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Nine simple habits to reclaim your day
15+ hour, 35+ min ago (468+ words) 18th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) Hong Kong's pace is relentless, and Mainland values of diligence, family duty and social order remain strong. Yet commutes, constant notifications and fragmented schedules chip away at balance. A practical, discipline'first approach'rooted in planning, focus and respect…...
Mid'Levels family driver role offers HK$32 K salary but demands extensive working hours
2+ day, 1+ hour ago (313+ words) Dimsum Daily 16th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) A job advertisement offering up to HK$32, 000 a month for a family driver in Hong Kong's Mid'Levels has ignited fierce debate online, with critics questioning the long working hours attached to the role despite its…...
HK government reviews training visa policy for Mainland talent
5+ day, 19+ min ago (258+ words) 13th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) The Hong Kong Government has said it will continue to review its training visa arrangements while maintaining immigration control, as lawmakers call for broader access for Mainland small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and students seeking internships in…...
AI wave linked to 65% slump in Hong Kong graduate jobs over three years
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (154+ words) Dimsum Daily 11th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) Full-time openings for university graduates in Hong Kong have plunged from 87, 000 in 2023 to 30, 700 in 2025, a near 65% decline, according to the latest figures from the Joint Institutions Job Information System (JIJIS). The contraction spans multiple sectors…...
Chief Secretary for Administration Eric Chan to attend youth exchange launch in Jiangxi
1+ week, 1+ day ago (131+ words) Dimsum Daily 9th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) Hong Kong's Chief Secretary for Administration, Eric Chan Kwok'ki, will travel to Jiangxi Province on the morning of 10 May to attend the launch ceremony of a youth exchange initiative for Hong Kong and Macao participants....
Canvas hack hits five Hong Kong institutions, 42, 000 at Poly U affected
1+ week, 2+ day ago (277+ words) 8th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) A cyberattack on online learning platform Canvas has reportedly led to a suspected data breach affecting five educational institutions in Hong Kong, with preliminary figures indicating that some 42, 000 students and staff at Hong Kong Polytechnic University (Poly…...
China flag hung upside down at Fung Kai Fong Shu Chuen Primary School in Fanling
1+ week, 4+ day ago (316+ words) Dimsum Daily 6th May 2026 " (Hong Kong) The national flag of China was seen flying upside down on the rooftop of Fung Kai Fong Shu Chuen Primary School at Wah Ming Estate Phase II in Fanling on Wednesday, drawing attention from residents…...
The AI tutor is here, and the degree is next to be disrupted
2+ week, 2+ day ago (916+ words) Dimsum Daily 1st May 2026 " (Hong Kong) Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant force hovering over education. It is already in the classroom, in the homework tab, in the group chat, and in the hiring funnel. What makes this moment pivotal…...
27-year-old substitute teacher arrested over improper relationship with student in Texas
3+ week, 1+ day ago (225+ words) 25th April 2026 " (Killeen) A substitute teacher in Texas has been arrested on suspicion of engaging in an improper relationship with a student, as authorities continue their investigation into alleged inappropriate online communication. Angela Palmaras, 27, was taken into custody on Wednesday after…...
ESF International Kindergarten ex'administrator jailed 25 months for bribery
3+ week, 6+ day ago (347+ words) 20th April 2026 " (Hong Kong) A former administrative officer at ESF (Wu Kai Sha) International Kindergarten has been sentenced to 25 months" imprisonment after admitting to accepting more than HK$640, 000 in bribes to secure priority admission for children. Jenny Lam, 54, pleaded guilty to…...