Sincere, Hong Kong's first Chinese-owned department store, announced it will close its Central flagship store in December, ending 126 years of retail history, mainly due to the lease expiring. The company said it will look for a new site in Central or Sheung Wan. Economists warned that although retail sales have been strong recently, the market has changed and running physical stores faces numerous challenges.
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航空事故調查機構周一發表報告，指一名74歲退休香港警員2024年6月17日在大嶼山日落峰駕駛滑翔傘時遭強氣流失控，墮下後多處受傷身亡。報告促請滑翔傘團體在活動前做好全面風險評估。
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入境事務處數字顯示10月1日有277,304名內地旅客訪港，較去年假期首日的232,751人升19.1%，較2024年的221,644人升25.1%。人流其後回落至去年水平，有議員指首日搶閘部分與香港煙火匯演及假期縮短有關。
Xiamen K11 Select, developed by Adrian Cheng's K11 by AC Group in collaboration with state-owned enterprise Xiamen Rail Transit Group, opened on 22 September and has attracted more than 2 million visitors. Sales rose 32% after the opening. The project is located in Xiamen, Fujian Province.
HKTDC chairman Frederick Ma revealed that another 8 enterprises from Belt and Road countries have applied to list in Hong Kong. Speaking on the sidelines of a youth summit, he said improved China-US relations would benefit Hong Kong's economy, and noted that interest from Central Asia in Hong Kong's capital market had risen sharply after a high-level delegation visit.
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第十一屆「一帶一路」峰會9至10日在灣仔舉行，雲集來自70多個一帶一路國家和地區的逾6,200名高官、商界領袖及高級專業人士。峰會由香港特區政府與香港貿易發展局聯合主辦，讓與會者探索進一步合作及夥伴關係的機會。
Legislative Council members support the government's proposed tax incentives for large innovation and technology enterprises, but believe the 5-year incentive period is too short to attract large enterprises to establish headquarters or expand business in Hong Kong. Chief Executive John Lee said in last month's Policy Address that the government plans to submit a bill to introduce a preferential profits tax rate of 5% or 8.25%, half of Hong Kong's standard rate.
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香港名媛Abby Choi Tin-fung的母親Cheung Yin-fa週一在庭上作供，指控前親家一直倚靠其家族財富，並稱女兒從未打算把為子女購入的HK$7,200萬（US$920萬）單位贈予對方。她回述2015年女兒與前夫Alex Kwong Kong-chi分開後雙方關係仍算融洽，其後決裂。
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啟德醫院星期一啟動首階段服務，其家庭醫學中心首日診治約350人次。年底每日求診人次預計增至1,800，全面投入運作後將成為香港最大的公立醫院。立法會議員要求加密接駁交通班次，並加強公共交通選擇的宣傳。
Hong Kong has unveiled a four-step AI "talent pipeline" strategy, positioning AI as a catalyst rather than a threat, to address the impact on entry-level jobs and cultivate industry leaders. Kevin Choi Kit-ming, Principal Secretary for Innovation, Technology and Industry, warned that the "entry-level impact" is real, because AI performs well at routine tasks such as basic coding and frontline support that form the starting point for graduates.
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惠康母公司 DFI Retail 擬出售山頂喬福道牛奶公司商場的全部商業部分，透過公開招標放售，截標時間為 11 月 19 日中午。獨家代理為 CBRE，物業鄰近德國瑞士國際學校山頂校園，商場包括兩層零售平台。
Kai Tak Hospital launched the first phase of operations this Monday, becoming Hong Kong's largest public hospital, on the site of the former Kai Tak Airport. The hospital has a total floor area of about 500,000 square metres (5.38 million square feet) and 2,400 beds, after more than ten years of planning and preparation. The South China Morning Post has compiled the key things to know before visiting.
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超過1,700名家長、學生及教育界人士出席9月19日於香港海洋公園萬豪酒店舉行的國際學校教育展・香港島2026。展覽有46所學校及教育顧問參與，提供收生、課程及大學申請指引。五場家長講座與10場學校資訊環節的講者強調，教育不應由恐懼驅動。
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南華早報從葵青一名50歲單親母親May一家的住屋經歷，探問香港消除劣質住房的行動是否弊大於利。May與三名子女去年9月搬入一個200呎劏房，之前一家曾在寮屋居住、每日要攀上百級樓梯，其後又住過100呎劏房，現居15樓有電梯的單位。
The University of Hong Kong is seeking to secure more laboratory space in the Northern Metropolis university city to expand research capacity and attract talent. Anderson Shum Ho-cheung, who took up the post of Vice-President for Research in August, also called on the government to increase funding, noting that research funding applications take time and the return on investment may be slow.
The Secretary for Constitutional and Mainland Affairs said Hong Kong's first five-year plan will not set overly rigid economic targets, so as to avoid intensifying outside concerns that Hong Kong is moving towards a planned economy. She also said the current priority is to achieve the targets rather than dwell on accountability mechanisms for potential shortcomings, and stressed that the government is studying relevant administrative measures.
DFI Retail Group 透過高層專訪回顧在香港140年的發展，指早餐、會議之間的咖啡、下班買餸、美妝日用品及週末選購傢俬等日常消費場景，正是其業務根基。該集團1886年在香港成立，由本地企業逐步發展壯大。
LIM Advisors founder, chairman and chief investment officer George Long said the company has operated in Hong Kong for 30 years and will continue to do so. He keeps a low profile and takes a pragmatic approach, focusing on protecting capital when market conditions reverse. This article is produced by an advertising partner.
More than 1,500 Hong Kong residents took chartered buses or cross-border buses on Sunday to visit in batches the new terminal building of the revamped Huanggang Port. A Security Bureau spokesperson said the activity effectively enhanced participants' understanding of public transport arrangements, immigration and customs clearance procedures, and the authorities are preparing for the port's opening.
The Observatory issued the yellow rainstorm warning at 8:20pm, and the signal was in force for more than two hours before being cancelled at 10:30pm. An Observatory spokesperson said a few squally thunderstorms were expected that night, with heavy rain at times, and warned that gusts could reach 70km/h (43mph).
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一名60歲香港女文員周六向警方報案，稱在親子網站Baby Kingdom認識自稱投資專家的騙徒後，於虛假加密貨幣平台投資，損失超過HK$2150萬（US$270萬）。她於3月15日與對方結識，其後遭對方哄騙投資。
Kai Tak Hospital will come into service in phases starting Monday, with authorities deploying on-site staff and adding a dedicated hotline to handle patient appointment and transport enquiries. The Family Medicine Integrated Centre will begin operating on Monday, while automated arrangements for specialist outpatient and blood-taking services are expected to be launched in late October.
Hong Kong plans to bring in hundreds of foreign carers in 2027 to look after the elderly, prompting concern from domestic workers and employers. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han said carers must first complete a 150-hour course in their place of origin, possessing both professional elderly care and general domestic skills, and the authorities have also disclosed pay levels.
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九月香港至少有100個二手住宅以低於買入價成交，多於八月的至少81個，同期樓價雖有見底跡象，蝕賣個案仍在增加。地產代理估計樓價到年底可能較一年前高15%，樓市亦未因美國聯儲局九月加息即時受挫。
Experts suggest Hong Kong legislate on data governance and underlying AI security standards to ensure artificial intelligence is applied responsibly. The government has committed to using dedicated legislation to handle disputes or crimes involving AI applications, and experts say legislation needs to clarify boundaries of responsibility to boost industry and public confidence in expanding the use of AI.
41-year-old book lover Grace Lau invested a six-figure sum to open New Year Bookshop in Mong Kok, moving into a tenement building against the market trend. Recently, Hong Kong independent bookstores have closed one after another due to economic headwinds or political uncertainty. The opening, driven by passion and lower rents, is seen as a bold gamble on the literary prospects of the area.
Analysts say Malaysia has become a middle-ground option for Hong Kong and mainland investors buying property overseas, combining Singapore's stability with price levels close to Thailand's. Data from property portal Juwai IQI shows that in the first half of 2026, Malaysia was the fourth most queried destination among Chinese buyers.
Since July, Hong Kong has permitted dogs into licensed food premises under strict regulations, with over 2,200 restaurants having applied and more than 980 participating in the first month. The article says this reflects a changing relationship between Hong Kong and dogs, but that improving canine literacy is still needed for the city to become truly dog-friendly.
International Union Against Cancer CEO Cary Adams said Hong Kong plays a core role in regional cancer research breakthroughs, and its success in reducing smoking rates sets an example for other regions. The organisation held its World Cancer Congress in Hong Kong for the first time last month.
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生育獎勵難以紓緩女性害怕被同輩拋下的顧慮。一名外科住院醫生懷孕期間特意排定剖腹產日期，為的是準時完成培訓，自稱「不想讓當媽媽拖慢自己」；在醫學界，女性普遍推遲至事業初期過後才生育。
The Buildings Department has launched an investigation into construction quality after owners of the luxury residential development One Stanley in Stanley complained that insufficient reinforcement steel was used during construction. The Buildings Department said on Saturday that it was highly concerned about the incident, but stressed that earlier inspections had found no immediate danger.
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香港公立大學將在2027-28學年把非本地本科生修讀一般課程的學費最多上調26%，為近年最大加幅，以配合非本地生額擴大。港大醫科與牙科非本地生年費將上升137%至HK$590,000（US$75,187），以收回臨床教學的高成本。
Police busted a theft syndicate that recruited illegal immigrants to commit offences, believing it was linked to at least 25 burglary cases across Hong Kong in recent weeks, with stolen goods worth more than HK$3.6 million. In Friday's operation, police arrested 6 people aged between 31 and 45, including 5 mainlanders and 1 local resident, among whom 3 mainland men were illegal immigrants.
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75歲香港人盧紹源31年前確診第四期肝癌，切除四分之一肝臟，如今將出戰獨木舟挑戰，視患病為改變人生的轉機。他指癌症迫使他告別過去「工作如狗、常吃垃圾食物、不做運動」的生活方式，對老化、健康及把握人生有更深體會。
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勞工及福利局局長孫玉菡表示，過去一年香港經濟表現轉強是調高外佣每月最低工資2.35%的原因，月薪上調至HK$5,220（US$665）。他強調政府希望年度調整機制維持「平衡和可接受」，工會及僱主團體對此均表不滿。
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一名香港男子在菲律賓監獄服刑26年後獲釋，他稱這段刑期是「業報」。他29歲生日當天到菲律賓度假，其後因毒品相關指控入獄，多年來一直堅稱自己被栽贓，現年55歲。
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國慶黃金周首兩日內地訪港旅客達511,311人次，超過2018年同期的疫情前水平。餐飲業界代表表示餐廳收益按年增長10%。旅遊業負責人表示有信心本港全年5,380萬人次旅客目標可早於預期達標。
More than 73,000 owners of subdivided housing units in Hong Kong have applied for a three-year grace period to meet the government's minimum standards, with Housing Secretary Winnie Ho Wing-yin saying the number of applications was better than expected. The authorities received about 73,800 applications during the early registration period under the Basic Housing Units Ordinance, which ended on August 31, with the figure close to nearly 70 per cent of the city's estimated subdivided units.
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香港機場管理局將於明年4月接收新世界發展交回的11 Skies商業項目，並重新定位該項目。運輸及物流局局長Mable Chan表示雙方已達成商業安排協議，政府預期該項目以最少公共投資成為高端旅遊地標。
The Secretary for Commerce and Economic Development told the South China Morning Post that the government plans to relax indirect advertising restrictions on broadcasters to cope with intense competition from the internet and streaming media. Several broadcast operators had called for a review of the Television General Code of Practice to improve the business environment, and the authorities have responded.