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The rules were revised as the Australian government faces mounting pressure from Pauline Hanson, leader of the far-right One Nation party, who has blamed the country's housing crisis on migration. Photo: AFP
Education in Hong Kong

Australia just changed its visa rules. So what about its bespoke Hong Kong pathway?

New rules barring applicants from bringing along families have raised concerns among some Hongkongers on study-to-migrate pathway.

Foreign domestic workers in Hong Kong

‘Never too late’: Filipino domestic helpers pursue degree dreams they put on hold

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Education in Hong Kong

CUHK gives top economist warning over talk on women ‘marrying for money’

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Education in Hong Kong

‘Do teachers not have families?’: kindergartens’ Mid-Autumn events draw backlash

Events underscore demographic pressure as subsidies tied to number of enrolments fuel recruitment push.

The Mid-Autumn Festival falls on Friday this year. Photo: Dickson Lee
Kindergarten pupils visit Victoria Harbour with their teacher. Photo: Jelly Tse
Workers put the finishing touches to a vibrant lantern display at Victoria Park in Causeway Bay. Photo: Karma Lo
Hong Kong politics

President Xi Jinping calls on China, US youth to advance bilateral cooperation

In a reply to letter from students from US universities, Xi tells them to ‘shoulder the mission of the times’ ahead of state visit to Washington.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong school withdraws graduation video guideline on Cantonese after backlash

Good Hope School has expressed regret and withdrawn guidance after a viral post alleged Cantonese was banned from graduation videos.

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Education in Hong Kong

Subsidised physiotherapy places slashed by third amid graduate job crunch

Cuts come as physiotherapy graduates face a tight job market amid ongoing healthcare budget constraints and a surge in new practitioners.

Hong Kong education authorities have cut the number of subsidised places for physiotherapy and occupational therapy programmes by about a third for the 2027-28 school year. Photo: Getty Images
The overall number of subsidised places fell by 70 compared with the current year. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Once the world’s most-visited city, Hong Kong now converts hotels to dorm rooms

As the city positions itself as a global education hub, hotels are being converted into premises for student occupation.

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Education in Hong Kong

University calls for government funds for shared sites in Northern Metropolis

Saint Francis University head says authorities should contribute more towards facilities that will be jointly used by institutions in megadevelopment.

Education in Hong Kong

CUHK instructor triggers backlash over WeChat attendance registration policy

Department later clarifies rule after students raise privacy concerns over using mainland app and location tracking to register class attendance.

The university department has since said the app’s use is optional for students. Photo: Shutterstock
Education in Hong Kong

Self-funded campuses favoured in Hong Kong’s new university towns

Education chief Christine Choi says institutions may seek government loans to build campuses, but those that do not will be given priority.

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The first university town will be developed in Hung Shui Kiu. Photo: Karma Lo
The first university town will be developed in Hung Shui Kiu. Photo: Karma Lo
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong to offer ‘attractive’ merger deals for schools beyond those struggling

Source says demand exist even among schools with healthy enrolment, provided authorities offer more resources and support.

Education in Hong Kong

First building in Hong Kong’s university town project to be ready in months

Tower called Loop Academy One, city leader says, while also revealing official names for the three university towns in Northern Metropolis.

John Lee policy address 2026

Hong Kong to sweeten school merger deals, offer housing measures to lift births

Source says city leader John Lee will unveil additional incentives to boost births and encourage school mergers in policy address.

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Kindergarten graduates poses for pictures at West Kowloon Cultural District. Photo: Sam Tsang
Hong Kong healthcare and hospitals

Supplier to end classroom lunch portioning at Sha Tin school after 39 fall ill

Danny Catering Service calls suspected food poisoning outbreak an ‘isolated’ incident linked to the school’s portioning arrangement.

The Centre for Health Protection said it was investigating a suspected food poisoning cluster involving 39 people. Photo: Sun Yeung
The Centre for Health Protection said it was investigating a suspected food poisoning cluster involving 39 people. Photo: Sun Yeung
Education in Hong Kong

US church co-founder took payment from HKIS to end ‘bad marriage’: source

Parties’ ‘fundamental’ differences would have led to more litigation if their partnership had continued, insider tells South China Morning Post.

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Hong Kong society

Hong Kong astronaut inspires pupils across city’s schools in historic lecture

City’s first astronaut Lai Ka-ying and crewmates offer glimpse into their lives and experiments in space, inspiring youngsters in Hong Kong and Macau.

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Hong Kong society

‘Keep pushing, never fear hardships,’ Hong Kong’s first astronaut tells students

Students ask about AI, robots and animal tests in space as Lai Ka-ying, and crewmates Zhu Yangzhu and Zhang Zhiyuan take part in ‘Tiangong Class’.

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Astronaut Lai Ka-ying exercises in the space station. Photo: RTHK
Astronaut Lai Ka-ying exercises in the space station. Photo: RTHK
Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong students drop in global rankings for maths, science and literacy

City’s students drop out of global top 10 in Pisa’s science section – the first time since Hong Kong joined international assessment.

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Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong Jockey Club to offer computer training to more children in Cambodia

Club’s charities trust signs MOU with Cambodian authorities to expand computational training programme to cover early childhood learning.

Education in Hong Kong

Hong Kong emerges as leading Asian study destination for Kazakhstani students

Hong Kong universities attracting growing number of students from Central Asian country, with enrolment up by 408 per cent in eight years.

CityU students Islam Seitzhanov (left) and Assem Kanabek. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong property

Foreign, mainland students head to Hong Kong for study, sparking property demand

City to attract around 200,000 extra students, requiring international schools, university campuses to expand, as incentives lure wealthy migrants.

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CBRE predicts that 200,000 extra students will study in Hong Kong by 2035. Photo: Edmond So
CBRE predicts that 200,000 extra students will study in Hong Kong by 2035. Photo: Edmond So
Education in Hong Kong

Kazakhstan aims to become education hub, but experts say jobs must match skills

Experts on panel at SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 say collaboration with Hong Kong and mainland universities is in the pipeline.

Education in Hong Kong

University of Hong Kong suspends professor over past sexual misconduct in Canada

University of Hong Kong confirms that Peter Tanuseputro was asked to work from home after it became aware of professional misconduct ruling against him.

Education in Hong Kong

SCMP partners with top Kazakh university to deepen Hong Kong’s Central Asia ties

Memorandum of understanding with Nazarbayev University signed ahead of SCMP’s China Conference: Central Asia 2026 in Astana.

SCMP publisher Tammy Tam (left) and Professor Waqar Ahmad hold the signed MOU in Astana. Photo: SCMP
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