Tag: Asia
Observatory Drops Typhoon Signal No. 1 as Typhoon Man-yi Moves Away – RTHK
The Hong Kong Observatory has lifted all typhoon signals at 10:10 pm on Tuesday as Typhoon Man-yi weakens and moves away from the city. The T1 signal had been in effect for over 30...
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...
Survey Reveals 94% of Hong Kong Children in Inadequate Housing Have Spinal Issues
A recent survey conducted by the Society for Community Organization (SoCO) revealed that over 90 per cent of children living in inadequate housing in Hong Kong have experienced spinal health issues. The cramped living...
Labour Group Aims for 5.5% Pay Raise in the Coming Year
The Federation of Hong Kong and Kowloon Labour Unions is advocating for a 5.5 percent pay raise for workers in the upcoming year. This call to action comes after a recent survey conducted by...
Boosting China’s Economy: Local Gov’t Debt Ceiling Raised by US$840 Million
China's economy is getting a boost as the local government debt ceiling has been raised by a significant amount. Lawmakers in China have agreed to increase the local government debt ceiling by US$840 billion...
Support Carers: A Call to Action by Chris Sun
Secretary for Labour and Welfare, Chris Sun, emphasized the importance of collaboration among all sectors to support carers in our community. He mentioned that the government alone cannot improve the lives of carers and...
HK-Peru Trade Development Council Strengthening Trade Relations
The Hong Kong government is in talks to finalize a free trade agreement with Peru, as Chief Executive John Lee journeys to the South American nation for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation economic leaders’ meeting...
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...
Fatal Stabbing of Schoolboy in Shenzhen Sparks Concern Among Japanese Families in Hong Kong
Since the tragic stabbing of a 10-year-old Japanese schoolboy in Shenzhen, the Takeda family in Hong Kong has been on high alert, ensuring their son is never alone after school. The incident, which took...
Hong Kong Legislative Head Praises Lawmakers’ Work Amid ‘Empty’ Motion Controversy
Hong Kong Legislative Head Defends Lawmakers' Efforts Amid CriticismIn the bustling city of Hong Kong, the president of the Legislative Council, Andrew Leung, has sparked controversy by defending the work of lawmakers...
