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Hong Kong society
Hong Kong’s John Lee pledges to expand after-school care for low-income families
City leader says decision prompted by positive feedback from families who vouch that scheme gives them peace of mind to pursue careers.
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Hong Kong politics
University town to be fast-tracked, Eric Chan says after mainland China visit
3 Apr 2026 - 8:49PM
Education in Hong Kong
4 Hong Kong schools to close as 9 seek mergers over insufficient enrolment
1 Apr 2026 - 11:00PM
Education in Hong Kong
US church launches search for new HKIS school head amid legal row with operator
HKIS co-founder Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod accuses management of creating ‘risk of leadership interruption’.
2 Apr 2026 - 10:34AM
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Hong Kong International School was co-founded by the Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong schools urged to find ‘way out’ over falling student numbers
Education University of Hong Kong head warns that teacher training must not be ignored despite dwindling student population.
30 Mar 2026 - 8:38PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University to turn one of its schools private
Task force led by Professor Alexander Wai will steer School of Continuing Education’s bid to become private university of applied sciences next year.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:16PM
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Education in Hong Kong
Data science, AI slip as 53% of Hong Kong’s university subjects fall in rankings
Despite overall drop, dentistry at HKU remains second while performing arts at HKAPA regains 10th place and education at EdU enters top 10.
25 Mar 2026 - 10:11PM
EdU entered the global top 10 for the first time. Photo: Handout
Banking & finance
HKIC, Gobi Partners and HKU launch fund to back university research start-ups
Gobi-HKU Fund I makes first bets at launch, investing in robotics and AI drug design spin-offs born from university research breakthroughs.
24 Mar 2026 - 3:21PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong’s ESF schools group plans to increase fees by 4.1% on average next year
Despite a smaller rise than last year, the English Schools Foundation says increase is needed to maintain teaching quality and meet technology demands.
25 Mar 2026 - 4:41PM
Education in Hong Kong
Non-local pupils could face HK$350,000 in fees at Hong Kong semi-private schools
Education consultant says proposed fees exceed those of premium British boarding school in Malaysia or Thailand.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:47PM
Hong Kong property
Regal’s US$194m hotel sale reflects investor push into Hong Kong student housing
Sale of 494-room hotel to Centaline underscores strong demand for student accommodation in Hong Kong amid an estimated 88,000-bed shortfall.
23 Mar 2026 - 10:03PM
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A former hotel that has been converted into a student hostel. Hong Kong has a deficit of 88,000 student beds, according to property consultancy Savills. Photo: Sam Tsang
Crime in Hong Kong
5 jailed in Hong Kong crackdown on illegal employment
Immigration Department raids 23 locations, including restaurants, cleaning companies and commercial buildings.
20 Mar 2026 - 11:07PM
Education in Hong Kong
Why the slow progress for Hong Kong’s university town?
University leaders urge government to clarify how much land they will get in Northern Metropolis megaproject, saying talks with potential partners can’t move forward.
20 Mar 2026 - 8:39AM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong to establish global version of university entrance exam on pilot basis
Test will allow foreign students to apply for admission to both local and mainland Chinese higher education institutions.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:21PM
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Education in Hong Kong
What brought John Lee’s alma mater to the brink of closure?
Hong Kong’s leader graduated from Five Districts Business Welfare Association School in 1970.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:20PM
The Five Districts Business Welfare Association School advertises John Lee among its alumni. Photo: Jelly Tse
Education in Hong Kong
15 Hong Kong schools risk closure as falling numbers trigger Primary One ban
Education minister Christine Choi also warns more closures expected if school operators refuse to plan for mergers.
18 Mar 2026 - 12:50PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong university president vows to boost humanities amid AI push elsewhere
‘We might be the only university that stands out to say humanities are important,’ HKU head tells media at reception event.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:42PM
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Artificial intelligence
China’s DeepSeek teams with Tencent, HKU on AI tool to sharpen 3D design
Open-source Pointer-CAD framework, built on Alibaba’s Qwen 2.5 model, enhances accuracy and efficiency in computer-aided design: researchers.
7 Mar 2026 - 11:00AM
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The new 3D design method is the third research paper involving DeepSeek so far this year. Photo: Reuters
Education in Hong Kong
Tung Wah College to undergo review in April on bid to gain university status
College plans to adopt the name ‘Tung Wah University of Hong Kong’, president Professor Sally Chan says.
6 Mar 2026 - 9:29AM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong Baptist University may issue bonds to finance development
University president says funds needed to support its Chinese medicine hospital and campus redevelopment.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:53PM
Education in Hong Kong
HKUST may reserve 20% of first medical school intake for non-locals
School to welcome first batch of 50 students in 2028-29, with most non-locals expected to be from mainland China.
2 Mar 2026 - 10:35PM
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong universities back AI-themed study tours to woo non-local students
Authorities eye summer study tours to make better use of campus resources and bring more non-local students to city.
2 Mar 2026 - 10:50AM
The Hong Kong International AI Art Festival by Bauhinia Culture at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre last year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Education in Hong Kong
Hong Kong budget 2026-27: minister defends cuts to kindergarten subsidy
Education chief Christine Choi says government will channel more resources into pushing ‘high-quality education’.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:04PM
Hong Kong economy
Paul Chan confident Hong Kong can handle debt of bond-driven growth
Finance chief insists city will not struggle to repay bonds issued for Northern Metropolis projects, saying debt level remains ‘very safe’.
27 Feb 2026 - 4:29PM
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Hong Kong budget 2026-27
Hong Kong open to backing universities issuing bonds to fund megaproject campuses
Financial Secretary Paul Chan says issuance of ‘tertiary education bond’ to support University Town’s construction will be considered.
26 Feb 2026 - 10:12PM
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