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Everton Owners TFG Explore Sale Less Than Two Years After £400m Takeover

Everton's owners, The Friedkin Group (TFG), are investigating new investment avenues for the football club, which includes the possibility of selling a controlling stake, less than two years after their 2024 acquisition valued at over £400m.

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ChinaOct 91 min

Hong Kong Lawmakers and Engineers Demand Stricter Building Inspections After Kwun Tong Project Issues

Following issues with shoddy steel work at a privately built

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ScienceOct 91 min

Lam Hon-ming's Soybean Research Contributes to Food Security in Mainland China

According to the South China Morning Post, Professor Lam Hon-ming's extensive research into soybean genetics and varieties has facilitated soybean cultivation in mainland China, aiding the nation's food security efforts.

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BusinessOct 91 min

Hong Kong Competition Watchdog Raids 11 Locations Over Alleged VR Contract Bid-Rigging

Hong Kong's competition watchdog conducted raids on 11 offices and homes as part of an operation named 'Lens,' alleging bid-rigging, price-fixing, market-sharing, and the exchange of sensitive information related to contracts for virtual reality systems valued at approximately HK$10 million.

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ChinaOct 91 min

Abby Choi Murder Trial Delayed Again Over Legal Issues

The murder trial of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung has been postponed once more as the court addresses legal points raised by legal representatives in the high-profile case, with the nine-member jury scheduled to reconvene on Monday.

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BusinessOct 91 min

Kowloon Property Sale and MPF Gains Influence Market Amid US Yield Surges

The South China Morning Post reports that a Kowloon residential site sale and gains in Hong Kong's MPF influenced the market narrative this week, while China saw 2.14 billion passenger trips during the National Day holiday. The US 10-year Treasury yield reached a 24-year high of 5.36 per cent, and the 30-year yield also hit a 24-year high of 5.7 per cent.

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ChinaOct 91 min

Hong Kong Court Sentences University Student to Seven Years for Sexual Assault of Five Women

A Hong Kong High Court sentenced a 31-year-old university student to seven years in prison after a jury found him guilty of charges related to the sexual assault of five women, with most incidents occurring during orientation camps.

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ChinaOct 91 min

Timothy Chan Chi-fung's Journey and Founding of Youth Cancer Hong Kong

Timothy Chan Chi-fung, who was 19 when diagnosed with a mixed germ cell tumour of the testis in 2019, founded Youth Cancer Hong Kong after finding the existing Hong Kong hospital system ill-suited for his age group. His efforts have led to him being named a finalist in the community category of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards.

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WorldOct 91 min

Tokyo Condemns Moscow's Actions Against Tomoko Akane and Eight Officials

The South China Morning Post reports that Tokyo has condemned Moscow's actions targeting Tomoko Akane and eight other officials, stating that Japan intends to take appropriate action.

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BusinessOct 91 min

Three Chefs Discuss the Soul of Chiu Chow Cuisine Across Guangzhou, Shenzhen, and Hong Kong

According to the South China Morning Post, three chefs from the region offered distinct perspectives on what defines the essence of Chaoshan cuisine, also known as Chiu Chow cuisine, noting that while ingredient freshness and wok heat are transportable qualities, the informality of the dining experience is more challenging to replicate.

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BusinessOct 91 min

Analysts Suggest US Lawmaker's Call to Review Hong Kong's Fed Funding Access Would Have Limited Impact

Analysts indicate that a request from a US lawmaker for a review of Hong Kong's access to a Federal Reserve facility offering short-term US dollar funding would not significantly affect the city because it is not a consistent source of financing.

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BusinessOct 91 min

Hong Kong's Cantonese Dining Scene Shrinks as Restaurants Close at Nearly Weekly Rate

According to the South China Morning Post, the count of Cantonese restaurants and banquet halls in Hong Kong decreased from 1,790 to 1,500 between 2018 and 2025, indicating a 16 per cent decline, which equates to almost one closure each week over seven years.