Tag: Hong Kong

In a recent development, Hong Kong's new social work licensing body has suspended the qualifications of 11 social workers for up to three years, with eight of them having convictions related to the protests...

Hong Kong is taking steps to combat the misuse of a short-acting anaesthetic called etomidate, also known as "space oil," by adding it to the dangerous drug list next year. This decision comes after...

The Secretary for Labour and Welfare in Hong Kong has defended the two-month delay in announcing cases of suspected sexual assault at a care home for the disabled. Chris Sun explained that the delay...

The sentencing for the 45 democrats involved in Hong Kong's largest national security trial is set to take place on November 19. These individuals were convicted after participating in an unofficial primary election. The...

Hong Kong's national security committee has made a decision regarding a prisoner's early release for good behavior in jail. The High Court heard that Ma Chun-man, who is serving a five-year sentence for inciting...

Patrick Lam, the former acting chief editor of Stand News in Hong Kong, is fighting to overturn his conviction for publishing materials deemed "seditious." Alongside former chief editor Chung Pui-kuen, Lam was found guilty...

Social service organizations in Hong Kong are currently facing significant challenges in terms of staffing shortages and declining donations, according to a recent survey conducted by the Hong Kong Council of Social Service (HKCSS).The...

A man in Hong Kong, Ma Chun-man, was denied early release from jail under the new security law. He argued that the decision was unfair because he was not properly informed by the city's...

The government of Hong Kong is taking steps to improve housing conditions in the city by introducing a new law that requires landlords of subdivided units to renew their registrations every five years. This...

Hong Kong's labour minister, Chris Sun, has emphasized the need for a more targeted approach to poverty alleviation rather than relying solely on a poverty line to measure inequality. Sun expressed concerns about the...

The Hong Kong government has defended the independence of its judiciary in response to criticism from former top court judge Lord Jonathan Sumption. Sumption recently stated in a podcast that he left the Court...

Hong Kong is considering making changes to the age limit for attending horse races in order to boost tourism, according to the city's Secretary for Culture, Sports, and Tourism Kevin Yeung. Currently, individuals under...

The Flower Market in Hong Kong is facing a major challenge as a redevelopment project threatens the livelihood of many residents and florists in the area. A concern group consisting of around 20 local...

Hong Kong is taking steps to reduce single-use plastics with the upcoming extension of the ban on such items. The first phase of the ban is coming to an end, and fines of up...

Hong Kong is facing a housing crisis, with many residents living in extremely cramped and substandard conditions. 60-year-old cleaner Kei is one of those affected, paying HK$2,200 for a bedbug-infested partition measuring only 20...

I have been complaining for many years about the slow pace of prosecutions in Hong Kong. It is unacceptable for cases to take so long to reach trial, as it infringes on the rights...

I recently came across an interesting article discussing the emerging drone industry in Hong Kong. It seems that the concept of the "low-altitude economy" has been gaining traction, with the potential to revolutionize our...

British Foreign Minister David Lammy recently visited China and called for more diplomatic dialogue between London and Beijing. He emphasized the importance of consistent UK policy towards China, especially concerning human rights abuses in...

Hong Kong's commerce minister, Algernon Yau, recently stated that taxi drivers in the city will be encouraged, but not required, to learn Arabic to cater to Muslim visitors from the Middle East and Southeast...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Financial Secretary Paul Chan praised the recent changes made to the Closer Economic Partnership Arrangement (CEPA) on Sunday, emphasizing how these amendments will boost Hong Kong's competitiveness. The free trade agreement, which was signed...

The UK government is being called upon to address the case of imprisoned pro-democracy media mogul Jimmy Lai with China, as reports surface that Foreign Secretary David Lammy is set to visit Beijing. Lai,...