Here we go again. Some legislators have sought to hijack the governance of Hong Kong by demanding a quick fix to retirement protection through the introduction of a universal pension. If only the...
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- May 19, 2013
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From behind dark glasses, her voice hushed and shaky, Wu Kam-ping tells how she has been left with nothing but her children and a small nest egg after years spent in the garment factories of Hong...
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With three properties under his belt, Mak Hon-kai, 73, is enjoying a comfortable retirement.
The chairman of the Hong Kong Association of Senior Citizens, who came from humble origins, says...
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The retiring head of the Auxiliary Medical Service risks losing his pension after he came under fire for allegedly occupying a room in its headquarters for private use.
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As young people become more educated and lead a healthy lifestyle, they are increasingly looking forward to a comfortable and active life after retirement.
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