4 h. ago The Hong Kong Jockey Club unveils JC Project MuSE to foster holistic growth in underprivileged primary students through music and sports

[The content of this article has been produced by our advertising partner.] Extracurricular activities offer children opportunities to explore personal interests and broaden their horizons. Yet for families with limited financial means, these pursuits can be out of reach. To address this issue, The Hong Kong Jockey Club Charities Trust has initiated and funded JC Project MuSE, with an approved donation exceeding HK$400 million. The programme delivers free, high-quality and tailored music and sports education to primary school students in underprivileged areas of Hong Kong. JC Project MuSE is a six-year school-based initiative inspired by the globally acclaimed El Sistema model and aims to foster children’s interest in the arts and sports from an early age. The programme ensures equal access to growth and learning opportunities regardless of socio-economic status and is designed to promote the participating children’s holistic development. To celebrate the programme’s inauguration an...

Society

5 h. ago Beijing office posts article critical of splitting ports off in Hutchison deal

Hong Kong and Macau Affairs Office reposts second article by Ta Kung Pao critical of deal, the second in two days.

Politics

7 h. ago Hong Kong retail tycoon offers to privatise Dickson Concepts in US$141 million deal

Offer is 51 per cent higher than its pre-suspension market price and above the stock’s price at any point over the past 10 years.

Economics

7 h. ago Hong Kong health experts urge older residents to get Covid jab amid fatalities

City records 10 Covid-related deaths in a month, while fewer than 100,000 vaccine doses given to those aged 50 and above over past year.

Science

9 h. ago Chinese and American analysts find common ground amid Trump’s chaos

At an event in Hong Kong, observers largely agree that US president’s unpredictability and ‘America first’ doctrine have intensified rivalry.

Politics

10 h. ago Hong Kong police arrest 99 in citywide drug trafficking crackdown

Operation involving 68 separate cases results in seizure of 220kg of narcotics worth HK$117 million, with suspects aged between 13 and 74.

Events

10 h. ago Retired Hong Kong Cardinal Joseph Zen stresses unity ahead of conclave for pope

Zen left Hong Kong last Wednesday for funeral after local court temporarily granted return of passport.

Politics

10 h. ago Bolshoi Ballet’s China tour to visit Shenzhen and Beijing but not Hong Kong

Bolshoi Ballet’s China tour to visit Shenzhen and Beijing but not Hong Kong  South China Morning Post

Politics

10 h. ago Fire at Hong Kong kindergarten forces 270 pupils and teachers to evacuate

Police say blaze at Yuen Long Lutheran Life Kindergarten was linked to air-conditioning unit.

Events

10 h. ago Fire at Hong Kong kindergarten forces 300 pupils and teachers to evacuate

Police say blaze at Yuen Long Lutheran Life Kindergarten linked to air-conditioning unit.

Events

15 h. ago Hong Kong radio DJ arrested for alleged voyeurism after filming nurse

Suspect ‘was arrested last night and admitted to recording the video for his fantasies’, insider says.

Events

18 h. ago Hong Kong police to use drones for urban patrols later this year, source says

Drones will patrol areas with concentration of old tenement buildings, where scaffolding is common, in bid to prevent burglaries, insider says.

Events

18 h. ago Hongkonger conned out of HK$2 million trying to recover HK$5,000 lost in scam

The fraudster claimed to have known a ‘team’ who could help recover funds lost in scams, but told the woman, 37, she had to pay a deposit first, police say.

Economics

18 h. ago 4 former Hong Kong lawmakers freed after years in prison under a Beijing

4 former Hong Kong lawmakers freed after years in prison under a Beijing-imposed security law  ajc.com

Events

19 h. ago Four Hong Kong activists released after years in prison under Beijing

Four Hong Kong activists released after years in prison under Beijing-imposed law  The Globe and Mail

Events

20 h. ago Hong Kong 47: first 4 subversion offenders walk out of prison

Gary Fan, Kwok Ka-ki, Jeremy Tam and Claudia Mo served four years and two months behind bars.

Events

20 h. ago Hong Kong 47: first 4 subversion offenders released from prison

Claudia Mo’s husband, Philip Bowring, says she needs time to get ‘used to life’, adding they may visit grandchildren in England later in year.

Events

21 h. ago ‘Funding cuts won’t hurt Chinese University of Hong Kong’s innovation push’

CUHK head also says university to seek resources to pursue other areas, such as talent recruitment, but non-urgent projects may be delayed.

Politics

21 h. ago Hong Kong Activists Released After Years in Prison Under Beijing

Hong Kong Activists Released After Years in Prison Under Beijing-Imposed Law  Bloomberg.com

Events

21 h. ago 4 Hong Kong activists released after years in prison under Beijing

4 Hong Kong activists released after years in prison under Beijing-imposed law  Toronto Star

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