Readers discuss the ban on foreign students under the guise of national security, Bill Gates’ philanthropy model, and early exposure to screens.
Readers discuss gaps in Indonesia’s fight against human trafficking, the missing piece in Hong Kong’s national security strategy, and taxi licences.
Readers discuss the city’s yacht berth plans, ferry service coverage, and halal certification system.
Readers discuss the state of US democracy, National Guard troops in Los Angeles, and the suffering of children in Gaza.
Readers discuss youth gambling risks, suspected botulism cases, and legislating for online safety in Hong Kong.
Readers discuss public transport etiquette, opening up pedestrian streets on weekends, and online ideas spreading among teenagers.
Readers discuss Ferdinand Marcos Jnr’s reaction to the midterm election, the mental benefits of travel, the closing of a landmark cinema, and how to deepen tourist interest in old police stations in Hong Kong.
Readers discuss awareness of an important Islamic festival, the plight of refugees, and global apathy towards the Gaza tragedy.
Readers discuss the city’s policy on alternative smoking products, the ‘silver economy’, and the fake-degree industry.
Readers discuss waste reduction at large outdoor events, the trouble with reducing clinical training hours for medical lab technologists, and how closing schools will affect students and teachers.
Readers discuss what Chinese students bring to the US, the Chinese change of heart on studying abroad, and suspicions of White House insider trading.
Readers discuss the safety hazard posed by Keeta’s system design, the heavy fine slapped on MTR Corp, the taxi licence system, and the jaywalking penalty.
Readers discuss better ways for Ocean Park to promote conservation, creativity labs for the young, MTR’s admonishments not to walk on escalators, and the better education system between Hong Kong and Singapore.
Readers discuss the potential outflow of foreign students from Harvard, Hong Kong’s move to take pedestrians off busy streets, and providing a listening ear to troubled students.
Readers discuss the harm of e-cigarettes and flavoured vapes, how mediation can help resolve US-China trade dispute, the reason for MTR’s fare rebates, and threats to bomb Iran nuclear sites.
Readers discuss a call to raise the retirement age to 65, the Chinese premier’s visit to Indonesia, and the significance of the Trump-Harvard feud.
Readers discuss the policy constraints confronting the Taiwanese leader, mental health in the LGBTQ community, and the challenge of restricting social media use.
Readers discuss the need for proactive rather than reactive crisis handling, clarifying the purpose of the penalty for disruption, and caring for teachers’ emotional well-being.
Readers discuss the need to revamp the education system, the quest for global talent, the ombudsman’s decision to remove part of its records, and a blight on Hong Kong’s countryside.
Readers discuss how an empowered coastguard can serve the country’s coastal communities, removing red tape to facilitate SME support, and kind taxi drivers.
Readers discuss aligning civil service pay with the modern job market, Hong Kong’s place on the global stage, and misguided escalator habits.
Readers discuss the limits of economic nationalism, Trump’s willingness to visit Beijing, Britain’s plans to tighten immigration, and personalising Hong Kong’s welcome to visitors.
Readers discuss the challenges presented by AI and other tech advances, what SMEs can do to minimise tariff pain, and the decision to cut training hours for medical laboratory technologists.
Readers discuss the silver lining in mainland budget travel, why country parks should consider charging tourists, and senior accessibility around Kai Tak Stadium.
Readers discuss ways to showcase Hong Kong transport history, harbour reclamation, and the cost-effectiveness of Green@Community.
Readers discuss the city’s inclusivity efforts, public education on mental health, and a gap in the Covid-19 booster programme.
Readers discuss digital tools for elder care, the importance of clinical training hours for medical laboratory science, and the need for health authorities to reassure the public.
Readers discuss international best practice for HIV prevention, JD.com going head to head with Meituan in delivery services, and civilian deaths in the Gaza war.
Readers discuss the challenge facing the Western-led moral order, and the problem of corruption.
Readers discuss racehorse deaths, and the behaviour of pet owners.