DotDotWeekly | HK news highlights from Sept. 16 to 20
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Weekly Highlights
New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme releases online application platform
Invest Hong Kong (InvestHK) announced on Sept. 16 that the applicants of the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (the New CIES) can now submit application forms for Net Asset Assessment and Assessment on Investment Requirements online.
InvestHK has continuously seen a strong response since the launch of the New CIES on March 1 with a total number of applications of over 500 and enquiries of 5,000.
John Lee advocates for addressing root causes of student's mental health issues
Just half a month into the new school year, three instances of student suicides have occurred. Before attending the Executive Council meeting, Chief Executive John Lee expressed his sorrow over the student suicides.
He pointed out that although the government has established a "Three-Tier School-based Emergency Mechanism" to assist some troubled students, the system still has room for improvement.
Lee also mentioned that the Education Bureau has introduced the "4Rs Mental Health Charter" to reduce student stress. He also stressed the importance of family and parental education, noting that the government can offer workshops to teach parents how to better interact with their children and continuously review and improve these measures.
Celebrating the National Day and Exploring the Past: Yuen Tun Chung Old House Museum Open Day held
The Civil Aid Service (CAS) held the Celebrating the National Day and Exploring the Past: Yuen Tun Chung Old House Museum Open Day at the CAS Yuen Tun Camp on Sept. 18. The event was officiated by the District Officer (Tsuen Wan), Billy Au, and the Chairman of the Tsuen Wan Rural Committee, Yau Kam-ping.
Located in Yuen Tun Tsuen, Tsing Lung Tau, Tsuen Wan, the history of Chung Old House can be traced back to the 1780s, when the Chung family used to live and farm in the area of Yuen Tun. In 1973, the Yuen Tung site was allocated by the Government to the CAS and has been used for training purposes since then. The Chung Old House was revitalized as a national museum in 1981, and was classified as a Grade 3 historic building in 2010. At present, the Chung Old House still possesses its original architectural features, and retains a collection of agricultural and household artefacts.
In celebration of the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, the CAS held an open day for the public to visit the Chung Old House to deepen their understanding of the local history and reflect on how Chinese culture could be preserved in modern society. More than 200 Tsuen Wan residents, retired CAS members and CAS cadets participated in the event, during which the CAS Volunteer Team provided assistance.
Experts: AI models in weather nowcasting being helpful and competitive
AI models are now very competitive compared with conventional models, and can be helpful in giving really useful data, said experts on Sept. 19's forum themed on Revolutionizing Weather Forecast and Climate Prediction Through AI held at HKUST.
Elderly concession week: Enjoy shopping, dining & medical discounts
To celebrate the 30th anniversary of the "Senior Citizen Card Scheme" and promote respect for the elderly, the Social Welfare Department (SWD) launches the "Senior Citizen Card Scheme 30th Anniversary Concession Week" from today (Sept. 20) to Thursday (Sept. 26).
This event features special discounts and offers from local food and beverage businesses, retail sectors, and other merchants to show appreciation and care for seniors holding the Senior Citizen Card.
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