Charity urges live-in exemption for domestic helpers who give birth in Hong Kong
A charity has called for an exemption to the live-in rule for domestic helpers who give birth in Hong Kong, saying newborns can be separated from their mothers because of the requirement.
A report released on Monday by the charity Pathfinders also called for the implementation of training and guidelines for employers to prevent maternity-related issues. The group supports migrant mothers and their children and handles about 16 pregnant clients a month.
“The reality is, if a pregnancy happens,…
Transport Department alerts public to fraudulent websites purported to be from HKeToll
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Traffic mostly smooth on first school day (with photos)
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TD reminds students to allow more commute time on first school day
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Public urged to plan cross-boundary trips early and travel during non-peak hours for weekend before end of summer holidays
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Hong Kong schools urged to hold abuse ‘crisis drill’, list of high-risk pupils
Child protection training should be added to accreditation requirements for professions covered under Hong Kong’s coming mandatory abuse reporting system, while schools should compile a list of high-risk students, an NGO and a principal have suggested.
The calls were made at the start of the academic year on Monday, ahead of the city mandating 25 professions across the social welfare, education, and healthcare sectors to report suspected cases of child abuse from early next year.
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MTR ticket machine jammed with tissues
1st September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Recently, a video circulating online revealed a MTR ticket machine’s banknote slot obstructed by tissues, disrupting its normal operation and drawing public attention. According to Section 5 of the MTR Bylaws, individuals are prohibited from tampering, using, meddling, damaging, or in any way interfering with any machine, equipment, or […]
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Russia suspected of jamming Ursula von der Leyen’s plane over Bulgaria
1st September 2025 – (Plovdiv) A video circulated online revealed that a European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, experienced a jammed satellite signal on a plane over Bulgaria, reportedly forcing it to circle an airport for an hour. While travelling to Plovdiv on Sunday, von der Leyen’s charter plane encountered a loss of satellite […]
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Hong Kong schools cut fewer Primary One classes after ‘boost from talent scheme’
Hong Kong schools appear to have staunched the problem of shrinking enrolment as fewer Primary One classes are being cut this year, according to official data, with the sector attributing the improvement to an influx of children of mainland Chinese talent.
According to Primary School Profiles 2025 released on Monday, there are 1,569 Primary One classes in public schools this year, 12 fewer than the 1,581 in 2024.
Last year, there were 26 Primary One classes fewer than in the 2023-24 school…
Crypto influencers uncovered in unreleased advertisement pricing sheet leak, revealing over 200 individuals
2nd September 2025 – (Hong Kong) Early Monday, crypto detective ZachXBT disclosed a leaked price sheet on X, uncovering usernames, wallet addresses, and promo rates of more than 200 crypto influencers hired to promote a mysterious project. The leaked document, shared in three screenshots by Zach, meticulously detailed post prices, tiers, and on-chain wallet addresses. […]
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Why switching off the news is the smartest habit of the decade
2nd September 2025 – (Hong Kong) There is a quiet revolution underway, and it isn’t happening in Westminster, Wall Street or Hong Kong. It’s occurring on sofas, in kitchens and during commutes, when people glance down at their phones, see another barrage of headlines, and decide—deliberately, even gratefully—to look away. At first it felt like […]
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72 Repulse Bay Road residence re-enters market at HK$900 million, slashing price by 60%
2nd September 2025 – (Hong Kong) The luxury property market continues to see brisk activity, with some homeowners hastening their sales. The standalone residence at 72 Repulse Bay Road is back on the market with an asking price of approximately HK$900 million, translating to around HK$48,067 per square foot. This price is significantly lower, about […]
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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi highlights key achievements at the SCO Summit 2025 in Tianjin
2nd September 2025 – (Beijing) Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi emphasised significant achievements from the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit 2025 hosted in Tianjin, China. This year’s SCO summit, the largest to date since its inception in 2001, saw the participation of leaders from over 20 nations and heads of 10 international organisations. During the […]
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