11 h. ago ‘Reverse parenting’ allows parents to relax while children handle housework after school

New trend lets mum and dad put their feet up, experts say kids in control challenges parental authority, helps children build independence.

Society

27 h. ago Students in elite Hong Kong secondary school caught cheating in uniform test

Principal of Queen’s College, city’s first government school, says there will be no re-test and results won’t count for those in offenders’ class.

Society

27 h. ago Students in elite Hong Kong secondary school caught cheating in test

Principal of Queen’s College says results of tests will not count for those in offenders’ class.

Society

50 h. ago Indonesian bus crash claims 12 lives, including 2 children, after apparent brake failure

The bus sped out of control on a downhill road and overturned after the brakes apparently malfunctioned in Indonesia’s West Sumatra province.

Events

50 h. ago Hong Kong teacher jailed for 2 months over installing camera in school washroom

Kwok Tsz-kit was arrested last year after cleaner at girls’ school found hidden camera and uncovered recordings of two victims.

Events

51 h. ago China's Xi ready to work with EU to expand ties, handle friction

China's Xi ready to work with EU to expand ties, handle friction  Reuters

Politics

54 h. ago Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ looks more appealing for the children of senior officials

Targeted by graft-busters and with fewer well-paid jobs in private sector as economy slows, more are said to be taking up government work.

Politics

54 h. ago Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ is more appealing for children of senior officials

Why China’s ‘iron rice bowl’ is more appealing for children of senior officials  South China Morning Post

Politics

56 h. ago UPS and FedEx Once Handled a Deluge of Packages From China. That’s Changing.

UPS and FedEx Once Handled a Deluge of Packages From China. That’s Changing.  The New York Times

Politics

66 h. ago Pope Francis donated a Popemobile to serve as mobile clinic for Gazan children

The car, a converted Mitsubishi, was used by the pope during 2014 visit to Bethlehem and had since been on display, gathering dust and rust.

Politics

66 h. ago Before his death, Pope Francis donated Popemobile to serve as clinic for Gaza’s children

Vehicle will be fitted with medical equipment and a fridge for medicines and be assigned a driver and a team of doctors.

Events

3 d. ago Resentful Japan man admits driving SUV into schoolchildren in Osaka

The 28-year-old suspect, who recently quit his job, told police he had deliberately targeted the children as they walked home from school.

Politics

3 d. ago 12,300 revellers brave heat for buns, fishballs and parade at Hong Kong festival

Streets of Cheung Chau packed for bun festival, with parade featuring children dressed as ministers, famous athletes and Ne Zha character from hit film.

Politics

3 d. ago 19,700 revellers brave heat for buns, fishballs and parade at Hong Kong festival

Streets of Cheung Chau packed for bun festival, with parade featuring children dressed as ministers, famous athletes and Ne Zha character from hit film.

Politics

3 d. ago 22,000 revellers brave heat for buns, fishballs and parade at Hong Kong festival

Streets of Cheung Chau packed for bun festival, with parade featuring children dressed as ministers, famous athletes and Ne Zha character from hit film.

Politics

3 d. ago Philippines faces educational crisis with 18 million graduates functionally illiterate

One in five high-school graduates cannot comprehend or understand a simple story, survey shows.

Events

4 d. ago Philippine bishops defend Cardinal Tagle over pastoral sexual abuse concerns

Ahead of a papal conclave, a watchdog group has warned that front runners Tagle and Parolin cannot be relied on to protect children.

Events

4 d. ago Mothers more likely than fathers to kill their children in Hong Kong: study

Two-thirds of filicide cases in city over 15-year period involved mothers, with many linked to mental illness.

Events

4 d. ago Japan’s scorching summers could halt children’s outdoor sports by 2060, experts say

A study warns that youth sports may become unsafe due to heat unless greenhouse gases are reduced. Japan has seen 100 heat-related child deaths in the past 20 years.

Politics

4 d. ago Universities competing to open Hong Kong’s third medical school meet officials

Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau, who is co-chairing task force, pledges assessments will be completed by end of year.

Politics