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Conference to deepen exchanges on global prosperity held in HK

As an international event dedicated to nongovernmental dialogues on geopolitical issues, the three-day Global Prosperity Summit 2024 slated through Wednesday set the stage for closer people-to-people bond as leaders and experts in science and technology, international relations and sustainable development discussed responses to some of the most pressing global challenges.

"Cooperation, rather than de-globalization, is the only way realistic forward for the global economy -- and global progress in general," John Lee, chief executive of the HKSAR, said while addressing the welcome dinner on Monday.

"We have decided to hold a conference on global prosperity because prosperity is vital to our future but global commitment to promoting greater prosperity for all is not salient," said Regina Ip, chairperson of Savantas Policy Institute, co-organizer of the summit.

CE: HK$200 coupons to be distributed to travelers from 8 mainland cities

Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) to distribute HK$200 coupons to Individual Visit Scheme (IVS) travelers from 8 cities, said John Lee at a press conference before attending the Executive Council meeting on May 14.

He said the addition of the eight cities under the IVS has multiple significance. "Firstly, it will add tremendous economic impetus to HK; secondly, it will further expand the coverage of the IVS; thirdly, it will further increase the number of overnight visitors; and fourthly, it will enhance the quality and strength of HK's tourism industry."

Lee pointed out that the HKTB will distribute HK$200 coupons to IVS travelers from the eight new cities for them to spend at a wide range of restaurants and stores.

Harbin-HK direct flights available from June 2

According to the Heilongjiang branch of China Southern Airlines, Harbin-Hong Kong direct flights will be launched exclusively from June 2, which is currently the only Harbin direct flights to HK.

Based on the APP and mini program of China Southern Airlines, the first flight fare of Harbin-HK is only RMB 1,074 including tax.

The official website and APP of China Southern Airlines have been shown online Harbin-HK round-trip flights on June 2, 6, 9, and 13.

Results of Young University Rankings 2024 announced

The Times Higher Education has released a global ranking of young universities under 50 years of age, and the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST), City University of Hong Kong (CityU) and The Hong Kong Polytechnic University (PolyU) have been ranked among the top 10 in the world.

Nanyang Technological University, Singapore has retained its place at the top of the ranking. Meanwhile, Hong Kong continues its strong showing in the top 10, but it is a mixed picture in terms of individual institutional performances. The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has slipped from second place to third, and the Hong Kong Polytechnic University from fourth to seventh; however, the City University of Hong Kong has risen two places to fourth.

YouTube to restrict access to 'Glory to Hong Kong' song links in HK after court order

YouTube, the video-sharing website controlled by Alphabet, the parent company of Google, announced on Wednesday that it will comply with a court ruling and immediately restrict access to 32 prohibited links connected to the protest song Glory to Hong Kong in Hong Kong.

The action comes after the Court of Appeal granted a temporary injunction order last week banning the 2019 protest song.