Never a good time to scrap student grant: minister

[RTHK] - 02/27/2025

Education Secretary Christine Choi on Thursday said there is never a good time to scrap the HK$2,500 student grant but the current financial situation makes it necessary. Speaking at a press conference, Choi said the cancellation is expected to save around HK$2 billion annually, which is (…)



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