Hong Kong education authorities will tighten the requirements for public secondary schools to continue operating as the student population declines by raising the minimum enrolment number and cutting some of the alternative options allowing them to survive starting in September. Members of the sector said on Tuesday they expected the new measures would speed up…
The launch of a scheme allowing Guangdong residents to drive their own vehicles to Hong Kong has been delayed until December, as mainland Chinese authorities are still ironing out arrangements for the policy, the Post has learned. The “Southbound Travel for Guangdong Vehicles” scheme, which has been the subject of discussion for several years, was…
Hong Kong should target high-spending multicultural audiences rather than mass-market tourism, experts have said in response to Shanghai unveiling plans for its mega-event economy – potentially putting the two cities in direct competition. In terms of booking international superstars, Shanghai already has the lead. The mainland Chinese metropolis hosted two concerts by American diva Mariah…
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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…
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…
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…
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…
An elderly woman was found on Hong Kong’s Kowloon Peak by a rescue team on Monday morning, a day after her family reported her missing. Police said the woman, aged 72, was discovered in a conscious state on the mountain, which is also known as Fei Ngo Shan. She was reported missing by her family…