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美當局可依DED計劃遞解獲延長逗留的香港居民

美國國土安全部表示，當局仍可將獲延遲強制離境（DED）計劃延長逗留的香港居民納入遞解程序，且未排除這樣做。此事背景是有報道指十多名港人在當地機場被拘留。發言人回覆南華早報指，該部門不受限制將獲臨時行政身份的外籍人士納入遞解程序，目前並未遞解他們。

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特朗普的中國通發言人、香港山徑緊急事故：5篇你錯過的週末必讀

南華早報整理上周末5篇必讀報道，涵蓋特朗普新發言人曾在北京生活及說中文、香港山徑兩宗緊急事故等亞洲與國際新聞。其中一名香港遠足者死亡、新加坡少年已出院，另有博物館名作等比例複製品促成罕見美中合作的報道。

Minibus and light goods vehicle collide on Yuen Long Road, 18 injured, minibus driver hospitalised

A green minibus and a light goods vehicle collided on Yuen Long Road towards Yuen Long, near the Fairview Park section. The female minibus driver had to be hospitalised, and another 18 people were injured. Police said the accident occurred at 9:22 am on Monday, with the injured comprising 9 men and 10 women. Two lanes were subsequently closed, causing severe traffic congestion.

Survey: Over half of Hong Kong's working professionals fear AI will disrupt retirement path, only 20% feel prepared

A T. Rowe Price survey found that 55% of surveyed working professionals in Hong Kong expect the impact triggered by AI to cause instability in their career and income and make their retirement path harder to predict, but only about 20% feel financially prepared. The survey interviewed a total of 1,004 Hong Kong residents aged 30 or above with a monthly income of no less than HK$15,000.

"Just a little spark": Disability advocates discuss integration and sense of belonging in Hong Kong

Shroff, founder of SENsational Foundation and disability advocate, pointed out that increased awareness of disability in Hong Kong has not made it easier for people with disabilities to find work, with tighter corporate budgets and a difficult job market making the next stage of integration more challenging. She believes that beyond hiring, employers also need to provide guidance, appropriate workplace arrangements, and roles that match individuals' strengths.

John Lee: Hong Kong's "AI City Brain" may be tested during next year's typhoon season

Chief Secretary John Lee said Hong Kong's "AI City Brain" system could take shape and be tested as early as next year's typhoon season. He said the system aims to connect the separate databases of various government departments, and once fully operational it will allow the authorities to grasp the city's "full picture".

Hong Kong Spirit Award: educator who uses culture to break death taboos shortlisted

Lau Yui-yip, head of the student affairs section at the School of Professional and Continuing Education of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, has been shortlisted in the culture category of this year's Hong Kong Spirit Award. He takes students to visit cemeteries, funeral parlours and heritage exhibitions, believing that some aspects of Hong Kong culture are best understood outside the classroom, and his years of research cover funeral customs and the little-known Hakka animal dances.

Beyond AI: How HKICC 2026 Cultivates Judgement, Resilience and Global Leadership

HKICC 2026 brings together 12 undergraduate teams from top business schools worldwide, requiring participants to handle ambiguous situations under pressure, defend complex decisions and collaborate across cultures. The organisers stress that while AI can deliver answers in seconds, judging which answer is trustworthy and how to act still depends on human judgement.

Game-changer for Hong Kong's gold ambitions? Shenzhen's jewellery hub

The first instalment of the South China Morning Post's three-part series traces China's rise as a gold power, while the second examines the key role of Hong Kong's offshore gold storage infrastructure. Beijing is building a gold-backed monetary framework to accelerate the internationalisation of the renminbi. China is the world's largest gold producer and importer, and Hong Kong's gold trading ambitions also rely on a thriving gold consumption market.

Hong Kong Electronics Industry Association (HKEIA): Hong Kong must relax listing rules to attract more angel funds and start-ups

Samson Tam Wai-ho, honorary president of the Hong Kong Electronics Industry Association (HKEIA), said Hong Kong must relax listing rules and trading requirements in order to attract more angel funds and become a hub for start-ups to go global. At present, there are only about 100 active angel funds in Hong Kong, far fewer than the about 400 in Shenzhen.

Laopu Gold leases whole floor at Central Exchange Square, deepening Hong Kong presence

Beijing jewellery brand Laopu Gold has leased an entire mid-level floor at One Exchange Square in Central, measuring about 13,000 square feet, to support its global expansion, two people with knowledge of the matter said. One Exchange Square is also home to Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing (HKEX). Mainland consumer companies and financial institutions have recently been increasingly moving into Hong Kong's core business district.

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皇崗口岸重啟首日 駕駛者通關時間超出預期

重建六年的皇崗口岸於週一早上6時30分正式啟用，成為香港與內地之間首個採用「合作查驗」邊檢系統的口岸，港澳辦稱其為全球最大的單體陸路口岸。有駕駛者反映首日通關時間超出預期，原口岸位於深圳，主要服務經新田公共運輸...的香港居民。

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香港兩宗行山意外 一男子死亡 17歲新加坡少女出院

香港過去兩日至少兩宗行山意外有人需直升機送院，一名中年男子死亡，17歲新加坡少女已出院。少女周六早上在獅子山（高495米）行山時嘔吐發冷，送往灣仔律敦治醫院。另一宗意外中，一名66歲男子與侄兒在 Plover Cove Country Park 行山時突然不適倒地。

South China Morning Post reporter: Why are mainland tax officials suddenly interested in my Hong Kong MPF?

Mainland tax officials have contacted several South China Morning Post reporters in recent weeks, expressing concern about their Hong Kong MPF income. The newspaper has been reporting continuously for the past few months on the mainland's crackdown on tax evasion, with a focus on taxing income held in offshore trusts by super-rich families.

From the Abby Choi case to the Hello Kitty murder case: Hong Kong cases that shocked society

The trial of Abby Choi, who is alleged to have been murdered and dismembered, has entered its second week, with the prosecution stating that the case is linked to a dispute over a luxury flat. Defendants Kwong Kong-chi and his elder brother Kwong Kong-kit admitted the charge of preventing the lawful burial of a body, while their father Kwong Kau denied the same charge. The article also reviews other cases in Hong Kong that have shocked society over the years.

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警方拘捕24歲男子 涉假冒電商客服一週內打出逾23,000個詐騙電話

香港警方拘捕一名24歲男子，指其涉嫌為犯罪集團運作呼叫中心，一週內假冒網購平台客服打出超過23,000個詐騙電話，一名受害者損失超過HK$100,000（US$12,741）。警方於周日公布有關拘捕。

If Hong Kong People's Support for the Legislative Council Falls, the Fault Lies Not Only with the Legislators

Rita Fan revealed during a radio programme when asked by the host that a friend had pointed out the cost of a 90-seat Legislative Council was far higher than a 60-seat one, and she "somewhat agreed". She was Hong Kong's first Legislative Council President after the handover. The article points out that 60 is two-thirds of 90, a basic mathematical fact that cannot be refuted.

Anita Mui's ash urn missing from Lantau temple, family appeals for help

Family of the late singer Anita Mui disclosed that her ash urn went missing from a temple on Lantau Island about three months ago, saying the police investigation had "made no progress", leaving the family deeply distressed. A police spokesman said a report was received on July 18 that items stored in the temple were suspected missing.

Hong Kong Spirit Award: Gaza nurse overcomes numerous obstacles on path to professor

Hammoda Abu-Odah, a Gaza-trained nurse now working as a scholar in Hong Kong, had six opportunities to study overseas, all of which did not materialise because of border closures and travel restrictions, before finally making it to Hong Kong on his seventh attempt. He obtained his nursing degree in Gaza, during which time he continued working, teaching and conducting research in order to achieve his goal of building an academic career overseas.

John Lee says Huanggang Port is a milestone connecting Hong Kong with the Greater Bay Area

The new Huanggang Port will open on Monday. Chief Executive John Lee described it as a key milestone for connectivity in the Greater Bay Area. At Sunday's ceremony, he said Huanggang Port was a landmark project jointly built and shared by Hong Kong and Shenzhen.

Hong Kong new home sales far outpace second-hand market: why new flats sell better than resale ones

New home sales in Hong Kong have surged in recent months, far outpacing the only mild recovery in the second-hand market, with the gap between the two housing sectors widening markedly. Analysts say developers are slashing prices to clear stock in response to expected interest rate rises in the coming months, driving new home sales, and this trend is expected to continue for some time.

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香港三所大專院校物理治療課程收生分數按年跌最多10%

今年香港三所大專院校的物理治療學位課程收生分數，較2025年最多下跌10%。物理治療師專業團體呼籲政府在下一份預算案停止削減醫療撥款，指削減是行業職位緊絀的原因之一。

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香港精神企業獎：Phase Scientific研尿液HPV檢測 冀突破子宮頸癌篩查

香港生科企業家趙應仕旗下公司Phase Scientific，正透過其樣本濃縮技術研發尿液HPV檢測，冀令子宮頸癌篩查更簡便。該公司憑快速抗原檢測Indidata在2019冠狀病毒病疫情中闖出名堂，產品於2021年7月取得美國緊急使用授權。相關檢測曾用於香港社區檢測，並銷往30多個國家。

LCSD outsourced lifeguard and first-aid services contract worth HK$122 million raises concerns over public spending

The Leisure and Cultural Services Department has awarded a lifeguard and first-aid services contract worth more than HK$122 million to Spotlight Enterprises, raising concerns over whether public funds are being used prudently. The company had previously been found unable to provide the manpower required for swimming pools. The LCSD responded on Saturday that it was satisfied with Spotlight Enterprises' performance over the past two years.

Heep Hong Society urges government to expand support for ethnic minority children with special needs; 95% of participants in pilot scheme showed improvement

Heep Hong Society urged the government to extend support services for ethnic minority children with special needs to more districts, saying its pilot scheme found that 95% of participants showed improvement. The society said many ethnic minority families face multiple barriers when seeking special educational needs (SEN) support, including language difficulties and financial constraints.

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香港警方搗破越南人操控高利貸集團 127人被捕

香港警方在為期六個月的臥底行動中，搗破一個越南人操控的犯罪集團，共拘捕127人，該集團被指在西九龍經營年息高達3,700%的高利貸，以及非法賭博和無牌酒吧。警方於10月8日和9日搜查八個處所，被捕者包括10名核心成員，其中有懷疑的頭目。

Secretary for the Civil Service: Senior civil servants may face disciplinary action if named in Tai Po fire investigation report

Hong Kong's Secretary for the Civil Service said that senior civil servants deemed responsible in last year's fatal Tai Po fire may face disciplinary action if they are named in the investigation report. The Commission of Inquiry, appointed by the government, is expected to submit its report this month. The Secretary also said a support team is being set up to assist the Civil Service Commission in handling investigations into officials' "administrative responsibility".

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香港8月以來錄21宗猴痘病例 高-risk組別籲接種疫苗

香港自8月以來錄得21宗猴痘病例，佔今年總數70%，衞生防護中心呼籲進行高風險性接觸人士採取保護措施並接種疫苗。今年累計30宗，包括23宗本地及7宗輸入，最新一宗涉及29歲男子。

Hong Kong police bust prostitution syndicate involving Thai women, seize HK$13 million in cash

Hong Kong police have busted a local organisation suspected of running a prostitution syndicate in Tsim Sha Tsui, seizing HK$13 million in cash and freezing HK$5 million in suspected criminal proceeds. Police announced on Saturday that they arrested 5 local men and 2 foreign men, aged between 44 and 54, who are suspected of inducing Southeast Asian women to come to Hong Kong for prostitution.

Surge in violent cryptocurrency robberies; industry must strengthen user protection

Growing cryptocurrency wealth has made holders targets for violent criminals, and the industry must design products and services that take personal safety into account. Protecting digital assets alone, while treating holders' personal safety as a private matter, is not enough to safeguard financial security.

Secretary proposes three-tier mechanism to strengthen regulation of renovation works after Tai Po Wang Fuk Court fire

The Secretary for Home and Youth Affairs has proposed a three-tier dispute resolution mechanism to help owners strengthen oversight of large-scale renovation works and prevent fraud by unscrupulous merchants. A fatal fire broke out at Wang Fuk Court in Tai Po in November 2025, when the estate was undergoing HK$330 million (US$42.3 million) renovation works; the incident killed 168 people and left nearly 5,000 homeless.

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蔡天鳳案開審 被指因HK$7200萬物業糾紛遭謀殺

香港高等法院就28歲模特兒蔡天鳳被殺案開審，庭上指一名退休警員及其兩名兒子因一宗HK$7200萬元單位出售提議的家庭糾紛，謀殺蔡天鳳。審訊因程序問題及陪審員遴選延遲一星期，蔡母Cheung Yin-fa已出庭作供。

Huanggang Port opens on Monday: illustrated guide to 'co-operative inspection' clearance arrangements

Huanggang Port will open on Monday after more than six years of reconstruction and multiple rounds of preparatory drills. The 24-hour port will adopt the 'co-operative inspection' model for the first time, allowing passengers to complete both exit and entry clearance in one go through a single three-gate self-service channel. The South China Morning Post also answers clearance questions one by one, including whether registration is required.

Secretary for Environment and Ecology: Hong Kong to expand community recycling network after shelving municipal solid waste charging

After shelving the municipal solid waste charging scheme due to strong public opposition, Hong Kong will strengthen its community recycling network, including setting up full-day automated recycling points. The Secretary for Environment and Ecology also pledged that the allowed rate of return would be reviewed when the two power companies' scheme of control agreements expire in 2033, and that clean energy would be promoted.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: Explorer inspires youth through glacier field trips

Explorer Wilson Cheung took Hong Kong secondary school students on a field trip to the Swiss Alps this summer, where glacial melting and ground thaw rendered some of the terrain he had previously reached inaccessible, while increased rockfalls added to the danger. He did not complete a scientific snowkite crossing of Greenland covering about 1,700 kilometres (1,056 miles) a few weeks ago, collecting data continuously along the way.

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新加坡少女獅子山行山期間不適 由政府飛行服務隊直升機送院

警方接報一名17歲新加坡少女在獅子山行山期間嘔吐及發冷，政府飛行服務隊派出直升機將她送院。警方於星期六早上約6時50分接獲其中一名行山者母親的求助，事發地點獅子山高495米，當時她與另外兩名朋友一起行山。

Hong Kong beauty and hairdressing industry faces manpower shortage, practitioners' prospects uncertain

Hong Kong's beauty and hairdressing industry is facing a manpower shortage. Terrence Wu Chung-ting, a graduate of the finance department of a top local university who previously worked in beauty product sales, switched to the hairdressing trade eight years ago. He moved from white-collar work to blue-collar work and now provides scalp care for hair loss treatment for customers.

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: Blind musician with rare congenital condition takes the stage

Blind musician Cassie Li Pui-ying performed at Queen Elizabeth Stadium for more than 2,500 audience members, singing, speaking and playing the drums. The performance was organised in March by Live Theatre, which is also run by her mother Marine Mak; the group gives visually impaired students a stage to perform on. She underwent a seven-hour operation in Hong Kong in 2025.

Experts warn Hong Kong lacks heat health action plan, HKU study says extreme heat could have caused 3,238 excess deaths

Environmentalists and scholars warn that Hong Kong's first five-year plan and latest Policy Address contain no systematic heat health action plan, and relying on "common sense" alone cannot protect vulnerable residents in high temperatures. A HKU study shows that during the 10-year study period, extreme heat could have brought as many as 3,238 excess deaths to Hong Kong.

LegCo passes motion supporting Hong Kong's first five-year plan and thanking Chief Executive for Policy Address

The Legislative Council passed a motion supporting Hong Kong's first five-year plan and thanking Chief Executive John Lee for his latest Policy Address. The three-day LegCo debate concluded on Friday, with Chief Secretary Eric Chan thanking members for their suggestions, saying they would help improve governance; while Beijing's representative in Hong Kong urged mainland enterprises to align with the government's blueprint.