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Lawmaker William Wong has also been suspended by CUHK. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong politics

William Wong becomes first to resign from Legco over scandal in 26 years

Resignation comes hours after Chinese University of Hong Kong suspended Wong, an associate dean, following his arrest on Monday.

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Education in Hong Kong

Should Hong Kong ban smartphones in schools and who makes final call?

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Hong Kong property

Rare momentum: Hong Kong universities, schools boost commercial property market

Education in Hong Kong

School activates crisis team after boy dies from heatstroke on weekend run

Hong Kong Adventist Academy confirms one of its students died from heatstroke on Saturday.

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Hong Kong Adventist Academy has assigned counsellors to help affected students and staff. Photo: Sun Yeung
Hong Kong Adventist Academy has assigned counsellors to help affected students and staff. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

Pupils as young as 7 hooked on online games as expert warns of alarming trend

Boy took nearly HK$8,000 in cash from his mother and used her credit card, counselling psychologist tells workshop.

Education in Hong Kong

Why are Hong Kong, mainland universities rising in global rankings as US ones fall?

Asian institutions climbed in QS top 200 list over five years, while 73 per cent of US universities fell, with eight dropping out.

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Education in Hong Kong

Education Bureau to deny pay rise to worker after SMS blunder over school places

Staff member made error while setting up notification, resulting in messages sent out day earlier with wrong years and registration dates.

Secretary for Education Christine Choi apologises on June 2 after some parents prematurely received SMS notifications about their children’s Primary One school allocations. Photo: May Tse
Secretary for Education Christine Choi apologises on June 2 after some parents prematurely received SMS notifications about their children’s Primary One school allocations. Photo: May Tse
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong records 91 suspected student suicides in 3 years, majority boys

Education Bureau says number of suspected fatal cases among primary and secondary students was 32 in 2023, 28 in 2024, and 31 in 2025.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school rearranges overnight World Cup watch party after feedback

Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School says event now to be held on morning of July 12 and previous circular aimed to gauge parents’ views.

Education in Hong Kong

60% of Hong Kong schools using AI for teaching and admin work, survey finds

Education University of Hong Kong researchers call on educators to boost their knowledge of new technology so they can better guide students.

The Education University of Hong Kong researchers have urged educators to become more knowledgeable about AI. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong school’s plan to host late-night World Cup screening kicks off debate

Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School’s decision to organise event for pupils and parents on July 15 sparks flurry of excitement on social media.

Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School has caused a stir online after inviting pupils and parents to an overnight watch party of a World Cup match on July 15. Photo: Handout
Chi Lin Buddhist Primary School has caused a stir online after inviting pupils and parents to an overnight watch party of a World Cup match on July 15. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong parents turn to summer school options in Asia amid soaring airfares

Applications to UK summer schools drop 35 per cent as travel costs surge, driving demand for cheaper Asia-based programmes, education consultants say.

Education in Hong Kong

University town framework unlikely to be unveiled before five-year plan released

Government previously planned to publish Northern Metropolis University Town Development Conceptual Framework in the first half of year.

Education in Hong Kong

93% of mainland Chinese top talent move to Hong Kong for children’s education

Beacon Group survey also shows 80 per cent of respondents chose to move at time when their children are in upper secondary school.

Parents attend an education expo in May this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Banking & finance

Hong Kong graduates prefer careers in finance, survey finds

Survey by CFA Institute reveals 90 per cent believe they have the skills to succeed and know what employers are looking for.

Chinese University of Hong Kong graduates celebrate after its 94th congregation ceremony in November 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Chinese University of Hong Kong graduates celebrate after its 94th congregation ceremony in November 2024. Photo: Elson Li
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s HKU and CUHK among world’s top 20 universities – a first for city

UK-based education analysis firm Quacquarelli Symonds says city has Asia’s most improved higher education system for second consecutive year.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong teachers to undergo 30-hour digital training amid AI push in schools

Primary and secondary schools will also be required to incorporate digital elements into annual development plans, while a new I&T curriculum is set to be rolled out.

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Education in Hong Kong

‘No academic stress here,’ Hong Kong school says after suicides of pupil, mother

Psychologist also urges close monitoring of traumatised children, cautioning against immediate return home after death of family member.

Flowers are placed outside Lu Shan Mansion, Taikoo Shing, where the girl and her mother took their own lives. Photo: Sun Yeung
Flowers are placed outside Lu Shan Mansion, Taikoo Shing, where the girl and her mother took their own lives. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

University town to set aside land to capitalise on future social, tech changes

Education minister Christine Choi says university town, which falls under Northern Metropolis, to have distinctive Hong Kong characteristics.

Education in Hong Kong

Child abuse claim ‘not established’, International Montessori School says

School says weeks-long probe involving Social Welfare Department and police could not find evidence to support claim of child maltreatment.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school seeks ‘excellent character’ in new head after Singapore row

Vacancy announced after principal Lee Cheuk-hing’s summary dismissal over swearing at security guards during Singapore school trip.

Debates on social media escalated over Lee Cheuk-hing's behavior after another video went viral on May 25, showing him playing a controversial game with female students on a coach bus. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Sacking of school principal for Singapore row is ‘death sentence’, lawmaker says

Chau Siu-chung says summary dismissal is regarded as ‘capital punishment’ in labour sector and threshold for invoking this clause is very high.

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Lee Cheuk-hing, the former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, has appointed legal representatives to review his dismissal. Photo: Handout
Lee Cheuk-hing, the former principal of San Wui Commercial Society Secondary School in Tuen Mun, has appointed legal representatives to review his dismissal. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong principal fired over Singapore row says he will seek legal advice

Lee Cheuk-hing apologises again for swearing incident but says he is shocked by immediate dismissal.

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Education in Hong Kong

ESF links kindergartens to primary schools, securing places through to graduation

ESF chief executive Belinda Greer calls through-train arrangement ‘significant’, saying it will bring immense benefits to students and families.

Hong Kong society

No pain, no gain? Ex-player defends ‘unique’ method of coach seen slapping student

But legal experts say coach’s actions could constitute common assault, even if he used pupil’s own hand to make him hit himself.

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A basketball coach was seen forcing a player to slap himself at a secondary school. Photo: Handout
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