A top adviser to the Hong Kong government has criticised the worsening performance of local students and teachers despite an increase in resources in recent years, urging authorities to set key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the cost-effectiveness of such measures. But the city’s education minister argued that it was difficult to see the immediate…
Customers of a Hong Kong medical group suspected of abruptly ceasing operations discovered its Tsim Sha Tsui clinic was closed on Friday, with some clients having spent more than HK$10,000 (US$1,290) on getting vaccines for their children. A Post reporter visited the Alliance Medical Group clinic, which is located in a commercial building on Ashley…
Former Hong Kong lawmaker Claudia Mo Man-ching broke her silence after finishing a jail sentence handed down to her for a subversion charge, sharing how she managed to ward off loneliness and boredom during her “Kafka-esque” life behind bars. Mo, who was released earlier this week alongside three former legislators, also said on Friday that…
Hong Kong police have arrested a 54-year-old man who allegedly punched a taxi driver, forcing the latter to stop his vehicle midway through the ride. The force said it received a call for help from a 64-year-old cabby at 11.47pm on Thursday, with the driver saying he had been punched by a passenger during a…
Nearly 222,000 mainland Chinese visitors arrived in Hong Kong on the first day of the five-day Labour Day “golden week” holiday, a 22 per cent increase from last year. Figures published by the Immigration Department on Friday showed that 264,504 visitors entered the city the day before, up 27 per cent from last year’s 208,806….
POTTSVILLE — Pottsville Police is asking for the public’s help to identify the person who robbed Hong Kong Chinese Restaurant, 118 E. Norwegian St. City police investigated a robbery Tuesday at the restaurant where an undisclosed amount of cash was taken from the register, police said. A person who may be a suspect appears on…
The Kankakee Valley Symphony Orchestra Women’s Guild is presenting Let’s Celebrate Ageless Style fashion show luncheon at 11 a.m. May 15 at the Kankakee Country Club. Fashions will be provided by local businesses, including Emily Sifrit Designs, Emma’s Elegance and Dress Well Boutique. In addition to the fashion show, several vendors will be displaying their…
EAST LANSING, Mich. — Two days after the U.S. Commerce Department adjusted its import-tax policy for U.S.-made vehicles, a new analysis says car prices will still increase by at least $2,000 because of the Trump administration’s tariffs. Some vehicles could see prices increase by more than $15,000, according to the new report from the Anderson…
A Labour Day drone show featuring colourful tributes to Hong Kong traditions wowed thousands of residents and visitors along the Wan Chai temporary promenade on Thursday evening, with the intricate and creative portrayals of coming festivals sparking loud applause. The 12-minute show started at 8pm, with 1,000 drones weaving through the skies above Victoria Harbour,…
BANGKOK — China again vowed to “fight to the end” Wednesday in an escalating trade war with the U.S. as it announced it would raise tariffs on American goods to 84% from Thursday. What You Need To Know China has again vowed to “fight to the end” in an escalating trade war with the U.S….