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Imagine Program Artists Face Communication, Viability Challenges
A program focused on youth development, involving over a dozen young people aged 15 to 24, participated in a handicraft deepening course.
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University Student Union Approves Funds For Hospital Debt
The University Student Union approved using a portion of the university's non-designated funds to pre-pay hospital debts.
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Chip And AI Stocks Pull Back On Friday
On Friday, chip stocks and AI concept stocks experienced some pullback in the market. After recent strong performance, chip and AI concept stocks experienced a pullback on Friday.
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Foreign Rules On Minors' Electronic Use, AI Pornography Discussed
There is a discussion about seriously researching and introducing a law to prohibit AI psychological technology from being used for "pornographic implications." These situations often involve cross-border issues, predominantly affecting women, with photos reportedly taken in...
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Hong Kong Legislative Council Discusses Health Budget
An employer in Hong Kong hired a domestic helper through an employment agency, which had advised that the helper was unable for daily communication. Hong Kong is researching the introduction of a law to prohibit AI psychological technology from creating pornographic content, particularly involving minors. A legislator stated they do not support the increase in specialist outpatient follow-up and medication fees, reflecting public opinion, and urged the Hospital Authority to provide an explanation. He said that the system relied on professional on-site supervision, with professionals responsible for reporting safety issues. Discussions in Hong Kong include prohibiting children under 10 from accessing or opening accounts on social media platforms.
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Hong Kong Termite Index Rises Due To Higher April Temperatures
A new Food Business Regulation has taken effect today in Hong Kong. The new Food Business (Amendment) Regulation, effective today, allows restaurants to apply to the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) to permit dogs, with applications opening May 18. The regulation, unchanged for 30 years, also faces concerns about illegal dog circulation, prompting calls for more government action. Barrister Yu Kang-ting questioned Yi Zi-xiong regarding the Yi Xiong Fu Yuan case, asking if the department had advised on assisting owners' corporations with complex issues like major maintenance, unreliable engineering consultants, and contract disputes, given residents' inability to handle them. Yi Zixiong responded that licensed professional property management companies could provide assistance.
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Pop Mart Shares Rise 5.9%
Huahong Semiconductor's stock price decreased by 10.6%, while Pop Mart's stock price increased by 5.9%. The broadcast noted that Pop Mart shares rose 5.9%, while another stock, identified by the value 130.8, fell by 10.6%.
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WTO Member Countries Increase To 41, Signatory Countries To 13
The local women's doubles league in Hong Kong is entering its final stages, with the last stretch of matches scheduled for tomorrow night. The shop rental market in Hong Kong is showing improvement, reflecting the performance of the retail market. Hong Kong is being utilized as a launchpad for new brands, primarily targeting young consumers. New brands using Hong Kong as a launchpad primarily target young consumers in China and North Asia, including Korea and Japan, accounting for approximately 80% of these brands. Hong Kong's shop rental market has seen improvements, reflecting an increase in overall tourist numbers, particularly in major tourist areas. Overall shop rents in Hong Kong have improved, a development attributed to an increase in tourist numbers, which is noticeable in major tourist areas.
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Nan Ma Next Round Commences May 19
Hong Kong's Nan Hua team has qualified for the next round of a competition, securing one of two remaining spots. The next round of matches for the competition will commence on May 19th.
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Hong Kong Second-Hand Property Index Rises To 155.50
A team representing Hong Kong has turned semi-professional this year, similar to another team named 'Jiezi' which competed last year. The Hong Kong team has hired two Filipino foreign players in the past six months and is now competing for a top position, with players expressing anticipation for the upcoming match. The Renzhushe team has hired two Filipino foreign players and has increased player support, now providing fixed monthly transportation fees in addition to previous meal allowances.
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