The head of the Hong Kong Foreign Correspondents’ Club (FCC) has cited his concerns about the independence of the city’s courts under the national security law as a reason for axing its human rights ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s FCC axed human rights press awards to avoid risk of jail, chief cites concerns about independence of courts under national security law
Keith Richburg also said he called Chinese foreign ministry's office in city before announcing suspension of awards, according to recording of closed-door meeting During meeting, Richburg quotes ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign teachers in Hong Kong govt schools ordered to swear allegiance
Foreign English-language teachers working in Hong Kong government schools will need to swear allegiance to the city, officials have told AFP, as fears grow about the territory's ability to retain ... ( read original story ...)
Foreign English-langauge teachers in Hong Kong government schools ordered to swear allegiance
Hong Kong is a popular destination for teachers teaching English as a second language, including from Ireland. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s finance chief warns against suspected phishing scam after his picture appears in online adverts
Paul Chan files police report over suspected scam involving adverts with pictures of him to lure victims to cryptocurrency trading platform. ( read original story ...)
DAB vice-chairman Horace Cheung likely to be picked as Hong Kong’s first deputy secretary for justice
Incoming leader John Lee's cabinet has been finalised, sources suggest Permanent security secretary Carol Yip stands high chance of becoming director of Chief Executive's Office Horace Cheung ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong daily Covid-19 cases rise to highest in nearly two months
Hong Kong recorded a total of 851 new daily Covid cases, the highest number in almost two months, with authorities reporting two more clusters of infections at bars in the city’s Central district. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong’s chief justice stresses importance of senior counsel, as 5 barristers appointed to prestigious rank
Hong Kong’s chief justice has highlighted the importance of the common law institution of senior counsel under the “one country, two systems” principle in a speech to mark the appointment of five ... ( read original story ...)
Experts call for more mental health education, support for Hong Kong students after resumption of in-person learning
Hong Kong has long lacked sufficient support for pupils, and in recent months, schools have been shocked by a number of student suicide cases. ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong has proposed banning CBD products within a year. Here’s everything you need to know
Change would make substance illegal; those who buy or consume such goods could face maximum of seven years in jail Authorities say CBD goods containing THC is 'nearly inevitable' as chemical naturally ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong homebuyers snap up Sun Hung Kai’s Silicon Hill flats for the second weekend in a row, aiming to get ahead of higher interest rates
Every one of the 198 flats on offer - including eight for sale by tender - at the project at Pak Shek Kok in Tai Po district sold out, according to sales agents The flats, ranging from 217 to 770 ... ( read original story ...)
Largest international school group in Hong Kong to launch trial run for pre-nursery classes, despite city’s declining student population
Toddlers born in 2020 are eligible to apply for pre-nursery classes as part of pilot scheme by English Schools Foundation, with lessons to cost HK$11,500 per month. ( read original story ...)
Coronavirus: Hong Kong’s status at risk if it doesn’t fully open up to international travel, leader warns, as 851 new Covid-19 cases logged
Covid caseload rises 27 per cent over previous day, passing the 700 mark for the first time since mid-April If Hong Kong cannot resume international travel, its status as international metropolis or ... ( read original story ...)
Hong Kong logs over 850 new Covid infections
Health officials on Saturday reported 851 new Covid-19 infections - almost 180 more than the day before - with 74 of the cases being imported. Among ... ( read original story ...)