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An independent commission has concluded that the fire at the Wang Fuk Court residential complex, which killed 168 people, may have started from an unextinguished cigarette. There is no direct evidence, but circumstantial evidence points specifically to this scenario; other causes have been ruled out. After the report was published, Hong Kong's housing secretary resigned.
Otabek YusupovAPEC finance ministers concluded a two-day meeting in Hong Kong, adopting a joint statement and a document on financing digital infrastructure. China's Finance Minister Lan Foan called for using AI to boost productivity. The APEC leaders' summit will be held on November 18–19 in Shenzhen.
Javlon TursunovHong Kong hosted its annual underwater hockey tournament over the past weekend, drawing enthusiasts from Asian countries. Players in masks and fins with short curved sticks battle for a weighted puck at the bottom of the pool while holding their breath. Many participants are aiming for the world championship in France in April.
Bekzod NazarovResearchers in Hong Kong are creating 3D-printed building blocks from materials that could be sourced on Mars. The mixture of sand, gelatin and genetically modified yeast that secretes adhesive proteins is inspired by freeze-dried fruit. The blocks are being tested under simulated Martian conditions, but equipment delivery and power supply remain obstacles.
Madina UsmonovaHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva held a meeting with Peter Lee, chairman of the Hong Kong holding Henderson Land Group. The parties discussed joint projects in renewable energy, New Tashkent infrastructure and education. Mirziyoyeva stated that the country is open to investment and ready to support initiatives, including through the Tashkent International Financial Center.
Aziz KarimovHead of the Administration of the President of Uzbekistan Saida Mirziyoyeva met on October 16 with Peter Lee, chairman of the board of the Hong Kong holding Henderson Land Group. The parties discussed cooperation in renewable energy, development of New Tashkent infrastructure and education, as well as support for initiatives through the Tashkent International Financial Center.
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