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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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Health · 7 Sep

Queen Mary Hospital clinical block delayed by lift problems

Existing hospital services have not been affected, but the new block must be formally handed over and tested before clinical operations begin.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Sep

Two Kalok Engineering defendants plead guilty in third-runway corruption case; former Airport Authority general manager denies charge

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Economy & Business · 7 Sep

Hong Kong to launch Green Accelerator as Science Park announces first startup fund investments

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A cut-paper illustration shows a simplified Hong Kong family-medicine clinic beside sealed vaccine supply cartons, with a connected district grid and small outreach markers. Two calendar tiles show 17 and 18.

Health · 7 Sep

Hong Kong flu vaccination programme to begin on 17 September as officials warn virus remains active

The government has bought 1.3 million doses and plans more than 100 vaccination activities across the districts within two months.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Sep

Student helped to safety after ledge incident at Tseung Kwan O school

Police, firefighters and negotiators attended the school on Yuk Nga Lane after staff reported seeing the student outside the building at about 9am on September 7.

A flat cut-paper illustration of simplified West Kowloon cultural buildings connected by an upward pathway and interlocking blue, coral, ochre, teal and lime geometric blocks, suggesting a cross-sector philanthropy forum and collaborative civic ambition.

Society & Culture · 7 Sep

Hong Kong philanthropy forum opens at West Kowloon as government targets global hub

Chief Secretary Eric Chan said Hong Kong would build on its tax system and philanthropic sector as the two-day event brought together about 2,000 participants.

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Economy & Business · 7 Sep

Hong Kong revokes licences of two agencies and guide over alleged coercive shopping

The Travel Industry Authority said it will step up joint inspections with enforcement departments during the National Day Golden Week holiday.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Sep

14-year-old girl found dead in Yau Ma Tei flat as police investigate

Her mother called for help after finding her in a room on September 7; no suicide note was reported at the scene and an autopsy is pending.

A flat civic diagram shows a simplified public-path grid, a leash and collar clasp beside a boundary line, three separate inspection markers and a small follow-up arrow panel in restrained blue and neutral tones.

Public Safety & Justice · 7 Sep

AFCD detects three suspected cases of large dogs not being held on leashes

The cases were found during special inspections at public locations where dogs gather on August 30, September 5 and September 6.

A quiet cut-paper illustration shows a closed carry-on case and two generic sealed boxes behind an airport inspection boundary, with a simplified court facade connected by a thin route line.

Public Safety & Justice · 7 Sep

Mainland traveller charged after about 6kg of suspected cannabis found at Hong Kong airport

The seized items, including two boxes of products said to contain Part 1 poisons, were valued at about HK$1.3 million.

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Public Safety & Justice · 7 Sep

Saltwater pipe bursts near Lam Tin shopping centre, flooding roads

Muddy water and debris flowed towards Kai Tin Road as police cordoned off the area and the Water Supplies Department began repairs.

A restrained diagrammatic coastal scene shows a detained lorry carrying stacked cigarette cartons beside a simplified shoreline, while two unlit speedboat forms sit beyond a broken offshore boundary with interrupted route lines leading away.

Public Safety & Justice · 6 Sep

HK$8.6 million of suspected illicit cigarettes seized after speedboat escape

Police and customs officers found about 1.92 million suspected illicit cigarettes in a lorry during an operation near Sai Kung and Mirs Bay on September 5.

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Transport · 6 Sep

Airport display cable problem prompts checks; moving mode to be cancelled on restart

Engineering experts are examining the affected screen and cables after the incident at Terminal 2, while five other screens have passed safety checks and received additional cables.

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Public Safety & Justice · 6 Sep

Man arrested over alleged fake animal-welfare flag collection in Mong Kok

Police said the 22-year-old local man was suspected of obtaining property by deception during a flag day linked to the Hong Kong Society for the Rescue of Cats and Dogs.

A cut-paper still life with an unbranded vaccine vial, two equal information cards and a circular protective form connected by geometric pathways on a lightly textured background.

Health · 6 Sep

Doctors urge Hong Kong to extend HPV vaccine support to boys

Medical groups say vaccinating both boys and girls could reduce HPV transmission as reports point to a rise in HPV-related oropharyngeal cancer.