Hong Kong's aging population significantly impacts its labour force provision. The 2021 population census by the Census and Statistics Department reveals a continuous 37% increase in the local ethnic minority population over the past decade, with 72.9%...

Hong Kong athletes excelled at Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games. In order for athletes to perform at their best, a suitable venue is essential. Kai Tak Sports Park is the first sports park in Hong Kong, covering an area of 28 hectares. The performance indicat...

Are online frauds really impossible to prevent? People have been defrauded of large sums of money by mistrusting online information, and many have fallen victim to personal fraud cases. While technology has contributed to life progress, it has also bec...

2022's policy address proposed the establishment of “Care Teams,” dividing Hong Kong's 18 districts into over 400 sub-districts, each with its own Care Team. This initiative, first rolled out in Tsuen Wan District and Southern District, serves as an or...

There is a phenomenon of manpower mismatch. Many industries are experiencing manpower shortages and recruitment difficulties. As a way of resolving the labour shortage, the government decided to import labour. There have, however, been voices in societ...

Parents always worry about their children, regardless of their age. For parents of person with special education needs, their concerns about their children's livelihood extend even beyond their passing. A few years ago, the government introduced the “S...

The International Baccalaureate (IB) programme has gained considerable popularity in recent years among parents, and the number of IB top scorers is also on the rise. As well as international schools offering relevant non-local courses, more schools pa...

According to the Hospital Authority, in 2021, there were about 270,000 patients with mental illness receiving treatment under their care in Hong Kong, with approximately 370 psychiatrists available. The ratio of mental health patients to psychiatrists ...

The aging population in Hong Kong has led to an increasing number of carers. When caring for the care recipients, carers not only have to address their needs but also face challenges related to their own mental well-being, lack of caregiving skills, an...

ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence chat robot developed by OpenAI, has swept the world, triggering a debate on whether AI will replace humans. While some schools have banned its use, many others have chosen to embrace technology and continue developin...

In the sweltering summer heat, prolonged exposure to the sun can easily lead to heatstroke. The Labour Department recently released new Guidance Notes on Prevention of Heat Stroke at Work, based on the Observatory's Hong Kong Heat Index. These include ...

In recent years, the government has actively promoted green burials, encouraging citizens to handle their ancestors' ashes in more environmentally friendly and sustainable ways, including scattering in gardens of remembrance and at sea. The Food and En...

The lives of autistic individuals are filled with challenges at various stages of their development. Especially after they leave school and enter the workplace, even more challenges await them. In December 2021, the Census and Statistics Department re...

The Faculty of Architecture at the University of Hong Kong recently published the world's first study on the greenspace exposure levels, revealing disparities in greenspace coverage and exposure levels across over a thousand cities worldwide. The study...

Hong Kong has a serious population aging problem, and its fertility rate has decreased over the past three decades. A survey reveals that Hongkongers' lack of fertility intentions is mainly due to financial pressure, long working hours, and housing pro...

With an aging population and declining birth rates, Hong Kong's workforce is expected to continue shrinking. In recent years, the government has actively encouraged the elderly to remain in the workforce and delay retirement to alleviate the economic c...

Residential child care services have always been the safety net for children experiencing family crises. Based on statistics from the Social Welfare Department (SWD), there are approximately 4,000 service quotes annually, roughly half of which are resi...

The climate crisis is imminent. The Hong Kong government has set a target to halve carbon emissions by 2035 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2050, implementing a series of strategies. In addition to promoting ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance)...

According to statistics from the Transport Department as of October 2022, there are a total of 74,734 licensed motorcycles in Hong Kong, while there are only about 38,000 motorcycle parking spaces, including 11,520 on-street motorcycle spaces (commonly...

According to the Veterinary Surgeons Board, the number of pet owners increased by 72% between 2006 and 2016. And according to the statistics of Census and Statistics Department in 2018, it was estimated that there were over 240,000 households in Hong K...

In the newly released policy address, the Chief Executive advocated for a district-based and prevention-oriented primary healthcare system to ease the pressure on the ageing population and the strain on public hospitals. The Health Bureau recently anno...

In the 2021-2022 Budget, the Financial Secretary announced that $500 million would be earmarked to carry out enhancement works on hiking trails and country park facilities. Previously, Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department commissioned a c...

According to a survey conducted by the University of Hong Kong in 2016, over 80% of Hong Kong people expressed a desire to have control over their end-of-life care arrangements, rather than having doctors, family members, or others make decisions on th...

Amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, busking and performances in shopping malls have been lacking. Independent musicians have established a new performing platform online. Though the online world seems to be able to reach everyone, it is difficult to promote ...