〈The Standard, Oct 17,2026〉Development Bureau Secretary Bernadette Linn Hon-ho said on Thursday that the government will pursue the matter to the end regarding the issue of insufficient steel reinforcement at K&K Property's One Stanley, investigating whether the contractors or professionals involved are found to have been negligent or deceptive. Source URL : HK government vows action over construction defects across projects.
〈Hong Kong Business, Oct 16, 2026〉The Lands Department (LandsD) has posted notices to resume 1,043 private lots covering about 62 hectares for the first batch of the Ngau Tam Mei New Development Area (NTM NDA) development.
The government will also acquire about 450 square metres (sq m) of land occupied by 23 graves and 22 urns, as well as about 2,700 sq m of land with 27 fishponds.
The land will revert to and vest in the government on 16 January 2027, with affected households and businesses expected to move out in batches from the second quarter of 2027 at the earliest.
〈The Standard, Oct 15, 2026〉British fashion designer Kim Jones will open the first global flagship for his newly launched label at Central Yards in Hong Kong in 2027, developer Henderson Land said.
“As a visionary bridging street culture and high fashion, his presence is a powerful vote of confidence in Hong Kong’s standing as a global creative capital,” Henderson Land chairman Martin Lee Ka-shing said.
〈Asian Post, Oct 14, 2026〉China Rich Oriental Hotel at Shau Kei Wan Road is up for sale by private treaty, according to marketing agent CBRE.
The property is a recently completed hotel, obtaining its occupation permit in 2022. It comprises 67 rooms, including a top-floor duplex suite, with approximately 21,953 square feet (sqft) of gross floor area.
The hotel could be converted into student housing, worker accommodation, or serviced apartments, CBRE said.
〈RTHK, News, Oct 13, 2026〉The government will roll out a new batch of signature tourism projects starting from the fourth quarter of the year, featuring industrial brand tours, a miniature city exhibition and immersive temple culture tours, the Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots announced on Friday.
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk, who leads the working group, said the nine tourist hotspot projects launched in the first phase have been well received. The new phase will cover themes such as industrial brands, miniature art, and religious, cultural and local characteristics to showcase Hong Kong's unique cultural heritage and landscape.
