Land departures forecast to peak October 3, arrivals October 4
Authorities expect about 7.44 million crossings during the holiday, with extra counters and staff planned at busy land checkpoints.
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About HK$8.4m cigarette haul seized after suspected smugglers flee by speedboat
About 1.86 million suspected illicit cigarettes were seized near Tin Wan as a lorry was detained and the boats fled towards mainland waters.
National Day fireworks bring phased road closures and transport limits across Hong Kong
The 8pm Victoria Harbour display is expected to draw 260,000 spectators, with restrictions beginning from 2pm and transport hours unchanged.
Hong Kong consults on proposed arbitration law changes and confidentiality rules
Proposals cover electronic awards, summary decisions and fraud- or corruption-related challenges, with responses due by 27 October 2026.
Four visitors arrested over alleged illegal work before National Day Golden Week
Immigration officers booked cheap makeup, photography and tour services before arresting the women when they arrived to provide them.
Fire at JFFT studio in Tsuen Wan prompts evacuation of 20 people
No injuries were reported after firefighters extinguished the blaze in about 23 minutes; a preliminary assessment linked it to an electrical short circuit.
Hong Kong and Guangdong sign yacht arrangements as reciprocal scheme nears launch
Hong Kong owners can use an arrangement covering nine mainland Greater Bay Area cities; the reciprocal Guangdong measure is still being prepared.
Man found trapped near Siu Hong Station is confirmed dead
Rescuers recovered the man from a floodwater catchment area beside the light-rail station on September 28.
Post-war British shell found and detonated at Lei Yue Mun park renovation site
About 15 people were evacuated after a worker discovered a shell about 60 centimetres long; nobody was injured during its disposal.
Queen Mary reports shorter operating times with single-incision robotic technique
The method may suit most patients, but Queen Mary’s urology department can currently schedule only one session a week.
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