Hang Seng Bank raised 2026 gross domestic product growth forecast for the second consecutive quarter, to 4.4% from 4%, according to a report by the global markets economic research department. AI-driven exports continue to underpin strong growth momentum, although spillover into the domestic economy remains limited for now. thestandard.com.hk/finance/a…

The newly launched “Hong Kong Halloween Month” will see Hong Kong’s biggest cosplay street party in LKF, and other events around Hong Kong in October.

Hong Kong police received 1,503 reports of unauthorised credit card purchases involving Apple’s new iPhone 18 totaling more than HK$30 million, Commissioner of Police Joe Chow Yat-ming said. All affected transactions have been cancelled. thestandard.com.hk/news/arti…

Kai Tak Hospital will begin services starting Monday October 5, gradually taking over from Queen Elizabeth Hospital as the main public hospital serving the Kowloon Central cluster • The Family Medicine Integrated Centre opens first ... info.gov.hk/gia/general/2026…

HSBC completed its US$1 billion share buyback program on Monday, after purchasing 911,200 shares. hkexnews.hk/listedco/listcon…

HKSARG has appointed Bryan Chan Ping-keung, a former executive at HKEX, as CEO to lead the development and operation of the city’s new central clearing and settlement system for gold. Chan will head Hong Kong Precious Metals Central Clearing, a wholly government-owned entity established in January to run the clearing system for precious metals. scmp.com/business/banking-fi…

The High Court on Monday discharged the nine-member jury in the murder trial of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung after one juror requested to withdraw on health grounds, with a new jury to be selected on Wednesday.  thestandard.com.hk/news/arti…

Reservation deposits may soon be introduced at the High Island Geo Trail - Po Pin Chau section in Sai Kung, following revelations that over half of the reserved visitor slots went unused during the recent three-day Mid-Autumn Festival holiday. The Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department reported that daily bookings for the trail averaged 2,360, but only about 1,170 people actually visited each day. thestandard.com.hk/news/arti…

Residential rental prices in Hong Kong continue to reach new highs, according to latest data from the Rating and Valuation Department. • Residential prices for August 2026 were relatively unchanged compared to July

Peggy Wong has resigned from her duties as a Tai Po District Councillor, citing health reasons, the government said on Saturday. Wong also resigned from her duties as member of the Tai Po South Area Committee and captain of the Tai Po Kwong Fuk and Plover Cove sub-district Care Team. news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/compone…

Hong Kong, China is guaranteed both gold and silver in the squash mixed doubles at the Asian Games after both of its pairs won their semifinals. The final will be played on Sunday. news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/compone…

The Hong Kong Government will not appeal against the judgment regarding environmental impact assessment report for development at former Fanling Golf Course Site. info.gov.hk/gia/general/2026…

Siobhan Haughey has finished 2nd in the Asian Games 50m freestyle final. Haughey's 2026 Asian Games medal tally now stands at 2 🥇 , 2🥈 .

Chiu Hin-chun wins gold in the lightweight men’s single sculls final. 3 silvers on Day 4 in rowing and wushu. scmp.com/sport/other-sport/a…

SCMP: "Although Morgan Stanley later sent another email asking those who received the one sent in error not to open the attached file, the deal list had already been widely circulated in the financial sector, according to the sources." scmp.com/business/banking-fi…

Jones Lang LaSalle's latest Grade A Office Vacancy report August 2026: • Overall vacancy rates improved modestly in August, declining 0.3 ppts m-o-m to 12.5%. Hong Kong East was the exception, with vacancy rates rising 1.1 ppts, while Tsimshatsui and Kowloon East recorded the strongest improvements, with vacancy rates in both submarkets falling 0.3 ppts

Hong Kong expects to welcome 1.29 million mainland visitors during the October 1 Golden Week holiday, compared to the 1.29 million mainland visitors they welcomed last year. No, it's not a typo. ... scmp.com/news/hong-kong/hong…

Latest 2026 Asian Games medal tally on Day 3. Bronze for Natalie Kan in the 100m butterfly, breaking Siobhan Haughey's Hong Kong record in the process by finishing in 58.05s. Also bronze for the men's team kata karate.

Does Hong Kong have a stray dog problem? Video of stray dogs attacking a parked car in Tuen Mun on Wednesday morning. Police were called. 🎥 : facebook.com/reel/9491622610…