Hong Kong faces ‘serious’ lack of health care workers
The first government study on health care manpower has found that most of the 13 medical professions in the city – including doctors, nurses and dentists – will face shortages in the next 10 years, the...
View ArticleDon’t fret, Hong Kong: city to get warm spell between cold periods over next...
Hongkongers woke up to a dreary Monday morning with cloudy skies and light drizzle to start off the week, but the city is expected to get a brief reprieve from the chilly temperatures before even...
View ArticleBigger graphic health warnings on Hong Kong cigarette packs needed,...
An anti-smoking body has pressed the government to speed up legislation on cigarette pack health warnings after a survey revealed almost 80 per cent of people desired sterner messages on smoking risks....
View ArticleElectric extension cords fail consumer watchdog safety tests
Electric extension units tested by the city’s consumer watchdog all failed to pass safety tests, leading to two companies initiating a voluntary recall of their products. The Consumer Council tested 12...
View ArticleHong Kong’s ‘producer pays’ e-waste levy to range from HK$15 to HK$165 per item
A long-awaited “producer pays” levy fee covering certain waste electrical and electronic equipment is likely to range between HK$15 and HK$165, according to a government paper. Once fully implemented,...
View ArticleFire safety authorities open to alternative solutions as mini-storage...
The city’s fire safety authorities said they were open to “considering alternatives” to certain requirements imposed on mini-storage outlets after operators criticised some of the rules for being too...
View ArticleHow a simple app just made dining out a much easier experience for Hong...
Hongkongers with visual impairments can now independently order their meals at select restaurants across the city, thanks to a new app released on Tuesday by the Hong Kong Blind Union. The smartphone...
View ArticleBill to speed up handling of complaints by Medical Council set for Legco in...
A bill that aims to speed up the handling of complaints by the Medical Council is likely to be submitted for approval by lawmakers in March, a government source said. The controversial medical reform...
View ArticlePolice slam Hospital Authority for not informing them that suspect arrested...
All four of the city’s police staff associations have urged the Hospital Authority to strike a balance between concern for patient privacy and protection of the public against contagious diseases after...
View ArticleHong Kong should weigh up pros and cons of building homes in country parks,...
Building flats on the margins of country park margins was an option the public needed to consider to counter unaffordable home costs, Chief Executive Leung Chung-ying said in his last policy address on...
View ArticleHong Kong should weigh up pros and cons of building homes in country parks,...
Chief Executive Leung Chun-ying said the public must consider the controversial idea of allowing flats to be built on the margins of protected country parks to counter unaffordable home prices....
View ArticleLand swap hailed as a boost for biodiversity in Hong Kong
An unprecedented land swap to protect the Tai Po enclave of Sha Lo Tung and new carbon intensity targets for 2030 were among the environmental policies floated in the chief executive’s final policy...
View ArticleClimate report to reveal government measures to meet 2030 targets outlined in...
A new climate action report will be unveiled by the government on Friday outlining measures to meet the updated carbon intensity targets for 2030, which were announced in Wednesday’s policy address....
View ArticleHong Kong’s smart city vision must be backed by support for start-ups and...
Tech industry players have warned the government that attempts to turn Hong Kong into a so-called smart city will suffer without greater efforts to attract overseas talent. While many welcomed Chief...
View ArticleHong Kong pro-independence political parties have Lunar New Year stalls...
The food and health minister on Thursday cited safety reasons for the government’s decision to bar two pro-independence parties from having stalls at the city’s largest Lunar New Year fair....
View ArticleHong Kong film star Andy Lau remains in hospital after being thrown from out...
Hong Kong singer and film star Andy Lau Tak-wah remained in hospital on Thursday to get treatment for his pelvic injuries after he was thrown off a horse during a commercial shoot in Thailand. The...
View ArticleHow a Hong Kong doctor made international accreditation the norm for local...
Private hospitals in Hong Kong have a lot to offer when it comes to medical skill, attentive care, quality service, cutting-edge technology, appealing food, and even five-star accommodation. But little...
View ArticleUpgrade to Hong Kong’s tram tracks is music to the ears of residents
Hong Kong’s double-decker trams will tiptoe through busy neighbourhoods and spare residents the usual screeching when upgrades to the tracks are completed over the next three years. Affectionately...
View ArticleHong Kong government aims to slash carbon emissions with 2030 action plan
Annual carbon emissions could be slashed from around six tonnes per person to between 3.3 and 3.8 tonnes by 2030, according to the government’s latest climate change action plan. But a think tank and...
View ArticleThe Hong Kong health clinic giving the city’s least privileged a free checkup
It was a hectic, but ultimately rewarding Sunday back in November for one private medical practice in Central, which opened its doors to the city’s underprivileged for free consultations. Dr Damien...
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