November 9, Year of the Pig, Day of the Fire Pig
Good Morning Hong Kong
Good morning, neighbors! According to the Hong Kong Observatory's weather forecast, a cold front is expected to cross the Guangdong coast early today, bringing strong north winds to the territory, with cooler temperatures in the morning and gradually clear and dry weather during the day. Urban temperatures are expected to drop to around 16 degrees Celsius by Tuesday. Weather can change suddenly, so neighbors remember to dress warmly!
Health Tips
A cold front is here, perfect for brewing a pot of aged tangerine peel Pu-erh tea to warm the stomach; when heading out in the morning, remember to dress in "onion layers," peeling off layers when hot and adding layers when cold. Also, pay attention to elderly family members and children at home; be sure not to let them catch a chill.
Traffic Advisory
From today until November 20 (excluding weekends and public holidays), a section of the fast lane near the toll plaza of the Aberdeen Tunnel (northbound) will be temporarily closed every night from 11 PM to 6 AM the next morning, prohibiting vehicle access. Temporary traffic arrangements will also be implemented on South Horizon Road, Wong Chuk Hang Road, and West Kowloon Road starting today. Drivers should pay attention to onsite signage and detour adjustments.
🌐Paul Chan (Financial Secretary): Major events attract people and bring new energy to Hong Kong
Financial Secretary Paul Chan published a blog summarizing several financial summits and international exhibitions held over the past week, stating that these events gather crowds and business opportunities, extending Hong Kong's role as a "super connector" and "super value creator" from finance and trade to lifestyle and experience. He pointed out that after several years of continuous efforts, the number of exhibitions held in Hong Kong has significantly rebounded, and the high-value tourist demographic has also seen impressive growth.
⚖️Paul Lam (Secretary for Justice): The nation's expectations of Hong Kong include a mission to serve as an international center for legal and dispute resolution services
Secretary for Justice Paul Lam stated during a radio program that the establishment of the international association for unified private law's liaison office in Hong Kong is symbolic as it celebrates its 100th anniversary. In the face of rising unilateralism and protectionism, international organizations setting up in Hong Kong reflect the country's recognition of Hong Kong's rule of law environment and demonstrate Hong Kong's potential to play a significant role in advancing a rules-based global governance system.
🏥Sophia Chan (Secretary for Food and Health): Hope for collaboration among Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao to promote high-quality medical development
Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan attended the 160th anniversary forum of Sun Yat-sen University's School of Medicine in Guangzhou yesterday, stating that Hong Kong has two world-class medical schools, the University of Hong Kong and Chinese University, and is in the process of establishing a third medical school; the First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University is participating in the "Elderly Medical Voucher Pilot Program" in the Greater Bay Area, with over 9,100 medical voucher uses recorded by October this year. Several hospitals under Sun Yat-sen University have become designated medical institutions for "Hong Kong and Macao medical products," and Hong Kong will continue to actively connect with the "Health Bay Area" initiative.
🗓️【Legislative Council Agenda】 There are no plenary meetings today at the Legislative Council, but several committee meetings will be held: The Welfare Affairs Committee will meet from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM; the Committee on the "2026 Medical Registration (Amendment) Bill" will hold a meeting with government officials from 2:30 PM to 5:25 PM; the Committee on Home Affairs and Cultural and Sports Affairs will discuss matters related to "promoting cultural exchange," starting at 4:30 PM.
📊【New Stock Week in Hong Kong】 This week (November 9 to 13), a total of 8 companies are scheduled to be listed, including Yuanxin Energy Storage, Xinda Semiconductor, and Denglin Technology, among others, as the new stock market still sees activity amidst the cold front.
💻【Electronic Transactions Ordinance】 The "2026 Electronic Transactions (Amendment) Bill" has been published and will be submitted for the first and second readings in the Legislative Council on November 18, aiming to promote the electronicization of trade documents. Paul Lam noted that the amendment would align Hong Kong with international standards consistent with those of the mainland and Singapore, marking an important step in consolidating Hong Kong's position as an international trade center.
🛥️【Yacht Economy】 The "2026 Hong Kong Luxury on Water" event was successfully held from November 6 to 8, showcasing 9 yachts and 8 technology exhibition booths in the Zhuhai exhibition area. This year's first voyage of "Guangdong Yachts Southbound" combined with June's "Hong Kong and Macao Yachts Northbound" policy has achieved formal two-way navigation for yachts between Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao.
🛍️【Double 11 Shopping】 The retail and dining industry in Hong Kong welcomes the Double 11 promotional season, with GU launching "11.11 Member Shopping Frenzy," featuring over 200 autumn and winter products starting at HK$59; 7-Eleven offers a 23% discount on all items, and the four major supermarkets offer an 12% discount; the SOGO Thank You Festival Part 2 will commence on November 9, extending its offers until November 22.
🎾【Tennis Queen】 The Hong Kong Tennis Open (WTA 250) successfully concluded at Victoria Park, with American player Liu Jingwen defeating the tournament's second seed, Filipino rising star Eana, in the women's singles finals, winning with a score of 6:3, 6:0, taking only 1 hour and 33 minutes to claim the championship.
🏊【Triathlon Relay】 The Triathlon World Cup Hong Kong leg showcased a mixed relay race at the waterfront of Central and Wanchai, with the Swiss team winning in 1 hour, 28 minutes, and 51 seconds. The Hong Kong team, consisting of Luo Jingbin, Wei Qi, Cai Xinyan, and Ye Delang, completed the race in 1 hour, 31 minutes, and 39 seconds, finishing in 11th place.
🏙️【Northern District Financing】 The Hong Kong Monetary Authority is working to designate 11 post-secondary institutions and 3 park companies as "local public entities," reducing bank financing costs so that institutions settled in the Northern District can obtain better loan rates. Cai Ruolian is also seeking to secure additional loans of 10 billion.
✈️【Aviation Expo】 The "Hong Kong Aviation Careers and Education Expo 2026" was successfully held, gathering 19 government departments, institutions, and airlines, covering exhibitions, career consultations, simulated flight experiences, and 10 thematic seminars, and adding elements of "Civil Aviation Rebellion" and drug prevention education, combining occupational exploration with values education significance.
🛒SOGO Thank You Festival Part 2
Time: November 9 to November 22, 2026
Location: SOGO Causeway Bay Store and Kai Tak Store
Following the hot trend of Part 1, Part 2 introduces a new round of limited-time offers, continuing discounts of up to 70% on beauty, branded fashion, household products, and supermarket goods, with additional reductions for purchases exceeding a specified amount.
👕GU 11.11 Member Shopping Frenzy
Time: Now until November 15, 2026
Location: All GU stores and online store
Over 200 hot-selling autumn and winter products are on strong discount, with selected items starting at HK$59, perfect for transitioning seasons.
🌕“Rushing to the Moon” Immersive Space Exhibition
Time: Now until November 22
Location: Tsim Sha Tsui K11 MUSEA and Avenue of Stars
8 major exhibition areas and giant planetary photo spots offer an immersive experience of a 380,000-kilometer journey to the moon, great for parent-child photo opportunities.
💄Event Name: Cosmopack Asia Pacific Beauty Packaging Expo
Time: November 10 to 12
Location: AsiaWorld-Expo
The annual gathering of the Asia Pacific beauty packaging industry sees the latest products and market trends all in one place, industry professionals should not miss out.
This year's Double 11 in Hong Kong truly doesn't lag behind the mainland, as supermarkets, convenience stores, clothing stores, and department stores take turns to make offers, and neighbors can conveniently shop downstairs. The question arises: will you stay in Hong Kong to support local stores, or head north for a complete shopping experience? Or will you compare prices on both sides and go where it's cheaper? Feel free to chat in the comments section and share your Double 11 shopping roadmap!
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