The Hong Kong Palace Museum experienced significant crowd management issues during the opening weekend of its 'Ancient Egypt Unveiled: Treasures from Egyptian Museums' exhibition. Long queues and visitor complaints led to the temporary suspension of walk-in ticket sales on Sunday, November 23, 2025. The museum has since apologized and implemented measures to address the congestion.
Hong Kong's municipal solid waste charging scheme will remain suspended until at least June 2027, with officials, including Secretary for Environment and Ecology Tse Chin-wan, referring to it as a 'backup tool' for waste reduction. The decision follows public concerns and aims to avoid additional financial burdens.
Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Nathan Law was denied entry to Singapore and deported to the US. Singapore's Ministry of Home Affairs cited 'national interests' for the refusal, while Law, wanted by Hong Kong authorities, suggested political motivations.
Super Typhoon Ragasa brought Hong Kong to a standstill on September 24, 2025, with hurricane-force winds, torrential rains, and the highest No. 10 warning signal. The storm caused widespread disruption, over 1,000 flight cancellations, and more than 100 injuries, while also impacting Taiwan, the Philippines, and mainland China.
Hong Kong's Census and Statistics Department announced a preliminary Balance of Payments surplus of $105.5 billion for Q2 2025, a significant rebound from the previous quarter's deficit. The current account also registered a surplus of $92.6 billion, reflecting the economy's ability to accumulate external financial assets.
