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World’s fastest coilgun, Korean-Chinese food, cancer drug trials: 5 weekend reads

From the tech behind the world’s fastest coilgun to why bullet trains trump planes in China, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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Contractor suspended from bidding

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CE to attend Shanghai expo

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AIIB to set up office in HK

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National Games torch relay held

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400 Victoria Park LNY stalls let out

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FS meets Saudi business leaders

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City sets course for yacht economy

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Sailing athlete grabs first gold for HK

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Eco Expo Asia opens

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HK ranks high in rule of law index

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Tobacco officers to use smart tools

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Plane incident highly concerning

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CE urges election participation

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CE to attend APEC meetings in Korea

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Anti-mosquito efforts inspected

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Torch relay to be held on Sunday

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Govt acts to curb chikungunya fever

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SJ to attend forum in Beijing

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Mentorship scheme applications open

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LegCo poll exhibition debuts

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Local chikungunya fever case found

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Cervical screening claims clarified

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Hotline eases burden on carers

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US politicians’ interference opposed

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Games media centre opens Oct 26

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Black boxes of crashed plane found

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Xia Baolong meets HK delegation

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Alert issued over fake job ad

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Priority health scheme to launch

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CE officiates at care team ceremony

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HK, Korea deepen legal co-operation

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HK promoted in Chengdu

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Sports centres to show games action

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Sports events given ‘M’ Mark status

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Govt rejects UK report

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Nation s sports success showcased

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HK delegation visits Beijing, Hebei

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Nomination preparation inspected

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CE congratulates plenary session

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SJ attends APEC meeting in Korea

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Inflation at 1.1% in September

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National workers conclude visit

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National craftsmen meet citizens

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LegCo election kick-off ceremony set

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Games emergency drill held

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Spirit of educators lecture held

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FS discusses AI at APEC session

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Sports centre to open on Oct 31

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FS attends APEC meeting in Korea

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National workers share experience

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Tse Chin-wan welcomes delegation

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Govt delegation to visit Mainland

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Victory-themed book event held

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6 building plans approved in August

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Scholarship applications open

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National worker delegation visits HK

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Mediation HQ starts operations

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SJ to attend APEC meeting in Korea

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Govt plugs procurement loopholes

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Unemployment rate rises to 3.9%

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Legal practice training course opens

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FS to visit Incheon, Beijing

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CAD follows up on airport accident

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15 families commended

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District governance: Cameras boost security

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InnoCarnival 2025 opens

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FS concludes US visit

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War victory drama to be aired

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Islands DC seat vacant

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FS begins visit to Washington, DC

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Govt sites to be let

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Rural voters final register released

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Virus surveillance in place

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Domestic health accounts published

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Kindergarten profiles published online

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FS holds meetings in New York

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Passage of ride-hailing bill welcomed

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National Games flag ceremony held

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Chinese medicine hospital to open

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CS promotes LegCo election

CS promotes LegCo election

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HK s smart development recognised

HK s smart development recognised

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National Games torch relay held

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AIIB to set up office in HK

AIIB to set up office in HK

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1 new chikungunya fever case found

1 new chikungunya fever case found

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Contractor suspended from bidding

Contractor suspended from bidding

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CE to attend Shanghai expo

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East Kowloon Cultural Centre opens

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Mainland support measures welcomed

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HK fourth on digital competitiveness

HK fourth on digital competitiveness

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LegCo poll nominations start Oct 24

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Harbour illuminated for National Day

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National Day ceremony held

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Flu jab form allegations denied

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Meeting on metropolis uni town held

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Green bond report released

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Mortgage loans down 6.3%

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GD care home pilot scheme to launch

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Housing strategy report updated

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Care team organisations announced

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Quarantine rules for pets optimised

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US human trafficking report opposed

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Meeting on Northern Metropolis held

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Face Easy e-Channel opens Sept 30

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CE meets China Media Group chief

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Helpers to get 2.2% pay rise

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CE to lead National Day ceremony

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Mid-autumn moon times revealed

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Family scheme applications open

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Talent office director named

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Govt opposes US report

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Hydrogen paves low-carbon future

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Youth Development Summit held

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Youth forum holds annual review

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Alert issued over fake emails

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Games cycling drill held

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1,600 teachers commended

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Hydrogen transport workshop held

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Category C tenant applications open

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Smart transit financial plan approved

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CE, principal officials get flu jab

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Basic housing units bill passed

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Aviation advisory body set up

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Energy scheme in full force Sept 30

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$3b frontier tech scheme launched

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MPF schemes bill approved

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Fighting transnational crime together

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Paracetamol use clarified

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HK ranks 3rd as global finance hub

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Typhoon relief for farmers, fishermen

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Govt welcomes PBoC measures

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More HZMB private car quotas set

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Green fuel storage proposals sought

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Electoral info centre open days set

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Final elector registers released

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Govt strives to reduce typhoon impact

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Tropical Cyclone Ragasa leaves HK

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Carbon markets pact signed

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Alert issued over fake interviews

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Prosecutors meet in HK

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Cultural district chairman appointed

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Warning of potential flooding

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Cross-boundary platform launched

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LME approves 3 warehouses

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CE meets prosecutor general

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Inflation at 1.1% in August

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Schools suspended on Sept 23, 24

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9 care homes added to GD scheme

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Govt prepares for adverse weather

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Govt disposes of wartime bomb

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CS steers Golden Week preparations

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More Games tickets go on sale

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Flu jab programme to start Sep 22

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Tsuen Wan site to be sold

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War victory anniversary talk held

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Tobacco control bill gazetted

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CE responds to people’s concerns

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HK promoted in Guangxi

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4 building plans approved in July

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Base rate lowered to 4.5%

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Govt to aid social development

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Govt to enhance primary healthcare

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Culture, sports, tourism plans set

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Govt to boost housing supply

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SMEs to get more support

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GoGlobal Task Force to be formed

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More resources for the needy

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Avid low-altitude economy planned

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HK’s trade network being deepened

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HK’s financial edge promoted

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HK aims to be int l education hub

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More industry development promoted

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Northern Metropolis: a devt priority

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