The ESF's average score for this cohort exceeded the global average by 5.9 points, marking a performance gap compared to the 2025 global benchmarks. These results highlight a trend of high achievement across several Hong Kong international schools. While ESF led in volume of top scorers, other institutions reported record-breaking numbers, including Shanghai International School … Read more
Two People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy vessels, the guided-missile destroyer Nanning and the guided-missile frigate Hengyang, are scheduled to visit Hong Kong from July 2 to July 6. The arrival of these warships serves as part of a series of activities marking the 27th anniversary of the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region … Read more
By Jonathan Reed, Editor, News • London, UK • Updated: [Verification Date] Two passengers died and two others were critically injured when a taxi collided with a light truck on Hong Kong’s Tsing Ma Bridge Road early this week, according to multiple verified reports. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, which involved the … Read more
China Mobile Hong Kong (CMHK) will prohibit the activation of its prepaid SIM cards within mainland China starting June 17, requiring users to insert and activate their cards while physically located in Hong Kong. This policy change specifically targets the ability to trigger service activation for prepaid data cards from within the mainland, a move … Read more
Wing Ching Cheung, a long-standing picture frame shop located in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, officially ceased operations on July 1, 2024, marking the end of a half-century of service in the district. The closure of the traditional craft business reflects the shifting commercial landscape of Hong Kong’s historic neighborhoods, where rising rents and changing consumer … Read more
By Jonathan Reed, News Editor | London, UK HONG KONG — Police in Hong Kong have detained two individuals over allegations of negligent child care after a newborn infant was hospitalized in critical condition. The case, which involves a dispute over parental identity and DNA testing, has drawn scrutiny from social workers and legal experts … Read more
Hong Kong Basketball Legend Wong Kam-Wai Fired After Viral Video Shows Alleged Abuse of Student Athletes By Carlos Mendes | Editor, Sports | Lisbon, Portugal | June 2, 2026 HONG KONG — Wong Kam-Wai, a former Hong Kong national basketball team player and coach known as the “Asian Three-Point King,” has been dismissed from his … Read more
HONG KONG — A tragic road accident in Kwai Chung has claimed the life of a 60-year-old cyclist, prompting a police investigation into allegations of dangerous driving. The incident, which occurred in the vicinity of Shek Yam Road, resulted in a multi-hour rescue operation that ultimately proved unsuccessful, according to statements released by local authorities. … Read more
HONG KONG — A construction site in Sham Shui Po has become the focus of a formal investigation following a fatal industrial accident that claimed the life of a worker. The incident, which occurred at a Drainage Services Department (DSD) project site, has prompted immediate regulatory intervention and a mandatory suspension of operations. The worker, … Read more
Fatal Workplace Accident in Hong Kong: HVAC Technician Dies After Fall During Air Conditioning Maintenance By Jonathan Reed May 19, 2026 • Updated 14:30 HKT Kowloon City, Hong Kong A 38-year-old HVAC technician died today after falling from a high-rise residential building in Kowloon City, Hong Kong, while performing maintenance on an air conditioning unit. … Read more