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Among recommendations of the Task Force on Professional Development of Teachers is increasing some salaries by as much as HK$27,180 per month.
Among recommendations of the Task Force on Professional Development of Teachers is increasing some salaries by as much as HK$27,180 per month.
In a city where decent care facilities for the elderly are in short supply, the good practices at Chuk Lam Ming Tong Care and Attention Home for the Aged have drawn staff of around 100 social welfare organisations to visit and learn.
In a city where decent care facilities for the elderly are in short supply, the good practices at Chuk Lam Ming Tong Care and Attention Home for the Aged have drawn staff of around 100 social welfare organisations to visit and learn.
Cathay Pacific employee latest to catch highly contagious disease as number of Hongkongers infected reaches 19, but officials say vaccination rates in city mean full-scale outbreak is unlikely.
Cathay Pacific employee latest to catch highly contagious disease as number of Hongkongers infected reaches 19, but officials say vaccination rates in city mean full-scale outbreak is unlikely.
The 37-metre-long work by the US artist was floated out into Victoria Harbour, which will be its home until the end of the month.
The 37-metre-long work by the US artist was floated out into Victoria Harbour, which will be its home until the end of the month.
Social work student Waqas says he has been stopped by police 30 times over the past decade and feels fear and anger whenever he spots officers.
Social work student Waqas says he has been stopped by police 30 times over the past decade and feels fear and anger whenever he spots officers.
MTR Corp says it needs time to investigate crash and remove battered carriages from site.
MTR Corp says it needs time to investigate crash and remove battered carriages from site.
Critics have long highlighted the potential for misuse of the vouchers, which were first introduced in the form of a pilot scheme in 2009.
Critics have long highlighted the potential for misuse of the vouchers, which were first introduced in the form of a pilot scheme in 2009.
Government says new trust is aimed at middle-class families as lawmaker points to HK$28,000 trust entry fee in Singapore.
Government says new trust is aimed at middle-class families as lawmaker points to HK$28,000 trust entry fee in Singapore.
Calls for action after reports of rooms as small as 32 sq ft.
Calls for action after reports of rooms as small as 32 sq ft.
Kevin Yeung said a special task force would try to establish if school management needs to be improved after death of teacher in Tin Shui Wai on Wednesday.
Kevin Yeung said a special task force would try to establish if school management needs to be improved after death of teacher in Tin Shui Wai on Wednesday.
The demand came as the union held a protest attended by 70 personal care assistants to call for similar wage rises for new recruits and experienced workers.
The demand came as the union held a protest attended by 70 personal care assistants to call for similar wage rises for new recruits and experienced workers.
Critics call out authorities over assumption that less welfare payments will lead to more incentive for older people to continue working.
Critics call out authorities over assumption that less welfare payments will lead to more incentive for older people to continue working.
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong dismisses range of concerns, including the chance of collusion and effect on real estate prices.
Secretary for Labour and Welfare Law Chi-kwong dismisses range of concerns, including the chance of collusion and effect on real estate prices.
Financial secretary says administration will buy 60 properties to house 130 venues.
Financial secretary says administration will buy 60 properties to house 130 venues.
Minister offers taxpayers HK$33.9 billion in rates and tax concessions, nearly HK$10 billion less than last year’s package.
Minister offers taxpayers HK$33.9 billion in rates and tax concessions, nearly HK$10 billion less than last year’s package.
Equality watchdog’s survey finds more clubs putting guidelines in place, but it says there is still not enough being done.
Equality watchdog’s survey finds more clubs putting guidelines in place, but it says there is still not enough being done.
Advocates say HK$500 million to revamp 200 facilities not enough without maintenance and public education. Authorities urged to look into regular checks, tender system for contractors and better wages for cleaners.
Advocates say HK$500 million to revamp 200 facilities not enough without maintenance and public education. Authorities urged to look into regular checks, tender system for contractors and better wages for cleaners.
Latest official data shows Child Protection Registry recorded 1,064 new cases last year, up from 947 in 2017.
Latest official data shows Child Protection Registry recorded 1,064 new cases last year, up from 947 in 2017.
Charity calls for more understanding and integration with wider society.
Charity calls for more understanding and integration with wider society.
As the city’s population grows older, stories of elderly couples struggling to get by are becoming more common. For Hong Kong’s less fortunate, some of whom are under mental anguish caring for loved ones, the government is their last hope.
As the city’s population grows older, stories of elderly couples struggling to get by are becoming more common. For Hong Kong’s less fortunate, some of whom are under mental anguish caring for loved ones, the government is their last hope.
The university, which counts President Xi Jinping among its alumni, has unseated the National University of Singapore from the top spot in Times Higher Education’s rankings.
The university, which counts President Xi Jinping among its alumni, has unseated the National University of Singapore from the top spot in Times Higher Education’s rankings.
Drivers have to be manually given route assignments and information because of system errors.
Drivers have to be manually given route assignments and information because of system errors.
Elderly Commission chief Dr Lam Ching-choi says officials must do more to encourage change in both publicly funded organisations and the private sector.
Elderly Commission chief Dr Lam Ching-choi says officials must do more to encourage change in both publicly funded organisations and the private sector.
Two female passengers in the taxi escape uninjured.
Two female passengers in the taxi escape uninjured.
Three-year plan will provide services for about 150,000 children and their families.
Three-year plan will provide services for about 150,000 children and their families.
With no other contenders in race, results mean union could end up with management not installed by the popular vote. Observers say voters expect body to take proactive stance on societal and campus affairs.
With no other contenders in race, results mean union could end up with management not installed by the popular vote. Observers say voters expect body to take proactive stance on societal and campus affairs.
Stephen Lo says the national anthem is mainly played at large events where there are more people so any investigation will take longer.
Stephen Lo says the national anthem is mainly played at large events where there are more people so any investigation will take longer.
Citing an independent inquiry under way, chief secretary says move involving legislature would only result in duplication and redundancy. Police meanwhile say they have not received details of latest missing documents case.
Citing an independent inquiry under way, chief secretary says move involving legislature would only result in duplication and redundancy. Police meanwhile say they have not received details of latest missing documents case.
Two patients were diagnosed with the disease, and one who visited Prince of Wales Hospital, died in January.
Two patients were diagnosed with the disease, and one who visited Prince of Wales Hospital, died in January.
Survey by ECA International puts city at lowest position for 10 years, with pollution, typhoons, flu and political tensions cause for concern among expats.
Survey by ECA International puts city at lowest position for 10 years, with pollution, typhoons, flu and political tensions cause for concern among expats.