In May 2025, Harvard University in the United States was barred by the government from admitting foreign students from around the world and was instructed to transfer its currently enrolled foreign students to other institutions, an incident that attracted widespread international attention. For a long time, prestigious universities in the United Kingdom and the United States have been the top study destinations pursued by students worldwide. Overseas education consultants note that, as traditional elite universities face political and economic uncertainties, Hong Kong has emerged as another highly regarded study hotspot.
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Child Home Alone
In recent years, a number of incidents involving children left unattended have resulted in accidents, drawing public concern. At present, Hong Kong has no legislation that explicitly prohibits leaving children at home alone.
Are the existing laws sufficient to safeguard children? What expectations do members of the public have regarding government and community support?
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The Lost Classroom
According to the latest figures provided by the Education Bureau, in 2025, there are currently over 5,000 absenteeism cases across Hong Kong, the highest in nine years. However, children who attend school only one or two days a week, or even just a few hours, are not included in this count.
Youth organizations stated that these potential cases are more severe than imagined. The longer a student is intermittently absent, the more difficult it becomes for them to reintegrate into school life. In the past, the government and various social welfare organizations have provided different types of support and programs for absentee students. How effective have these measures been? This episode will explore these questions one by one.
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Gerontechnology
Hong Kong’s various sectors are actively promoting the “silver economy,” which includes the development of the “silver industry,” encouraging the business community to provide products, and commercializing and industrializing elderly-friendly products, with research areas encompassing gerontechnology. To develop gerontechnology products into an industry, drive the growth of the silver economy, and even export to neighboring regions, what conditions are necessary for Hong Kong? What are the views of industry professionals on this matter?
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AI Education
A Chinese Mainland tech firm has made a major AI breakthrough, energizing Hong Kong’s tech sector. The Hong Kong SAR government has been boosting local AI research, supporting the Hong Kong Generative AI Research and Development Center (HKGAI) founded by universities to develop generative AI and large language models using local data.
In the AI era, strengthening Hong Kong’s innovation competitiveness and getting the next generation to learn AI early are key trends. As AI moves from labs to classrooms, Hong Kong must turn “AI + Education” into a future competitive advantage.
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Public Healthcare Reform
The Health Bureau recently announced a reform of public healthcare charges, restructuring the subsidy framework for public medical services. The reform aims to guide citizens in the proper use of healthcare resources, reduce waste and misuse, and comprehensively strengthen medical protection for patients who are disadvantaged, urgent, critical, or in danger. This initiative seeks to enhance the sustainability of the healthcare system and reinforce the public healthcare sector in addressing challenges such as population ageing and medical inflation. How do different sectors view this reform? And do citizens have a comprehensive and clear understanding of it?
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Fly Over a Century
The legend of Hong Kong aviation began in 1925 when pilot Harry Abbott established a private flying school at Kai Tak Bund in Kowloon Bay and took to the skies for the first time, writing the prologue for Hong Kong’s civil aviation. In 1998, Hong Kong Airport relocated to Chek Lap Kok, and the three-runway system has since been completed. Looking ahead, the airport will develop the “Skytopia” airport city, redefining the airport as a new urban core. From humble gravel runways to an international aviation hub, Hong Kong Airport has witnessed a city’s flying dream and written a century-old story of connecting the world.
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Life Education
Death may seem like the final destination of life’s journey, but it can also be viewed as a graduation ceremony from life. The “Values Education Curriculum Framework” established by the Education Bureau emphasizes the strengthening of “life education”. By facing the reality of death, we reflect on life and actively confront our existence.
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Attracting High-Value Tourists
In response to the phenomenon of “more visitors, less spending,” what policies has the government implemented? Last year, the government released the ” Development Blueprint for Hong Kong’s Tourism Industry 2.0,” which emphasizes attracting high-value overnight tourists, including three key groups: MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and Exhibitions) travelers, cruise passengers, and Muslim tourists. Are these three groups truly higher spenders? What is the current status of the industry in developing these groups, and what measures are being taken to enhance their value?
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Televised dining of the golden age
Hong Kong’s television industry was once thriving, the 1970s and 1980s are fondly remembered as the “TV boom” era, a shared memory among Hong Kong residents. In recent years, however, the rise of streaming platforms and intensified competition from neighboring regions have led to a decline in advertising revenue for commercially operated broadcasters, posing a significant challenge to the local TV sector. How can television professionals stay competitive and collectively promote “Hong Kong productions” into broader markets, restoring the industry’s former glory?
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The Last Dance
According to the Hong Kong Death Trend Survey by the Census and Statistics Department, the annual number of deaths increased from 28,000 in 1991 to 50,000 in 2021. In recent years, funeral ceremonies have tended to be more simplified, posing significant challenges to the traditional Chinese funeral industry. On the other hand, there have been concerns about the lack of transparency in local funeral service fees, and there have been suggestions to establish a licensing system to regulate practitioners and enhance the overall standards of the industry. What is the current state of the funeral industry? What new developments can be expected in the future? How can the traditional funeral industry move towards a new chapter?
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