OSC-funded group wants to reach out to minorities
[RTHK] - 12/16/2024
A charity operating in the Eastern District is hoping to involve more ethnic minorities in community activities in the area. Emily Yeung, an assistant social work officer at the Methodist Epworth Village Community Centre, Social Welfare, says many non-Chinese senior citizens live in Eastern (…)
In Hong Kong newspapers
Can Macau cash out of the casino industry? Nearby Hengqin island offers hope
Three times the size of tiny Macau, Hengqin island has potential to expand capacity for events, visitors.
[South China Morning Post] - 16/12/2024
Hongkonger arrested in connection with 30 cases of car theft and break-ins
Police say man used master key and emergency window breaker, with HK$66,000 worth of valuables stolen.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/12/2024
Girl, 11, rushed to hospital in Hong Kong after falling from third-storey flat
Girl was playing in flat at Regent Palisades in Pok Fu Lam when she fell out of window, police say.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/12/2024
Hong Kong Island hospitals may be reorganised to tackle population decline
Official says Hospital Authority restructuring unrelated to deficit, with ‘administrative’ changes targeting (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/12/2024
'Lack of awareness leading to migrant worker abuse'
Domestic worker groups on Sunday warned that a lack of knowledge on rights and legal protections is leading to some (…)
[RTHK] - 15/12/2024
Bond sale shortfall, ballooning deficit early warning signs for Hong Kong
The weak response to a government bond sale and deficit woes should spur leaders into urgent, resolute action.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/12/2024
HK lacrosse chief hails successful Super Sixes
The governing body for lacrosse has said they will use the success of the Super Sixes tournament to develop star (…)
[RTHK] - 16/12/2024
‘Feel the impact’: Hong Kong police show off pistol practice to lure recruits
Inaugural firing range show a highlight at recruitment event, as force tries to fill 6,612 vacancies.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/12/2024
Hong Kong man, 69, dies during hike along popular Sai Kung beach
Authorities receive report at 4.30pm that man had collapsed and was unconscious near Tung Wan at Tai Long Wan beach.
[South China Morning Post] - 15/12/2024
Beware of plasticisers in desk mats: Consumer Council
The Consumer Council on Monday said that some desk mats commonly used as table protectors contain chemicals that can (…)
[RTHK] - 16/12/2024
Hong Kong unions say some domestic workers being underpaid and abused
Unions highlight case of helper who received no salary or rest days for four months, and was abused before she ran (…)
[South China Morning Post] - 15/12/2024