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AGP Executive Report

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Wang Fuk Court Fire: Chief Executive John Lee apologized as Housing Secretary Winnie Ho resigned, accepting political responsibility for oversight failures linked to the 2025 blaze that killed 168 people. An independent inquiry found serious lapses across several government departments and said the disaster was preventable; it identified a likely smouldering cigarette as the fire’s source. The government announced reforms to tighten building-maintenance oversight and curb bid-rigging, while the inquiry recommended an immediate ban on combustible materials such as foam boards on windows and external walls.

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Hong Kong’s housing minister resigns after fire investigation

Morning Star |

Owner: People's Press Printing Society info about owner

Morning Star

Left-wing

Owned By	People's Press Printing Society
Year Founded	1966
Website	https://morningstaronline.co.uk/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Kingdom, London
Owner Country	United Kingdom

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2 hours ago

Hong Kong launches government-funded Festival of Connoisseurs

Vietnam Investment Review |

Owner: Vietnamese Government info about owner

Vietnam Investment Review

Gov't Institution

Owned By	Vietnamese Government through Ministry of Finance
Year Founded	1991
Website	vir.com.vn
Domain Registration Year
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Viet Nam, Ho Chi Minh
Owner Country	Viet Nam

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5 hours ago

Hong Kong Leader Apologizes for Deadly Apartment Building Fire

The New York Times |

Owner: The Ochs-Sulzberger Family info about owner

The New York Times

Neutral

Owned By	The Ochs-Sulzberger Family through The New York Times Company (Vanguard Group & BlackRock, Largest Shareholders)
Year Founded	1851
Website	https://www.nytimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	1994
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, New York, Manhattan
Owner Country	United States

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an hour ago

London Metal Exchange examines Hong Kong metals tokenisation

Arabian Post |

Owner: Saifur Rahman info about owner

Arabian Post

Pending

Owned By	Saifur Rahman through Pan Asian Media
Year Founded	2013
Website	thearabianpost.com
Domain Registration Year	2013
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United Arab Emirates, Dubai
Owner Country	United Arab Emirates

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4 hours ago

Greg Solomon rejoins WTW as Hong Kong Market Leader for Insurance Consulting and Technology

Asia Insurance Review |

Owner: Steve Acunto info about owner

Asia Insurance Review

Neutral

Owned By	Steve Acunto through Beacon International Group
Year Founded	1991
Website	https://www.asiainsurancereview.com/
Domain Registration Year	1998
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Singapore, Singapore
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Rise of student hostels helps add fuel to Hong Kong property boom

The Business Times Singapore |

Owner: SPH Media Trust info about owner

The Business Times

Neutral

Owned By	SPH Media Trust through SPH Media Ltd
Year Founded	1976
Website	https://www.businesstimes.com.sg/
Domain Registration Year	1997
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	Singapore, Singapore
Owner Country	Singapore

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6 hours ago

Hong Kong Housing Secretary Resigns Over Deadly Fire Oversight Failures

Caixin |

Owner: Hu Shuli (Founder & Publisher) info about owner

Caixin

Indeterminate

Owned By	Hu Shuli (Founder & Publisher)
Year Founded	2009
Website	https://www.caixinglobal.com/
Domain Registration Year	2016
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	China, Beijing
Owner Country	China

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7 hours ago

Pakistan take on UAE today as Hong Kong Sixes trophy unveiled

Dunya News |

Owner: Mian Amer Mahmood info about owner

Dunya News

Indeterminate

Owned By	Mian Amer Mahmood through National Communications Services (Pvt) Ltd
Year Founded	2008
Website	https://dunyanews.tv/
Domain Registration Year	2007
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Pakistan, Lahore
Owner Country	Pakistan