Hong Kong officials defend need for teacher practising certificates
Hong Kong’s No 2 official has said a proposed requirement for teachers to obtain a practising certificate was intended to help them and “not to make things difficult”, while the education minister has dismissed concerns from some in the sector about a lack of consultation over the initiative.
Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki said on Friday the certificate was aimed at ensuring teachers had the latest knowledge and avoiding a situation where they might leave the profession for an extended period…
EV Scan (Week 38, September 18, 2025)
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COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 37 (Week 37, 2025)
COVID-19 & Flu Express (Volume 3), Number 37 (Week 37, 2025)
New fees to be implemented at Aberdeen Tunnel, Shing Mun Tunnels and parking meters
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Taxi Written Test to be further enhanced from November
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No Hong Kong student visas for mainland Chinese pupils ‘under mutual agreement’
Hong Kong and mainland Chinese authorities have a consensus that the city will not issue student visas to pupils across the border, the education minister has revealed, explaining that they are excluded from a scheme to increase the non-local intake at semi-private schools.
Secretary for Education Christine Choi Yuk-lin also said on Friday that aided and government schools were excluded from the scheme because most of them offered the local curriculum and used Chinese as the medium of…
Wedding photography company 365 WS goes silent, leaving couples without photos
19th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Wedding photography company 365 WS Limited has reportedly gone silent, leaving dozens of couples in distress over missing photos and unpaid refunds. At least 10 couples have come forward, claiming they were affected after paying the company for services that were either delayed or never delivered. The estimated financial […]
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Northern Metropolis can be Hong Kong’s new growth engine
Hong Kong’s Northern Metropolis is no longer a distant blueprint but a defining project of our times. In his policy address, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu made clear that its delivery will be a top priority, with new structures, legislation and transport links to ensure momentum. This marks a significant step forward for Hong Kong, signalling a determination to transform vision into reality.
The creation of a committee tasked with developing the Northern Metropolis, backed by working groups…
Hong Kong schools suspend classes following Amber Rainstorm and Strong Wind Signal No. 3
20th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) As the Tropical Cyclone Warning Signal No. 3 remains in effect, classes for AM and whole-day kindergartens, schools for children with physical disabilities, and schools for children with intellectual disabilities have been suspended today. If the Hong Kong Observatory cancels Signal No. 3 before 10.30am, PM kindergarten classes will […]
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Over 20 bus routes diverted, 6 tram services halted as bomb disposal continues in Quarry Bay
20th September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Authorities uncovered a roughly 1.5-meter-long, 1,000-pound US military “ANM65” aerial bomb at 16-22, Pan Hoi Street in Quarry Bay yesterday. Today (20th), the bomb disposal operation commenced, impacting morning traffic in Hong Kong Island. Police have revealed that the disposal operation is expected to continue until daytime. Following assessments, […]
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U.S. attorney investigating Letitia James fraud resigns following pressure from Trump officials
20th September 2025 – (Washington) The U.S. attorney overseeing the investigation into mortgage fraud allegations against Letitia James, the New York attorney general, is stepping down amidst pressure from the Trump administration. Erik Siebert’s resignation comes amid a concerted effort by Trump administration officials to pursue criminal charges against an individual perceived as a political […]
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Explosion in Tsotyli, northern Greece caused by WWII shell, injured two men
20th September 2025 – (Athens) According to Greek state broadcaster ERT, an explosion in the town of Tsotyli in northern Greece on Friday has left two men injured. The incident, attributed to a World War II shell, occurred at approximately 11.30am local time within a yard designated for earthmoving machinery. The explosion resulted in severe […]
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Chinese Mainland sees surge in foreign-invested enterprises, decline in foreign direct investment
20th September 2025 – (Beijing) The Ministry of Commerce disclosed on Friday that a notable increase of 14.8 per cent, with a total of 42,435 foreign-invested enterprises established on the Chinese mainland from January to August. However, this surge was juxtaposed with a 12.7 percent decrease in foreign direct investment (FDI) in actual use during […]
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