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William Yiu
Senior Correspondent, Hong Kong
William is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience. He has worked for different radio stations and Chinese-language newspapers — covering education and politics respectively — before joining the Post in 2021.
William is a journalist with more than 15 years of experience. He has worked for different radio stations and Chinese-language newspapers — covering education and politics respectively — before joining the Post in 2021.
Areas of Expertise:
Education and Hong Kong politicsLanguages Spoken:
Cantonese, English
Man was pronounced dead at scene, with cause of death set to be determined after autopsy.
Only HK$1.31 billion or 57.5 per cent of HK$2.28 billion allocated for baby bonus scheme used as of February, with three-year scheme set to end this October.
It becomes first of 15 under-enrolled schools barred from operating subsidised Primary One classes from September.
Authorities publish 2026 Values Education Curriculum Framework, with latest guide placing heavier emphasis on ‘national identity’.
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Education chief Christine Choi says causes of mental illness are complex and reasons range from personal, family and academic pressures to social difficulties.
Education authorities say the increase may be under-reported because of reluctance among parents and pupils to disclose health information.
By contrast, number of local DSE candidates who qualified for Hong Kong public universities fell by 5 per cent over same period, Education Bureau says.
Hong Kong Education Bureau’s new scheme offers lower salaries but higher recruitment flexibility.
Education Bureau says non-local enrolment at some schools dropped to as low as 39 per cent, well below required targets of 50 to 98 per cent.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced last May the country would take stricter approach to Chinese student visas.
Students with special educational needs do better in smaller classes and in schools that look beyond academic grades, parents say.
HKIS co-founder Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod accuses management of creating ‘risk of leadership interruption’.
Education University of Hong Kong head warns that teacher training must not be ignored despite dwindling student population.
Despite overall drop, dentistry at HKU remains second while performing arts at HKAPA regains 10th place and education at EdU enters top 10.
Despite a smaller rise than last year, the English Schools Foundation says increase is needed to maintain teaching quality and meet technology demands.
Education consultant says proposed fees exceed those of premium British boarding school in Malaysia or Thailand.
Immigration Department raids 23 locations, including restaurants, cleaning companies and commercial buildings.
University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.
Minister for Migration and Citizenship Mike Tapp says current B1 English language requirement for settlement under BN(O) route will remain unchanged.
Test will allow foreign students to apply for admission to both local and mainland Chinese higher education institutions.
Hong Kong’s leader graduated from Five Districts Business Welfare Association School in 1970.
Education minister Christine Choi also warns more closures expected if school operators refuse to plan for mergers.
Hong Kong Physiotherapy Association alarmed by hiring freezes and job losses at NGOs despite rising demand for services.
‘We might be the only university that stands out to say humanities are important,’ HKU head tells media at reception event.
Tseung Kwan O Hospital investigating death of 85-year-old patient with transverse colon cancer, who received stoma surgery on February 7.
Government grant honours bravery of Ho Wai-ho, who died during search and rescue operation at Wang Fuk Court.
College plans to adopt the name ‘Tung Wah University of Hong Kong’, president Professor Sally Chan says.
School to welcome first batch of 50 students in 2028-29, with most non-locals expected to be from mainland China.
Authorities eye summer study tours to make better use of campus resources and bring more non-local students to city.
