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Hong Kong's independent committee into the deadly Tai Po fire held its first hearing on Thursday at 10am, starting with a minute of silence for the victims. Residents have urged the panel to hold those responsible accountable, as the judge leading the inquiry promises a fair and thorough probe.
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Hong Kong’s Consumer Council has called on businesses to improve services for elderly customers after receiving more than 9,200 complaints over the past three years. The number peaked at 3,827 in 2024. One case involved a woman who spent hundreds of thousands of Hong Kong dollars on beauty treatments.