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Latest news about Hong Kong society, including community, welfare, heritage, leisure and entertainment.
Heartbreaking case of alleged child abuse by nanny from city neighbourhood scheme raises questions about screening, instruction and assessment.
As many as 19 Hong Kong education institutions are interested in joining an ambitious mega development, the Northern Metropolis, on land close to the border with mainland China.
Hong Kong’s world-class public healthcare system has one major flaw: it is woefully inadequate for dental care.
Job-hopping staff have raised concerns among Hong Kong employers, and there is a need to balance the rights of both parties, but the city would be better off trying to attract additional workers.
Top Talent Pass Scheme drew nearly 46,500 successful applicants in the past financial year, and they must be encouraged to put down roots so local people can also benefit.
- In a bid to boost their social mobility, 2,800 Form One to Three students, mostly living in subdivided flats, were enrolled in first round of programme
- An evaluation of the programme found that students made improvements in all eight targeted aspects
Case is third public body security breach in a week, after revelation of leaks at Electrical and Mechanical Services Department as well as the Consumer Council.
Environmental Protection Department says garbage handling fees have added financial pressure to the operators of restaurants, businesses and nursing homes.
Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims says only a work suspension can safeguard the safety of workers effectively.
Hong Kong is hosting Germany-based Christian charity GBA Ships’ floating library. With over 2,000 books, it aims to promote literacy and ‘empower people with knowledge’.
Readers discuss the rights of migrant domestic workers, the deaths of two men cleaning a sewer, and the cost of additional floors in the Legislative Council complex.
Privacy commissioner Ada Chung urges Electrical and Mechanical Services Department to notify all affected individuals, hours after latter issues apology.
With realistic virtual locations, there’s no need to fly actors, crew to different places for film shoots.
Some advisers warn measure may be a blow to government’s standing if it is pushed forward in August, Post has learned.
Privacy commissioner Ada Chung says leak of 477 people’s personal information mainly due to Consumer Council’s failure to set up multi-step authentication for remote work.
Mayday’s second show rescheduled to May 9 after first performance was moved online amid heavy rainfall.
Industry figure Simon Wong says restaurants can expect a 10 per cent drop in business against last year’s figures.
Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk hints full roll-out of pay-as-you-throw scheme will not go ahead in August without public consensus.
At least five tourist groups, each with 30 to 40 people, take photos in front of popular red brick wall displaying name and crest of HKU between 11am and 12pm.
Data from the Immigration Department shows about 295,800 people, including roughly 184,440 residents, had also left the city as of 9pm
Thirteen years after statutory minimum wage introduced, a new formula that bars any rate cuts in future has been approved.
Film lovers flock to cinema for final showings after nearly 60 years of operation.
Crowds pack Hennessy Road for Mirror member’s 25th birthday, amid a free ride day sponsored by the fan club.
KELY Support Group says schools should provide more career support and companies can benefit from diverse cultural background and talent.
Undersecretary for Labour and Welfare Ho Kai-ming also reveals website providing information on help for carers has had 350,000 hits since in November.
Police and Department of Health mount joint operation in Yau Tsim Mong district, arresting trio, aged between 29 and 33, for alleged illegal sale of medicinal products.
Centre for Health Protection warns that dominating flu virus strain might change for second time, possibly extending flu season already longer than usual.
Chief Executive John Lee says Individual Visit Scheme helps city target high-spending arrivals.
Hong Kong Arts Development Council is latest target, following ransomware attacks on Union Hospital earlier this month and tech hub Cyberport last year.
Outstanding researchers in Beijing and Shanghai among those set to benefit from policies announced on Sunday by National Immigration Administration.
Labour Department plans to launch updated heat stress warning system, guidelines to prevent heatstroke at work in May.
Post learns of conflicting measures at convenience stores over on-site snack bar food such as siu mai and fish balls.
