Tag: Hong Kong

70% of Balloons Contain Carcinogens Exceeding the EU Standard: Report

Colorful balloons at festive parties can bring a lively atmosphere, but behind the joy lies hidden dangers. On June 15, the Hong Kong Consumer Council announced that it had tested 35 samples from 19 latex balloon products. It found that more than 90 percent, or 32 samples, contained different types of suspected carcinogenic substances called…


9 Easy Ways to Optimize Sleep Quality

During hot summer nights, do you often fold back the sheets from your legs? Are you keen on strenuous exercise at night? Is your bedroom messy? These might be some habits to avoid for better sleep and overall health. Nine Practices to Adopt for Good Quality Sleep 1. Tidy and freshen your sleep environment. Minimize…


Hong Kong Woman Recovers From Terminal Uterine Cancer After Practicing Falun Dafa

Ah Hong, a 59-year-old woman, had pursued fame and fortune recklessly in her youth without considering the consequences. Halfway through her life, she had an empty bank account and was diagnosed with late-stage cancer ten years ago. It wasn’t until then that she began to reflect on the gains and losses in her life. By…


Omicron’s New Variant Arcturus Rapidly Spreading Worldwide Causes Pink Eye

A new COVID-19 variant, Omicron XBB. 1.16, also called Arcturus, was first discovered in January 2023. One of the characteristics of Arcturus infection is conjunctivitis, otherwise known as pink eye. It is spreading rapidly in many countries, including the United States, the UK, Australia, Singapore, China, and India. American virology expert Dr. Lin Xiaoxu discussed on the…


HKU Study: 30% of Secondary School Students Reported Decline in Mental Health During Pandemic

The Hong Kong Jockey Club Centre for Suicide Research and Prevention (CSRP) of HKU held a press conference on June 17 to release the results of its study on “Strengthen Family Relationships” and to present awards for the “Wellbeing Guardians” program in primary schools across Hong Kong. According to Professor Paul YIP Siu-Fai, Director of…


3 Dietary Habits to Treat Anemia and Nourish the Blood

Anemia is a condition characterized by a deficiency of healthy red blood cells, leading to inadequate oxygen supply to the body’s organs. This often manifests as symptoms such as feeling cold, experiencing shortness of breath, and feeling tired or weak. In the United States, anemia is the most prevalent blood condition, affecting nearly 6 percent…


UK Wealth Migration Report: Hong Kong Loses 1,000 Millionaires While China Bids Farewell to 1,3500 High Net Worth Individuals

Henley & Partners, a British investment migration consultant company, has recently released the Private Wealth Migration Report 2023. The report predicts the upcoming global trend of the outflow and inflow of wealthy people. China will experience the most loss of wealthy people in the world in 2023, with a total outflow of 13,500 people. Meanwhile,…


Hong Kong Loses 1,000 Millionaires, China Bids Farewell to 13,500 High-Net-Worth Individuals: Report

Henley & Partners, a British investment migration consultant company, has recently released the Private Wealth Migration Report 2023. The report predicts the upcoming global trend of the outflow and inflow of wealthy people. China will experience the most loss of wealthy people in the world in 2023, with a total outflow of 13,500 people. Meanwhile,…


Hong Kong Tycoon Jimmy Lai Loses Appeal Against Phone Search

HONG KONG—A Hong Kong appeal court on Monday blocked jailed media tycoon Jimmy Lai’s bid to challenge in the city’s highest court a warrant obtained by national security police to scrutinize the contents of his mobile phones. Lai, 75, is the founder of the now shut pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily and is due to face…


US Trafficking in Persons Report Ranks Hong Kong as Tier 2, Still Below Minimum Standard

On June 15, the U.S. State Department released the 2023 Trafficking in Persons Report, upgrading Hong Kong from the Tier 2 Watch List to Tier 2. The report also mentioned last year’s scams to individuals traveling from Hong Kong to Southeast Asia. The report categorizes countries or regions around the world into different categories, including…