Tag: Hong Kong
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...
Hong Kong Director Johnnie To Criticized by Beijing-Backed Newspapers for Calling City ‘Soulless’
Award-winning Hong Kong filmmaker Johnnie To recently came under fire from Beijing-backed newspapers in the city for his comments in an interview with BBC...
Preserving Collective Memory of Choi Hung Estate: A Tribute to Hong Kong’s Cultural Heritage
District councillors in Hong Kong are pushing for the preservation of the heritage and collective memory of Choi Hung Estate, which is scheduled for...
2024 Press Freedom Awards: HKFP Shortlisted for Journalistic Independence Award
Hong Kong Free Press has received a nomination for a prestigious journalistic independence award at the 2024 Reporters Without Borders (RSF) Press Freedom Awards....
Investigation into Fatal Scaffolding Incident in Kowloon City – RTHK
The Labour Department (LD) is currently investigating a tragic incident that took place in Kowloon City. A worker lost his life while dismantling scaffolding...
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...
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...
Hong Kong Man Arrested for Charging at Judge with Knife: What Happened?
A man was arrested in Hong Kong after he charged at a magistrate in a courtroom with a knife. The incident took place at...
Encouraging Civil Servants to Have Children: Displaying Baby Photos in Hong Kong Gov’t Offices
The suggestion to display baby photos in Hong Kong government offices to encourage civil servants to have children was made by lawmaker Bill Tang...
Tax Cuts on Premium Alcohol Won’t Boost Hong Kong’s Liquor Trade
Tax cuts on premium alcohol in Hong Kong were recently announced as part of the government's policy speech. However, this move is unlikely to...