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Transport · 3 Oct

Five berthing areas ready for Guangdong yacht scheme, which could start this month

Legislator Steven Ho warned that inadequate charging facilities could make Hong Kong less attractive for yacht tourism.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Oct

Police warn scammers can turn phones into payment-card readers using malicious apps

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Economy & Business · 3 Oct

Hui Ka Yan receivers seek about HK$19.15 billion from two defendants

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Five lightly injured in Eastern Harbour Tunnel collision during two-way traffic

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Woman dies after being rescued from sea off Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront

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Five residents identified as carriers in North Point care-home cluster

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Oct

Customs seize about 360,000 suspected illicit cigarettes from vegetable truck

The cigarettes were found in 63 foam boxes at Man Kam To Control Point; a 62-year-old driver was arrested and later bailed.

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Economy & Business · 3 Oct

Hotstone Yoga director arrested after abrupt closure; complaints involve about HK$4.07 million

Customs is investigating reports that customers could not redeem prepaid services; the Consumer Council logged 286 complaints.

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Public Safety & Justice · 3 Oct

Central mall fire injures security guard during attempt to put out blaze

About 10 to 20 people evacuated Man Yee Arcade, where flames also affected scaffolding used in interior renovation work.

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Economy & Business · 3 Oct

Hong Kong promoted as dispute-resolution venue at England and Wales ceremony

The Law Society of Hong Kong and Hong Kong Bar Association met overseas legal figures during the October 1 event.

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Economy & Business · 3 Oct

Sincere Department Store’s Central branch expected to close by end of 2026

Clearance prices are as low as 20% of their original level; the Mong Kok branch and online shop will remain open.

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Economy & Business · 2 Oct

Hong Kong targets 40% share of overnight visitors from outside mainland China by 2030

The proposed calendar would link arts, Chinese arts and festive events into a cycle designed to encourage multi-day trips.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Oct

Australian man charged after toy gun causes alarm in Jordan

Police said the 36-year-old faces imitation-firearm and criminal-damage charges after the object prompted a specialist response.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Oct

Beautician jailed for four years over extortion and intimate-image offences

The District Court heard that escalating demands and intimate-image threats caused lasting damage to a married couple’s work, marriage and mental health.

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Public Safety & Justice · 2 Oct

Worker found dead at Kwun Tong construction site

Police said a safety rope was apparently used; an autopsy would determine the cause of death.

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