In November 2022, the global population surpassed eight billion. On April 19, The United Nations Population Fund released its latest State of World Population Report 2023 (PDF). Hong Kong has the lowest fertility rate in the world, with just 0.8 children per woman. Trailing behind, South Korea and Singapore rank 2nd and 3rd lowest, respectively….
Michelle Yeoh at the 41st HK Film Awards, Presents Awards, Plus Encouragement to Fellow Peers: Never Give Up
The 41st Hong Kong Film Awards was held on the evening of April 16 at the Tsim Sha Tsui Cultural Centre in Hong Kong. The ceremony was led by Michelle Yeoh, the newly crowned Oscar Best Actress. Sammy Cheng Sau-man, who has been in the movie world for 31 years, won the best actress for…
CUHK Develops Highly Accurate Retinal Approach to Assess Heart Disease Risk in People Living With HIV
Since people living with HIV are at an increased risk for developing cardiovascular diseases, regular risk screening is recommended. However, conventional cardiovascular risk prediction models are not accurate enough due to their failure to consider crucial variables such as race and health status, including conditions like AIDS. To address this issue, the researchers at the…
With Emigration More Pet Rabbits Abandoned in Hong Kong; Some Tips for Adopting and Caring for the Fury Friends
With the Easter holidays fast approaching, especially in the Year-of-rabbit, many might consider bringing an auspicious pet bunny home. Experts from Hong Kong Rabbit Society (HKRS), the non-profit rabbit rescue group, stress that raising rabbits is a lifetime commitment. Yvonne Tong, executive director of HKRS, a group caring for forsaken rabbits since 2003, said in…
The Last Governor of Hong Kong: Hopeful for Hong Kong-Born UK Prime Minister in the Future
Lord Chris Patten, the last Governor of Hong Kong, attended the “UK Hong Kong Summit 2023 in London on March 27. He praised Hong Kong people for contributing to the United Kingdom, affirming they had been a tremendous addition to British society. Patten also expressed his hope that there would be a British Prime Minister…
Human Rights Group Shares Expertise in Handling Anonymous Threats Against Overseas Hongkongers
Hong Kong Watch (HKW) Canada has received several requests for assistance from Hong Kong residents in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary who have received anonymous threatening messages from pro-China individuals who suspect their personal movements are being monitored. HKW Canada’s Policy Advisor Katherine Leung reminds Hong Kong’s residents not to panic if they receive similar messages…
UK Hong Kong Summit Urges to Demolish CCP’s Legitimacy
Over 150 Hongkongers from sixty organizations attended the UK-Hong Kong Summit 2023, from March 25 to March 27, to discuss the future of Hongkongers in the United Kingdom. The summit invited British parliamentarians, politicians, Tibetans, and Ukrainian representatives to exchange ideas on British politics, international initiatives, press freedom, and any concerns Hongkongers in England might…
World’s First Non-Invasive Robotic-Assisted Bronchoscope to Benefit Patients With Lung Metastasis
When cancer cells metastasize from malignant tumors in different parts of the human body, they often transfer to the lungs. The main treatment modality for lung metastases is surgical resection. Removing these tumors using traditional surgery not only increases trauma, but can inadvertently remove adjacent healthy lung tissue and diminish a patient’s lung function. The Chinese University…
Survey: Workplace Happiness Index Only 5.15 out of 10, 40% Hongkongers Feel Overworked
Wofoo Social Enterprises Limited’s “Hong Kong We Care” group released its research results of the “Hong Kong Workplace Happiness Index” on March 20 and found that Hong Kong’s workplace happiness index only scored 5.15 out of 10 points, which is lower than the personal happiness index. The survey also found that 40 percent of the…
The United Nations World Happiness Index Ranked the United States 15th and Hong Kong 82nd
March 20 is the International Day of Happiness, designated by the United Nations, marking its 10th anniversary in 2023. According to its latest World Happiness Report, Hong Kong stands 82nd out of 137 countries and regions, down one place from last year. Taiwan ranks 27th, and Mainland China ranks 64th. The most popular places for…
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