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The stories moving the city today.

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

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Public Safety & Justice · 17 Aug

Tree-pruning worker injured in five-metre fall at Tai Tam site

The man remained conscious and was taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident at Yang Ming Shan on 17 August.

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Economy & Business · 17 Aug

Estate of late businessman Lin Jian-ming seeks HK$1.6m in painting buy-back claim

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Economy & Business · 17 Aug

Hong Kong visitor arrivals rise 3% in July as industry calls for wider markets

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Public Safety & Justice · 17 Aug

Man injured resisting alleged watch robbery at Wan Chai centre as police seek suspect

The 61-year-old man and his wife were taken to Ruttonjee Hospital after the incident on the morning of the 17th; no property was reported stolen.

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Public Safety & Justice · 17 Aug

North Point care worker denies alleged assault of colleague; trial set for October 8

Tse Rui-chiu is accused of one count over an alleged incident at a nursing home on King’s Road, with the prosecution planning to call three witnesses.

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Environment & Weather · 17 Aug

Forecast suggests two potential tropical cyclones could come within 800km of Hong Kong

The Hong Kong Observatory expects a broad low-pressure trough to affect the northern South China Sea and waters east of Luzon, but says the systems’ development and tracks remain uncertain.

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Public Safety & Justice · 17 Aug

Cleaning worker regains consciousness after collapsing at Shek Lei hillside

She was found semi-conscious outside Shek Chun House in Shek Lei Estate and taken to Princess Margaret Hospital on August 17.

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Public Safety & Justice · 17 Aug

Teen girl taken to hospital after alleged dispute with father in Lei Yue Mun; man arrested

Police reportedly said the 15-year-old was injured at Lei Yue Mun Estate on 16 August and remained conscious when taken to United Christian Hospital.

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Public Safety & Justice · 17 Aug

Airport police reunite family with luggage mistakenly taken by another passenger

The belongings were recovered after officers noticed the family searching for their bags during a June patrol in the arrivals baggage-claim hall.

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Society & Culture · 17 Aug

Man Mo Temple draws young job seekers seeking reassurance amid difficult market

Recent graduates are reportedly burning incense and drawing fortune sticks at the Sheung Wan temple in the hope of receiving job offers.

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Transport · 17 Aug

Truck overturns near Hongkong Post Headquarters, closing Kai Tak slip road towards Yau Ma Tei

The driver was rescued after the vehicle reportedly lost control while travelling towards the Central Kowloon Route; no injuries were reported.

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Government & Politics · 17 Aug

Labour Department issued 44 fixed-penalty notices after inspecting 1,721 construction sites

The figures, covering July 17 to August 8, were reported one month after Hong Kong’s construction-site smoking ban took effect.

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Health · 17 Aug

Hospital Authority recognises two Hong Kong doctors for imaging and vascular surgery

The reports name paediatric radiologist Dr Carol Ng and Eastern Hospital vascular surgeon Dr Samuel Lo, while leaving the recognition’s exact name and Lo’s specific technique unstated.

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Public Safety & Justice · 17 Aug

Eight children under six and caretaker injured in Tung Chung school-minibus crash

The head-on collision happened on Hong Tung Street near Yat Tung Estate at 8.51am on August 17, with police investigating how it occurred.

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Public Safety & Justice · 17 Aug

Five slightly injured in four-vehicle crash on Tsing Kwai Highway

The collision near Lai King MTR station towards Kowloon temporarily closed the fast lane and caused traffic congestion on August 17.