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Economy & Business · 23 Aug

Hong Kong to launch professional AI courses for workers in November 2026

The courses will be part of a HK$50 million programme aiming to deliver more than 200 activities over two years.

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Economy & Business · 22 Aug

Hong Kong Post extends contract decision deadline for about 30 probationers to 17 September

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Economy & Business · 21 Aug

OPATRA London suspends Hong Kong distribution agreement amid sales-practice investigation

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Economy & Business · 21 Aug

Former LVMH Watch & Jewellery employee alleges dismissal after workplace injury

Gray Jenny Pearl has filed a Hong Kong District Court claim alleging disability and family-status discrimination, seeking compensation, an apology and reinstatement.

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Economy & Business · 20 Aug

Channel C representative faces five wage charges over alleged HK$161,000 arrears

The case was adjourned at West Kowloon Magistrates’ Courts after the defendant proposed discussions with the prosecution.

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Economy & Business · 20 Aug

Evergrande Industrial files Hong Kong winding-up petition, hearing set for November 4

The case is numbered HCCW659/2026, while reports describe the company as a subsidiary of China Evergrande, which has been ordered to liquidate.

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Economy & Business · 19 Aug

Qatar Airways Cargo opens Hong Kong regional presence and signs cooperation MoU

The agreement is intended to support more cargo flights and routes through Hong Kong, although no detailed timetable has been announced.

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Economy & Business · 19 Aug

Hong Kong and Guangzhou unveil joint centre for regular innovation and industrial co-operation

The centre will focus on life and health, artificial intelligence and future manufacturing, with a reported aim of helping Guangzhou companies expand overseas through Hong Kong.

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Economy & Business · 18 Aug

Mainland firms increasingly target Belt and Road markets, with 83% choosing Hong Kong as preferred platform

A Trade Development Council survey found ASEAN was the leading target region, while Hong Kong ranked ahead of mainland platforms and Singapore as a base for overseas expansion.

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Economy & Business · 18 Aug

Opatra London branches in Sha Tin and Yuen Long suspend operations as police and Customs follow up sales dispute

The dispute involves a customer’s allegation of about HK$60,000 in questionable sales, which the Hong Kong shop denies.

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Economy & Business · 18 Aug

Hong Kong sports sector generated HK$46 billion and supported 84,000 jobs in 2024

The sector’s value added was equivalent to about 1.5% of GDP, while reports gave differing descriptions of its subsectors and overall economic contribution.

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Economy & Business · 17 Aug

Estate of late businessman Lin Jian-ming seeks HK$1.6m in painting buy-back claim

The High Court action alleges that the buyer agreed to pay HK$3.2 million in four instalments but paid only the first two.

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Economy & Business · 17 Aug

Hong Kong visitor arrivals rise 3% in July as industry calls for wider markets

About 31.22 million visitors arrived in the first seven months, while the Travel Industry Council urged the city to attract more overseas visitors and encourage longer stays.

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Economy & Business · 14 Aug

Hong Kong police warn over investment scams as SFC alert list names two virtual asset platforms

BiFinance and Polar Tensor were reportedly recently active in Hong Kong, while Polar Tensor was said to be planning luxury events for the following weekend.

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Economy & Business · 14 Aug

Landlord sues Kwun Tong restaurant operator for more than HK$2.07 million including interest

Hing Lap alleges Garden Restaurant failed to pay rent, service charges and quarterly rates for its premises on Hong Ning Road.