Tag: Asia
Urgent Call for Early HIV Testing in Hong Kong amid Rising Late Diagnoses
In a recent press conference, Dr. Bonnie Wong, a consultant for the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) in Hong Kong, highlighted the urgent need for early HIV testing. She expressed concern over the increase...
Safety Alert: Step Platforms Recommended by NGO After Fatal Fall in Hong Kong
Safety Alert: Step Platforms Recommended by NGO After Fatal Fall in Hong Kong A tragic incident has shaken the construction industry in Hong Kong, prompting a safety alert from a local NGO. The...
Hong Kong Records Hottest October in History
Hong Kong experienced its hottest October on record this year, with the average temperature reaching 27.3 degrees Celsius. This was 1.6 degrees higher than the normal average temperature for the month. The city's Observatory...
Relocating Taiwanese Firms from China: Taipei’s Offer if Trump Implements Tariffs
Taipei's economic ministry stated that it will assist Taiwanese companies in relocating their production plants from China if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on his threat to impose a 60 percent tariff on Chinese-made...
Hong Kong Social Worker Arrested for Fraud Amid Tech Hub Legal Challenge
A Hong Kong social worker, Eddie Tse, has found himself in the midst of a legal storm as he faces allegations of fraudulent activities related to elderly allowance and public housing applications. Tse, who...
Zero Bullying Campaign Aims to Eradicate Bullying Within 10 Years
A group in Hong Kong has set a bold goal of putting an end to school bullying in the next ten years. The Council of Early Childhood Education and Services conducted a survey in...
Revised Government GDP Growth Forecast: 2.5% – RTHK
The government recently announced that the full-year economic growth forecast has been revised to 2.5 percent, down from the previous estimated range of 2.5 to 3.5 percent. This adjustment comes after real GDP in...
Hongkongers’ Sentiments Towards Donald Trump’s Win in US Presidential Election
Ko, a retired Hong Kong resident, expressed his concerns about the re-election of former US President Donald Trump during a conversation with HKFP. He believes that Trump's policies are self-centered and lack a global...
Hong Kong Legislative Head Praises Lawmakers’ Work Amid ‘Empty’ Motion Controversy
Hong Kong Legislative Head Defends Lawmakers' Efforts Amid Criticism In the bustling city of Hong Kong, the president of the Legislative Council, Andrew Leung, has sparked controversy by defending the work of lawmakers...
Government Action Plan for Green Maritime Fuel Implementation – RTHK
The government has recently unveiled an action plan to promote the use of green maritime fuel in Hong Kong, aiming to reduce carbon emissions from the shipping industry. This initiative includes a target of...
















