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Jones Lang Lasalle Grade A office vacancy (end-Oct 2025):
As of end-October, the overall office vacancy rate continued its gradual decline, reaching 13.1%. Notable improvements were observed in the Wanchai/Causeway Bay and TST submarkets, where vacancy rates decreased to 10.5% and 7.5%.
Jones Lang Lasalle Grade A office vacancy (end-Oct 2025):
As of end-October, the overall office vacancy rate continued its gradual decline, reaching 13.1%. Notable improvements were observed in the Wanchai/Causeway Bay and TST submarkets, where vacancy rates decreased to 10.5% and 7.5%.
November 22, 2025 at 2:48 AM
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Jones Lang Lasalle Grade A office vacancy (end-Oct 2025):
As of end-October, the overall office vacancy rate continued its gradual decline, reaching 13.1%. Notable improvements were observed in the Wanchai/Causeway Bay and TST submarkets, where vacancy rates decreased to 10.5% and 7.5%.
Jones Lang Lasalle Grade A office vacancy (end-Oct 2025):
As of end-October, the overall office vacancy rate continued its gradual decline, reaching 13.1%. Notable improvements were observed in the Wanchai/Causeway Bay and TST submarkets, where vacancy rates decreased to 10.5% and 7.5%.
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10.7℃ at Pak Tam Chung this morning was the coldest non-mountain temperature recording. HKO in TST recorded 13.2℃, the coolest temperature so far this autumn, while atop Tai Mo Shan the temperature dropped to a chilly 3.2℃.
10.7℃ at Pak Tam Chung this morning was the coldest non-mountain temperature recording. HKO in TST recorded 13.2℃, the coolest temperature so far this autumn, while atop Tai Mo Shan the temperature dropped to a chilly 3.2℃.
November 19, 2025 at 1:35 AM
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10.7℃ at Pak Tam Chung this morning was the coldest non-mountain temperature recording. HKO in TST recorded 13.2℃, the coolest temperature so far this autumn, while atop Tai Mo Shan the temperature dropped to a chilly 3.2℃.
10.7℃ at Pak Tam Chung this morning was the coldest non-mountain temperature recording. HKO in TST recorded 13.2℃, the coolest temperature so far this autumn, while atop Tai Mo Shan the temperature dropped to a chilly 3.2℃.
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Hong Kong out of the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to Singapore 2-1 at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday.
Hong Kong out of the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to Singapore 2-1 at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday.
SAR out of 2027 Asian Cup after Singapore loss - RTHK
Hong Kong, China's hopes of advancing to the 2027 Asian Cup football tournament were crushed on Tuesday with a hear...
news.rthk.hk
November 18, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Hong Kong out of the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to Singapore 2-1 at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday.
Hong Kong out of the 2027 Asian Cup after losing to Singapore 2-1 at Kai Tak Stadium on Tuesday.
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Accident Investigation Preliminary Report and Public Notice
Boeing 747-481 BDSF (Registration Mark TC-ACF) at Hong Kong International Airport on 20 October 2025
www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/doc/PLR...
Accident Investigation Preliminary Report and Public Notice
Boeing 747-481 BDSF (Registration Mark TC-ACF) at Hong Kong International Airport on 20 October 2025
www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/doc/PLR...
November 18, 2025 at 12:43 PM
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Accident Investigation Preliminary Report and Public Notice
Boeing 747-481 BDSF (Registration Mark TC-ACF) at Hong Kong International Airport on 20 October 2025
www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/doc/PLR...
Accident Investigation Preliminary Report and Public Notice
Boeing 747-481 BDSF (Registration Mark TC-ACF) at Hong Kong International Airport on 20 October 2025
www.tlb.gov.hk/aaia/doc/PLR...
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HKO: Hong Kong can expect between nine and 17 cold days this winter, meaning the temperature will drop to 12°C or below.
The winter season is expected to range from "normal" to "above normal" temperatures however.
HKO: Hong Kong can expect between nine and 17 cold days this winter, meaning the temperature will drop to 12°C or below.
The winter season is expected to range from "normal" to "above normal" temperatures however.
HK to see up to 17 cold weather days this winter - RTHK
Hong Kong will likely experience nine to 17 cold weather days this winter, meaning temperatures will fall to 12 degrees...
news.rthk.hk
November 18, 2025 at 4:40 AM
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HKO: Hong Kong can expect between nine and 17 cold days this winter, meaning the temperature will drop to 12°C or below.
The winter season is expected to range from "normal" to "above normal" temperatures however.
HKO: Hong Kong can expect between nine and 17 cold days this winter, meaning the temperature will drop to 12°C or below.
The winter season is expected to range from "normal" to "above normal" temperatures however.
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Local media reports say HKUST will become the third medical school in Hong Kong, beating out PolyU and Baptist U.
Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, and the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin will hold a press conference at 1pm.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Local media reports say HKUST will become the third medical school in Hong Kong, beating out PolyU and Baptist U.
Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, and the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin will hold a press conference at 1pm.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
November 18, 2025 at 4:23 AM
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Local media reports say HKUST will become the third medical school in Hong Kong, beating out PolyU and Baptist U.
Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, and the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin will hold a press conference at 1pm.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
Local media reports say HKUST will become the third medical school in Hong Kong, beating out PolyU and Baptist U.
Secretary for Health, Professor Lo Chung-mau, and the Secretary for Education, Dr Choi Yuk-lin will hold a press conference at 1pm.
www.scmp.com/news/hong-ko...
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Tonight's sold out clash at Kai Tak Stadium between Hong Kong and Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier will be broadcast live on RTHK 32, and RTHK's YouTube Channel.
Kickoff: 8pm
www.youtube.com/@RTHK
Tonight's sold out clash at Kai Tak Stadium between Hong Kong and Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier will be broadcast live on RTHK 32, and RTHK's YouTube Channel.
Kickoff: 8pm
www.youtube.com/@RTHK
November 18, 2025 at 1:32 AM
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Tonight's sold out clash at Kai Tak Stadium between Hong Kong and Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier will be broadcast live on RTHK 32, and RTHK's YouTube Channel.
Kickoff: 8pm
www.youtube.com/@RTHK
Tonight's sold out clash at Kai Tak Stadium between Hong Kong and Singapore in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifier will be broadcast live on RTHK 32, and RTHK's YouTube Channel.
Kickoff: 8pm
www.youtube.com/@RTHK
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The first chill of winter starts today, with the temperature set to drop throughout the day. Wednesday will see the temperature drop even further, with overnight forecast into Thursday set to dip to 11°C Ta Kwu Ling, 13-14°C in urban areas.
The first chill of winter starts today, with the temperature set to drop throughout the day. Wednesday will see the temperature drop even further, with overnight forecast into Thursday set to dip to 11°C Ta Kwu Ling, 13-14°C in urban areas.
November 18, 2025 at 12:59 AM
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The first chill of winter starts today, with the temperature set to drop throughout the day. Wednesday will see the temperature drop even further, with overnight forecast into Thursday set to dip to 11°C Ta Kwu Ling, 13-14°C in urban areas.
The first chill of winter starts today, with the temperature set to drop throughout the day. Wednesday will see the temperature drop even further, with overnight forecast into Thursday set to dip to 11°C Ta Kwu Ling, 13-14°C in urban areas.
Cyclist Ceci Lee, pictured with her three gold medals from the 15th National Games, becomes Hong Kong's most successful NG participant.
Most golds in one NG: 3
Most golds at any NG: 4 in total
Prize money from the 15th NG: HK$2.25 million
📸 :@gigichoy.bsky.social
Most golds in one NG: 3
Most golds at any NG: 4 in total
Prize money from the 15th NG: HK$2.25 million
📸 :@gigichoy.bsky.social
November 17, 2025 at 12:26 PM
Cyclist Ceci Lee, pictured with her three gold medals from the 15th National Games, becomes Hong Kong's most successful NG participant.
Most golds in one NG: 3
Most golds at any NG: 4 in total
Prize money from the 15th NG: HK$2.25 million
📸 :@gigichoy.bsky.social
Most golds in one NG: 3
Most golds at any NG: 4 in total
Prize money from the 15th NG: HK$2.25 million
📸 :@gigichoy.bsky.social
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Ceci Lee wins another gold, her third at the 15th National Games, this time in the Omnium.
Ceci Lee wins another gold, her third at the 15th National Games, this time in the Omnium.
November 17, 2025 at 12:02 PM
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Ceci Lee wins another gold, her third at the 15th National Games, this time in the Omnium.
Ceci Lee wins another gold, her third at the 15th National Games, this time in the Omnium.
Siobhan Haughey's back-to-back bronze medals on Monday night added an extra HK$300,000 to her $1.5 million already won at the 15th National Games.
Gold: HK$750,000 x 2
Bronze: HK$150,000 x 2
📸 : China News Service/Mingpao
Gold: HK$750,000 x 2
Bronze: HK$150,000 x 2
📸 : China News Service/Mingpao
November 17, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Siobhan Haughey's back-to-back bronze medals on Monday night added an extra HK$300,000 to her $1.5 million already won at the 15th National Games.
Gold: HK$750,000 x 2
Bronze: HK$150,000 x 2
📸 : China News Service/Mingpao
Gold: HK$750,000 x 2
Bronze: HK$150,000 x 2
📸 : China News Service/Mingpao
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50m freestyle result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.63 seconds behind first place.
50m freestyle result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.63 seconds behind first place.
November 17, 2025 at 11:16 AM
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50m freestyle result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.63 seconds behind first place.
50m freestyle result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.63 seconds behind first place.
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50m breastroke final result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.71 seconds behind first place.
50m breastroke final result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.71 seconds behind first place.
November 17, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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50m breastroke final result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.71 seconds behind first place.
50m breastroke final result: Siobhan Haughey third, 0.71 seconds behind first place.
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Siobhan Haughey will look to double her gold count tonight in the National Games swimming pool, competing in both the 50m free and 50m breaststroke finals.
One slight problem: the 50m breaststroke final is at 7.05pm, and the 50m freestyle final is at 7.10pm.
📸 : Xinhua
Siobhan Haughey will look to double her gold count tonight in the National Games swimming pool, competing in both the 50m free and 50m breaststroke finals.
One slight problem: the 50m breaststroke final is at 7.05pm, and the 50m freestyle final is at 7.10pm.
📸 : Xinhua
November 17, 2025 at 9:21 AM
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Siobhan Haughey will look to double her gold count tonight in the National Games swimming pool, competing in both the 50m free and 50m breaststroke finals.
One slight problem: the 50m breaststroke final is at 7.05pm, and the 50m freestyle final is at 7.10pm.
📸 : Xinhua
Siobhan Haughey will look to double her gold count tonight in the National Games swimming pool, competing in both the 50m free and 50m breaststroke finals.
One slight problem: the 50m breaststroke final is at 7.05pm, and the 50m freestyle final is at 7.10pm.
📸 : Xinhua
LCSD will start selling advertising on the outside of 16 buildings from next year, with those wishing to advertise needing to submit an EOI application by December 16th.
Locations include the outer wall of the HKCC, and the dome at the HK Space Museum.
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/common/pd...
Locations include the outer wall of the HKCC, and the dome at the HK Space Museum.
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/common/pd...
November 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
LCSD will start selling advertising on the outside of 16 buildings from next year, with those wishing to advertise needing to submit an EOI application by December 16th.
Locations include the outer wall of the HKCC, and the dome at the HK Space Museum.
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/common/pd...
Locations include the outer wall of the HKCC, and the dome at the HK Space Museum.
www.lcsd.gov.hk/en/common/pd...
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HKTB provisional arrival figures for October, 2025:
• month-on-month and year-on-years figures both +12%
• Non-mainland segments grew 19-26% M-O-M
• 41,060,163 visitors Jan-Oct 2025
HKTB provisional arrival figures for October, 2025:
• month-on-month and year-on-years figures both +12%
• Non-mainland segments grew 19-26% M-O-M
• 41,060,163 visitors Jan-Oct 2025
November 17, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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HKTB provisional arrival figures for October, 2025:
• month-on-month and year-on-years figures both +12%
• Non-mainland segments grew 19-26% M-O-M
• 41,060,163 visitors Jan-Oct 2025
HKTB provisional arrival figures for October, 2025:
• month-on-month and year-on-years figures both +12%
• Non-mainland segments grew 19-26% M-O-M
• 41,060,163 visitors Jan-Oct 2025
Hong Kong police played Pokémon on Sunday evening in Causeway Bay with the "catch 'em all" spirit, towing e-sports businessman Derek Cheung's yellow Lamborghini for illegal parking.
Cheung: "The Hong Kong government works very efficiently."
Cheung: "The Hong Kong government works very efficiently."
Derek Cheung's yellow Ferrari towed for illegal parking in Causeway Bay
Derek Cheung's yellow Ferrari SF90 Spider, valued at nearly ten million dollars with custom license plate "P1KACHU," was towed for illegal parking in Causeway Bay on Sunday evening.
www.thestandard.com.hk
November 17, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Hong Kong police played Pokémon on Sunday evening in Causeway Bay with the "catch 'em all" spirit, towing e-sports businessman Derek Cheung's yellow Lamborghini for illegal parking.
Cheung: "The Hong Kong government works very efficiently."
Cheung: "The Hong Kong government works very efficiently."
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First ever gold medal won by a male swimmer from Hong Kong at a National Games, with Ian Ho winning gold in the men's 50m freestyle.
Ho won in a time of 21.71 seconds, breaking his personal best by 0.11 seconds.
6th gold for Hong Kong, a National games record.
First ever gold medal won by a male swimmer from Hong Kong at a National Games, with Ian Ho winning gold in the men's 50m freestyle.
Ho won in a time of 21.71 seconds, breaking his personal best by 0.11 seconds.
6th gold for Hong Kong, a National games record.
November 16, 2025 at 11:34 AM
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First ever gold medal won by a male swimmer from Hong Kong at a National Games, with Ian Ho winning gold in the men's 50m freestyle.
Ho won in a time of 21.71 seconds, breaking his personal best by 0.11 seconds.
6th gold for Hong Kong, a National games record.
First ever gold medal won by a male swimmer from Hong Kong at a National Games, with Ian Ho winning gold in the men's 50m freestyle.
Ho won in a time of 21.71 seconds, breaking his personal best by 0.11 seconds.
6th gold for Hong Kong, a National games record.
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Gold for Hong Kong cyclists Ceci Lee and Chloe Leung in the women's Madison event.
A tearful Leung recounted her last National Games performance: "Four years ago at the Games [in Shaanxi], it was the first time I contemplated retirement."
Gold for Hong Kong cyclists Ceci Lee and Chloe Leung in the women's Madison event.
A tearful Leung recounted her last National Games performance: "Four years ago at the Games [in Shaanxi], it was the first time I contemplated retirement."
November 16, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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Gold for Hong Kong cyclists Ceci Lee and Chloe Leung in the women's Madison event.
A tearful Leung recounted her last National Games performance: "Four years ago at the Games [in Shaanxi], it was the first time I contemplated retirement."
Gold for Hong Kong cyclists Ceci Lee and Chloe Leung in the women's Madison event.
A tearful Leung recounted her last National Games performance: "Four years ago at the Games [in Shaanxi], it was the first time I contemplated retirement."
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Siobhan Haughey has won her second gold medal of the National Games, taking first place in the 100m freestyle on Saturday in a time of 52.89 seconds.
Siobhan Haughey has won her second gold medal of the National Games, taking first place in the 100m freestyle on Saturday in a time of 52.89 seconds.
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
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Siobhan Haughey has won her second gold medal of the National Games, taking first place in the 100m freestyle on Saturday in a time of 52.89 seconds.
Siobhan Haughey has won her second gold medal of the National Games, taking first place in the 100m freestyle on Saturday in a time of 52.89 seconds.
The 20-metre Christmas tree in Statue Square Garden, Central has now been lit, after an opening ceremony on Friday night.
November 15, 2025 at 12:04 PM
The 20-metre Christmas tree in Statue Square Garden, Central has now been lit, after an opening ceremony on Friday night.
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Hong Kong has won gold in the National Games men's rugby 7s format over Shandong, after Shandong briefly took the lead.
After leading 12-7 at the half, Hong Kong ran out victors 26-19.
The winning try 👇
Hong Kong has won gold in the National Games men's rugby 7s format over Shandong, after Shandong briefly took the lead.
After leading 12-7 at the half, Hong Kong ran out victors 26-19.
The winning try 👇
November 15, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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Hong Kong has won gold in the National Games men's rugby 7s format over Shandong, after Shandong briefly took the lead.
After leading 12-7 at the half, Hong Kong ran out victors 26-19.
The winning try 👇
Hong Kong has won gold in the National Games men's rugby 7s format over Shandong, after Shandong briefly took the lead.
After leading 12-7 at the half, Hong Kong ran out victors 26-19.
The winning try 👇
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Two men and one woman aged between 55 and 66 have been arrested by the ICAC for reposting messages online discouraging voting in this year's LegCo election.
They allegedly repostied online messages that incited others not to vote or to cast invalid ballots.
Two men and one woman aged between 55 and 66 have been arrested by the ICAC for reposting messages online discouraging voting in this year's LegCo election.
They allegedly repostied online messages that incited others not to vote or to cast invalid ballots.
ICAC arrests three for reposting messages discouraging LegCo voting
The Independent Commission Against Corruption on Friday arrested three people for allegedly reposting online messages that incited others not to vote or to cast invalid ballots during the upcoming…
www.thestandard.com.hk
November 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
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Two men and one woman aged between 55 and 66 have been arrested by the ICAC for reposting messages online discouraging voting in this year's LegCo election.
They allegedly repostied online messages that incited others not to vote or to cast invalid ballots.
Two men and one woman aged between 55 and 66 have been arrested by the ICAC for reposting messages online discouraging voting in this year's LegCo election.
They allegedly repostied online messages that incited others not to vote or to cast invalid ballots.
MTR statement on the Homantin signage saga, and the brewing controversy at Kowloon Bay Station.
Reading between the lines: 'MTR will adjust signage depending on public outrage.'
Reading between the lines: 'MTR will adjust signage depending on public outrage.'
November 13, 2025 at 1:46 PM
MTR statement on the Homantin signage saga, and the brewing controversy at Kowloon Bay Station.
Reading between the lines: 'MTR will adjust signage depending on public outrage.'
Reading between the lines: 'MTR will adjust signage depending on public outrage.'
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Siobhan Haughey has won gold in the 200m freestyle at the National Games on Thursday evening.
Haughey won in a time of 1 minute 54.85 seconds, securing Hong Kong's first swim gold of the games.
Siobhan Haughey has won gold in the 200m freestyle at the National Games on Thursday evening.
Haughey won in a time of 1 minute 54.85 seconds, securing Hong Kong's first swim gold of the games.
November 13, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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Siobhan Haughey has won gold in the 200m freestyle at the National Games on Thursday evening.
Haughey won in a time of 1 minute 54.85 seconds, securing Hong Kong's first swim gold of the games.
Siobhan Haughey has won gold in the 200m freestyle at the National Games on Thursday evening.
Haughey won in a time of 1 minute 54.85 seconds, securing Hong Kong's first swim gold of the games.