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A screengrab from former US consul general Gregory May’s farewell video. He has praised Hongkongers for their strong work ethic and resilience. Photo: Facebook
Hong Kong

US-Hong Kong ties ‘strong as ever’ despite Beijing, Washington friction

Former US consul general Gregory May also says he hopes ‘Hong Kong will still be Hong Kong’ when he visits again.

Education in Hong Kong

‘Better safe than sorry’, Hong Kong’s No 2 official says over school suspension

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ICAC

Opinion | Hong Kong officials must address concerns over large-scale projects

Climate change

Editorial | Hong Kong must be well prepared for more extreme weather

Despite the city’s assured handling of this week’s storm disruptions, officials need to think long term as the threats from global warming rise.

Pedestrians and cars make their way in heavy rain in Hong Kong on July 10, after the Observatory issued a red rainstorm warning signal. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong can save HK$90,000 per patient with better end-of-life care: think tank

Our Hong Kong Foundation says city can adopt model expanding care to dying patients outside hospitals.

Animal welfare in Hong Kong

Rescued Hong Kong leopard cat ‘growing stronger, preparing to return to wild’

Kadoorie Farm and Botanical Garden shares update on feline discovered by hikers in catchwater drain in April.

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Accidents and personal safety

Worker dies after iron beam falls at Hong Kong construction site amid rainstorm

Incident happened on site near border crossing facilities of the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, with a second worker injured.

A worker was killed by a fallen iron beam at a construction site near the border-crossing facilities at Hong Kong’s mega bridge connecting mainland China and Macau. Photo: Now TV news
Hong Kong

Hong Kong authorities confirm bitumen in water in Sai Wan Ho private estate

Substance originated from upstream supply pipe work, government says after receiving reports of black particles in water.

LGBTQ

Hong Kong to press ahead with tabling same-sex partnership bill despite pushback

Government stresses that it firmly upholds city’s monogamous and heterosexual marriage system, as major political parties oppose bill.

Hong Kong weather

Heavy rain puts damper on Hong Kong school graduations as classes suspended

Observatory cancels all rainstorm warnings at 8pm but says weather will remain unstable.

Hong Kong’s weather forecaster has issued a red rainstorm warning. Photo: Elson Li
Hong Kong

Fresh case of bitumen in water supply for Hong Kong housing, lawmaker says

Edward Leung says he has received complaints about particles in water from residents of two estates, following saga in Fanling last month.

Lei King Wan (front) and Grand Promenade (back left) in Shau Kei Wan. Photo: Martin Chan
The University of Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong’s revised IT hub plan angers Pok Fu Lam residents

University seeks to build on site in Pok Fu Lam, with residents accusing it of dismissing alternative sites without proper due diligence.

Canada

My Take | How to ‘sludge’ HK migrants into leaving the UK and Canada

BN(O)ers and ‘streamers’ are no longer welcome. Too bad that the respective governments just will not or cannot say that out loud.

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Hong Kong economy

Hong Kong minister hints at scrapping of MPF tax break proposal for elderly

Working group has been reviewing proposal aimed at encouraging greater participation of elderly in workforce as part of silver economy push.

The number of people aged 65 and above in Hong Kong is expected to increase from 1.64 million in 2023 to 2.67 million in 2043. Photo: Elson Li
Architecture and design

Revitalising Hong Kong’s Olympian City plaza – in the shade

An architect-designed shell-like structure for and by the community has transformed a forlorn plaza in Tai Kok Tsui.

The pavilion was designed to reflect the history and culture of Tai Kok Tsui in Hong Kong. Photo: Eugene Chan
Hong Kong transport

‘Better to be a dog’: Hong Kong lawmakers call for women-only areas on transport

Government dismisses suggestion to introduce a scheme, likened to that for pets, despite sexual harassment concerns on public transport.

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Hong Kong

Hongkongers may soon be limited to 3 prepaid SIM cards per service provider

Authorities say they believe proposed measures can protect telecoms service users and effectively combat fraudulent activities involving prepaid SIM cards.

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Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Hong Kong Hospital Authority rejects claim that locals can’t secure residencies

Authority says it provides ‘sufficient training places’ for local medical students and also employs all eligible graduates at public hospitals.

Medical staff in a ward at Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Yau Ma Tei. Photo: Felix Wong
LGBTQ

Letters | Equal marriage is not a break from Hong Kong tradition

Readers discuss legal protection for same-sex relationships, the morality of denying human rights to some in our community, the power of the word ‘spouse’, and how to make the city’s steps safer.

Hong Kong

Editorial | Quality counts as Hong Kong seeks to lure more international students

While the increase in the number of applications from non-locals students is encouraging, universities could cast their net wider.

Good Schools Guide

How educators are reshaping IB programmes to answer global challenges

Canadian International School and Hong Kong Academy aim to equip students to thrive in an uncertain future shaped by AI, and increasing environmental and political uncertainty.

Educators in Hong Kong talk about how they are reshaping their IB programmes to prepare students for challenges from technology including AI, as well as increasing environmental and political uncertainty. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Education in Hong Kong

A third of Hong Kong IB candidates earned top marks: what’s their secret?

Hong Kong’s top or near-perfect scorers represent nearly 10 per cent of top achievers globally.

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St Paul’s Co-educational College students pose for pictures after receiving the results of the IB examinations. Photo: Sam Tsang
What to do in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s annual anime fair to double venue size to cut waiting times for fans

Ani-Com & Games Hong Kong CEO says fair has ‘gradually developed into a mega-event, receiving attention from Hong Kong people and the industry’.

Education in Hong Kong

Tuition and music: how Hong Kong’s pupils got into their first choice schools

Primary Six pupils share joy and strategies used to get into their preferred institutions, as city sees record high rates through central allocation.

Hong Kong

Hong Kong ‘bomb’ turns out to be cannon barrel that could date to 19th century

Barrel discovered in East Tsim Sha Tsui would be city’s first such archaeological find in nearly two decades.

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A cannon barrel has been found at a construction site on Mody Road. Photo: Handout
Hong Kong economy

Does Hong Kong loan shark law proposal lack bite needed to tame debt collectors?

Lawmakers urge end to ‘vicious cycle’ where lenders dish out risky loans knowing they can use aggressive enforcement tactics.

The government is seeking public feedback over its proposals to tie unsecured personal loans to a borrower’s income. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Hong Kong tourism

Surge in Hongkongers visiting Japan expected after manga ‘megaquake’ fears fade

Travel agency boss says interest in visiting the country has bounced back ‘in an explosive surge’.

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Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong plans to cut size of development site after backlash

Source says HKU looking at building on residential plot nearby, leaving most of a Pok Fu Lam green belt untouched.

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