Updated Drug Approval Guidelines Effective Nov 1 – RTHK
The Hong Kong government announced that starting November 1, a new streamlined process for drug approval will be implemented. This process aims to make it faster for medicines for serious diseases to enter the...
Hong Kong to Extend Ban on Single-Use Plastics – RTHK
Hong Kong is taking steps to reduce single-use plastics with the upcoming extension of the ban on such items. The first phase of the ban is coming to an end, and fines of up...
Iconic Hong Kong Cheongsam Tailor Prepares to Retire: End of an Era
Iconic Hong Kong Cheongsam Tailor Yan Kar-man Prepares to Retire: End of an Era Yan Kar-man, an 88-year-old master tailor in Hong Kong, is one of the few remaining experts in the art of crafting...
Retail sales decline sharply by 6.9% in September
Retail sales in Hong Kong took a sharp decline of 6.9 percent in September compared to the same period last year. This marks the seventh consecutive month of year-on-year decreases. According to official data...
Strengthening Taiwan’s Defense Capabilities: Lai’s Commitment
President William Lai of Taiwan has reiterated his government's unwavering commitment to bolstering the country's defense capabilities through a series of military reforms and increased spending. In a series of meetings with Japanese and...
213,000 Mainland Tourists Flock to Hong Kong for Golden Week
More than 213,000 mainland Chinese visitors swarmed into Hong Kong on the first day of the Labour Day “golden week” holiday on Thursday. They were excited to do some hiking, indulge their taste buds...
Kim Jong-un Sister’s Marriage and Children Revealed.
A former North Korean diplomat recently shed light on the personal life of Kim Yo-jong, the influential sister of North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un. In a rare revelation to the South Korean daily JoongAng...
Preventing Abuse at Care Homes: Government Investigates for Solutions
The secretary for labor and welfare, Chris Sun, expressed his hope that the investigation into alleged abuse at a care home operated by the Hong Chi Association could lead to measures that prevent such...
Chinese Pressure Prompts PIF to Omit Taiwan in Communique
China's Influence on Pacific Islanders Forum Decisions When the 18-member Pacific Islands Forum concluded its meeting on August 30, there was controversy surrounding the mention of Taiwan in the official communique. Initially, the communique included...
Youth Mental Health Support Kit: A New Solution for Mental Health Challenges
Castle Peak Hospital has introduced a new approach to supporting youth mental health with the release of a unique board game aimed at helping children who may be hesitant to reach out to adults...
