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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

The Hong Kong men's rugby team have collected the SAR's 11th gold medal of 2026 Asian Games, defeating China 26-0.

Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Hong Kong windsurfers Wong Tsz-ho and Cheung Tsz-yuet both won Asian Games titles on Saturday, taking the city’s gold medal count into double figures for the first time since its athletes started competing in the multi-sport event in 1954. www.scmp.com/sport/hong-k...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

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.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

HSBC completed its US$1 billion share buyback program on Monday, after purchasing 911,200 shares. www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

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

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

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. 🎥 : www.facebook.com/reel/9491622...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Ryan Choi has claimed silver in the men’s individual foil competition at the 2026 Asian Games, taking Hong Kong's medal tally to 12 on Day 2.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Siobhan Haughey has won her 2nd gold medal of the 2026 Asian Games, cruising to victory in the 100m freestyle final.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

International Lantern Spectacular Location: Victoria Park Date: 17 to 27 September Lighting Hours: 6:30pm – 11:00pm (extended to 12am on 25 September)

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Hong Kong Jockey Club has cancelled this Sunday's race meet at Sha Tin in light of Tung Chee-hwa's state funeral. All OCBs will be closed as well.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

McDonald's HK is launching salted caramel churros tomorrow, September 16th, for a 1 day trial.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hong Kong-based crypto exchange CoinEx has announced it is ceasing operations, with current users/clients on the clock to get their assets out. The platform will cease operations entirely on December 22nd. www.coinex.com/en/announcem...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Hong Kong Provisional Visitor Arrivals August 2026: • 5,456,320 +6% YOY • Short Haul -16% YOY • January - August: 36,672,650 (+11% YOY)

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

A former Vice President of HKEX has been charged by the ICAC for allegedly failing to comply with a notice under a court order pursuant to the Prevention of Bribery Ordinance which required him to furnish a statutory declaration regarding information including his property. buff.ly/2Bvs0iW

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Wharf REIC Interim Report 2026: • 42% dividend increase on payout revision • underlying net profit up 6% • Wheelock Place in Singapore agreed to be sold at 12% premium • Times Square revenue and operating profit declined by 12% and 13% respectively www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Two employees of Alipay (HK) have been charged by ICAC with conspiracy to defraud. Lee Chun-yu (46) and Liang Jianen (44), and their wives who were also charged, will appear in Eastern Magistrates’ Courts on Thursday for plea. www.icac.org.hk/en/p/press/i...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Former The Daily Show host Trevor Noah will appear in Hong Kong at Macpherson Stadium on October 26th. Presale went live at 10am today and is already sold out. General ticket sales start at 10am on Friday at www.ticketflap.com/trevornoah

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

MTR Corporation has been awarded a joint venture contract to design and construct the news Parramatta Integrated Station Development in Australia. MTR currently co-owns Metro Trains Sydney which operates the Sydney Metro North West & Bankstown Line. www.mtr.com.hk/archive/corp...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

I was today year's old when I discovered HKFP's weatherhongkong.com page. It's a far nicer layout than HKO, the Li Shield section is 🧑‍🍳 😘 .

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

A reclamation works sub-contractor at HKIA's 3RS project pleaded guilty to offering a total of over HK$5.9 million in bribes to a then General Manager and a then Principal Manager of AAHK, concerning works sub-contracts and materials purchase orders worth about HK$430 million. buff.ly/n83TGNn

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Police attempted to incept a vehicle in Yau Ma Tei on Monday afternoon, with one police officer smashing the passenger window with his fist. The car was finally found in Hung Hom. 📽️ : online sources

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

🇭🇰🌞🌦️⛈️ Hong Kong weather August 2026: "August features record-breaking high temperatures " • 🌡️ mean daily max 32.1°C, 0.8° above normal • 🌡️ mean daily min 27.9°C, 0.9° above normal • 🌧️ 380.0mm, 73.2mm below normal www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Cathay Pacific have pushed the Dubai/Riyadh flight postponements until the end of November.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Tropical Depression Saudel, the remnants of Severe Typhoon Saudel that crossed the mainland coast at Wenzhou on August 28, may see HKO raise the T3. HKO says the current T1 will remain in place at least until 6pm. news.rthk.hk/rthk/en/comp...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Mark 6 50th Anniversary Snowball draw (Round 2) has a highest ever estimated first division prize pool of $228 million. Ticket sales close at 9.15pm on Saturday.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

One Hong Kong tram has a fungal infection. Via: www.threads.com/@keniz16

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

HKTB will stage its first-ever International Lantern Spectacular at Victoria Park from 17 to 27 September. www.discoverhongkong.com/content/dam/...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 11/08/2026

The Hong Kong Space Museum will livestream the 2026 Perseid Meteor Shower on Wednesday night/Thursday morning. Best viewing spots include Sai Kung Astropark (High Island Reservoir West Dam), Po Toi Island and Tai Hang Tun (Clearwater Bay Country Park). youtube.com/live/UQAVUbq...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Even with the temperature almost hitting 40°C in Sheung Shui, the Red Heat Stress at Work Warning was not issued. It would be interesting to know what kind of end-of-life-on-Earth disaster it would take to issue a Black Heat Stress at Work Warning.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

39.8°C recorded at 3.21pm in Sheung Shui is the highest temperature recorded in Hong Kong since the Observatory's commencement of automatic weather stations in the 1980s.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

38.0°C recorded at 2.08pm is the hottest day on record at Happy Valley since AWS records began there in 2008. The previous record was 37.9°C on August 8th 2015, July 9th 2016, and July 24th 2022.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

August 9th, 2026 is officially the hottest day ever recorded at Hong Kong Observatory since records began in 1884, with the mercury rising to 36.8°C at 1.20pm. The previous record at HKO was 36.6°C on August 22nd, 2017.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Current Toys "R" Us (Asia) CEO Leo Tsoi will become the new CEO Designate and Executive Director of Hang Lung Group, effective September 7th. He will become CEO on October 1st, replacing outgoing CEO Weber Lo.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

HKO: With Tropical Cyclone Dolphin moving towards the vicinity of Zhejiang and northern Fujian, its outer subsiding air will persistently bring extremely hot weather to the territory during the weekend and on next Monday. Temperatures in some areas will reach 37 degrees or above.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 07/08/2026

Final IFITFInvestigation Report into the Tai Po inferno: "...with no contradictory evidence suggesting otherwise, the IFITF was satisfied that the fire was most likely accidental in nature. Most probably: A glowing source, such as a lit cigarette end, ignited combustible materials" buff.ly/jrrT3R9

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Electricity giant CLP has booked a H1 2026 profit of HK6.529 billion, up ~$400 million over H1 2025. Earnings per share over the period came to $2.37, with a second interim dividend of HK$0.63 per share. www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Wharf Real Estate has recorded an attributable loss to shareholders of $176 million, improving on last year's $2.4 billion recorded loss. Times Square: Revenue and operating profit declined by 12% and 13% respectively. Harbour City: revenue increased by 1% and profit was unchanged. buff.ly/kYTPU4s

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Hong Kong duo Arlu & Ronnie Kou have been crowned 2026 World Cosplay Summit champions for their Monster Hunter: Virus Pandemic cosplay. The annual event, held in Nagoya, attracted competitors from 41 countries.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

HK Airlines retimed flights and cancellations to Okinawa due to Typhoon Dolphin.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

A 7-year-old boy has become the first paediatric death from influenza in 2026 after being diagnosed with influenza A (H3). He had received the seasonal influenza vaccine. Background: www.info.gov.hk/gia/general/...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

HK Express have cancelled the following flights due to Typhoon Dolphin: Hong Kong <> Okinawa 6 Aug: UO844, UO845, UO824, UO825 7 Aug: All flights on this day 8 Aug: UO842, UO843 Hong Kong <> Ishigaki: 8 Aug: UO858, UO879

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

🇭🇰🌞🌦️⛈️ Hong Kong weather July 2026: "A gloomy and rainy July with strike of Noul" • 🌡️ mean daily max 31.1°C, 0.5° below normal • 🌡️ mean daily min 26.6°C, 0.3° below normal • 🥵 mean humidity 83%, 2% above normal • 🌧️ 790.3mm, 404.5mm above normal buff.ly/EK42ElM

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

HSBC H1 2026 results: • US$19.5 billion profit before tax • Q2 2026 US$10.1 billion profit before tax • H1 pre-tax profit 📈 23% Y-O-Y • 2nd interim dividend per share: US$0.10 www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/lis...

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

FPS will be unavailable from 1am to 11am on Sunday due to system upgrades.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

Hang Lung Group have announced CEO Weber Lo will step down from October 1st, with a successor to be announced. Meanwhile Hang Lung posted a H1 2026 profit of HK$3.407 billion, down $10 million on 2025, on 22% more revenue Y-O-Y.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 31/07/2026

HSBC has agreed to sell its Australian home and personal loan portfolio to Blackstone for US$25 billion. HSBC shares on the HKEX opened 1.5% higher on Friday.

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Aaron Busch @tripperhead.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

Hong Kong will host the first round of the HSBC Rugby SVNS World Championship in 2027, with dates locked in for April 9th-11th. The 2026 season attracted more than 530,000 fans, with 25% attending the Hong Kong Rugby 7s alone (113,395).

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