The Hong Kong government announced Wednesday a plan to increase tuition fees for publicly funded university programs over the next three years, marking the first adjustment in over two decades. The Education Bureau revealed that fees for University Grants Committee...
A groundbreaking exhibition commemorating the 100th anniversary of renowned Chinese novelist Louis Cha, better known by his pen name Jin Yong, has drawn over 200,000 visitors since its opening on March 16 at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum (HKHM). The...
Hong Kong's Immigration Department has launched a series of coordinated raids targeting suspected illegal workers and employers, leading to over 20 arrests across the territory. The operations, codenamed "Contribute", "Twilight", "Champion", "Powerplayer" and "Windsand", were conducted over four consecutive days...
Hong Kong health authorities are investigating a salmonella outbreak linked to several restaurants at the prestigious Grand Hyatt hotel, sickening over a dozen diners and prompting a swift response from food safety officials. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) reported...
With scorching summer temperatures upon us, the Hong Kong Labour Department (LD) is reminding employers and employees to take precautions against heat-related illness as the Heat Stress at Work Warning goes into effect. The warning system, based on the Hong...
Hong Kong's Immigration Department (ImmD) carried out a repatriation operation on Tuesday, sending 19 Vietnamese illegal immigrants and overstayers back to their home country. The group consisted of 11 men and 8 women, all of whom had failed to substantiate...
MANILA – A 37-year-old Filipina pilgrim has tragically perished due to the scorching conditions during this year's annual Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia, officials have confirmed. The Philippine Embassy in Riyadh announced on Thursday that the Filipina, a resident of...
The Hong Kong government is poised to raise university tuition fees over the next three years, with annual increases ranging from 5 to 9 percent, according to sources familiar with the matter. The planned hikes come as Education Secretary Christine...
Health authorities in Hong Kong continued their investigation on Monday into a case of dengue fever, urging the public to maintain strict hygiene and mosquito control measures. The Centre for Health Protection (CHP) said it had contacted over 2,600 residents...
MANILA – The Philippines Vice President Sara Duterte stepped down as education secretary, Malacañang announced on Wednesday. According to Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Secretary Cheloy Garafil, Duterte went to Malacañang at 2:21 p.m. Wednesday to tender her resignation as Member...