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Educator representatives question whether teachers will have enough time to prepare, and whether special arrangements will be made for native English speakers.
Educator representatives question whether teachers will have enough time to prepare, and whether special arrangements will be made for native English speakers.
‘We know the bureau will be very big, but in the long run, these three intertwine,’ says Timothy Fok of Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam’s announcement of new Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.
‘We know the bureau will be very big, but in the long run, these three intertwine,’ says Timothy Fok of Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam’s announcement of new Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau.
Rebranded Open University will stress integrity, fairness, perseverance and innovation in new course all students must complete before graduating.
Rebranded Open University will stress integrity, fairness, perseverance and innovation in new course all students must complete before graduating.
‘I don’t think he’s trying to show off his personal performance,’ Regina Ip says of Paul Chan report accusing Washington of using city as a pawn.
‘I don’t think he’s trying to show off his personal performance,’ Regina Ip says of Paul Chan report accusing Washington of using city as a pawn.
Company founded by Leung had demanded to know identities of teachers, their schools and nature of their misconduct relating to 39 complaint cases.
Company founded by Leung had demanded to know identities of teachers, their schools and nature of their misconduct relating to 39 complaint cases.
Hong Kong News-Expo museum opens ‘Going for Olympic Gold’ exhibition showcasing clips of local athletes during Tokyo Olympics.
Hong Kong News-Expo museum opens ‘Going for Olympic Gold’ exhibition showcasing clips of local athletes during Tokyo Olympics.
Survey shows average rent per square foot for such units on Hong Kong Island is most expensive at HK$52.60, with an extreme case hitting HK$91.70.
Survey shows average rent per square foot for such units on Hong Kong Island is most expensive at HK$52.60, with an extreme case hitting HK$91.70.
Authority estimates about HK$10 billion will be needed to rehouse and compensate around 2,100 families in the Kim Shin Lane blocks.
Authority estimates about HK$10 billion will be needed to rehouse and compensate around 2,100 families in the Kim Shin Lane blocks.
The current English-language syllabus is not enough to ready secondary school pupils for further study or the job market, a new survey has found.
The current English-language syllabus is not enough to ready secondary school pupils for further study or the job market, a new survey has found.
Shih Wing-ching, founder of Centaline Group, suggests Town Planning Board give rezoning priority to projects offering a greater number of flats.
Shih Wing-ching, founder of Centaline Group, suggests Town Planning Board give rezoning priority to projects offering a greater number of flats.
A lecture will cover the new law, China’s constitution, Hong Kong’s Basic Law and aspects of the nation’s history.
A lecture will cover the new law, China’s constitution, Hong Kong’s Basic Law and aspects of the nation’s history.
Teachers say they will use examples from 2019 unrest, national security trial to show why violence is wrong, but some worry students will not take the new subject seriously.
Teachers say they will use examples from 2019 unrest, national security trial to show why violence is wrong, but some worry students will not take the new subject seriously.
Confederation of Trade Unions expects to dissolve early next month. Chief executive Mung Siu-tat reveals he has resigned and already left the city over ‘imminent political risks and safety concerns’.
Confederation of Trade Unions expects to dissolve early next month. Chief executive Mung Siu-tat reveals he has resigned and already left the city over ‘imminent political risks and safety concerns’.
The Confederation of Trade Unions says it hopes to donate some of its assets to other workers’ rights groups. It has 1,000 students enrolled in courses as part of its work for the Employees Retraining Board.
The Confederation of Trade Unions says it hopes to donate some of its assets to other workers’ rights groups. It has 1,000 students enrolled in courses as part of its work for the Employees Retraining Board.
Nearly 100 international, private and semi-private schools given permission to raise rates, while 88 subsidised kindergartens across city also have applications to increase costs approved by Education Bureau.
Nearly 100 international, private and semi-private schools given permission to raise rates, while 88 subsidised kindergartens across city also have applications to increase costs approved by Education Bureau.
Head of city’s Equal Opportunities Commission says axed aircrew can file complaint with watchdog if they feel they have been treated differently.
Head of city’s Equal Opportunities Commission says axed aircrew can file complaint with watchdog if they feel they have been treated differently.
Professional Teachers’ Union to distribute its assets among its 95,000 members after paying off debts.
Professional Teachers’ Union to distribute its assets among its 95,000 members after paying off debts.
Form Six students especially eager to return to normal schedule as they will take university entrance exams next year, one principal says.
Form Six students especially eager to return to normal schedule as they will take university entrance exams next year, one principal says.
But Kevin Yeung notes more people, including many pupils, have been leaving the city with their families.
But Kevin Yeung notes more people, including many pupils, have been leaving the city with their families.
According to a campus publication, several other members of the student union council received emails saying the ban on them was still in effect.
According to a campus publication, several other members of the student union council received emails saying the ban on them was still in effect.
HKU and CUHK climb up 2022 Times Higher Education league table, placing 30th and 49th, respectively. PolyU surges to 91st spot while HKUST drops to 66th.
HKU and CUHK climb up 2022 Times Higher Education league table, placing 30th and 49th, respectively. PolyU surges to 91st spot while HKUST drops to 66th.
Not a single local school met the 70 per cent threshold required for full schedule of in-person classes, education minister says.
Not a single local school met the 70 per cent threshold required for full schedule of in-person classes, education minister says.
Low vaccination rate among teens means schools can’t meet 70 per cent requirement to resume full-day sessions on September 1.
Low vaccination rate among teens means schools can’t meet 70 per cent requirement to resume full-day sessions on September 1.
The principal of the Yau Tong school has stressed the need for a return to normalcy among young pupils affected by the pandemic.
The principal of the Yau Tong school has stressed the need for a return to normalcy among young pupils affected by the pandemic.
Police looking for links to several different overseas organisations, including ones based in United States, according to force insider.
Police looking for links to several different overseas organisations, including ones based in United States, according to force insider.
With four undergraduates arrested on national security grounds, HKU is now asking other student council members to explain their actions by Friday.
With four undergraduates arrested on national security grounds, HKU is now asking other student council members to explain their actions by Friday.
The latest issue of the publication touched on a now illegal protest slogan and featured articles about the impact of the Beijing-imposed national security law.
The latest issue of the publication touched on a now illegal protest slogan and featured articles about the impact of the Beijing-imposed national security law.
Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan says Hongkongers have expectation of government to keep city Covid-19 free, and approach of other places is not compatible with goal of ‘zero infections’.
Secretary for Food and Health Sophia Chan says Hongkongers have expectation of government to keep city Covid-19 free, and approach of other places is not compatible with goal of ‘zero infections’.
Commerce minister Edward Yau defends decision to grant Australian actress and her crew special dispensation to enter city, and says it ‘strikes a balance’ between helping the Hollywood star and Covid-19 control.
Commerce minister Edward Yau defends decision to grant Australian actress and her crew special dispensation to enter city, and says it ‘strikes a balance’ between helping the Hollywood star and Covid-19 control.
Training and competition facility will be located at Po Leung Kuk Riverain Primary School in Ma On Shan and provide space for its 800 pupils to pick up the sport.
Training and competition facility will be located at Po Leung Kuk Riverain Primary School in Ma On Shan and provide space for its 800 pupils to pick up the sport.