Hong Kong to host APEC finance ministers’ meeting for first time on October 20-21
More than 150 young volunteers are expected to help welcome delegates, as discussions range from inclusive finance to digital infrastructure.
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About 20 injured in minibus and truck collision on San Tin Highway
One person was reported seriously injured; firefighters freed the trapped minibus driver, while lanes towards Yuen Long were closed.
Boy, about 13, dies after suspected fall from Ching Yuk House
A security guard called police after finding him on the ground outside the building in Tsz Ching Estate.
Police arrest man suspected of employing an illegal worker after Mai Po fishpond death
Police received a missing-person report at 10.24pm on 11 October before the man was found in a fishpond in Yuen Long.
Tram derails onto Shau Kei Wan pavement and hits shop; no injuries reported
Nearly half the carriage reached the pavement, damaging the shop’s sign and awning as the tram headed towards its depot.
Seven cats found abandoned in Tai Po confirmed dead at Society for Abandoned Animals’ premises
Members of the public took the cats to the Yuen Long organisation; police are investigating suspected animal cruelty.
Burst saltwater pipe sends plume up to three metres into the air in Yau Tong
Sand and gravel reached Ko Chiu Road, disrupting traffic as police secured the area and waterworks staff attended.
Hiker dies after collapsing on trail at Ha Miu Tin
A companion called police, and a Government Flying Service helicopter flew the unconscious man to hospital for emergency treatment.
Hiker dies after collapsing at Ha Miu Tin in Tai Po
He became unwell at about 3pm on 11 October and was flown to Pamela Youde Nethersole Eastern Hospital.
Police say Tseung Kwan O scam centre made more than 23,000 calls in about a week
Officers found its remotely controlled multi-SIM modem still running; police linked a recovered number to a victim who lost more than HK$100,000.
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