30 h. ago Pianist Aristo Sham ‘overwhelmed’ by Hong Kong response to his contest win

Aristo Sham Ching-tao, the first pianist from Hong Kong to win the gold medal in the Van Cliburn Piano Competition, has expressed his gratitude for the overwhelming support he received from the city following his victory in one of the world’s toughest and most prestigious music competitions. Speaking from New York, Sham said: “I am overwhelmed by the support in Hong Kong since the news of my win. I really did not expect that.” Born in Hong Kong, he left to study overseas at the age of 14, but...

Culture

4 d. ago Hong Kong can support taxi sector by using levies to create fund: Uber executive

Hong Kong’s taxi trade and ride-hailing services can work together on the same platform, Uber’s global head of public policy has said, while suggesting that authorities look at how other jurisdictions have adapted and used levies to set up a fund to support cabbies. In an interview with the Post, Andrew Byrne said that Hong Kong could learn from Australia’s use of a A$1.2 (78 US cents) levy, initially set at A$1, on ride-hailing and taxi services to compensate cabbies impacted by the...

Politics

2 w. ago Hong Kong charity aims to bring traditional Chinese medicine to African nation

A charity led by a former Hong Kong leader that offers overseas aid will promote traditional Chinese medicine treatments in the African nation Djibouti this year and plans to expand its operations to at least two more countries, its head has said. GX Foundation CEO Emily Chan Ying-yang said on Thursday that the charity was cooperating with Djibouti’s Ministry of Health to introduce traditional Chinese medicines registered in Hong Kong to the country to support local primary health services. The...

Politics

2 w. ago More support needed for Hongkongers left bereaved in suicide cases: experts

Hongkonger Mandy was left devastated nine years ago when her eldest son died by suicide, finding herself trapped in a state of silent grief. “I kept asking myself why he chose this path. The son I knew was optimistic, adaptable, and appeared to be living a fruitful life whenever I visited him,” the 63-year-old said. Her son was 22 and in his fourth year of undergraduate studies at a university in Australia when he killed himself. The family only learned after his death that he had been seeing a...

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2 w. ago China’s advanced chest pain centre standards to go global through Hong Kong

Beijing, meanwhile, pledges to support Hong Kong in providing healthcare services to world amid rising unilateralism.

Politics

4 w. ago Hong Kong firm sanctioned by US for alleged support of Iran’s missile programme

Super Sources Industrial and owner Wang Chao among 12 firms and six individuals hit by fresh round of US sanctions.

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4 w. ago Hong Kong vows enforcement of UN Iran sanctions, hits out at US measures

Locally based Super Sources Industrial and owner Wang Chao among list of firms, individuals hit by US sanctions for alleged Iran missile programme support.

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