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Computer fair visitors left fuming over HK$99 laptop mistake

The world’s first drone with flight controlled by hand gestures was one of the attractions at the Computer and Communications Festival which opened yesterday. Photo: Dickson Lee

Airport to deal with 150 more flights to clear typhoon backlog

The typhoon caused long delays at the airport. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

300 victims of HK$80m ‘living Buddha’ scam seek police help

Lawmakers and people claiming to be victims of a scam call on police to investigate their cases. Photo: Nora Tam

Mouths water most for Japanese foods at Hong Kong food fair

Japan’s minister of agriculture, forestry and fisheries attributed the popularity of seafood and Wagyu beef among Hong Kong residents to a record number of them travelling to Japan last year. Photo: Shutterstock
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Food Expo offers HK$1 bargains and expensive Japanese green tea

An exhibitor gets ready for the opening of the Hong Kong Food Expo on Thursday. Photo: Nora Tam

World’s first women’s e-sports event to debut at computer festival

The first mega e-sport festival in Hong Kong showcased various events, including a K-pop performance. Photo: Dickson Lee

Training camp lures youngsters with city’s longest zipline

A youngster takes to the zipline at the training camp in Pat Heung. Photo: Nora Tam

Video showing sex toys on 90-inch screen in Wan Chai ‘indecent’

The current display seen from the footbridge from Wan Chai MTR station to Immigration Tower. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Swimmers spotted on closed beaches despite palm oil spill

A visitor at Cheung Sha Beach, Lantau Island. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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Students opt for associate degrees at public universities over going private

HKU SPACE Community College, affiliated with the University of Hong Kong, is one of the institutions offering associate degrees. Photo: K.Y. Cheng
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Retail sales down but not as bad as expected after wet weather

Government figures showed there were 1.9 per cent fewer visitors to the city compared with a year ago. Photo: Edmond So

Primary school pupils strike gold at maths competition

Winning team members Wong Ping-kuen, Rex Lo Chung-hei, Yiu Chun-hei and Chu Cheuk-hei (from left in red) display their trophies. Photo: Nora Tam

Cosplay, anime and Hong Kong in Lego draw thousands to fair

The first day of the 19th Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Photo: Felix Wong
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Enthusiastic youngsters queue up for Ani-Com fair

Enthusiasts queue up overnight for the opening of the Ani-Com fair. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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Big contractor goes digital to overcome labour shortfall

A staff member operates a virtual reality training device for welders. Photo: Tracy Zhang

Could these home-grown chargers jolt life into the e-car market?

The e-car charger is designed for use in private car parks. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

HK$450,000 start-up fund to be launched at Ani-Com and Games fair

The convention is in its 19th year. Photo: Nora Tam

Early birds flock to opening of Hong Kong Book Fair

The book fair is in its 28th year. Photo: Nora Tam

Emergency treatment demand eases despite peak flu season

Patients wait their turn at the accident and emergency unit of Queen Elizabeth Hospital. Photo: Felix Wong

No manpower cuts at toll booths in city’s tunnels, official says

Drivers can soon use Octopus, and contactless credit cards issued by local banks namely Mastercard Contactless, Visa payWave and UnionPay QuickPass, to pay tolls at the government’s eight tunnels. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Top four places to view aircraft carrier Liaoning – without tickets

The Liaoning is visible from Disney Resort Pier. Photo: Tracy Zhang
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91-year-old told she’s too fragile after queueing hours for Liaoning tickets

Nonagenarian Mrs Tsang finally secured a ticket to visit the Liaoning aircraft carrier. Photo: Handout
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Queue number confusion as hundreds line up for Liaoning tickets

Many had been in line since Sunday night or early Monday morning. Photo: Dickson Lee
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Columbarium clients fail to get refunds as new law kicks in

Columbarium activist Eddie Tse is worried that clients will not be able to find spaces for their relatives’ remains. Photo: Edward Wong

Thank you, tourists? Hong Kong retail spending up again

Hong Kong in May saw a 1.9 per cent increase in its total number of visitors year-on-year, tallying 1.8 per cent growth for mainland tourists. Photo: Edward Wong

Three generations, one desire - to serve at sea

Marine police officers Lam Ho-long (left), father Lan Cheuk-lun, Lam Ho-chun and Tim Worrall (right) on a boat at headquarters in Sai Wan Ho. Photo: K. Y. Cheng
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