A brief history of pupil barristers and the system’s evolution in Hong Kong
On the first day of my pupillage in September 1999, my “pupil master” showed me around his chambers and introduced me to various members....
Why Hong Kong must seize opening of Trump’s H-1B visa chaos
The US’ shake-up of its H-1B visa programme has left businesses scrambling to respond. On September 19, President Donald Trump announced that companies hiring...
Clean-up under way as Hong Kong begins recovery after powerful typhoon Ragasa
Published: 9:15am, 25 Sep 2025Updated: 10:18am, 25 Sep 2025 This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please...
Chinese mother embroiders floral Nike logo on son’s school bag; brand sends gift
A Chinese mother who embroidered a Nike logo on her son’s bag because of their financial situation during his school days has been awarded...
Lessons from Ragasa lashing Hong Kong’s coastal areas must be learned: experts
A flooded hotel lobby and promenades engulfed by seas whipped up as Super Typhoon Ragasa bore down on Hong Kong provide timely lessons for...
Overtourism in Kyoto turns rite of passage into disappointment for Japan schools
Published: 8:00am, 25 Sep 2025Updated: 8:26am, 25 Sep 2025 The crush of foreign visitors in Kyoto has become so overwhelming that some Japanese schools...
Trump says Secret Service probing ‘sabotage’ of escalator at UN
US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the Secret Service was investigating what he described as “sabotage” at the United Nations, alleging that an...
China announces plan to cut its greenhouse emissions by 7 to 10%
Published: 7:15am, 25 Sep 2025Updated: 10:39am, 25 Sep 2025 China, currently the world’s largest emitter of greenhouse gases, has announced it aims to cut...
‘You have to feel sorry’ for Trump: Jimmy Kimmel returns to record ratings
Published: 7:08am, 25 Sep 2025Updated: 7:12am, 25 Sep 2025 Millions of people tuned in to Jimmy Kimmel Live! on Tuesday, watching the host’s return...