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Power outage briefly leaves 5,000 Hong Kong households in darkness

Outage also leaves some stuck in lifts at shopping centre and university campus, while police get report of traffic lights malfunctioning.

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While ranking is globally recognised, it does not fully reflect an institution’s unique characteristics and strengths, president says.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong must step up efforts against fraudulent university applications

Heightened vigilance and stronger law enforcement are needed against people who cheat the system, to protect the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand.

The Chinese University of Hong Kong holds an information day for prospective students at its campus in Sha Tin on October 11. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

126 fake academic credential reports logged in first 7 months: Hong Kong police

Force arrested 55 people between January 2022 and July this year for allegedly using fraudulent credentials at local universities.

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Hong Kong society

Spirit of Hong Kong Awards: student who helps father give meals to the homeless

Bianca Sadhwani struggled when she first arrived from India six years ago, but being a volunteer helped her connect with people and the city.

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Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength

The advancement in global higher education rankings shows efforts to nurture the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand are paying off.

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Education in Hong Kong

6 Hong Kong universities set new record in global top 200

Times Higher Education says rankings highlight shift in research and higher education excellence from West to Asia.

The University of Hong Kong rose from 35th to 33rd place in the World University Rankings, the highest among all local varsities. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong’s first traditional Chinese medicine hospital set to open in December

Three local universities have signed collaborative agreements with the Chinese Medicine Hospital of Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong science and tech

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University teams were big winners at Silicon Valley festival, showing city’s education efforts are paying off.

World of performing arts

Hong Kong Ballet and top British choreographer break new ground in Venice

Hong Kong Ballet and Company Wayne McGregor joined forces for a spectacular marriage of dance and tech at the Biennale Danza in Venice.

A screenshot from Company Wayne McGregor’s “On the Other Earth”, an experimental dance project shown on a 360-degree stereoscopic LED screen developed in Hong Kong. The work was unveiled at the International Festival of Contemporary Dance in Venice on July 24, 2025. In this scene, Hong Kong Ballet dancer Jeremy Chan can be seen on the Peninsula Hotel helicopter pad. The project was co-produced with the Hong Kong Baptist University and Hong Kong Ballet. Photo: Ravi Deepres
Education in Hong Kong

South China Morning Post journalist gets Hong Kong Baptist University fellowship

Senior correspondent Natalie Wong will take part in one-of-its-kind programme designed to raise industry standards for local journalists.

Natalie Wong, who specialises in political news at the Post, is among three journalists selected for the Professional Journalism Fellowship programme. Photo: Handout
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Hong Kong firms eye Chinese medicine opportunities on the mainland: HKTDC

Hong Kong Trade Development Council says streamlined procedures opened a more convenient channel for companies to expand into the mainland.

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Palace intrigue conquers global screens: has China cast its new soft power?

As overseas fans binge on Chinese hit streaming shows, slick productions could boost country’s image on the global stage, experts say.

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Universities in Hong Kong

6 public universities in Hong Kong rise in global rankings

University of Hong Kong climbs to 11th place, beating two prestigious mainland Chinese institutions.

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The University of Hong Kong came in 11th in the global ranking. Photo: Elson Li
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Greta Thunberg, once unpopular on Chinese social media, rises in esteem on Gaza

The activist receives support on Chinese social media after Israeli forces board her ship bearing aid to Gaza and she is deported.

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Fashion

Chinese students spice up graduation wear with more fashionable looks

Inspired by people like Eileen Gu and RedNote influencers, young Chinese women are putting their own spin on traditional graduation attire.

Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong Baptist University, like CityU, can ‘afford’ 3 to 5% spending cut

President Alexander Wai also confident his institution can win bid for third medical school with advisers ‘not exposed to geopolitical risks’.

The Baptist University campus in Kowloon Tong. When asked what the university would do to accommodate budget cuts, its president said enrolling more non-local students or increasing their tuition fees were options. Photo: Felix Wong
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Help for 5,000 in Hong Kong traditional Chinese medicine mental health project

Baptist University project promotes use of Chinese medicine to treat depression, anxiety or insomnia.

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Education in Hong Kong

3 universities in Hong Kong among top 10 in major ranking of Asian institutions

HKU holds No 2 position, CUHK rises to No 6 and CityU to No 10, marking first time three institutions placed in top 10 of Asian University Rankings.

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Education in Hong Kong

Universities in Hong Kong admit more non-local students after intake quota doubled

Baptist University says number of first-year, non-local students for 2024-25 to increase by nearly 200 per cent from last year.

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Crime in Hong Kong

3 arrested in Hong Kong for alleged HK$1.3 million fraud at student union

Two Baptist University students among trio arrested after union discovers funds transferred to bank accounts for personal use.

Two of the suspects study at Hong Kong’s Baptist University. Photo: Winson Wong
Science

China sends international crew to explore underwater mountains in submersible

Foreign scientists will get a close look at the sprawling Magellan Seamounts on board the Jiaolong, which can dive up to 7,000 metres.

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The Shenhai Yihao, mother ship of the Jiaolong submersible, will make a port call in Hong Kong next month during the return leg of the research mission. Photo: SCMP
Hong Kong politics

Xi urges Hong Kong entrepreneurs to help with nation’s reform in rare letter

Chinese president thanked city’s business leaders with Ningbo ancestry for their support after they wrote to him about their contributions.

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Education in Hong Kong

How a 9-year-old boy aced Hong Kong’s DSE exams and what’s next

Bryan Leung only decided to take the tests as a challenge after watching a YouTube tutorial and says he’s in no hurry to skip more grades

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