Hong Kong’s Hospital Authority to review maintenance of equipment and facilities after revealing slab of concrete fell onto bed
A piece of concrete, about the size of a small backpack, fell onto an empty bed at Castle Peak Hospital in November.
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Rights group abruptly calls off Hong Kong’s first authorised rally in 3 years
The Hong Kong Women Workers’ Association did not explain why it decided to hold Sunday’s demonstrations, which had been authorized by the police.
Hong Kong’s big Splash: volunteer group aims to get 3,000 non-swimmers in the water this year
Charity established in 2015 has so far trained 3,000 domestic helpers and 1,000 poor children.
Hong Kong’s Baptist University bans students from using ChatGPT for class work
In a letter sent to students, the university warns students that they will be committing plagiarism if they take words or ideas from other sources, including ChatGPT.
Hong Kong’s stability and livelihood could have been ‘gravely affected’ by 2020 unofficial primary scheme, court hears
The prosecution alleges that the purpose of the defendants was to win a Legco majority, paralyze the government and topple then-chief executive Carrie Lam.
Hong Kong’s newest border crossing to mainland China to open to passenger traffic from Monday
The Heung Yuen Wai crossing, which has been used only by trucks since 2020, will start operations as all border checkpoints resume.
Return of Hong Kong’s air passenger traffic to pre-Covid levels could take 18 months to 2 years even with global tourism campaign, airport authority head says
Airport Authority CEO Fred Lam reveals that the body has been lobbying foreign airlines to resume flights to the city.
Saving a sinking ship: Mirror boy band fans and top fashion brand come to rescue of Hong Kong’s iconic 135-year-old Star Ferry
After operating for nearly a century and a half, Hong Kong’s iconic Star Ferry is in a battle for survival, with both local and international luminaries lining up to ensure…
Hong Kong’s housing chief stresses prime Kai Tak site will only be used for temporary public flats for 7 years as residents ramp up opposition to plan
Residents of Kai Tak set up several stands near the site to collect opposing signatures and meet lawmakers to express grievances.
Hong Kong’s John Lee is heading to the Middle East to boost business links, but is drive too little, too late to capitalise on oil-rich region?
But economists say Hong Kong has become less attractive to Middle Eastern businesses, warning that Islamic law and finance could pose a challenge to the city’s businesses.
Explainer: property agents share tips for expats on how to get the best rental deals in Hong Kong’s property market
Expats should be open-minded and willing to compromise, agents say, with property typically smaller than in other markets.
Hong Kong’s finance chief floats tax break for middle-class families with foreign domestic helpers
The government would also have to decide whether concession would apply to families employing local domestic workers, says Paul Chan
Hong Kong’s economy could face ‘some difficulties’ in first quarter, but recovery in sight, finance chief says
“I think as we go into the second quarter, the strength of the recovery should be much more evident,” Chan says.