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HONG KONG - A routine cargo arrival at Hong Kong International Airport turned into a fatal crash before dawn, claiming the lives of two airport workers and leaving a Boeing 747-400 freighter half-submerged off the North Runway.

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OCT

Chinachem Tower Fire Triggers Mass Evacuation in Central Hong Kong

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Anna Wong

HONG KONG -Afternoon turned tense in Central Hong Kong City as thick black smoke covered the sky above Chinachem Tower. A fierce blaze ripped through bamboo scaffolding at the back of the landmark office block, starting at about 4:24 p.m.

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SEP

Diljit Dosanjh Lights Up Hong Kong With Heartwarming Gestures

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Salman Ahmad

HONG KONG – Diljit Dosanjh turned his Hong Kong debut on the Aura Tour into a night of big beats, warm moments, and shared emotion.

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AUG

Hong Kong Issues “Black Rainstorm Warning” Records Worst Rain in 141 Years

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Anna Wong

HONG KONG - The Hong Kong Observatory issued its most severe “black rainstorm warning” for the fourth time in eight days, an event not seen before in the city’s modern history.

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JUN

Hong Kong’s Democracy Fades as LSD Party Disbands Under Beijing’s Pressure

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Anna Wong

HONG KONG - The last major pro-democracy group, the League of Social Democrats (LSD), in Hong Kong has announced its closure on 29 June 2025, blaming what it called overwhelming political pressure from Beijing.

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JUN

Hong Kong Climbs to Third Place in Economic Competitiveness Rankings

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CTN News

Hong Kong has climbed to third place in the global economic competitiveness rankings, its highest standing since 2019. This marks the second year in a row the city has moved up two spots, reflecting its strong position on the world stage.

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MAR

Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Unveils GreenTech Hub

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PR News

The Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation (HKSTP) has announced the transformation of InnoCentre in Kowloon Tong into the "GreenTech Hub," a leading centre for green technology innovation.

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FEB

Hong Kong to Focus on AI and Innovation for Economic Growth

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Anna Wong

The Hong Kong government announced plans to prioritise advancements in technology and innovation. It aims to solidify its position as a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI) under the "one country, two systems" framework, leveraging its…

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FEB

Hong Kong to Speed Up Development Through Reform and Innovation

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Jeff Tomas

Hong Kong's Financial Secretary, Paul Chan, presented the 2025-26 Budget, highlighting challenges and opportunities. While acknowledging the risks posed by global geopolitical tensions, he pointed out that technological advancements and artificial…

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FEB

US Resumes Parcel Shipments from China After Tariff Changes

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Salman Ahmad

Following a brief suspension due to Donald Trump 's modifications to import tax regulations, the United States Postal Service (USPS) has resumed accepting shipments from mainland China and Hong Kong.

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