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Hans Yeung Wing-yu has resigned as an assessment development manager at the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority following outrage over history question on Japan’s relationship with China.
Hans Yeung Wing-yu has resigned as an assessment development manager at the Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority following outrage over history question on Japan’s relationship with China.
Of the latest infections, 46 were locally transmitted, including 37 that were linked to previous cases.
Of the latest infections, 46 were locally transmitted, including 37 that were linked to previous cases.
Five of the eight publicly funded universities have seen a fall, despite launching scholarships to attract students from overseas and mainland.
Five of the eight publicly funded universities have seen a fall, despite launching scholarships to attract students from overseas and mainland.
The number of graduates has been declining for years due to lower birth rates, and graduates this year had faced anti-government protests and the Covid-19 pandemic.
The number of graduates has been declining for years due to lower birth rates, and graduates this year had faced anti-government protests and the Covid-19 pandemic.
The 60-year-old, honoured by Time magazine for his role in battling the epidemic, expressed excitement over opportunity, tempered with sadness at leaving.
The 60-year-old, honoured by Time magazine for his role in battling the epidemic, expressed excitement over opportunity, tempered with sadness at leaving.
Editor-in-chief Ryan Law says they decided to seek an interim injunction order as ‘journalistic materials’ were included in documents seized by police.
Editor-in-chief Ryan Law says they decided to seek an interim injunction order as ‘journalistic materials’ were included in documents seized by police.
The fitness sector says the government’s April subsidy was not enough, and called for a fresh boost to compensate for the recent forced closure.
The fitness sector says the government’s April subsidy was not enough, and called for a fresh boost to compensate for the recent forced closure.
Helper had also stayed at a fourth hostel, at Haven Court in Causeway Bay, between July 25 and 29, and from August 1 to 3, officials reveal.
Helper had also stayed at a fourth hostel, at Haven Court in Causeway Bay, between July 25 and 29, and from August 1 to 3, officials reveal.
City’s diocese sends letter to nearly 200 primary and secondary schools telling them to promote sense of national identity among students, and respect for national anthem and security laws.
City’s diocese sends letter to nearly 200 primary and secondary schools telling them to promote sense of national identity among students, and respect for national anthem and security laws.
School heads in New Territories have asked education officials to cancel first of three exams as many cross-border students have been unable to take them.
School heads in New Territories have asked education officials to cancel first of three exams as many cross-border students have been unable to take them.
More than 100 Hong Kong students living on the mainland have quit in the past school year, while kindergartens find it difficult to conduct online classes for young children, according to principals.
More than 100 Hong Kong students living on the mainland have quit in the past school year, while kindergartens find it difficult to conduct online classes for young children, according to principals.
Education minister says new starters and those taking their university entrance exams could be allowed to return to school first, while officials will also consider including schools in mass Covid-19 screening programme.
Education minister says new starters and those taking their university entrance exams could be allowed to return to school first, while officials will also consider including schools in mass Covid-19 screening programme.
Foreign ministry in Beijing accuses Wellington government of gross interference in China’s internal affairs and politicising judicial cooperation.
Foreign ministry in Beijing accuses Wellington government of gross interference in China’s internal affairs and politicising judicial cooperation.
Schools returning from the summer break in coming weeks can resume classes as long as they are held over the internet.
Schools returning from the summer break in coming weeks can resume classes as long as they are held over the internet.
The HKU student union also urged the university council to make public the justifications for Tai’s dismissal within a week.
The HKU student union also urged the university council to make public the justifications for Tai’s dismissal within a week.
The best way to protect pets is for owners to stay safe and avoid infection, says veterinary school dean
The best way to protect pets is for owners to stay safe and avoid infection, says veterinary school dean
Sixty lab technicians from public hospitals in Guangdong province will be picked for Hong Kong stint, while a team will be sent to temporary hospital at expo site.
Sixty lab technicians from public hospitals in Guangdong province will be picked for Hong Kong stint, while a team will be sent to temporary hospital at expo site.
Tropical depression slowly easing away but Hongkongers can still expect squally showers for the rest of the weekend.
Tropical depression slowly easing away but Hongkongers can still expect squally showers for the rest of the weekend.
Mainland personnel will also help speed up the construction of community isolation and treatment centres.
Mainland personnel will also help speed up the construction of community isolation and treatment centres.
Occupy movement co-founder is a convicted criminal and had to go, governing council chief Arthur Li says.
Occupy movement co-founder is a convicted criminal and had to go, governing council chief Arthur Li says.
Associate professor admits move is futile but says Carrie Lam is evading responsibility for infringing on academic freedom. City’s leader is default chancellor of publicly funded institution and Tai believes outside forces were responsible for his removal.
Associate professor admits move is futile but says Carrie Lam is evading responsibility for infringing on academic freedom. City’s leader is default chancellor of publicly funded institution and Tai believes outside forces were responsible for his removal.
Tai, an associate professor, learns his fate after the HKU council holds a meeting over the matter.
Tai, an associate professor, learns his fate after the HKU council holds a meeting over the matter.
Swiss-based organisation will review cases raised, with no guarantee of improving grades.
Swiss-based organisation will review cases raised, with no guarantee of improving grades.
Centre for Health Protection’s Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan says next one to two weeks will be key in determining if social-distancing measures are working.
Centre for Health Protection’s Dr Chuang Shuk-kwan says next one to two weeks will be key in determining if social-distancing measures are working.
At least six of eight publicly-funded universities announce move, backtracking from earlier suggestions of return to campus, while idea floated for senior secondary and older primary school students to be among first to return to campus.
At least six of eight publicly-funded universities announce move, backtracking from earlier suggestions of return to campus, while idea floated for senior secondary and older primary school students to be among first to return to campus.
Professor Alexander Wai will leave his current role as deputy president of Polytechnic University, where he has worked since 1996.
Professor Alexander Wai will leave his current role as deputy president of Polytechnic University, where he has worked since 1996.
Students collecting their Diploma of Secondary Education exam results online, following official Covid-19 advice.
Students collecting their Diploma of Secondary Education exam results online, following official Covid-19 advice.
Two sources confirm that PolyU’s deputy president Alexander Wai is the only candidate for Baptist University post.
Two sources confirm that PolyU’s deputy president Alexander Wai is the only candidate for Baptist University post.
Nearly 6 per cent fewer than last year will contend for city’s 15,000 subsidised first-year degree placements.
Nearly 6 per cent fewer than last year will contend for city’s 15,000 subsidised first-year degree placements.
‘We hope schools can resume classes as early as possible, but we cannot risk students’ health under the current ... situation,’ education secretary says.
‘We hope schools can resume classes as early as possible, but we cannot risk students’ health under the current ... situation,’ education secretary says.