Hong Kong, clearly

The stories moving the city today.

A quick, sourced read on what matters across Hong Kong’s newsrooms.

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Wang Fuk Court owners offered 596 Anderson Road flats priced up to HK$5.369 million

The wider special-sale scheme also includes units in Kowloon Bay, seven Home Ownership Scheme projects and a Housing Society development in Fanling.

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Economy & Business · 20 Aug

Evergrande Industrial files Hong Kong winding-up petition, hearing set for November 4

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Transport · 20 Aug

Cathay to launch direct Hong Kong-Almaty flights in January 2027

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Government & Politics · 20 Aug

DAB forms Victoria Harbour group to study six waterfront areas and plan 2027 tour

The new platform will examine gaps in waterfront access, water quality and proposals to promote harbour facilities.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Retired man denies alleged sickle attack on dog in Tuen Mun

Chen Kwai-fat, 62, is accused of injuring a dog outside No. 2A in Siu Lam Village on November 14, 2025, with the case listed for trial on October 7, although the year was not specified.

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Education · 20 Aug

Canvas breach exposed data of more than 150,000 people at four Hong Kong institutions, watchdog finds

The Privacy Commissioner said there was no evidence the institutions breached the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance, although the final number affected at HKUST remains unverified.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Hong Kong Customs arrests two men over alleged HK$35 million laundering through bank accounts

The investigation followed a 2025 drug case and found one account had more than 5,800 transactions involving over 1,000 counterparties.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Police arrest four after suspected HK$1.4m of drugs seized in Kwai Chung and Tsuen Wan

Police said they initially believed people were offered HK$500 to HK$700 for summer jobs delivering drugs.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Three arrested after Mong Kok game-card shop closure leaves 44 customers reporting HK$1.47m losses

Police began receiving reports on August 15 after customers paid for cards through the shop’s physical or online channels and were unable to contact those responsible.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Yuen Long dog owner charged after alleged attacks killed two dogs

AFCD says the large mixed-breed dog is under observation after alleged attacks in July and August, while further charges are being considered.

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Public Safety & Justice · 20 Aug

Ambulance trapped after surface subsides on Sai Ying Pun promenade path

Officials said the route was for pedestrians, not emergency vehicles; the affected area has been cordoned off while repairs are arranged and prevention measures are studied.

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Health · 19 Aug

Rebuilt Kwai Chung Hospital opens with about 1,000 psychiatric beds

The new facilities bring outpatient, day-hospital and inpatient services together, but some functions are still completing their phased move.

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Public Safety & Justice · 19 Aug

Customs arrest man after suspected drugs worth HK$1.3 million seized in Kowloon Bay and Yau Tong

The 46-year-old man was due to appear in West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts on August 20 after two industrial units were searched.

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Public Safety & Justice · 19 Aug

Man arrested after family dispute at Hoi Fai Road flat leaves woman injured

Reports said at least one woman was taken to hospital after a call at about 3pm on August 19 about a man holding a fruit knife.

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Economy & Business · 19 Aug

Qatar Airways Cargo opens Hong Kong regional presence and signs cooperation MoU

The agreement is intended to support more cargo flights and routes through Hong Kong, although no detailed timetable has been announced.