Hong Kong Connection

The government is committed to establishing Hong Kong as an international hub for tertiary education. Starting from this academic year, the quota for non-local students in government-funded tertiary institutions will be doubled to 40%. Furthermore, fro...

According to the suicide data released by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention at the University of Hong Kong, the suicide rate among adole...

The standard of athletes from Hong Kong, China, has been improving in recent years. In the 2024 Paris Olympics, athletes won two gold medals and two bronzes, achieving their best results since they began competing. Amidst the applause, differing opinio...

"Accelerating the development of new quality productive forces" is a key priority in China’s 2024 Government Work Report. The integration of innovation and technology into industrial development will shape the future direction of university research an...

Guide dogs are working dogs used by visually impaired persons to facilitate daily mobility and are often praised as "the eyes of Blind”. According to the Disability Discrimination Ordinance, anyone who refuses to allow a visually impaired person with a...

The applications of small unmanned aircraft are rapidly expanding, now covering areas such as 3D digital mapping, search and rescue, aerial photography, drone shows, land and building surveys, as well as inspections of utilities and power lines. Variou...

Hong Kong is one of the cities with the highest living costs in the world. Research shows that low-income families spend about 30% of their monthly income on food expenses. When faced with sudden financial hardship and unable to afford daily meals, peo...

Hong Kong's retail market is currently facing numerous challenges, with residents shopping across the border and local spending power weakening. This year's National Day Golden Week saw good foot traffic but poor sales. The government has introduced va...

According to the Consumer Council, beauty parlour fraud cases doubled in 2023 compared to the previous year. The Council noted that as permanent makeup becomes more popular, related complaints have also increased, with many cases being serious. Since t...

In recent years, Hong Kong has experienced extreme weather events such as super typhoons and heavy rainstorms. The government has strengthened its response to extreme weather, with relevant departments conducting drills to prepare. Efforts are also bei...