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Education · 30 Sep

Five Hong Kong universities make global top 100 as City University reaches 70th

The University of Hong Kong stays highest at 33rd, while Polytechnic University rises to 79th in the 2027 table.

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A flat geometric diagram shows five coloured university blocks positioned on a global ranking field at ranks 33, 42, 58, 70 and 79, surrounded by subtle dots representing institutions worldwide and five thin bands for assessment areas.

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Government & Politics · 30 Sep

Government plans whole-market leasing trial for three future public markets

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Housing & Development · 29 Sep

Applications open until 27 October for repair-service prequalification

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Man found dead in Shing Mun River near Banyan Bridge in Sha Tin

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Four taken to hospital after high-rise fire in Sha Tin estate

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Five arrested after man injured in alleged Tsim Sha Tsui attack

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Public Safety & Justice · 30 Sep

Twenty arrested over suspected fake debt-collection scam linked to at least 16 cases

Police said callers pressured victims to transfer money, with reported losses exceeding HK$1.3 million, including one case involving HK$580,000.

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Public Safety & Justice · 29 Sep

Former Pacific Textiles engineer charged over alleged HK$9 million procurement fraud

The engineer allegedly handled 48 orders, using four suppliers to resell information-technology products at mark-ups of 6% to 8%.

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Public Safety & Justice · 29 Sep

Man arrested over suspected money laundering of about HK$3.6m linked to counterfeit-goods shop

Customs said the investigation followed the seizure of 2,500 suspected counterfeit perfume and skincare products in San Po Kong.

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Society & Culture · 29 Sep

Kwai Chung Community Living Room opens with shared kitchens, showers and activity space

The 2,300-square-foot venue is projected to serve 250 subdivided-flat households a year and receive about 40,000 visits a year.

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Environment & Weather · 29 Sep

Customs find rare two-headed turtle in traveller’s possession at Hong Kong border

The animal was preliminarily identified as an endangered species and the case was passed to the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department.

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Transport · 29 Sep

Jury calls for bus checks after passenger found unresponsive on upper deck

The jury recommended stronger training, CCTV checks and updated guidance after a 33-year-old passenger was not found when the bus returned to the depot overnight.

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Transport · 29 Sep

Bus driver charged after fatal bus-taxi crash on Hong Kong’s Lantau Link

The 50-year-old driver was granted HK$10,000 bail after appearing at Sha Tin Magistrates’ Court.

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Housing & Development · 29 Sep

Wang Fuk Court owners begin choosing replacement homes, facing large top-up payments

Kai Yeung Court dominated early selections, while one applicant could only reserve a flat pending a provisional purchase agreement.

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Public Safety & Justice · 29 Sep

Man jailed after hammer attack victim dies from drug reaction

The High Court heard the victim took drugs to ease his pain after being struck 11 times in Yau Ma Tei.

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