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Kapok trees bloom with vibrant red flowers while retaining green foliage that typically would have shed during winter, in Hong Kong on March 16. Photo: AFP
Hong Kong environmental issues

Editorial | Hong Kong’s trees can serve as barometers amid climate change

The authorities and the public can play a role in documenting anomalies in leaf-shedding and flowering, and act to mitigate environmental harm.

Hong Kong society

Exclusive | Hong Kong may broaden at-risk elderly support after recent deaths, minister says

Hong Kong Sports Institute

Hong Kong Olympian Boey Leung at peace with retirement after going out on high

Hong Kong society

Experts warn of lasting harm after alleged dog cage child abuse case

Adverse childhood experiences can lead to mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, as well as behavioural problems, expert says.

Severe abuse can leave lasting mental scars and behavioural problems in children, psychologists have warned. Photo: Getty Images
Education in Hong Kong

ESF reserves reach HK$3.75 billion, even as government subsidies shrink

Hong Kong’s largest international school group also says in latest annual report it expects increased competition to bring in new students.

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Hong Kong environmental issues

Some Hong Kong trees are behaving strangely and botanists want to know why

Experts call for citywide study lasting up to decade to determine whether climate change is behind late leaf-shedding and early flowering.

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Education in Hong Kong

All Hong Kong public universities make Asian league table top 100 for first time

HKU and CUHK retain places in the top 10, while the Education University of Hong Kong and Lingnan University make their debut on the list.

The University of Hong Kong was the city’s highest-ranked institution in the Times Higher Education Asian league table, retaining sixth place. 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.

Hong Kong society

Letters | Hong Kong’s low birth rate calls for swift, thoughtful school restructuring

Readers discuss the shrinking number of children of school-going age, the government’s weight management plans, and the latest war in the Middle East.

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.

EdU entered the global top 10 for the first time. Photo: Handout
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.

Illustration: Davies Christian
Belt and Road Initiative

China poised to earn vast profits from global energy transition: analysts

Chinese firms are in pole position to benefit from a wave of investment in clean energy infrastructure that could be worth trillions of US dollars.

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Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong to build elite fencing, sports venues in Northern Metropolis

Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism Rosanna Law confirms strategic sites in Northern Metropolis earmarked for top-tier fencing training and competition venues.

China jobs

Hong Kong degree is ‘passport’ to jobs in the world’s third-largest art market

Art graduates from the mainland, looking to expand their horizons and gain an edge in the job market, are flocking to Hong Kong for further study.

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Social media

Letters | Scolding not the right way to curb children’s social media use

Readers discuss the parenting styles that are conducive to growth, raising awareness of Hong Kong’s new smoking rules, and minimising disruption in our water supply.

if children spend too much time on online games and social media, parents have good reason to intervene. But brute force or scolding are not recommended. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong society

Hong Kong should study social media impact on teens, craft own policies: experts

Education experts note difficulties in enforcement and urge further local research following Australia’s social media ban for children under 16.

Education in Hong Kong

Pupils of school closed after Hong Kong fire inspired by new university homes

About 600 pupils at Tai Po Baptist Public School near Wang Fuk Court have adjusted well to classes held at CityU and EdU, educators say.

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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy

500 pupils affected by Hong Kong fire resume classes at university this week

Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils studying in temporary classrooms at Education University, with support from teachers, psychologists.

Tai Po Baptist Public School pupils enjoy a physical education class held in the Education University gymnasium. Photo: Jelly Tse
2025 National Games

Hong Kong’s role in National Games as part of GBA one of ‘immense significance’

City playing host reflects government’s trust and reliance and could see region taking on events such as World University Games, Asian Games.

2025 National Games

National Games: how co-hosting adds up for Hong Kong and Greater Bay Area

Tripartite hosting can share the burden, while Hong Kong has opportunity to show its credentials as a regional sports hub.

Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Non-local exams on rise? Hong Kong public universities admit fewer DSE pupils

DSE student intake drops to a record low of 74 per cent, with 500 fewer admissions compared with a decade ago.

Seven of the eight public universities in Hong Kong have admitted a smaller proportion of students sitting the city’s university entrance exam over the past decade. Photo: Handout
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Debut ranking in top 10% globally boosts self-awareness: Hong Kong EdU head

While ranking is globally recognised, it does not fully reflect an institution’s unique characteristics and strengths, president says.

Education University of Hong Kong has been ranked among the world’s top 10 per cent of universities. Photo: EDUHK
Education in Hong Kong

Exclusive | Hong Kong should open up public schools to international pupils: university head

EdU president also encourages authorities to offer more scholarships at public universities and ensure academic programmes are future-proof.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong in fight for foreign university students as Singapore emerges as rival

Number of international first-year students at city’s public universities below pre-pandemic levels despite government doubling quotas.

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Hong Kong society

Editorial | Hong Kong’s universities go from strength to strength

The advancement in global higher education rankings shows efforts to nurture the ‘Study in Hong Kong’ brand are paying off.

Students walk through the campus of the University of Hong Kong on September 19. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Education in Hong Kong

6 Hong Kong universities set new record in global top 200

Times Higher Education says rankings highlight shift in research and higher education excellence from West to Asia.

The University of Hong Kong rose from 35th to 33rd place in the World University Rankings, the highest among all local varsities. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Kishore Mahbubani, lauded in Hong Kong, warns of AI fake news flood

Former president of UN Security Council calls for protection of integrity in education as he receives honorary doctoral degree.

Hong Kong environmental issues

As Hong Kong gets hotter, where is the city going wrong with urban greenery?

Record numbers of very hot days, hot nights make pedestrian-level ventilation and greenery essential to mitigating urban heat, experts warn.

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