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Hong Kong reserves HK$50 million for emergency relief after Tibet–Nepal border mudslides

Chief Executive John Lee said applications for funding would be processed quickly, but reported casualty and missing-person figures remain inconsistent.

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Government & Politics · 29 Aug

Hong Kong lawyers to gain access to practice in nine Greater Bay Area cities from September 1

They must pass the Greater Bay Area lawyer practice examination and obtain a mainland practising certificate before handling some civil and commercial legal matters.

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Government & Politics · 28 Aug

Wu Man-kit to become Hong Kong Postmaster General on 26 September

He will succeed Vivian Dai, who is due to begin pre-retirement leave on the same day after leading Hongkong Post since 2021.

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Government & Politics · 27 Aug

1823 email AI tool aims to cut priority-case identification to hours

The Digital Policy Office plans four upgrades for the Hong Kong public enquiry service, with a reported rollout in stages during the second half of 2026.

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Government & Politics · 27 Aug

Home Affairs Department refers Hong Fook Court authorisation records to enforcement agencies

An independent commission hearing examined an Excel file linked to Tai Po district councillor Wong Pik-kiu, while reports differed over how many listed owners had already died.

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Government & Politics · 27 Aug

Tai Po water main shutdown planned for 11pm, with noon restoration target

The works may affect Tai Yuen Estate, Ting Nga Court and Tai Yuen Plaza, while temporary water supplies have been arranged.

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Government & Politics · 26 Aug

Hong Kong’s first five-year plan and Policy Address to be released on 16 September 2026

The Legislative Council will hold a special meeting, with the long-term plan presented before the annual policy document.

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Government & Politics · 26 Aug

Elderly resident asks John Lee for more welfare funding during Un Chau Estate visit

A resident said the centre lacked funding and that participants had to contribute several hundred Hong Kong dollars a month for activities.

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Government & Politics · 26 Aug

Water supplies resume progressively after Tuen Mun water-main leak

Emergency repairs near Tuen Lee Street affected four estates, with temporary water facilities provided during the suspension.

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Government & Politics · 25 Aug

Hong Kong studies one-card system merging Elderly Card and JoyYou Card

The proposal was announced as the third 828 JoyYou Festival prepared to offer rebates at more than 130 participating merchants from August 28 to September 10, 2026.

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Government & Politics · 25 Aug

Paul Lam leads Hong Kong legal delegation to Xinjiang and Central Asia

The August 23-29 visit is promoting Hong Kong’s common-law system, dispute-resolution expertise and related professional services.

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Government & Politics · 22 Aug

Hong Kong expects to send more than 500 to Nagoya Asian Games, with preparation participation fully funded

Some approval and event-size restrictions have been eased, but reports differ on when the final team details will be announced in September.

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