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Headlines from the outlets of the region and the specialist cyber press, newest first, one row per story. Headlines in other languages are machine-translated into English; the mark after them gives the language, and the original is underneath. The last 30 days unless you set dates. How translation and stories work · Which outlets, by country
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Group by story · Times in UTC| Oct 27 10:20 |
China |
Injured Hong Kong delivery rider seeks full trial on employment status question
A former Deliveroo rider who suffered severe brain injuries in a traffic accident has taken the platform to a Hong Kong court to seek compensation, arguing that resolving the legal question of …
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| Oct 27 10:11 |
China |
Fire at Hong Kong’s first incinerator prompts calls to rethink waste strategy
The abrupt suspension of Hong Kong’s first waste incinerator after a fire is a stark warning against relying too heavily on the HK$31.3 billion (US$4 billion) plant, environmentalists have said, while a …
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| Oct 27 09:39 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong privacy watchdog issues guidance on AI ‘smart glasses’ to curb covert surveillance
Hong Kong’s privacy watchdog has issued guidelines on using AI-powered “smart glasses” in a “privacy-respecting manner,” in an effort to prevent covert collection of personal data. The Office of the Privacy Commissioner …
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| Oct 27 07:20 |
China |
Northern Metropolis university towns are being built to attract best talent: John Lee
Hong Kong’s planned university towns in the Northern Metropolis are being designed to attract the world’s finest students and scholars, the city’s leader has said at a global education summit, as overseas …
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| Oct 27 07:14 |
Hong Kong |
Water pipe burst in Shau Kei Wan affects 10k homes
The Water Supplies Department on Tuesday said more than 10,000 homes in Shau Kei Wan and its nearby areas saw their fresh water supply suspended following a water pipe burst. The burst …
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| Oct 27 06:22 |
China |
10,000 Hong Kong homes left without water as burst pipe hits Shau Kei Wan again
More than 10,000 households in Hong Kong’s Eastern District have been left without fresh water after a pipe burst in Shau Kei Wan – marking the area’s second major outage in three …
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| Oct 27 06:14 |
China |
Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference 2026 opens in Hong Kong
Belt and Road Green Innovation Conference 2026 opens in Hong Kong
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| Oct 27 05:57 |
Hong Kong |
Civil servants file lawsuit against colleague accused of pocketing HK$33m Mark Six group jackpot
Fourteen people, including 12 civil servants currently working at the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD), have filed a lawsuit against a colleague over an office lottery dispute involving a HK$33 million …
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| Oct 27 05:07 |
Hong Kong |
HSBC net profit rises in Q3 but misses forecasts
Banking giant HSBC on Tuesday said net profit in the third quarter rose a less-than-expected 45.5 percent year-on-year as the London-headquartered lender continued to restructure operations and cut costs. Profit attributable to …
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| Oct 27 04:48 |
China |
2,000 customers of Hong Kong Airlines, 2 appliance shops, get scam calls after data breach
Almost 2,000 customers of Hong Kong Airlines and two electronic appliance retailers received fraudulent calls after their personal information was leaked by the companies, the city’s privacy watchdog has found. The Office …
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| Oct 27 04:42 |
Malaysia |
HSBC says net profit jumps in third quarter but misses forecasts
Profit attributable to shareholders for the three months ended September stood at US$7 billion, up from US$4.87 billion a year earlier.
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| Oct 27 04:32 |
Hong Kong |
Gov’t demands report within week following blaze at Shek Kwu Chau waste facility
Hong Kong environmental authorities have instructed the works contractor for a waste incineration plant where a fire broke out on Monday to submit an incident report within seven days, after close to …
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| Oct 27 04:28 |
Hong Kong |
Over 1,600 affected in airline, retailer data breaches
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner for Personal Data on Tuesday confirmed that more than 1,600 people have been affected by data breaches at Hong Kong Airlines and electronics retailer Yoho Hong …
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| Oct 27 04:27 |
China |
HSBC shares drop 5% despite strong third-quarter profit, US$1b share buy-back
Shares of HSBC dropped 5 per cent on Tuesday even as Hong Kong’s biggest lender reported a 32 per cent rise in third quarter pre-tax profits and announced a new round of …
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| Oct 27 04:17 |
Hong Kong |
CUHK to bid for Hung Shui Kiu university town land
Chinese University of Hong Kong will bid for one of the first three sites in the Northern Metropolis University Town in Hung Shui Kiu, Vice-Chancellor Professor Dennis Lo said, but warned that …
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| Oct 27 03:30 |
China |
Princess Anne begins her official visit to Hong Kong in 1971 – from the SCMP archive
This article was first published on October 27, 1971. Hongkong’s royal welcome for Princess Anne Princess Anne, radiant in a stylish knee-length beige suit and a matching wide-brimmed hat, flew in yesterday …
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| Oct 27 03:27 |
Hong Kong |
CE homes in on N Metropolis vigour in call to top unis
Chief Executive John Lee has called on global university leaders to join the SAR’s Northern Metropolis development, saying it is where the future of education, research, industry and technology lies. In an …
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| Oct 27 03:17 |
China |
ZTE up 7% after AI pivot, computing surge drive fivefold increase in third quarter profit
Shares in ZTE rose as much as 7 per cent in Hong Kong on Tuesday morning after the Chinese telecommunications equipment maker posted a nearly fivefold jump in third-quarter profit, driven by …
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| Oct 27 01:30 |
China |
Hong Kong wants to be a regional hub for Halloween. Why not?
Hong Kong’s determination to become a hub for everything – innovation, finance, trade, culture and sport – appears to know no bounds. Now, Halloween has been added to the list. The city …
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| Oct 27 00:30 |
China |
Can Hong Kong deliver in trying to build its yuan credentials?
In September, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu unveiled the city’s first five-year plan along with his policy address, highlighting Hong Kong’s strategic role in promoting the greater use of the yuan outside …
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| Oct 26 23:45 |
Hong Kong |
Hong Kong police officer stabbed during 2020 protest seeks at least HK$220K in damages
A Hong Kong police officer has sought at least HK$220,000 in damages from a man who stabbed him during a protest in 2020. Lui Chun-kit addressed the courtroom at the District Court …
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| Oct 26 23:00 |
China |
Evening sessions urged as fraud, money-laundering cases pack Hong Kong courts
The long wait for criminal cases to be heard in Hong Kong’s courts could persist because of a surge in fraud and money laundering litigation, the judiciary has warned, as the Law …
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| Oct 26 23:00 |
China |
How Shimao’s sale of 2 hotels reveals the growing complexity of Hong Kong debt workouts
The HK$2.7 billion (US$344 million) sale of two Shimao Group hotels in Hong Kong leaves an estimated HK$1.8 billion shortfall against their secured loans. Still, receivers managed to squeeze out improved bids …
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| Oct 26 21:37 |
Japan |
Some Hong Kongers jailed for democratic activism face Japan entry barriers
Some pro-democracy activists from Hong Kong have faced needless uncertainties from Japanese immigration officials while trying to enter the country after completing their prison sentences, according to sources…
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| Oct 26 21:33 |
Japan |
Hong Kong looks to profit from Halloween ghosts and zombies during longer festivities
Tens of thousands of revelers in costumes ranging from evil bartenders to Donald Trump impersonators, zombies and Taoist priests, packed an entertainment zone as Hong Kong lit up…
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| Oct 26 21:30 |
China |
How Hong Kong’s 5-year plan can fuel its financial clout
Finance ministers from 21 Asia-Pacific economies recently met in Hong Kong, the first time the city has hosted them. A practical question sits one level down. Picture the treasury team of a …
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| Oct 26 15:02 |
China |
Hong Kong to overhaul traffic management at Huanggang Port after weekend gridlock
Hong Kong authorities have announced plans to step up traffic management at the revamped Huanggang Port to prevent a repeat of last weekend’s congestion caused by Halloween and concert crowds. A government …
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| Oct 26 15:02 |
China |
Hong Kong’s South China Morning Post shines at Asian Media Awards with 6 prizes
The South China Morning Post has won six prizes at the World Association of News Publishers’ (Wan-Ifra) prestigious Asian Media Awards 2026 in Singapore, including a clean sweep for best news photography. …
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| Oct 26 14:19 |
China |
Abby Choi’s ex-husband used socialite’s money to live lavishly on mainland: court
Slain Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s ex-husband lived an affluent lifestyle in mainland China allegedly funded by the model’s money and borrowed a car used to move equipment involved in her …
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| Oct 26 14:04 |
China |
Hong Kong proposes more homes, less office space at Hung Hom harbourfront
Hong Kong authorities have proposed raising the residential share of a Hung Hom harbourfront development to more than 60 per cent by cutting commercial floor space, citing “strong doubts” over market demand …
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| Oct 26 13:04 |
China |
Chinese biotech giant WuXi AppTec raises 2026 outlook after profit surge
WuXi AppTec raised its full-year revenue guidance after its net profit surged 62.4 per cent in the first nine months of 2026, while revenue rose 38.6 per cent on strong demand for …
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| Oct 26 12:20 |
Hong Kong |
Evening News on TV32 - Oct 26
Top stories for Monday, Oct 26, 2026 - China congratulates Brazil's Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva on his election victory. - President Xi Jinping opens a key Party meeting on governance. - …
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| Oct 26 12:19 |
Malaysia |
Eala breezes past world number 411 in Tokyo opener
The Philippines’ Alexandra Eala beats British teenager Mika Stojsavljevic 6-1, 6-2 to reach the next round of the Pan Pacific Open.
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| Oct 26 12:00 |
China |
14 Hong Kong civil servants sue colleague over HK$28.9 million Mark Six winnings
A Hong Kong civil servant has been sued by 14 colleagues for HK$28.9 million (US$3.7 million) in lottery winnings after he allegedly refused to split a winning Mark Six jackpot. Health inspector …
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| Oct 26 11:59 |
China |
Two workers dangle more than 30 storeys up after Jardine House gondola fault
Firefighters raced to rescue two workers left dangling on safety harnesses more than 30 storeys above ground outside a skyscraper in Hong Kong’s Central district on Monday evening after their suspended working …
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| Oct 26 11:00 |
China |
How will Hong Kong’s ‘cardboard grannies’ survive as prices drop after new policy?
The idea of collecting cardboard boxes and used paper in exchange for a few pennies was never something Kuang Su-ling thought she would have to do for a living. It is a …
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| Oct 26 10:18 |
Malaysia |
British nationals top KLIA drug mule arrests, drugs worth RM202.76m seized
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 26 — A total of 77 cases linked to drug mule syndicates at Kuala Lumpur International...
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| Oct 26 10:01 |
China |
In a global first, Hong Kong opens secondary trading for tokenised public funds
The Hong Kong Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) on Monday approved the world’s first-ever secondary trading of tokenised public funds, reinforcing the city’s push to build the region’s leading ecosystem for tokenised …
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| Oct 26 10:00 |
Hong Kong |
Lawmaker questions whether proposed HK$100,000 fines for private hospitals will deter hidden fees
A Hong Kong lawmaker has questioned whether fines under a government proposal to increase price transparency among the city’s private healthcare providers are too low to serve as an effective deterrent. Under …
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| Oct 26 09:50 |
China |
Kweichow Moutai Becomes Premier Partner of the Hong Kong Open 2026, Deepening Its Global Presence
[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] In golf, you must hitFrom the Chishui River to the Golf Course Reframing Moutai’s Brand Narrative For Moutai, waiting is …
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