April 27, 2025 – Page 3

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Get ready for the release of HKDSE Examination results

April 27, 2025 10:15 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Hong Kong Examinations and Assessment Authority will release on 17 July the results of the 2024 Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE) Examination. To get prepared for this crucial moment, Secondary 6 students should be positive and proactive, keep themselves updated on the information on multiple pathways and plan ahead their way forward. The Education Bureau (EDB) will continue to provide students with appropriate support and timely updates on the Designated Webpage for Secondary 6 Students (the Webpage) (https://www.edb.gov.hk/s6/en). The Webpage contains information about various pathways for further studies, such as local bachelor’s degree and sub-degree

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation: (Video)24 個品格優點 (Chinese version only); ‘e-Generation Joyful Internet Surfing’ Parent Seminar (5): Know more about Myopia Management under e-Learning & Recognising Online Pitfalls

April 27, 2025 10:15 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region IT in Education Section of EDB, Hong Kong Education City and Committee on Home-School Co-operation will co-organise ‘e-Generation Joyful Internet Surfing’ Parent Seminar (5): Know more about Myopia Management under e-Learning & Recognising Online Pitfalls. The seminar will be held on 8 June 2024 from 11:00 am to 12:30 pm in webinar mode. Cantonese and English sessions will be arranged. Registration is now open (application deadline: 8 June 2024 11:00 am). A resident optometrist from the Optometry Clinic of the Hong Kong Polytechnic University will provide parents with knowledge about protection of vision and offer them methods to

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ1: Mental health of primary and secondary school students

April 27, 2025 10:15 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region LCQ1: Mental health of primary and secondary school students Question: Last year, the number of suspected student suicide cases reported to the Education Bureau (EDB) by primary and secondary schools in Hong Kong remained high and even hit a record high in the past five years. In addition, self-‍administered questionnaires were collected from 330 000 primary and secondary school students attending the Student Health Service Centres of the Department of Health in the 2022-2023 school year, with results indicating that 1.3 per cent of the students had attempted suicide in the past 12 ‍months. In this connection, will the

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: India’s Triumph in Combating Poverty

April 27, 2025 10:15 pm

Source: Government of India India’s Triumph in Combating Poverty171 Million Lifted from Extreme Poverty in 10 Years, Says World Bank Posted On: 26 APR 2025 4:40PM by PIB Delhi Introduction In one of the most remarkable achievements of the past decade, India has lifted 171 million people out of extreme poverty. The World Bank acknowledges India’s decisive fight against poverty in its Spring 2025 Poverty and Equity Brief. According to the report, the proportion of people living on less than 2.15 US dollars a day, which is the international benchmark for extreme poverty, fell sharply from 16.2 percent in 2011-12 to just 2.3 percent in

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Primary One Central Allocation results to be posted to parents from June 5 to June 6

April 27, 2025 10:15 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The results of the Central Allocation for Primary One Admission (POA) 2024 will be mailed to parents from Wednesday to Thursday (June 5 to 6). Parents who completed the Choice of Schools Form for the Central Allocation on or before January 28 this year will receive the Primary One Registration Form delivered from June 5 to 6 through the Local CourierPost service provided by Hongkong Post. If door delivery by Hongkong Post fails, a Mail Collection Notification Card will be left for parents to collect it from the designated post office starting from the afternoon of the following

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: SCST to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia

April 27, 2025 10:15 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region SCST to visit UAE and Saudi Arabia Miss Law will visit the UAE from April 27 to 30, during which she will attend the Arabian Travel Market 2025. She will also meet with relevant government officials, trade representatives, and cultural and tourism organisations. On May 1, she will continue her visit to Saudi Arabia. Miss Law will depart for Hong Kong on the night of May 1 (Thursday). During her absence, the Under Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Mr Raistlin Lau, will be the Acting Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism.Issued at HKT 16:00 NNNN CategoriesMIL-OSI MIL OSI Asia

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: AMS anniversary open day held

April 27, 2025 10:15 pm

Source: Hong Kong Information Services The Auxiliary Medical Service (AMS) today held an open day event to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its establishment, with activities aimed at enhancing the public’s awareness of national security and deepening their understanding of its services. Secretary for Health Prof Lo Chung-mau said at the event that the AMS provides a wide range of services to the public, such as participation in anti-epidemic operations during the COVID-19 pandemic and deployment to hospitals to assist healthcare professionals during the influenza seasons. The other regular duties of the AMS consists of giving first aid coverage during large-scale public events, in country parks and

MIL-OSI Africa: Rwanda’s genocide: why remembering needs to be free of politics – lessons from survivors

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Samantha Lakin, Lecturer, Clark University Memory and politics are inherently intertwined and can never be fully separated in post-atrocity and post-genocidal contexts. They are also dynamic and ever-changing. The interplay between memory and politics is, therefore, prone to manipulation, exaggeration or misuse by clever actors to meet a range of political ends. This applies too to Rwanda’s commemoration period (Kwibuka). It runs from April to July each year, dedicated to remembering the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. I have been researching genocide memory in Rwanda for more than 12 years. My research focuses on memorialisation, meaning-making, and senses

MIL-OSI Africa: First fossil pangolin tracks discovered in South Africa

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Charles Helm, Research Associate, African Centre for Coastal Palaeoscience, Nelson Mandela University A team of scientists who study vertebrate fossil tracks and traces on South Africa’s southern Cape coast have identified the world’s first fossil pangolin trackway, with the help of Indigenous Master Trackers from Namibia. Ichnologists Charles Helm, Clive Thompson and Jan De Vynck tell the story. What did you find? A fossil trackway east of Still Bay in South Africa’s Western Cape province was found in 2018 by a colleague and was brought to our attention. It was found on the surface of a loose block

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation:(Video) Learning Support from Non-Chinese Speaking Parents

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region 3 Non-Chinese-speaking parents face many challenges when supporting their children’s learning. Ms. Sukhwant’s son Harry shared his difficulties in choosing subjects and learning Chinese. Ms. Venkatesh discussed the challenges she and her daughter face in learning Chinese. Both Ms. Sukhwant and Ms. Venkatesh believe that actively participating in their children’s education and understanding their needs is crucial. [embedded content] MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: The Department of Health will launch the “Primary Dental Co-care Pilot Scheme for Adolescents” (PDCC) on March 20

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Programme BackgroundFor eligible person aged below 16, a substitute decision maker (SDM) should register eHealth for him/her. Co-payment The Government will provide a partial subsidy of $200 annually. The Scheme Participant is required to pay the co-payment fee determined by the dentist upon enrolment to the Programme. The Government recommended $200 as the co-payment fee additionally charged by the dentist. The Scheme Participant should pay the co-payment fee directly to his/ her dentist. MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: The Central Allocation Stage of the Primary One Admission (POA) will commence soon

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Central Allocation Stage of the Primary One Admission 2025 Cycle will commence soon. Parents whose children (including children who intend to commute daily to schools in Hong Kong) have not secured a discretionary place should make their choice of schools within the period from January 13 to January 19. In line with the Smart Government strategy, the Education Bureau (EDB) has fully implemented digitalisation of the POA. Parents who have registered as POA e-Platform (ePOA) users and have bound their account to “iAM Smart+” may submit the Choice of Schools Form for Central Allocation from January 13

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation: (Video) 人工智能如何幫助學生學習？(Chinese version only); SCOLAR Biliteracy and Trilingualism Campaign 2025 – “One-minute Video Production Competition” Open for Registration

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Since its establishment, the Standing Committee on Language Education and Research (SCOLAR) has been committed to enabling the people of Hong Kong to become biliterate and trilingual. To further raise the public’s attention and interest in biliteracy and trilingualism, SCOLAR continues to launch the “Biliteracy and Trilingualism Campaign” (the Campaign) this year and organise a series of activities for schools and the community in collaboration with our programme partners, with an aim of encouraging students to develop their language proficiency beyond classroom and creating a social atmosphere that promotes the effective use of biliteracy and trilingualism. MIL OSI

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: “Embracing the e+ Internet Generation Parent Seminar (3): Together in Spine Health Awareness of Online Pitfalls”; “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation: 創意不是天賦︰家長如何啟動孩子創意Mode?(Chinese version only)

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region 3 The Education Bureau, Hong Kong Education City, and Committee on Home-School Co-operation will co-organise the “Embracing the e+ Internet Generation Parent Seminar (3): Together in Spine Health Awareness of Online Pitfalls”. The seminar will be held on 21 February 2025 from 8:00 pm to 9:30 pm in webinar mode. Registration is now open (application deadline: 20 February 2025 5:00 pm). An Associate Professor from the School of Chinese Medicine at the CUHK will guide parents on how to check their children’s scoliosis and provide spinal care tips for daily life and online learning. A Senior Inspector from

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ11: Student financial assistance schemes for tertiary students

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region 3 LCQ11: Student financial assistance schemes for tertiary students Question: Regarding the various student financial assistance schemes (SFASs) administered by the Student Finance Office (SFO) of the Working Family and Student Financial Assistance Agency, including (i) the Tertiary Student Finance Scheme—Publicly-funded Programmes, (ii) the Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students, (iii) the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Full-time Tertiary Students, (iv) the Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students and (v) the Extended Non-means-tested Loan Scheme, will the Government inform this Council: (1) among the students enrolled in recognised University Grants Committee-funded or publicly-funded programmes in each of the past five academic years,

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Education Bureau alerts schools to fake Facebook account

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region 3 The Education Bureau (EDB) called on schools to stay vigilant against a fake Facebook account appearing online pretending to be the Secretary for Education (SED) to avoid being scammed. The relevant clarification post is appended. The EDB clarifies that SED has no connection with the fake account concerned. It has reported the case to the Police. Please note that the link of SED’s Facebook page is www.facebook.com/ylchoi.hk (page name: 蔡若蓮 Christine Choi), which bears a blue tick verification badge. Education Bureau MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors – Undergraduate (including Top-up Degree) Programmes

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region 3 The Study Subsidy Scheme for Designated Professions/Sectors (SSSDP) will subsidise a total of 4 916 places in 55 undergraduate programmes, covering 3 365 places in 55 first-year-first-degree (FYFD) programmes and 1 551 places in 44 top-up degree (TUD) programmes of eight post-secondary institutions (including Hong Kong Chu Hai College, Hong Kong Metropolitan University, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Saint Francis University, The Hang Seng University of Hong Kong, Tung Wah College, UOW College Hong Kong and Vocational Training Council – Technological and Higher Education Institute of Hong Kong) for the cohort to be admitted in the 2025/26

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ20: Planning for vacant kindergarten premises

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region 3 LCQ20: Planning for vacant kindergarten premises Question: It has been reported that nearly 80 kindergartens in Hong Kong have ceased operation in the past four years, and some of the premises of these kindergartens are located in public housing estates or government properties. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: (1) of the statistics on kindergartens ceasing operation in the past five years, including geographical distribution, floor areas of the involved premises, and whether the premises concerned are government properties (including those of the Hong Kong Housing Authority); if the premises concerned are government properties, of

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ16: Monitoring of operation of international schools

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region LCQ16: Monitoring of operation of international schools Question: Regarding the monitoring of the operation of international schools, will the Government inform this Council: (1) as it has been reported that the parents of students of an international kindergarten originally intended to cease operation at the end of July this year have been notified that the kindergarten may continue to operate with the current governing team in the next school year, whether any international schools and kindergartens, having applied for cessation of operation, have been approved by the authorities to continue operation in the past five years; if so, of

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ19: Parent education

April 27, 2025 9:56 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region LCQ19: Parent education Question: There are views that, in comparison with school education, family education is equally or even more important for the learning and growth of school children, but not every parent knows how to properly and effectively teach their children. In addition, it is learnt that while at present the Government relies primarily on the Education Bureau (EDB) to promote parent education, and EDB has adopted the approach of regarding “schools as a primary platform and the community as a complementary” in implementing parent education, schools differ in terms of motivation, effectiveness and content focus in the

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation: (Video)Parent-child Physical Games – Cross the River

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region Centre for Health Protection Department of Health To maintain a healthy physique, you need to exercise regularly! Parents just need to put in some effort, and they can do simple physical games with their children at home. This not only promotes parent-child relationships, but also helps train the children’s limb coordination. Immediately watch the video and try the [Parent-child Physical Games – Cross the River] at home! [embedded content] MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation: (Video)時間管理 – 時間管家(Chinese version only); “Love our Country, Love Hong Kong, Love our Community” Mascot and Logo Design Competitions

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Working Group on Patriotic Education under the Constitution and Basic Law Promotion Steering Committee has organised a mascot and a logo design competition with the theme of “Love our Country, Love Hong Kong, Love our Community”. Students from primary and secondary schools, as well as tertiary institutions, are invited to participate in the competitions with a view to enhancing awareness and sense of patriotism among the youth. This will promote the mainstream values characterised by patriotism with affection for our country and Hong Kong and in conformity with the principle of “one country, two systems”. Each of

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Parents’ Talks on “Choices of Primary Schools” Open for Registration; “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation: Parent-child code -溫柔與堅持(Chinese version only)

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Education Bureau (EDB) will hold four parent’s talks in September 2024 to enhance parents’ understanding of the Primary One Admission (POA) System. Each talk will be divided into two parts. The guest speakers will share with the audience how parents can help children grow up healthily and happily through Home-School Co-operation, while the representatives from the EDB School Places Allocation Section will explain the mechanism and procedure of the POA 2025 in the second part. The talks will be conducted in Cantonese and admission is free. The details of the talks are as follows:EDB Parents’ Talk webpageOnline

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ12: Sister school scheme

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region LCQ12: Sister school scheme Question: Under the Sister School Scheme (the Scheme), many schools in Hong Kong have formed sister school pairs (SSPs) with schools in Mainland cities. Through exchanges and co-operation, SSPs have deepened students’ understanding of Mainland and Hong Kong cultures, and promoted advancement in the quality of education. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council: (1) of the current number of SSPs formed between Hong Kong and Mainland schools, together with a tabulated breakdown by type of schools (i.e. secondary, primary and special schools) and finance type (i.e. public, Direct Subsidy Scheme and private); (2) of

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme Opens for New Applications; “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation: Parent-child code – 接納與引導(Chinese version only)

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Mainland University Study Subsidy Scheme (MUSSS) aims to support Hong Kong students in pursuing undergraduate studies on the Mainland and ensure that no students will be deprived of post-secondary education opportunity due to a lack of means. MUSSS comprises two components: “means-tested subsidy” (eligible students who have passed a means test will receive either a full-rate subsidy or a half-rate subsidy, depending on their needs) and “non-means-tested subsidy”. The subsidy is granted on a yearly basis, and the subsidised period is the normal duration of the undergraduate programme pursued by the student concerned in a designated Mainland

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: LCQ18: Mechanism for vetting the eligibility of applicants for admission adopted by higher education institutions

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region LCQ18: Mechanism for vetting the eligibility of applicants for admission adopted by higher education institutions Question: It has been reported that a university has recently found that some students have provided fraudulent documentary proof of academic qualifications when applying for admission. There are views that the incident has brought potential impact on Hong Kong’s reputation as an international hub for post-‍secondary education. In this connection, will the Government inform this Council if it knows: (1) the specific measures taken by various higher education institutions to ensure the authenticity and validity of documentary proof of academic qualifications submitted by applicants for

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) honoured with Udyog Vikas Award

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Government of India National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) honoured with Udyog Vikas AwardPalakkad Industrial Smart City to reshape Kerala’s industrial landscape: Union Minister for State for Heavy Industries, Public Enterprises, and Steel, Shri Bhupathi Raju Srinivasa Varma Union Government committed to developing Greenfield Industrial Smart Cities across India Posted On: 26 APR 2025 10:57AM by PIB Delhi National Industrial Corridor Development Corporation (NICDC) was honoured with the Udyog Vikas Award during the Udyog Vikas event organised by Janmabhumi Daily, a leading news daily in the state of Kerala. The event was graced by the presence of the Minister of State for Heavy Industries,

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation: (Video)Be a physical and psychological healthy parent; Parent Seminar on Admission Arrangements for Nursery (K1) Classes in Kindergartens for the 2025/26 School Year

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region The Education Bureau (EDB) will continue to implement the admission arrangements for nursery (K1) classes in kindergartens (KGs), including KG-cum-child care centres, for the 2025/26 school year (2025/26 K1 Admission Arrangements). Parents who wish to apply for admission to a K1 class in a KG joining the KG Education Scheme (Scheme-KG) for their children in the 2025/26 school year should follow the procedure set out below. The procedure is applicable to all non-profit-making Scheme-KGs. For details, please visit https://www.edb.gov.hk/k1-admission_eThe EDB will conduct 5 parent seminars in July this year to explain the details of the “2025/26 K1 Admission

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: “Raising societal awareness about manuscripts is essential: Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Government of India “Raising societal awareness about manuscripts is essential: Dr. Sachchidanand JoshiIGNCA Launches Essential Book on the Preservation and Interpretation of India’s Manuscript Heritage Posted On: 25 APR 2025 9:00PM by PIB Delhi The Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA), through its Kalānidhi Division, organised the release and discussion of the significant book ‘ Pandulipi evam Samikshit Patha- Sampadan’ (Abhinav Paramarsh ke Sath)” authored by Prof. Vasantkumar M. Bhatt. The event was presided over by Dr. Sachchidanand Joshi, Member Secretary, IGNCA, with Prof. Ramesh Chandra Bhardwaj, former Vice Chancellor of Maharshi Valmiki Sanskrit University, as the Chief Guest. Alongside the author,

MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Know more about Purchasing Textbooks for the New School Year; “Smart Parent Net” Recommendation: 文憑試放榜預備 — 父母親友支援篇(Chinese version only)

April 27, 2025 9:55 pm

Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region As summer vacation approaches, have parents started purchasing textbooks for their children for the new school year? The Education Bureau (EDB) has prepared three practical strategies to give parents a better understanding of the information and other key points to note with regard to the purchase of textbooks, enabling them to joyfully prepare their children for the new school year. Buy Wisely and Use Wisely“Textbook Information” webpage“Tips for Purchasing Textbooks” e-leaflet MIL OSI Asia Pacific News –

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