Tag: Asia
Unpaid Wages in Hong Kong Construction Industry Reach HK$300 Million in 2024
Over the past 11 months, more than 2,000 construction workers and subcontractors in Hong Kong have experienced delays in receiving their wages and project fees, leading to a total of HK$300 million in unpaid...
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...
Ceiling for Severance Pay in Hong Kong Could Reach HK$200k
The Hong Kong government has put forth a groundbreaking proposal that could significantly impact employees who face job loss due to their company's bankruptcy. The ceiling for severance pay in such cases may potentially...
HK’s Eastern FC Knocked Out of AFC Champions League – Latest Update
Hong Kong Premier League team Eastern faced a tough defeat in the AFC Champions League match against Sydney FC. The Australian team dominated the game, scoring three goals in the first half. Moroccan striker...
Enhancing Carer Hotline with Emergency Response Team: A Critical Need
A hotline that is supposed to help caregivers is not meeting the needs of some callers, according to a community group. The hotline, which operates 24 hours a day and was launched last year,...
Families of Jailed Hong Kong Democrats Grapple with Mixed Emotions: ‘We will survive this’
More than three years and eight months since 45 Hong Kong pro-democracy activists were charged with conspiring to commit subversion, their family members on Tuesday learned when they would next see their loved ones...
Boosting Hong Kong’s Performing Arts Scene: Calls for More Venues and Private Sector Support
The performing arts scene in Hong Kong is facing challenges due to a lack of venues, according to industry veterans. The government recently released a blueprint for arts development, which highlighted the need for...
Man Arrested for Suspected Arson in Tsuen Wan: Latest Updates and News
A 75-year-old man was arrested by the police in Tsuen Wan on suspicion of arson after a fire broke out along Cheung Pei Shan Road near Shek Wai Kok Estate. The fire destroyed part...
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...
Asia’s Economic Awakening: Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on Export-Led Growth
Imagine driving slowly but steadily along the road towards an economic development led by domestic demand, when your navigator advises you to take a faster route via export-led growth. You duly comply – only...
