaysian singles shuttler was beaten by Japan’s world No 7 Kodai Naraoka in three games. AU CN HK JP MO
Oct 29 11:18	RTHK English News state media Hong Kong	Winnie Ho 'willing to take political responsibility' Winnie Ho, who resigned as secretary for housing over the Wang Fuk Court fire, said she was willing to bear political responsibility for the deadly blaze. In a statement, Ho said she … HK
Oct 29 11:11	South China Morning Post China	Lit cigarette, combustibles and ‘human fault’ led to deadly Hong Kong fire: report A combination of a lit cigarette and an “abundant fuel” of combustible materials caused Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades, according to a long-awaited report which found the blaze would not have … HK
Oct 29 11:05	South China Morning Post China	Later hours unlikely to boost bottle sales at Hong Kong wine festival: exhibitors Later opening times are unlikely to boost wine sales by the bottle, exhibitors returning to Hong Kong’s annual Wine and Dine Festival have said, with new overseas participants believing that the city … HK
Oct 29 10:40	HK Free Press Hong Kong	Tai Po fire: Housing Bureau to replace inspection unit criticised for multiple failings, ‘slack’ attitude The Housing Bureau will replace an independent inspection unit following heavy criticism over policy and operational failures and a “slack” work attitude in the lead-up to last year’s massive Tai Po fire. … HK
Oct 29 09:49	HK Free Press Hong Kong	70% of Hong Kong subdivided flats register for grace period under new regulatory system Some 70 per cent of Hong Kong’s subdivided flats have been registered under a grace period system that will give landlords three years to ensure their properties meet minimum living standards laid … HK Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets Kowloon leads as 70% of Hong Kong’s subdivided flats registered for grace period South China Morning Post (CN) · Oct 28 10:30
Oct 29 09:46	BBC China China	Hong Kong's leader apologises for deadly high-rise fire The massive blaze at Wang Fuk Court in November 2025 was the deadliest the city had seen in decades. HK Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets Hong Kong leader apologises for fire that killed 168 people Financial Times China (CN) · Oct 29 09:36
Oct 29 09:12	South China Morning Post China	Chain of failures: 5 key takeaways from report on Tai Po blaze A long-awaited report on the Wang Fuk Court fire released by Hong Kong authorities on Thursday set out how a chain of systemic failures across the government and the construction sector led … HK
Oct 29 08:00	South China Morning Post China	CK Asset pauses Hong Kong sales launch at Yuen Long’s Montage development CK Asset Holdings has suspended sales at its Yuen Long residential project Montage, days before it planned to begin marketing the development’s first homes. The developer confirmed the suspension to the South … HK CN
Oct 29 07:57	New Talk Taiwan	Caring for Hong Kong and Macau middle school students; Mainland Affairs Council and Straits Exchange Foundation visit Tamkang High School, which leads in admissions ZH關懷港澳中學生陸委會及策進會赴招生居冠的淡江高中座談 Newtalk新聞為關懷來台就學的港澳中學生學習及適應情形，大陸委員會港澳蒙藏處處長盧長水今（29）日特別代表陸委會邱垂正主委前往連續5年招收香港高中生的淡江高級中學，與校方團隊、港澳學生及家長進行座談交流，強調政府將持續深化各項關懷與輔導措施，讓港澳生無後顧之憂。身兼台港經濟文化合作策進會秘書長的盧長水向淡江中學教育團隊表達敬意與感謝。他表示，政府自111學年度開放港澳中學生來台就讀以來，共有19所高中及1所五專招收港澳生，淡江高中是歷來招收港澳學生人數最多，而且是唯一跨三個年級的高中，校方連續5年來提供完善教學與照顧，讓離鄉背井的學子快速適應蛻變。而港澳學子帶著勇氣跨海求學，不僅為校園注入多元文化色彩，也不乏在升讀大學取得佳績者，表現優秀。座談中，淡江中學校長周國生指出，學校堅持「成就每一位學生」初衷，以「品格、專業、國際」為核心，打造具人文關懷的校園，不僅重視學科知能，也鼓勵跨領域學習、專題探究及創新精神，課程設計兼顧在地關懷與國際視野，厚植學生未來競爭力。現場家長也分享，子女來到台灣後，不僅學業顯著進步，更變得自信、獨立；甚至有家長表示，因喜愛台灣溫暖人情，已規劃未來定居台灣。盧長水肯定淡江中學發揮雙語教學優勢，透過議題辯論、文學與藝術等多元課程，提升學生語言表達與思維能力，並以該校考取馬偕醫學大學的畢業生何同學為例，讚賞她不僅考取醫學大學，在校期間更曾獲得新北市英文菁英盃冠軍及全國科普專業英文能力競賽佳績，其優秀表現是港澳學生潛力與台灣優質教育完美結合的最佳證明。座談會並邀何同學的父母親臨現場，以「過來人」經驗分享陪伴孩子在台升學與生活適應情形。盧長水強調，政府將持續深化各項港澳生關懷與輔導措施，整合政府、校方及民間的資源，讓在台的港澳學生都能無後顧之憂地安心學習、勇敢迎向夢想，也鼓勵港澳生未來在完成學業後，能繼續留台發展。延伸閱讀：沈有忠稱「台灣從來沒有台獨選項」王興煥：台獨不是需撇清的罪名陸委會稱「台灣沒台獨選項」鄭麗文：那民進黨怎麼有台獨黨綱？佀廣洋爆賄選桃檢搜索後帶回偵訊選戰倒數30天綠營大團結！賴瑞隆攜手高雄隊八地同步站路口拜票(影)《瑯琊榜》女星劉濤遭大亨「鹹豬手」！摟腰碰胸金裕貞、陳都靈也受害 HK MO
Oct 29 07:19	South China Morning Post China	Hong Kong police officer denies mishandling DNA samples in Abby Choi murder case A police officer has denied failing to properly label DNA samples taken from slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s ex-husband after his arrest more than three years ago. Testifying in the … HK
Oct 29 06:40	South China Morning Post China	Housing chief Winnie Ho resigns, government admits ‘decades of failure’ led to Tai Po fire This live article is freely available to our registered users. Please log in or create an account. The Hong Kong government has released a deeply scathing report by an independent committee probing … HK
Oct 29 06:37	CGTN state media China	China expands foreign business access at Hainan free trade port China has unveiled 16 measures to make it easier for foreign businesses and professionals to operate in the Hainan Free Trade Port (FTP), the world's largest FTP by area, with new policies … economic energy security maritime HK CN
Oct 29 05:50	Laotian Times Laos	Chubb Life Announces Australian Open 2027 Tickets Giveaway Social Campaign & Live Viewing Party HONG KONG SAR – Media OutReach Newswire – 29 October 2026 –Chubb Life Hong Kong is bringing the excitement of world-class tennis closer to fans with the launch of its Australian Open … AU HK
Oct 29 05:39	South China Morning Post China	At least 1 senior official to take rap for deadly Tai Po fire as part of ‘bold’ reforms At least one senior official will take the rap for the deadly Tai Po fire as part of a set of “bold, comprehensive and far-reaching reforms” the Hong Kong government will announce … HK CN
Oct 29 04:58	South China Morning Post China	Hong Kong teen jailed for 8 years for acid attack on Singaporean tourist A Hong Kong court has sentenced a teenager with triad links to eight years in prison for splashing corrosive liquid on a Singaporean tourist last year in return for a promised payment … organized crime HK SG
Oct 29 04:52	Laotian Times Laos	UK’s No.1 for Vitamins & Health Supplements^ Holland & Barrett Launches Exclusively at Mannings* Jessica Hsuan Steps Up as Wellness Express Captain for the “H&B Wellness Station”Making a Special Appearance at Metroplaza, Kwai Fong on 6 Nov 2026Exclusive Voice Navigation Kicks Off a 3-Day Immersive Wellness … HK
Oct 29 04:38	South China Morning Post China	Samsung Electronics reportedly ending home appliance sales in Hong Kong Samsung Electronics is reportedly ending home appliance sales in Hong Kong, months after withdrawing from the mainland Chinese market. Samsung’s Hong Kong office told the South China Morning Post on Thursday that … HK CN Same story: 1 more article · 2 outlets Samsung to exit Hong Kong’s home appliance market – report HK Free Press (HK) · Oct 29 01:24
Oct 29 04:06	RTHK English News state media Hong Kong	Bus-only lanes 'just the ticket to cut Huanggang jams' The chairman of the Non-Franchised Public Bus Association of Hong Kong, Eddie Choi, said on Thursday he believed that dedicated transport lanes at Huanggang checkpoint could effectively reduce traffic congestion during peak … maritime HK
Oct 29 03:53	The Thaiger Thailand	Police arrest 5 in network sending Thai women to Singapore for sex work A Singaporean man has admitted to Thai police that he had been sending Thai women to Singapore to sell sex since 2019, using Telegram, LINE and WhatsApp to reach customers and a … organized crime HK JP SG TH
Oct 29 03:17	Channel News Asia state media Singapore	Hong Kong Monetary Authority leaves interest rates unchanged, tracking Fed move HK
Oct 29 03:01	RTHK English News state media Hong Kong	HKMA warns of interest rate risks as Fed holds steady The Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA) on Thursday reminded the public to carefully manage interest rate risks when making property, investment or borrowing decisions, after the US Federal Reserve kept its benchmark … economic HK
Oct 29 03:00	South China Morning Post China	Regulatory tightening in Hong Kong sees delistings outnumber resumptions: report The tightening of Hong Kong’s securities regulations – in the wake of property developer Evergrande’s liquidation and unrelated IPO frauds – has resulted in more delistings than resumptions for the first time … HK
Oct 29 02:52	Free Malaysia Today Malaysia	Asian shares fall after Alphabet earnings miss forecasts MSCI's broadest index of Asia-Pacific shares outside Japan dropped 0.7%, while Japan's Nikkei trimmed gains to be up 0.3%. economic technology CN HK JP KR
Oct 29 01:30	HK Free Press Hong Kong	Hong Kong to distribute ‘Security Bear’ national security picture books to 900 kindergartens The Security Bureau held a launch ceremony for its Andy and Security Bear: Young Citizens Safeguarding National Security educational picture books on Tuesday. The three-volume set of titles includes new stories and … intelligence political CN HK
Oct 29 00:38	Macau Daily Times Macau	Macau pitches itself as ASEAN’s gateway to GBA Macau can bridge ASEAN and the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macau Greater Bay Area (GBA) by improving certification services and connectivity, business and diplomatic leaders said during a panel at the 31st Macau International Trade … diplomacy CN HK MO
Oct 28 23:57	Korea Times South Korea	Grades matter less than motivation in AI era, HKU vice-president says HONG KONG — When asked how artificial intelligence (AI) is changing higher education, Jay S. Siegel, vice president of the University of Hong Kong (HKU), began by challenging the premise of the … political technology HK
Oct 28 23:57	Korea Times South Korea	Innovation Wing provides equipment, workspace, guidance for hands-on projects HONG KONG — Students were busy working on their projects when The Korea Times visited the Innovation Wing under the Faculty of Engineering at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) in early … HK
Oct 28 23:30	HK Free Press Hong Kong	Officers lack power to order identity proof under police ordinance, court hears as Ronson Chan seeks top court appeal The police ordinance does not empower officers to demand identity proof, a lawyer for Ronson Chan has argued as the former head of Hong Kong’s largest press union applied to challenge his … HK

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