Stories from Hong Kong

Employees at Goldman Sachs in Hong Kong have lost access to Anthropic's Claude AI model. Authorities received 75 requests for police assistance and 15 cases of physical discomfort during the building reentry process. Authorities have contacted relevant residents to assist with cleaning and returning to buildings. A new audit report from the Audit Commission indicates that public visitor numbers at various venues have failed to meet targets in recent years. The index rose 398 points to 26,068 with a total turnover of over 174.4 billion. A traffic accident near West Kowloon Station has resulted in the closure of some lanes on Lin Cheung Road in the direction of Tsim Sha Tsui. Road closures are reported in Chai Wan between Chai Wan Road and Ming Wah Building, affecting Citybus route 85.

A clinical study found that MBUTRA helps patients live longer and reduces heart-related hospital stays and urgent visits over a three-year period compared to a placebo.

A new drug described as a pulmonary hypertension signal inhibitor may reduce associated side effects. The treatment is described as more targeted and self-contained than previous options.

The acquisition of Wong Chi Kok involves a 1 billion HKD sum. Specialized teams have engaged 99% of Wong Chi Kok owners, with 77% preliminarily interested in selling to the government for housing schemes.

Construction of the Almond Footbridge is utilizing horizontal rotation technology to build the structure. The bridge's strength is approximately three times that of standard steel.

The eastern section of the Pinglu Canal Bypass is scheduled to open to traffic on the 3rd of next month. It connects via the pesticide intersection, passes through Chong Yuen Hang and Tong Hang, and merges with the Pinglu Highway near Kowloon Tong.

Disney theme park annual attendance reached 7.5 million visitors. A thunderstorm warning is in effect until noon. A new section of the Heng Yin footbridge is scheduled to open to traffic on Sunday, May 3, at 8:00 AM. The company achieved this profit while maintaining zero debt during the 2025 fiscal year. The Hong Kong government announced follow-up arrangements for Tai Po and Wang Fu Yuan. New government regulations regarding alternative smoking substances in Hong Kong will take effect on April 30. Patients with pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) are seeking expanded access to new medications beyond current standard treatments. Managing director Tim Sipcoe stated the milestone reflects the resort's strengthening financial health. The company reported a net profit of $536 million on revenue of $8.69 billion for the 2025 fiscal year.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Medical Centre in Sha Tin will fully repay a government loan of over $4 billion ahead of schedule. Authorities stated they never made a formal request for such a repayment.

Hong Kong reported an acceleration in both export and import growth last month. The government is exercising caution in defining whether certain sites qualify as disaster zones. Residents have expressed concerns regarding technical obstacles in signing documents and the relocation of elderly residents to mainland China or remote facilities. Concerns have been raised about technical obstacles regarding the signing of documents. Some residents have relocated to mainland China or are living in remote accommodations due to previous social work arrangements. The uncertainty involves potential barriers to the formalization of residency or property documents. The government has not ruled out using legislative methods to address requirements for properties not subject to government acquisition. A report noted that 9% of residents currently do not intend to accept buyout proposals.

MTR will increase train services on the East Rail Line between Admiralty and Lo Wu or Lok Ma Chau to facilitate travel for local citizens and tourists. MTR reported that the station has connected to the power supply and completed the installation of 12 escalator component sets. MTR Corporation has completed electrical connections and 12 sets of escalators at the Gudong Station project. The Highways Department introduced several innovative technologies for the new large-scale transport infrastructure in the Northern Metropolis. The Highways Department reported the project uses the world's largest curved drill bridge and the first pedestrian bridge using domestic ultra-high-strength steel. MTR Chairman Peter Wong stated that the company is pushing forward with a new round of large-scale railway construction.