Stories from Hong Kong · Hong Kong

A talent school in Hong Kong has launched its first talent project, a 'network club,' aiming to cooperate with various groups.

A company reportedly treats "resin trees" as core assets, cared for by botanists, while laborers are considered replaceable.

Cathay Pacific announced an adjustment to its fuel surcharges, effective May 16. The adjustments are effective May 16, with long-haul flight surcharges reduced from HKD 1,560 to HKD 1,362. Cathay Pacific's adjusted fuel surcharges will take effect on May 16. Europe has expressed regulatory problems regarding the international aviation surcharge for long-haul flights, but the measure was reportedly "waved through" due to the need for alternative solutions.

A charity organization provides professional training and family support for children with developmental issues. The organization aims to establish a parent support center. A fundraising food event, first held 36 years ago in 1990 with 24 restaurants, is scheduled for July 11 this year at the Grand Hyatt with over 50 participating restaurants. All proceeds will support children and families in need. Famous chefs are volunteering their time for the event, where children will be present and raffle tickets will be sold. Participants volunteer their time and ingredients, with all donated money going to help children and families in need. Parents are sharing their psychological journey of caring for their children, and a media reception was held in April where children cooked with chefs.

Secretary for Health and Medical Services, Lo Chung-mau, stated there are no current plans to tighten Hospital Authority ordinance arrangements regarding fees, despite ongoing communication with the Legislative Council. Public housing units will be allocated to residents of Wong Yan Kwok, Wong Sun Kwok, and Wong Tai Kwok on May 2nd. On May 2, residents of Huangren Kingdom, Huangxin Kingdom, and Huangtai Kingdom will be arranged to move into public housing units. Hong Kong is optimizing its medical fee waiver mechanism, which is expected to greatly increase beneficiaries and strengthen protection for poor, urgent, severe, and weak patients. Public housing units are allocated to Huang Renguo, Huang Xinguo, and Huang Taiguo residents on May 2, to Huang Jianguo and Huang Xiangguo residents from May 24-26, and to Huang Daoguo and Huang Chengguo residents from May 27-29.

The international community supports Hong Kong's aspiration to become a global mediation hub, citing its existing conditions. This year's event, scheduled for July 11, will be significantly larger, with over 50 restaurants participating at the Grand Hyatt. The fundraising event for the Parent Support Center will include children on-site and the sale of lottery tickets. Cheung Jen-chun, Commissioner of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Hong Kong, stated his belief that the Special Administrative Region (SAR) possesses the influence to become a hub for mediation. He made these remarks while speaking at a contest on diplomatic knowledge held at the Polytechnic University. Li Ka-shing attended the Hong Kong Cup Diplomatic Knowledge Competition.

The independent committee investigating the Dabao Hongfuyuan fire has concluded its fourth round of hearings. Committee Chairman Lui Hoi-hong stated that the committee has been working for four and a half months. Committee Chairman Lu Qikang stated that the investigation over four and a half months has progressed well and exceeded expectations. Committee Chairman Lu Kaikang stated that the investigation progress is better than expected, and he hopes the public recognizes the committee's thoroughness.

The Legislative Council Health Affairs Committee in Hong Kong is currently discussing the supply budget. Lawmakers in Hong Kong have expressed concern that the current healthcare fee reform, including increases and contract methods, was not consulted with the Legislative Council, preventing them from vetoing existing increases. Hong Kong District Councillor Liu Xiaofang stated the review group's work is feasible, with Liu Fuguo adding that technology, including custody/support checks, is being used to prevent fraud. Lu Fuguo stated that departments operate according to guidelines to prevent mechanical thinking, and technology is currently used for random checks to prevent fraud. Technology is being utilized for cross-checking to prevent falsification in the ongoing investigation.

Police in Hong Kong have arrested 13 people in connection with an alleged triad-run phone scam. Officers reported that 20 known victims lost more than a million dollars in total. Chief Inspector Wu Su Su from the Organized Crime and Triad Bureau provided details on the operation.

An island-hopping art tour in Sha Tau Kok, Hong Kong, is exploring the question 'what does it mean to be a Hong Konger?' Participants took multiple boat trips to various small islands, experiencing different horizons as part of the event. Former Yuen Long District Councillor Lee Kai-lap shared details about the event.