Benefits of Guangdong Care Homes for Physically Fit Individuals
In the field of geriatric medicine, Professor Jean Woo expressed her thoughts on the new initiative introduced in Guangdong to provide subsidies to physically fit elderly individuals living in special care homes. She mentioned...
John Lee’s 3rd HK Policy Address in 2024 Receives Lowest Ratings, Decline in Audience...
Chief Executive John Lee's third Policy Address in 2024 received the lowest ratings compared to his previous two addresses, according to a recent poll by the Hong Kong Public Opinion Research Institute (PORI). The...
Rehousing Plan for Residents of Subdivided Flats – RTHK
The government announced a plan to address poor quality subdivided flats without leaving residents homeless. Chief Executive John Lee introduced the plan in his Policy Address, outlining requirements for units such as size, window,...
Hong Kong Police Officers Sentenced for Homeless Harassment
Six police officers in Hong Kong have been sentenced to prison for harassing homeless individuals. The officers were found guilty of perverting the course of justice in a rare criminal conviction of law enforcement...
Moving Forward: Chief Executive Urges Hong Kong Companies to Focus on Future Success
Chief Executive John Lee emphasized the importance of Hong Kong companies focusing on future success rather than dwelling on past achievements. He noted that the retail industry is facing challenges due to changing consumer...
Online Emotional Support Platform for Youth: HK Gov’t Initiative to Address Suicides
The Hong Kong government has announced a new online emotional support platform for young people in response to a concerning rise in student suicides. This platform is expected to be launched in the second...
Impact of Liquor Duty Cut on Prices – RTHK Analysis
The reduction in duty on premium spirits in Hong Kong is not expected to have a significant impact on the wine and spirits industry or the general public. The duty on liquor with an...
Rehousing Urged as Concern Group Disappointed with HK Policy Address 2024
A concern group in Hong Kong has expressed disappointment with the new measures announced in Chief Executive John Lee's policy address to phase out "unliveable" subdivided flats. The Concerning Subdivided Units Alliance called for...
Beijing Eases Visa Rules for Non-Chinese Hong Kong Residents
Mainland authorities have recently made it easier for non-Chinese Hong Kong residents to visit by further relaxing visa rules. This change allows more individuals to apply for multiple-entry visas, which permit visits of up...
Testing Locally Trained GenAI for Document Processing in HK Policy Address 2024
The Hong Kong government is taking a step towards incorporating Artificial Intelligence (AI) into its document processing procedures. During the recent Policy Address, Chief Executive John Lee announced that the government would be testing...
Support for Small Businesses: Benefits of Principal Moratorium – RTHK
The Hong Kong General Chamber of Commerce expressed their support for the measures introduced in the Policy Address to assist small and medium enterprises (SMEs). CEO Patrick Yeung highlighted the importance of the proposal...
Hong Kong Policy Address 2024: Tax Cut on Premium Liquor to Boost Bar Business
The 2024 Policy Address in Hong Kong announced a tax cut on premium liquor imported with a price of over HK$200 to boost tourism and consumption of high-end food and beverages. Chief Executive John...
Subsidized Care-Home Spots in Guangdong: Government Initiatives – RTHK
The government in Guangdong is implementing new initiatives to help elderly welfare recipients live in care homes. Chief Executive John Lee has introduced a three-year pilot scheme that will provide subsidies to up to...
Philippines-US Marines Joint Military Drills Amid China’s Taiwan Exercises
The joint military exercises between the Philippines and the United States have commenced in the northern and western parts of the Philippines. These exercises, known as Kamandag or Venom, are specifically focused on defending...
Beware of New Deals at Gym Chains: Important Customer Alert
The Consumer Council raised concerns about former members of Physical Fitness gym being approached by perFIT, a new operator taking over the business. They are offering free access to reopened locations in Mong Kok...
LinkedIn Suspends AI Training with Hong Kong Users’ Data: Privacy Watchdog
LinkedIn, a professional networking platform, has recently decided to suspend the training of its artificial intelligence (AI) models using data from Hong Kong users. This decision was welcomed by the city's privacy watchdog, the...
Naomi Osaka Set to Compete in Hong Kong Tennis Open
Naomi Osaka, the talented four-time Grand Slam champion, has added the Hong Kong Open tennis championships to her list of upcoming competitions. This news was confirmed by the event organisers on Tuesday, much to...
Facilitating Money Transfer for Hong Kong-based Mainland Chinese Talent: Pro-Beijing Party’s Call
The call to facilitate money transfer for mainland Chinese talent based in Hong Kong has been made by the city's largest pro-Beijing party, the Democratic Alliance for the Betterment and Progress of Hong Kong...
Thefts of Turtles in Tsuen Wan – What You Need to Know
Police in Tsuen Wan are investigating a recent turtle theft that occurred at an industrial building. The incident was reported on Tuesday morning when officers were notified that the front door of a unit...
Hong Kong Leader John Lee Calls for Containment as 9th Zoo Monkey Dies
Hong Kong leader John Lee has voiced his concerns about the recent deaths of monkeys at a zoo in the city, stating that the issue needs to be contained following the ninth death and...
Golden Week Boost: Visitors Saw ‘Good Increase’ – RTHK
Chief Executive John Lee stated that there was a considerable increase in the number of mainland visitors during the recent Golden Week holiday. According to Lee, a total of 1.22 million visitors came to...
Congratulations to Sam Hou-fai: Macau’s Next Leader Gains Praise from Hong Kong’s John Lee
Congratulations to Sam Hou-fai for being elected as the next chief executive of Macau. John Lee, the leader of Hong Kong, has praised Sam for his contributions to Macau during his time as the...
Expanding Fast EV Charger Network Urged by FTU for Government – RTHK
The Federation of Trade Unions (FTU) is urging the government to take action and expand the fast electric vehicle (EV) charger network in order to promote the adoption of electric vehicles among motorists. According...
Taiwanese Businessman Robert Tsao and Lawmaker Puma Shen Sanctioned by China for Alleged ‘Separatism’
China recently imposed sanctions on two well-known Taiwanese individuals, businessman Robert Tsao and lawmaker Puma Shen, accusing them of "separatism." These sanctions prevent Tsao and Shen from entering mainland China, as well as the...
Syndicate Uses Deepfake Technology for Romance Fraud Scheme
Police recently announced that they have successfully dismantled a fraud syndicate that utilized deepfake technology to carry out a romance fraud scheme involving cryptocurrency investments. The syndicate was busted following a raid on a...
Strengthening Training for Hong Kong Intern Doctors to Prevent Medical Errors
Hong Kong's health minister has promised to improve the training for intern doctors following two medical errors in public hospitals. Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau stated that the Hospital Authority will focus on enhancing...
Firefighters Responding to No. 3 Alarm Fire in Yau Ma Tei
Firefighters are currently working hard to extinguish a No. 3 alarm fire in Yau Ma Tei. The fire broke out at the new Yau Ma Tei public cargo working area, with reports coming in...
Investigation Launched After 8 Monkeys Found Dead at Hong Kong Zoo
The recent tragic deaths of eight monkeys at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens have sparked an investigation by local authorities. The Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD) announced the deaths of one...
HKUST Student Hall Workers Unpaid HK$2m Wages: Union – RTHK
Around 60 construction workers who were working on building new student residences at Hong Kong University of Science and Technology have not been paid for two months, totaling HK$2 million in unpaid wages, as...
Role of Journalists in Holding Hong Kong Government Accountable
The recent Stand News verdict in Hong Kong has sparked discussions about the role of journalists in society. The verdict and the reactions from the media and authorities have raised important questions about what...