Five jailed over fake bank documents targeting Japanese investors
False papers claimed assets above HK$37 billion and a Standard Chartered guarantee involving about HK$450 million in acceptance amounts; three suspects remain wanted.
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Elegance Garden repair tender stalls after owners’ meeting cancelled
Work has been suspended since last year’s Wang Fuk Court fire, and Chan Hok Fung says owners have suffered financial losses.
Fire drill postponed after residents object to anniversary timing
The Hong Kong Housing Society had scheduled the exercise at a Hung Shui Kiu rehousing estate for 26 November, at 2.30pm.
Woman injured by falling table; man arrested
Dashcam footage showed the table land where she had just been, narrowly missing her body; rescuers took her to hospital.
Draft curriculum proposes Pinyin typing for Primary Two
The Education Bureau says pupils already learn Pinyin in Putonghua lessons and would spend about three lessons trying Chinese keyboard input.
Murder defendant describes relationship disputes in court
He told the court they met through an Instagram post about a painting, rented a Hung Hom unit and argued over another man.
Kwun Tong’s first community living room opens
A quarter of the living room’s members are from ethnic minorities, according to the Chief Secretary for Administration.
Hong Kong groups can apply to borrow a humanoid robot for free
Applications close at noon on 20 November; events must be free and take place between 15 December 2026 and 28 February 2027.
Insurance broker convicted of murdering father at retrial
His 2021 conviction was followed by a successful appeal; sentencing is set for 13 January 2027 pending a psychological report.
Ocean Park Tower stalls again, leaving 41 passengers stranded
Forty passengers used a central safety passage to reach the ground; firefighters separately brought down a passenger with impaired mobility.
Northern Metropolis bill completes committee scrutiny ahead of second reading
The proposal would streamline planning and land procedures but excludes tax incentives and low-altitude-economy policy.
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