Readers discuss the pass-fail grading system for the citizenship and social development DSE exam, and teachers’ approach in the classroom amid concerns about student mental health.

Hong Kong’s Exchange Fund, the war chest used to defend the local currency, continued its comeback in the first quarter, posting a return of HK$54.3 billion (US$7 billion) as rising overseas stock markets offset losses in domestic equities.

The HKMA plans to replace the term ‘virtual bank’ with ‘licensed digital bank’ in reference to the city’s eight branchless lenders to remove negative connotations associated with the term in Chinese.

City recorded first red rainstorm warning this year over weekend, with eastern areas hit hardest and 15 landslides logged.

Entrance rate for Chinese-speaking pupils almost three times higher over same period, government figures show.

From Singapore to New Zealand, same-sex couples wanting to start a family often find the doorway to parenthood barred by entrenched conservatism, legal hurdles and prejudice.

One mainland couple opted to stay in Futian on ‘golden week’ break and commute daily across the border to Hong Kong to save cash.

Simon Wong of restaurants federation says bigger operations better equipped for fast change to green alternatives to single-use plastics.

Government told by its IT office to carry out urgent cybersecurity review after leaks from two departments.

Possibility of higher-for-longer interest rate regime in US may hurt city’s exports, inbound investment and capital markets, Chan says.

Mother says brain damage has permanently affected baby’s learning ability, cognition and senses, with doctors having to remove part of skull to release pressure.

Small number of pupils have engaged in ‘time zone cheating’ and practice not widespread, IB says, although Post finds papers downloaded over 45,000 times.

Tourism minister Kevin Yeung says about 670,000 mainlanders came to city over first four days of Labour Day break.

Readers discuss the reaction in Hong Kong to Singapore hosting global stars, and how Hong Kong can give its athletes opportunities to interact with the public.

Mainland China-based chains including Lam Heung Ling, Jo’s Cha, Linlee, The One Lemon Tea and LMM have set up shops in Hong Kong recently. Analysts assess their chances.

Differences in prices and provisions of plastic-packed toiletries and other items spark anger among some visitors from across border.

The city’s three ETFs that invest directly into bitcoin saw US$5.5 million change hands on Friday, down from US$8.6 million in their Tuesday debut.

Minister Chris Sun says mechanism will not affect city’s competitiveness because composition of formula both protects vulnerable and ensures affordability.

Simon Wong, president of Hong Kong Federation of Restaurants and Related Trades, says visitor numbers below expectations compared with pre-pandemic levels.

Readers discuss why the scope of practice of nursing and pharmacy should be expanded, and the need for improvement in the city’s postal service.

In a bid to boost their social mobility, 2,800 Form One to Three students, mostly living in subdivided flats, were enrolled in first round of the programme.

Case is third public body security breach in a week, after revelation of leaks at Electrical and Mechanical Services Department as well as the Consumer Council.

Environmental Protection Department says garbage handling fees have added financial pressure to the operators of restaurants, businesses and nursing homes.

Hong Kong’s property transactions came close to a three-year high in April, with 9,880 units changing hands according to official data, as the removal of cooling measures continued to boost demand.

Association for the Rights of Industrial Accident Victims says only a work suspension can safeguard the safety of workers effectively.

Provisional figures released by the Census and Statistics Department show sales in March at HK$31.2 billion.