Hong Kong’s finance chief has crossed swords with lawmakers over the decision to axe a HK$2,500 (US$320) grant given annually to nearly 800,000 students, with the legislator for the educational functional constituency refuting the government’s claims the sector had been consulted over the move. At least four lawmakers expressed disapproval over the decision to scrap…
Hong Kong’s finance chief has crossed swords with lawmakers over the decision to axe a HK$2,500 (US$320) grant given annually to nearly 800,000 students, with the legislator for the educational functional constituency refuting the government’s claims the sector had been consulted over the move. At least four lawmakers expressed disapproval over the decision to scrap…
Hong Kong schools may be allowed to hire more native-speaking English teachers (NETs) under a review of a recruitment scheme introduced more than two decades ago, the Post has learned. But the proposed changes may result in lower pay and fewer benefits for these teachers, with the Education Bureau giving schools the flexibility to choose…
Hong Kong schools may be allowed to hire more native-speaking English teachers (NETs) under a review of a recruitment scheme introduced more than two decades ago, the Post has learned. But the proposed changes may result in lower pay and fewer benefits for these teachers, with the Education Bureau giving schools the flexibility to choose…
Embattled Hong Kong developer New World Development (NWD) said Thursday night that it will continue to prioritise real estate development as its core business this year and proceed with project launches, amid market rumours that the company is at risk of a default. Residential sales in Hong Kong continue to improve, and the company will…
Businesspeople and entrepreneurs “are not bystanders” in Hong Kong, the city’s leader has said, vowing to lead different sectors to help boost the economy and improve livelihoods following his meeting with a senior Beijing official last week. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made the pledge on Tuesday, days after hearing from Xia Baolong, director of…