Hong Kong officially became a “super-aged society” last year – a designation by the World Health Organization for places where more than 20 per cent of the population is aged 65 or older. The city crossed that threshold with 22 per cent of its residents over 65. By 2050, the United Nations predicts that this…
The 56-year-old landmark Grand Ocean Cinema in Tsim Sha Tsui will lower its curtains for good on June 2 when the tenancy contract for its operator ends, marking the latest in a string of movie theatre closures in the city. Cinema chain operator Golden Harvest announced on Wednesday that the venue was shutting down, becoming…
After strong results in the local elections earlier this month, Reform UK are on the verge of becoming part of the UK’s political mainstream, new data from YouGov suggests. The number of respondents who believe Reform is a mainstream party has more than doubled in less than a year, growing from 19% in July 2024…
Thick smoke spewing from a flight simulator at Hong Kong flag carrier Cathay Pacific Airways’ headquarters triggered a fire alarm on Wednesday, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of workers. Police received a report at 4.40pm about smoke originating from a flight simulator at Cathay Pacific City on Lantau Island. Cathay Pacific City is the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Department of Education is offering its Summer Food Service Program, also known as Sun Meals. What You Need To Know The Summer Food Service Program, also known as Sun Meals, is returning to Kentucky this summer The Kentucky Department of Education administers the program The program, which is part of…
Hong Kong authorities have identified nine projects involving big industrial brands, four beautiful peaks and classic local neighbourhoods to attract more tourists seeking in-depth trips to the city. Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk Wing-hing, who chairs the Working Group on Developing Tourist Hotspots, unveiled the list of projects on Tuesday after six months of preparation,…
Hong Kong authorities have rejected a charity’s request to build a shelter for homeless residents on land in a middle-class neighbourhood, with the group questioning whether the refusal could stigmatise people who are living rough. In a reply to the Post on Tuesday, the District Lands Office of Kowloon West confirmed that it had declined…
LONDON — Britain and the European Union hailed a new chapter in their relationship Monday after they sealed new agreements on defense cooperation and trade at their first formal summit since Brexit. What You Need To Know Britain and the European Union have hailed a new chapter in their relationship after they sealed new agreements…
British holidaymakers will soon enjoy faster travel to Europe after the Prime Minister secured a new agreement with the European Union. The deal will allow UK travellers to use more eGates across Europe, “ending the dreaded queues at border control,” the UK Government pledged. Bringing furry friends abroad will also be easier, as “pet passports”…
A new drug developed by a mainland Chinese biotechnology company is effective in combating three types of cancer that currently have limited treatment options, a multinational study led by the Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) has found. University researchers said on Monday that the novel drug, D3S-001, had shown “promising” results for treating non-small-cell…