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The commission of inquiry into October's deadly ferry collision off Lamma Island begins its work, despite calls from the director of public prosecutions for a delay while criminal charges against the captain and crew are considered. Counsel for the commission Paul Shieh Wing-tai SC will give his opening account, followed by opening statements by other counsel and witnesses. Some 37 witnesses are due to give evidence during the inquiry.

Two stars of the Twilight film franchise hit Hong Kong for the local premiere of the final part of the teenage vampire love story, Breaking Dawn - Part 2. Jamie Campbell Bower, who played Caius from the Volturi Coven, and Elizabeth Reaser, who stars as Esme Cullen, walk the red carpet at The Grand Cinema in Elements mall. The pair are the guests of charity FilmAid Asia, which will use the proceeds from the premiere to fund its work.