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Job-hopping staff have raised concerns among Hong Kong employers, and there is a need to balance the rights of both parties, but the city would be better off trying to attract additional workers.
Top Talent Pass Scheme drew nearly 46,500 successful applicants in the past financial year, and they must be encouraged to put down roots so local people can also benefit.
Millions of dollars are being spent every month to maintain facilities that are no longer needed.
The pressures on the city’s fleet of 18,163 cabs are significant, but for residents and visitors alike, attention to improving the quality of service could help soften the blow from having to pay more for the ride.
With an estimated 50 trillion yuan digital market just across the border, Hong Kong must be ready to unleash its potential and gain a big slice of that economic pie.
The government response to a ruling on gender changes on ID cards for transgender people has requirements at the strict end of the spectrum.
- Joint call for public-private partnership to ease dental service shortage follows city’s auditor push for shake-up of appointment system at government clinics
- ‘We have always hoped that apart from relying on the few remaining public clinics, the government will use public-private partnerships,’ concern group says
Readers discuss accusations of ‘job-hopping’ directed at migrant domestic workers, and steps to improve fire safety awareness.
Forecaster says stormy weather is related to a trough of low pressure which will affect region persistently in the next few days.
Company’s premium video arm, SCMP Films, comes away with gold at Wan-IFRA Digital Media Awards in Kuala Lumpur, days after being honoured at US events.
Public spending watchdog criticises postal service for not including safeguarding national security clauses in contracts for stamp designs.
Acting secretary for transport and logistics Liu Chun-san says most vandalised amenities, which had HK$65 million repair bill, now fixed.
Audit Commission says there has been a ‘lack of enthusiasm’ among schools for applying for academy membership for pupils.
Audit Commission says dental service quota has decreased from 40,322 in 2018-19 financial year to 20,337 in 2022-23.
Unions and concern groups ask why sewer workers were underground and whether contractors provided protective gear or followed safety rules.
Three-day suspension had disappointed some tourists, with several seeking refunds.
Hong Kong Bird Watching Society, Greenpeace and the Conservancy Association say abandoned fish ponds in area earmarked for tech hub still have ecological value.
Two workers killed after suspected exposure to toxic gas hydrogen sulphide while working in a manhole.
Lee says some media practitioners and outlets are already ‘refuting or correcting’ misinformation.
John Lee says administration’s main concerns are steady supply of alternative products and affordability for consumers.
Readers discuss how to revive interest in horse racing, reasons for the rising divorce rate, and an office fit for a former leader.
Chief Executive John Lee says full investigation under way to determine why subcontract workers had ventured underground and whether safety rules followed.
Amber rainstorm warning cancelled after being in force more than four hours, but wet weather to continue in coming days.
As city bans single-use plastic, some residents are offering ‘out-of-production’ items for eye-watering prices online.
But some find the lack of free bottled water in hotel rooms an inconvenience.
Cheung gained a following through her channel and appearances on local media, where she spoke about living life to the fullest.
Most restaurants and takeaway shops in tourists areas such as Mong Kok, Prince Edward and Yau Ma Tei still using plastic utensils at lunchtime.
Some patrons opt to get hands dirty eating fried chicken at popular fast food chains to avoid paying for gloves as new single-use plastics ban gets under way.
Many customers buying takeaway breakfast in busy business district decline to pay extra for alternatives to plastic cutlery as ban gets under way.
Medical personnel battled to resuscitate man, transferring him to rescue craft, South African National Sea Rescue Institute says.
