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National Day holiday business boost expected

Catering and retail industries have said they are optimistic about the upcoming National Day Golden Week holiday, expressing the hope that residents will spend more locally.

  • National Day Golden Week holiday boosts catering and retail sectors
  • Fewer northern travelers expected to increase local spending
  • Fireworks display and lantern carnival drive sales beyond usual hotspots

Finance & Markets

HK stocks inch up amid bond, oil and rates jitters

Oil prices and bond yields were higher in an uncomfortable combination for Asian equities on Tuesday, as investors braced for an interest rate hike in Australia and an era where short term borrowing…

  • Hong Kong stocks inch up amid bond, oil, and rate uncertainties
  • Hang Seng Index opens slightly higher but quickly turns negative
  • US 10-year Treasury yield hits 19-year high, impacting global markets

World

CE urges press to tell good stories of HK and nation

Chief Executive John Lee on Tuesday urged the press to drive society forward by reporting objectively and fairly, while serving as a messenger to tell the good stories of the nation and Hong Kong.

  • Chief Executive John Lee urges press to report objectively and fairly.
  • Lee highlights importance of sharing Hong Kong's and nation's positive stories.
  • Government supports media in expanding international reach and network.

Health & Medicine

October 5 phased opening set for Kai Tak Hospital

The Hospital Authority (HA) announced on Monday that Kai Tak Hospital will begin operation in phases from October 5, gradually absorbing clinical services provided at Queen Elizabeth Hospital and…

  • Kai Tak Hospital to start phased operations on October 5
  • Family Medicine Integrated Centre opens with 250 daily slots
  • Specialist outpatient services to transfer from Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Culture

Teemtonefai

Homegrown ice cream brand TeemTonefai, well-known for its creative and quirky frozen treats, marked its 10th anniversary by finally opening a...

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