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Mental health stigmas stop treatment, scholars say
- 2025-10-17
- Health & Environment
- The Young Reporter
- By: Fu RongEdited by: Robin Ewing
- 2025-10-17
Stigmas over mental health stop people from seeking out help, said scholars at a global conference on mental health in Hong Kong yesterday. Breaking stigmas is important for getting better social support and professional engagement, said Paul Wong Wai-Ching, a professor of social work and social administration at the University of Hong Kong and one of thirteen scholars speaking at the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Conference Hong Kong 2025. “The main issue is that people don’t come to counselling or therapy,” said Kenneth Law, a social worker from the Zubin Foundation, a local charity that works with ethnic minorities. “Either they are afraid or don’t know how to.” Hong Kong fell at 88 out of 147 in Oxford University’s World Happiness Report this year, its lowest-ever position. Around a quarter of Hong Kong children suffer from mental disorders and a quarter of people aged 15 to 24 show suicidal behavior, according to surveys by the Chinese University of Hong Kong and the University of Hong Kong in 2023. “I got inspired on what to do in my field,” said Cathy Wu Jiaxu, a student at Hong Kong Baptist University who attended the conference. “This conference provided me an opportunity to be updated and prepared,” said Caroline Shaw, a wedding planner for more than two decades who changed careers and is studying to be couples counselor. Other talks included female menstrual mentality from Vanessa Wong; athletic performance from Karen Lo Eugene-chuang; narcissistic relationships from Armani Durvasula and teenage digital usage from Nicolson Siu Yat-fan, Evgeny Evseev and Kimberly Carder; suicide bereavement by Paul Wong Wai-Ching. The conference will move to Malaysia and then the Philippines in October and November.
Nepal’s 2025 protest: youths hope for political change, experts urge structural reformation
- 2025-10-09
- Politics
- By: LAI Uen LingEdited by: KURNIAWAN Trista Vania
- 2025-10-09
Pravakar Bogati, 22, graduated with an engineering degree in Nepal last year, but has been unable to find a job in the capital of Kathmandu despite months of looking. So when protests broke out in early September, he joined, hoping his voice would lead to political change. It worked. After six days of violence, large-scale protests in different cities that saw more than 70 killed, mostly young protesters shot dead by police, the prime minister resigned and parliament was dissolved. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki was appointed interim leader, and a general election is now scheduled for March, sparking hope for reform, particularly among Gen Z. Experts, meanwhile, are calling for institutional changes in the country's economy and society. Bogati said it was important to stand up to let the government know the demands of the public. “It was not about toppling the government,” he said. “We wanted to let them know that there are certain people among the youngsters who have a different view on the political stances of the people and how the government should be run, how the country itself should be.” A decade-long civil war transformed Nepal from a 240-year-old monarchy to a republic in 2008. Three major parties have dominated the government since: The Nepali Congress, Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) and Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist Centre). In a game of political “musical chairs,” as Bogati describes it, there have been 13 prime ministers from these three political parties since 2008. Bibek Raj Kandel: “The old narratives the political parties used to sell about how they managed to make the country a republic no longer resonate.” Bibek Raj Kandel, an analyst and AsiaGlobal Fellow at the University of Hong Kong, said Gen Z protested for change because they did not experience the monarchy …
Blazing fire dragon dance ignites Tai Hang to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival
- 2025-10-08
- Society
- The Young Reporter
- By: SIU Tsz Hang、YAM Long Hei JamieEdited by: AO Wei Ying Vinci
- 2025-10-08
Reported by Jamie Yam Long-hei, Henry Siu Tsz-hang Edited by Vinci Ao Wei-ying Video description: The Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance, a century-old Mid-Autumn Festival tradition, was held from October 5 to 7. A 67-metre dragon, illuminated by 12,000 burning incense sticks, winded through the community to pray for peace and prosperity.
Hong Kong celebrates 76th Chinese National Day
- 2025-10-01
- Society
- The Young Reporter
- By: AO Wei Ying Vinci、MA Tsz Chiu OscarEdited by: NG Natasha Goa Sheng
- 2025-10-01
Flags and banners are displayed around Hong Kong while celebrating China's 76th National Day on October 1, 2025. Hong Kong’s regional flag and Chinese national flag were raised at the ceremony held in Wan Chai’s Golden Bauhinia Square at 8am today to celebrate the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. Ceremony attendees including Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu and other government officials. The public watched the ceremony at a distance from Wan Chai Ferry Pier, as the government announced no public viewing area for the ceremony. Lee Ka-chun, 16, who is a local student, said he secured a spot with his friends at the Wan Chai Ferry Pier observation deck at around 7am. He said it is a pity that he can only view the ceremony through his telephoto lens on a camera today, citing his past flag-raising viewing at the Tiananmen Square allowed him to be nearer to the ceremony, after passing through security checks. During the national anthem, two helicopters hanging a Chinese national flag flew over Victoria Harbour, while ships under the Police and the Fire Services Department sailed along the harbour. It is the first time Kai Tak Sports Park hosted a flag-raising ceremony, outside the city’s largest stadium at 11am. Free ice cream and beverages were distributed near the venue by the park’s authorities. Leah Zhang, 27, travelled from Jiangmen to Hong Kong for two days during the National Day Golden Week. She said she came across a social media post on RedNote about the flag-raising ceremony at Kai Tak. “I thought more people would be here to see the flag-raising ceremony. There are only limited promotions from the Kai Tak Sports Park, which could be the reason,” said Zhang. A firework display is held at 8pm on the same …
Zijin Gold price jumps nearly 70% on Hong Kong debut amid heated gold market
- 2025-09-30
- Business
- The Young Reporter
- By: ZHONG Xinyun、LIN XiaoyouEdited by: ZHAO Runtong、BO Chuxuan
- 2025-09-30
The international unit of a Chinese mining giant has raised almost HK$25 billion (US$3.22 billion), taking the crown as the second-largest Initial Public Offering in Hong Kong, and achieved a robust first-day performance on Tuesday amid a rising gold market. Priced at its IPO price of HK$71.59, Zijin Gold International(Zijin Gold), a subsidiary of Zijin Mining Group Co., Limited(Zijin Mining), saw a 68.5% jump to close at HK$120.6, after opening at HK$111.50 and reaching an intraday high of HK$123. Trading under code 02259, Zijin Gold sold 349 million shares globally during its IPO, with 90% of the shares allocated to international investors. The city’s investors received a 10% allocation of the total, resulting in a 240.7 times oversubscription, according to the firm’s allocation result announced on Monday. The Hang Seng Index added 0.87% to 26,855.56 as of market close. < img src="https://public.flourish.studio/visualisation/25390467/thumbnail" width="100%" alt="chart visualization" /> “In the Hong Kong capital market, pure-play-play gold mining mining listed companies are relatively scarce,” wrote Tang Yan, a risk director of Sunflower Investment, a Shanghai-based asset manager, in a written reply to the reporter. She added that what makes the company an attractive choice this scarcity for investors makes the company an attractive choice seeking gold exposure for investors seeking gold exposure. With a total of 29 cornerstone investors committing HK$12.47 billion (approximately US$1.6 billion), the company received solid support from prominent asset managers and investment giants, including GIC Private Limited, BlackRock, Schroders, UBS AM Singapore, Fidelity Hong Kong, and Millennium Management. The funds raised by the gold miner are primarily planned for the acquisition of the Raygorodok Gold Mine in Kazakhstan and the upgrade and construction of existing mines, accounting for aboutabout 33.4% and 50.1% respectively. Kenny Wen, Executive Committee Member of the Hong Kong Society of Financial Analysts, said that the …
Typhoon Ragasa: Windthrown trees blocked several roads in Wong Tai Sin
- 2025-09-27
- Society
- The Young Reporter
- By: AO Wei Ying Vinci、LAU Ka YanEdited by: AU YEUNG Jim
- 2025-09-27
Super typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong on Wednesday, bringing gale and heavy rainfall to the city. The Observatory issued the highest-level T10 signal to alert the public about the extreme weather conditions. Staff members from the Fire Services Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department examined the road blockage by fallen trees in Wong Tai Sin during Wednesday evening after the T8 signal was cancelled. Workers continued clearing remaining debris in Diamond Hill on Thursday morning. The government's 1823 call centre, the Fire Services Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department had received 1,224 reports of fallen trees as of 8pm on Wednesday. The Hospital Authority said 101 people were injured during the typhoon period. Individuals concerned received the necessary medical treatment at the Accident and Emergency departments of designated public hospitals.
Super Typhoon Ragasa set the second-longest T10 signal in Hong Kong since 1999
- 2025-09-26
- Society
- The Young Reporter
- By: ALISHIBA MATLOOB、LAU Ka Yan、Ye Enyi、Wing Chi HO、MA Tsz Chiu OscarEdited by: WONG Hong Ni、ZHANG Yiping
- 2025-09-26
Super typhoon Regasa swept past Hong Kong on Sept. 24, resulting in a T10 storm warning that lasted for 10 hours and 40 minutes, the second-longest in history. 90 injuries were reported by the Hospital Authority, and over 600 flights were cancelled in Hong Kong. As typhoon Ragasa moved west, our reporters filmed the typhoon from different locations around the city. Follow this link to watch the full reel: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPBA7dpk5kD/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Typhoon Ragasa: Tuen Mun light rail service disrupted, fallen trees block roads
- 2025-09-26
- Society
- The Young Reporter
- By: SIU Tsz Hang、CHENG Tsz Sen SeanEdited by: AO Wei Ying Vinci
- 2025-09-26
Super typhoon Ragasa slammed Hong Kong with strong winds and torrential rain with the Observatory issuing the highest-level 10 signal at 2:40 am on Wednesday. The typhoon has left 101 people injured during the typhoon period, according to the Hospital Authority as of 8pm. They received medical treatments at the Accident and Emergency departments of public hospitals. According to the government, the 1823 Call Centre, the Fire Services Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department received 1,224 reports of fallen trees as of 8pm. The Drainage Services Department received 22 reports of flooding, while the Civil Engineering and Development Department received four reports of landslides as of 8pm. Light Rail stops, including Prime View, Tai Hing (South), and Shek Pai are disrupted due to extensive damage.
Super typhoon Ragasa: Fishing village withstands from storm with strong precautions
- 2025-09-26
- The Young Reporter
- By: CHAN Hiu Ying、LAU Ka YanEdited by: LAI Uen Ling
- 2025-09-26
Video description: Super Typhoon Ragasa hit Hong Kong on Tuesday evening, and officials recorded 22 flooding cases. Sam Mun Tsai New Village in Tai Po, one of the flooding blackspots, reported no flooding cases. While the fishing village quickly resumed after the storm, the local representative said he looked forward to long-term measures to address the increased frequency of stronger typhoons. Reported by Kate Chan Hiu-ying, Luna Lau Ka-yan Edited by Elaine Lai Uen-ling #typhoonragasa #hongkongnews
Typhoon Ragasa: Items scattered around Sha Tin after the storm
- 2025-09-26
- Society
- The Young Reporter
- By: MA Tsz Chiu Oscar、SIU Tsz HangEdited by: AO Wei Ying Vinci
- 2025-09-26
Super Typhoon Ragasa battered Hong Kong heavily on Wednesday, with the T10 signal issued at 2:40am hoisted for over 10 hours. The Hospital Authority said 101 people were injured during the storm. The Government’s 1823 Call Centre, the Fire Services Department and the Leisure and Cultural Services Department received 1,224 reports of fallen trees in total. As of 8pm on Wednesday, the Drainage Services Department received 22 reports of flooding, while the Civil Engineering and Development Department received four reports of landslides. In Sha Tin district, the storm surge affected from Ragasa flooded both sides of Shing Mun River under T10 signal. Debris, branches and leaves were washed along the river banks. Strong winds also brought down trees, blocking roads, bikeways and pedestrian paths. Some MTR outdoor sections were disrupted by fallen trees and damaged overhead cables as well. East Rail Line service remained out of service until the evening at around 6:45pm.