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Hong Kong, China will meet host nation Australia in their first match of the 2027 Men's Rugby World Cup, with the game to be played on October 1st at Perth Stadium.

The companies were suspected of engaging in anticompetitive practices including bid-rigging in the tendering process of building maintenance projects for 17 housing estates and buildings across Hong Kong. The total value of the relevant contracts is estimated to be around HK$700 million.

The Competition Commission conducted an operation codenamed “Hunter” for two
consecutive days on 28 and 29 January. Search warrants were executed at 27 premises, which included the offices of 14 companies including project contractors and consultancy firm.

Remember to change trains at Hung Hom on Sunday: MTR - RTHK The MTR reminded Tuen Ma Line passengers that they will have to change trains when passing through Hung Hom station on S...

Tuen Ma Line passengers will have to change trains when passing through Hung Hom station on Sunday, as the MTR is carrying out track modification works.

Badly decomposed 10-meter whale carcass found on Sai Kung beach A severely decomposed whale carcass was found on the shore of Ham Tin Wan on Thursday morning.

A severely decomposed whale carcass was found on the shore of Ham Tin Wan in Sai Kung on Thursday morning.

Wang Fuk Court blaze fund reaches HK$4.5bn - RTHK The government said on Wednesday that the support fund for Wang Fuk Court residents has reached HK$4.5 billion, around H...

The government said on Wednesday that the support fund for Wang Fuk Court residents has reached HK$4.5 billion, around HK$1.2 billion of which is earmarked for financial measures supporting those affected by the blaze.

Reminder: Wearing of seat belts on buses is now mandatory, with fines of up to $5000 for offenders. www.td.gov.hk/en/road_safe...

Could be worse. Could live in Jiayuguan, Gansu Province...

5pm Saturday air quality for much of Hong Kong is "unhealthy".

HSBC's plan to privatise Hang Seng Bank was sanctioned without modification by the High Court at the court hearing held on Friday, 23 January 2026.

As such, the withdrawal of listing of Hang Seng Bank Shares from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange will take effect from 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, 27 January.

After suspending trading on Thursday, the board of Hong Kong Johnson issued a notice to the HKEX.

ICAC arrests Hong Kong Johnson's chief executive among 14 in probe The Independent Commission Against Corruption has arrested 14 people for allegedly taking bribes from three subcontractors in exchange for awarding contracts.

The Independent Commission Against Corruption has arrested 14 people for allegedly taking bribes from three subcontractors in exchange for awarding contracts. 

Hong Kong Johnson (1955) chief executive William Fung Chi-wang was said to be one of the arrestees.

Inquest finds 'systemic deficiencies' in Marine Dept - RTHK Discussions centred on the absence of a watertight door revealed “systemic deficiencies” among marine author...

2012 Lamma Ferry Crash Coroner's Verdict:

The coroner raised questions over whether evidence given by one of the witnesses, then-ship surveyor Leung Wai-hok, was truthful as she referred the matter to the Department of Justice.

Court rules Lamma ferry victims unlawfully killed - RTHK The Coroner’s Court on Wednesday ruled that 39 people who died in one of Hong Kong’s worst maritime disaster...

The Coroner’s Court on Wednesday ruled that 39 people who died in the 2012 Lamma ferry collision were unlawfully killed.

Police probe child abuse report after man runs with baby in Hong Kong Marathon The force reached out to the runner and is arranging a time for him to return to the city to assist in the investigation, an insider says.

Hong Kong police are investigating a child abuse report after a runner took part in Sunday's HK marathon while carrying his baby.

Police have already reached out to the runner and are arranging a time for him to return to Hong Kong to assist in the investigation. The man lives in Nanning.

Exclusive: CK Hutchison weighs London, Hong Kong listing of global telco assets, sources say

Reuters: Hong Kong conglomerate CK Hutchison Holdings (0001.HK) is weighing listing its global telecommunications business in London and Hong Kong as early as the third quarter after spinning it off from the group.

$40 million in tonight's Mark 6 draw.

Three Ireland owner in talks over sale to Liberty Global Offloading mobile operator would be CK Hutchison’s latest disposal of European telecoms interests

CK Hutchison is in talks to sell its Irish mobile operator Three Ireland to Liberty Global as the Hong Kong-based conglomerate continues to offload its European telecoms businesses.

Liberty Global owns half of UK operator Virgin Media O2.

MGTO offers free coach tickets for international visitors in Hong Kong from 20 January to expand international markets Macao Government Tourism Office (MGTO) partners with the Hong Kong-Macao bus service operator to launch the special offer of free direct coach tickets from the

Starting today January 20th, foreign arrivals to Hong Kong International Airport are entitled to a free one-way bus ticket to Macao.

The designated ticket counter is located within the restricted area.

UK job applications from US-based staff rise by a quarter ‘Trump effect’ drives surge in US HE workers looking to move abroad, with China, Australia and Ireland also big beneficiaries

US-based job applications for roles outside the US surged by 55% to Hong Kong in 2025.

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Provisional full-year visitor arrivals to Hong Kong in 2025:

• 49,894,832 visitors
• 37,833,784 mainland visitors (75.8% of total)
• 12,061,048 non-mainland visitors (24.2% of total)
• 12% increase over 2024
• largest % increase came from long haul (+20% Y-O-Y)

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An intense winter monsoon to hit Hong Kong by Wednesday and lasting until Friday.

Minimum temperatures on Thursday in urban centres will fall to single figures. Temperatures in Ta Kwu Ling forecast to drop to 4°C.

Andrew Kam appointed CEO Designate of Kai Tak Sports Park Kai Tak Sports Park Limited (KTSPL) on Friday has named Andrew Kam Min-Ho as CEO Designate, effective immediately, to succeed founding CEO John Sharkey on 1 April 2026.

Kai Tak Sports Park Limited (KTSPL) on Friday has named Andrew Kam Min-Ho as CEO Designate to succeed founding CEO John Sharkey on 1 April 2026.

Kam was the Managing Director of Hong Kong Disneyland between 2008-2016.

K-Pop band BTS has slated three dates in Hong Kong on their upcoming world tour.

March 4th, 6th, and 7th 2027.

Wang Fuk Court blocks most likely need to go: govt - RTHK Housing Secretary Winnie Ho said on Wednesday that it is highly likely seven Wang Fuk Court blocks that caught fire last...

Housing Secretary Winnie Ho:

• highly likely seven Wang Fuk Court blocks that caught fire last November will have to be demolished

Prudential plc has announced Sir Douglas Flint will be appointed as a Non-Executive Director and Chair-Designate to succeed Shriti Vadera as Chair of the Board.

Flint, the former Group Chair of HSBC Holdings from 2010-2017, will start his new position on May 28th.

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Cathay Pacific will reduce the fuel surcharge levy on most flights starting February 1st, with an average reduction of 25%.

The one outlier is flights originating from Japan, where the fuel surcharge will increase by around 33%.

www.cathaypacific.com/cx/en_HK/lat...

It is with great sadness that we share that David M. Webb MBE passed away peacefully in Hong Kong on Tuesday January 13th, 2026 from metastatic prostate cancer. David will be missed by family, many friends, and supporters. The family request privacy at this difficult time.

David Webb has passed away, according to his Twitter account

Chow Hang Tung's appeal against having to wear trousers in summer (while male inmates may wear shorts) has been denied by High Court Judge Russell Coleman.

Decision here: legalref.judiciary.hk/lrs/common/j...

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Upcoming road closures for this weekend's 2026 Hong Kong Marathon.

More details: www.td.gov.hk/filemanager/...