28 arrested in Hong Kong building-repair bid-rigging probe
The task force’s first joint operation focused on 12 repair contracts, with officials alleging the group used “ghost bids”, forged documents and intimidation.
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Police anti-fraud page gives FundHK its highest-risk rating
The crowdfunding site listed RTHK and other organisations as partners and promoted environmental appeals; RTHK says it has no connection.
Hong Kong company director arrested on suspicion of importing seditious publications
Police allege he brought books in October for sale at a local shop; Waiting Bird had earlier said more than 60 books from Taiwan might have been held.
Government urges caution on tougher ticket-resale penalties
A legislator asked whether the government would consider higher penalties and criminal liability; existing controls vary between Kai Tak Sports Park and two department-run venues.
Travel regulator takes eight actions against forced shopping
The actions included revoking licences held by three travel agencies and four guides; a planned programme will offer 300 internships a year from 2027.
Government puts building proxy-vote cap on hold
Instead, it proposes checking proxy forms, keeping them for three years and raising in-person voting thresholds for major repair projects.
State Council removes Winnie Ho as Hong Kong housing chief
Chief Executive John Lee said Ho should bear political responsibility for the Wang Fuk Court fire, although it involved no personal wrongdoing by her.
Legal advisers seek safeguards for proposed land-record searches
Journalists would need individual approval to apply on public-interest grounds; the new land-title system is due to begin in the first half of 2027.
Police chief seeks law change to tackle phone-card scams
Commissioner of Police Chow Yat-ming reported nearly 10,000 phone scams and HK$1.94 billion in losses in the first nine months of 2026.
Private-enterprise systems join Hong Kong cyber drill for first time
The 60-hour exercise brought together 51 defensive teams and 23 teams simulating attacks across public bodies and private-enterprise systems.
Hong Kong plans criminal offences for building-maintenance bid-rigging
The proposals cover four anti-competitive practices and would give a new task force a more proactive role in investigating tenders.
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