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Jan 19, 2025 | 
scmp.com | Kelly Fung
In a decades-old teahouse in Tsuen Wan, dim sum is still served the old-fashioned way – steaming baskets pushed around in hand-pulled carts and tea brewed in well-worn brown clay pots. But one wall in the shop stands out: alongside lists of food items is an unusual “menu” of kung fu moves. This setting is the heart of “Hoi Lin Teahouse”, the latest track from rising Hong Kong rapper Billy Choi, who named the song after his family’s dim sum restaurant.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
flipboard.com | Kelly Fung
Why are Hong Kong happiness levels down? Start by looking at education, expert saysHK.WeCare programme director Phoebe Wan says children need relatable life education from a young age, not just a focus on careers.
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Sep 9, 2024 | 
snl24.com | Kelly Fung
If you’re feeling anything like us, after months of chillymornings and dark-too-soon evenings, you’re probably craving the warmth andexcitement of a new season. And, when the opportunity presents itself, we’realways ready for a fresh start. Read on for ideas on how to overhaul your skincare routine and make subtle updates to your beauty collection. There are also acouple of very do-able makeup ideas to help you feel like this spring is trulythe time for rebirth it always promises to be.
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Jul 17, 2024 | 
scmp.com | Joanne Yau |Kelly Fung
Hongkonger Lai Kwan-yi cannot study for long periods of time due to her spinal muscular atrophy, but the 19-year-old has not let that stop her from excelling in this year’s university entrance exams. Lai achieved a score of 25 marks in her best five subjects and a perfect 5** in Chinese for the Diploma of Secondary Education (DSE) exams, the results for which were released to about 49,000 candidates on Wednesday.
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Jul 9, 2024 | 
scmp.com | Kelly Fung
Joy for many Hong Kong pupils over school allocation but some still door-knockingTears of joy and waves of applause have filled classrooms as Hong Kong Primary Six pupils received their assigned secondary school admission results on Tuesday. Among pupils at Yaumati Catholic Primary School (Hoi Wang Road) who secured their first-choice school was Wong Silas Maximilian. He teared up and hugged his best friends Caspar Wu Ho-him and Kardan Ngai tsz-ho upon receiving the good news.
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Jul 6, 2024 | 
scmp.com | Kelly Fung
Some of Hong Kong’s top IB students opt for local programme with medicine as top choiceSeveral Hong Kong’s top scorers of the International Baccalaureate (IB) exam have said they plan to pursue further studies in the city, with medicine being their top choice and their motivation driven by a desire to give back to local communities. At least 28 students in Hong Kong on Saturday attained a perfect score in the IB exams this year.
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Jul 5, 2024 | 
scmp.com | Kelly Fung |Emily K Tsang
28 Hong Kong students attain perfect score in IB exams amid time-zone cheating controversyAt least 28 Hong Kong students attained a perfect score in the International Baccalaureate (IB) exams this year, up from 23 in 2023, amid controversy over time-zone cheating incidents. Among the top scorers locally were 17 students from the English Schools Foundation, the city’s biggest international school group.
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May 29, 2024 | 
scmp.com | Kelly Fung
There is something undeniably magical about a feel-good movie – whether it is a family drama or a romantic comedy. These films often remind us that even in the face of adversity, there is always room for growth, happiness, and love. This week, we look into some heart-warming movies from the past five decades, spanning from the 1970s to the 2010s. If you are seeking weekend recommendations or a much-needed respite, these films will surely lift your spirits.
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May 17, 2024 | 
scmp.com | Kelly Fung
Psychologist urges mental health support for students traumatised by Hong Kong school knife attackA psychologist has called for mental health support for affected students following traumatic events such as a recent knife attack in school. On Thursday, a 13-year-old girl allegedly attacked a classmate with a 30cm-long (12 inch) knife at a Tuen Mun school. The female student appeared in Tuen Mun Court on Friday after she was arrested and charged with wounding.
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Apr 16, 2024 | 
scmp.com | Kelly Fung |Doris Wai
More than 45,000 Hong Kong students sit inaugural university entrance exam for citizen and social development subjectMore than 45,000 students in Hong Kong have taken the first university exam for the citizen and social development subject, which focuses on testing their knowledge about the nation’s security and development. Teachers said Tuesday’s test was vastly different in terms of the demands it placed on students compared with the controversial liberal studies exam it replaced.
