Tag: Society

news-28112024-120624

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...
news-26112024-055216

Hong Kong Court Grants Same-Sex Couples Housing & Inheritance Rights

Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal has made a groundbreaking decision in support of same-sex married couples’ rights to housing and inheritance. This ruling comes after years of legal battles fought by LGBTQ activists,...
news-20112024-002748

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...
news-18112024-061923

Accusations of ‘Poisoning’ Readers Disrupt Hong Kong Independent Bookstore Event

A recent book launch event at an independent bookstore in Hong Kong was disrupted by a group of individuals who accused the writer of "poisoning" readers. The event, hosted by travel writer Pazu at...
news-11112024-160939

Hong Kong Social Worker Ordered to Pay HK$440,000 to Assaulted Police Officer

A social worker in Hong Kong has been ordered by the District Court to pay over HK$440,000 to a police officer who was assaulted during the 2019 protests. The officer, Tsang Chi-on, filed a...
news-09112024-221454

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...
news-07112024-155255

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...