Government plans whole-market leasing trial for three future public markets
A survey found support for the model, while respondents favoured using vacant market space for older people’s services and community healthcare.
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Saltwater pipe bursts on Macdonnell Road, disrupting supplies to nearby buildings
A burst outside Woodland Garden sent a two-metre water column, mud and sand across the pavement; service was expected to resume around 10am.
Janice Tse Siu-wa switches one flat to rental use while declaring 22 properties
Hong Kong’s updated declarations also list 437 land parcels for the Heung Yee Kuk chair, one fewer than last year.
Director convicted of inducing disclosure of rival tender information for project worth more than HK$2.3m
The director of AF Trinity Technologies was granted bail after his conviction, with sentencing adjourned pending a community-service-order report.
Hong Kong to study wider renminbi use for government payments
Possible uses include paying some stamp duty in renminbi at government counters that accept the currency; officials say the linked exchange-rate system is unaffected.
Hong Kong to expand short-term visitor and invited-person schemes from October 1
Designated social welfare activities will join the short-term visitor route, while invitations will extend to Central Asia and the Middle East.
Proposed AI City Brain would guide flood response across Hong Kong departments
The first phase is expected to cost about HK$200 million and target completion in 2028, amid concerns over intrusion and data leaks.
Hong Kong official says first five-year plan will remain market-led
Janice Tse Siu-wa says many economic indicators are forecasts or expected ranges, with binding commitments reserved for resources and international obligations.
Hong Kong prepares for about 1.29 million mainland visitors during October holiday
Extra border counters, transport capacity and Sai Kung crowd controls are planned for the seven-day National Day Golden Week.
Applications open for 321 vacant fixed-pitch hawker stalls across Hong Kong
The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department will accept applications from 6 October, with stalls concentrated in Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok.
Civil servants may get 10 to 12 hours’ family-care leave from 2027
The proposed scheme could cover sudden school collections and trips to or from elderly-care facilities, while longer medical appointments can use personal leave.
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