Under the proposal for the medical school, students will be admitted in the next two to three years. Photo: Dickson Lee
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

‘Teaching hospital shortage may pose obstacles for new Hong Kong medical school’

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Hong Kong University of Science and Technology unveils plans to open a new medical school.

Under the proposal for the medical school, students will be admitted in the next two to three years. Photo: Dickson Lee

‘Teaching hospital shortage may pose obstacles for new Hong Kong medical school’

Hong Kong University of Science and Technology unveils plans to open a new medical school.

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Explainer | Lost while hiking? Hong Kong mountain experts reveal survival tips

Missing teen Matthew Tsang found in park resorted to drinking stream water and eating leaves, according to source, in case that has baffled experts.

2 hours ago

Star turn: Hong Kong dancer Danie Chan dreams above and beyond

Chan’s dedication to helping young dancers achieve their dreams earned her a spot among finalists of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2023.

6 hours ago
Matthew Tsang, 17, is rescued at Ma On Shan Country Park after a seven-day search. Photo: Handout

Explainer | Lost while hiking? Hong Kong mountain experts reveal survival tips

Missing teen Matthew Tsang found in park resorted to drinking stream water and eating leaves, according to source, in case that has baffled experts.

2 hours ago
Hong Kong society

Star turn: Hong Kong dancer Danie Chan dreams above and beyond

Chan’s dedication to helping young dancers achieve their dreams earned her a spot among finalists of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2023.

Chan’s dedication to helping young dancers achieve their dreams earned her a spot among finalists of the Spirit of Hong Kong Awards 2023.

6 hours ago
Crime in Hong Kong

Why are more Hong Kong youngsters getting involved in money laundering, fraud?

Top offence of young offenders shifted over the past two years from theft to criminal damage and deception.

Top offence of young offenders shifted over the past two years from theft to criminal damage and deception.

13 Oct 2023 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong to delay first phase of ban on plastic tableware at restaurants

Environment and Ecology Bureau had planned to start ban late this year or at beginning of next one at earliest, but it’s now pushed back to second quarter of 2024.

13 Oct 2023 - 7:00AM
Hong Kong to delay first phase of ban on plastic tableware at restaurants

Judicial review for Hong Kong teacher sacked over 2019 protest comments

High Court rules Toffee Tam’s application for judicial review was reasonably arguable.

12 Oct 2023 - 10:54PM
Judicial review for Hong Kong teacher sacked over 2019 protest comments

Why are more Hong Kong youngsters getting involved in money laundering, fraud?

Top offence of young offenders shifted over the past two years from theft to criminal damage and deception.

13 Oct 2023 - 8:30AM

Hong Kong to delay first phase of ban on plastic tableware at restaurants

Environment and Ecology Bureau had planned to start ban late this year or at beginning of next one at earliest, but it’s now pushed back to second quarter of 2024.

13 Oct 2023 - 7:00AM

Judicial review for Hong Kong teacher sacked over 2019 protest comments

High Court rules Toffee Tam’s application for judicial review was reasonably arguable.

12 Oct 2023 - 10:54PM
Hong Kong JPEX crypto scandal

Hong Kong JPEX cryptocurrency scandal: suspect arrested on arrival at airport

While identity of suspect not known, individual known as Henry Choi, or ‘Tung Gei’ says on Instagram he was returning to city ‘to explain the truth to the public’ and help police with investigation.

While identity of suspect not known, individual known as Henry Choi, or ‘Tung Gei’ says on Instagram he was returning to city ‘to explain the truth to the public’ and help police with investigation.

8 Oct 2023 - 10:33PM

‘Just waste paper’: Hong Kong JPEX users unable to withdraw assets under new plan

Police arrest two more suspects linked to fast-growing case of alleged fraud involving more than HK$1.5 billion in assets.

Police arrest two more suspects linked to fast-growing case of alleged fraud involving more than HK$1.5 billion in assets.

4 Oct 2023 - 9:36PM

Hong Kong JPEX crypto scandal is chance to ‘learn more, boost vigilance’

Dora Li, general manager of the Investor and Financial Education Council, says public should verify licences of virtual asset trading platforms before using them.

Dora Li, general manager of the Investor and Financial Education Council, says public should verify licences of virtual asset trading platforms before using them.

1 Oct 2023 - 7:54PM
Hong Kong JPEX crypto scandal

Hong Kong JPEX cryptocurrency scandal: suspect arrested on arrival at airport

While identity of suspect not known, individual known as Henry Choi, or ‘Tung Gei’ says on Instagram he was returning to city ‘to explain the truth to the public’ and help police with investigation.

While identity of suspect not known, individual known as Henry Choi, or ‘Tung Gei’ says on Instagram he was returning to city ‘to explain the truth to the public’ and help police with investigation.

8 Oct 2023 - 10:33PM

‘Just waste paper’: Hong Kong JPEX users unable to withdraw assets under new plan

Police arrest two more suspects linked to fast-growing case of alleged fraud involving more than HK$1.5 billion in assets.

Police arrest two more suspects linked to fast-growing case of alleged fraud involving more than HK$1.5 billion in assets.

4 Oct 2023 - 9:36PM

Hong Kong JPEX crypto scandal is chance to ‘learn more, boost vigilance’

Dora Li, general manager of the Investor and Financial Education Council, says public should verify licences of virtual asset trading platforms before using them.

Dora Li, general manager of the Investor and Financial Education Council, says public should verify licences of virtual asset trading platforms before using them.

1 Oct 2023 - 7:54PM
Hong Kong | OPINION
A Hong Kong police officer holds up seized evidence on May 3, relating to the arrest of 100 people over cyber fraud, including a love scam in which a victim in Canada lost HK$23 million (US$2.9 million) after falling for a swindler’s “sweet talk”. Photo: Jelly Tse

Opinion | Bank account blacklist won’t help Hong Kong get ahead of fraudsters

Scammers typically use multiple accounts, and the time it takes to report the crime and investigations to conclude will also undermine the effectiveness of the alert system. As more victims are now deceived into initiating payments themselves, it would make sense to track user behaviour and flag unusual IP addresses.

10 Oct 2023 - 9:30AM

Opinion | Asian Games: Hong Kong’s story of triumph gives off all the right vibes

Our athletes haven’t just made history, they are telling the stories Hong Kong needs to hear about overcoming the odds and showing hard work pays off. John Lee’s promise of celebrations is good but it’s time to really support sports.

Our athletes haven’t just made history, they are telling the stories Hong Kong needs to hear about overcoming the odds and showing hard work pays off. John Lee’s promise of celebrations is good but it’s time to really support sports.

9 Oct 2023 - 9:30AM
Asian Games: Hong Kong’s story of triumph gives off all the right vibes

Opinion | Bring Westerners to Hong Kong to dispel city’s poisoned reputation

The lingering effects of Hong Kong’s pandemic response, social unrest and poisonous Western narratives have stained the city’s global image. The more Westerners Hong Kong can draw, the easier it will be to overturn the negative narratives and subversion of antagonistic foreign governments.

The lingering effects of Hong Kong’s pandemic response, social unrest and poisonous Western narratives have stained the city’s global image. The more Westerners Hong Kong can draw, the easier it will be to overturn the negative narratives and subversion of antagonistic foreign governments.

8 Oct 2023 - 1:30PM
Bring Westerners to Hong Kong to dispel city’s poisoned reputation

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