Author: Fiona Sun

The recent wave of resignations from the Social Workers Registration Board in Hong Kong has caused a major shakeup in the industry. Chairman Ng Yut-ming stepped down, along with six other elected members, leaving only one elected member on the board. These resignations come amidst controversy over proposed amendments to the board, which would increase the number of government-appointed members. The amendments aim to give the board more power to handle the registration and discipline of social workers, especially in cases involving national security offences. The government’s restructuring of the board has been met with criticism from some members, who…

Hong Kong is facing the challenges of an aging population, with the elderly making up a significant portion of the total population. In response to this, authorities are implementing measures to support the elderly and their carers, including increasing the number of care workers and offering more options for residents willing to move to mainland China. The government plans to add 8,000 care workers over the next three years through a special labor importation scheme for residential care homes. This initiative aims to address staffing shortages and improve the quality of care services for the elderly. Additionally, the government is…

Over 100 students from Hong Kong universities embarked on China’s first domestically produced narrowbody passenger jet for an internship in Shanghai. The C919 airliner made its maiden commercial flight from the city as the students experienced a unique opportunity in national development. Chief Secretary Eric Chan Kwok-ki hailed the event as a significant moment for Hong Kong’s aviation involvement and hoped that more residents would have chances to fly on domestically-made aircraft. The C919, designed for regional routes, previously visited Hong Kong alongside an ARJ21 jet, sparking public interest. The intern mission aimed to deepen the students’ understanding of the…

The Executive Council has approved proposed legislative amendments to empower a statutory body to promptly deregister social workers convicted of certain crimes and permanently disqualify those involved in serious offences such as endangering national security. The government’s key decision-making body also gave the green light to expand the Social Workers Registration Board, which oversees 27,000 social workers, to include more government-appointed members than elected ones. Secretary for Labour and Welfare Chris Sun Yuk-han emphasized the importance of amending the ordinance to maintain professionalism and credibility within the field. The proposed legislative changes aim to allow the board to promptly disqualify…