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50 arrested in Hong Kong probe into alleged building-maintenance bid-rigging

The joint operation by the Competition Commission, ICAC and police covered 27 estates and buildings and contracts initially valued at nearly HK$500 million.

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Health · 31 Aug

Hong Kong flu vaccination programme to start on September 17 as activity remains high

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Society & Culture · 31 Aug

Hong Kong dog inspections prompt welfare concerns and calls for transition period

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Government & Politics · 31 Aug

Galbot launches three humanoid-robot retail stores in Hong Kong

The mainland Chinese robotics company has selected the city as its overseas business base as officials promote Hong Kong as a testing ground for embodied artificial intelligence.

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Government & Politics · 31 Aug

Hong Kong lawmaker proposes dog photo database and AI checks amid fighting-dog enforcement

Chan Pak-chi also suggests using 1823 or WhatsApp to collect photographs and locations of suspected aggressive dogs, but none of the proposals has been confirmed as adopted.

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Environment & Weather · 31 Aug

Hong Kong Observatory may issue T1 as Saudel remnants approach eastern Guangdong

The system is forecast to strengthen near southeastern Hainan before crossing the northern South China Sea on September 1 and 2, bringing stronger winds and unsettled weather to Hong Kong.

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Public Safety & Justice · 31 Aug

Police report more than HK$140 million lost to Hong Kong WhatsApp hijacking scams

Nearly 2,000 cases were recorded from January to July, with victims directed to fake websites before scammers impersonated them to seek payments from contacts.

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Public Safety & Justice · 31 Aug

AFCD to prosecute three over alleged failure to leash large dogs in four Hong Kong areas

The cases followed inspections in Yuen Long, West Kowloon, Cyberport and Kai Tak on 30 August, with further patrols planned for 5 and 6 September.

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Health · 31 Aug

Hong Kong flu season remains active as schools face outbreak risk

The Centre for Health Protection said 11 serious child flu cases had been recorded since late June, including one death, by August 30.

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Public Safety & Justice · 31 Aug

Two arrested after police raid alleged hotel-room phone scam centre involving nearly HK$600,000

Police said a multi-SIM “cat pool” device, 53 SIM cards and other equipment were found during the 28 August operation.

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Housing & Development · 30 Aug

1,939 Hong Fu Court owners accept government buyout offer ahead of 31 August deadline

The government has signed sale and purchase agreements with 1,541 owners, representing 77.7 per cent of the Tai Po estate’s owners.

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Society & Culture · 30 Aug

More than one in five Hong Kong secondary students at high risk of appearance anxiety, survey finds

The Baptist Oi Kwan Social Service survey also found an average well-being score of 2.87 out of five among more than 1,300 respondents.

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Education · 30 Aug

Hong Kong proposes adding quantum physics and special relativity to senior-secondary physics

Education Secretary Christine Choi says the proposed teaching would focus on basic concepts, technology applications and curiosity rather than advanced theory.

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Education · 30 Aug

Hong Kong to warn schools early as 15 cannot form Primary One classes

The Education Bureau will use population and enrolment projections to identify schools at risk and support possible mergers as the number of school-age children declines.

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Government & Politics · 30 Aug

Hong Kong plans three-day debate on five-year plan and 2026 Policy Address in October

Chief Executive John Lee is due to present both documents on September 16, while the proposed debate extension still needs approval.