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Hong Kong

June 13 Hong Kong (Sha Tin) preview

Packing Angel can soar again

Francis Lui trails leader Caspar Fownes by 11 wins (51 to 62) in the close Hong Kong trainers' title fight but can bridge the gap with Packing Angel in Race 8 at Sha Tin on June 13.
Francis Lui trails leader Caspar Fownes by 11 wins (51 to 62) in the close Hong Kong trainers' title fight but can bridge the gap with Packing Angel in Race 8 at Sha Tin on June 13.

Hong Kong seizes haul of World Cup fakes worth $20 million

$92m mansion sale to S'porean among Hong Kong's largest property deals in 2026

Hong Kong has seen a flurry of luxury home sales since late 2025 as property prices rebound, buoyed by demand from mainland buyers.
Hong Kong has seen a flurry of luxury home sales since late 2025 as property prices rebound, buoyed by demand from mainland buyers.

Hong Kong arrests 6 over America-bound World Cup fakes worth more than $25m

This handout photo released on June 11, 2026, by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department shows suspected counterfeit football jerseys and other goods related to World Cup teams seized by authorities in Hong Kong. Hong Kong officials said June 11 they had arrested six people in a World Cup fake merchandise sting involving almost 20 million USD of counterfeit goods. (Photo by Handout / Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS
This handout photo released on June 11, 2026, by the Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department shows suspected counterfeit football jerseys and other goods related to World Cup teams seized by authorities in Hong Kong. Hong Kong officials said June 11 they had arrested six people in a World Cup fake merchandise sting involving almost 20 million USD of counterfeit goods. (Photo by Handout / Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department / AFP) / -----EDITORS NOTE --- RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / Hong Kong Customs and Excise Department " - NO MARKETING - NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

‘Call me Captain Yo’: TVB star Yoyo Chen impresses fans by piloting a plane in real life

Hong Kong actress-model Yoyo Chen shared photos on June 9 of her dressed in a crisp white pilot shirt.
Hong Kong actress-model Yoyo Chen shared photos on June 9 of her dressed in a crisp white pilot shirt.

Forum: Finding my Teochew roots while living in Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities charge seven people, two companies over deadly fire

FILE PHOTO: A rescuer works inside a damaged building at the scene after a deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong, China November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: A rescuer works inside a damaged building at the scene after a deadly fire at the Wang Fuk Court housing complex in Hong Kong, China November 27, 2025. REUTERS/Amr Alfiky/File Photo

Hong Kong files charges over deadliest fire in decades

The seven people charged included directors and inspectors of a consultancy firm involved in the estate’s renovation, as well as the main contractor involved in the project.
The seven people charged included directors and inspectors of a consultancy firm involved in the estate’s renovation, as well as the main contractor involved in the project.

Commentary

Vulgar HK school principal, abusive sports coach? Our kids deserve better

A secondary school is seeking to replace its principal who was caught on video crudely swearing at ethnic minority security guards, while another basketball coach was arrested for alleged assault after a video showed him slapping a student repeatedly.
A secondary school is seeking to replace its principal who was caught on video crudely swearing at ethnic minority security guards, while another basketball coach was arrested for alleged assault after a video showed him slapping a student repeatedly.

HK actor-producer Raymond Wong gets 5 months’ jail, fined over $16k for insider trading

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.