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A couple takes a selfie in front of a poster featuring a baby, during an exhibition of children’s products at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai on August 2. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Opinion | Hong Kong needs credible fertility policies, not baby photos in offices

A lawmaker’s suggestion that government offices put up photos of babies has gained attention, but there are weightier matters that warrant discussion.

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Hong Kong lawmaker: baby photos could boost birth rate

Letters | Just low taxes and good food won’t make Hong Kong a talent hub

Hong Kong lawmaker proposes displaying baby photos in offices to boost childbirths

Bill Tang says authorities should create a conducive environment to encourage people to have children, starting with government workers.

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The number of children born between June and September was 11,807, up by 9.3 per cent from the 10,749 recorded during the same period last year, according to the government. Photo: Elson Li

Moving children to Hong Kong schools is main draw for top talent from mainland

Parents prefer city’s education system for being less competitive and stressful than on the mainland.

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Sell insurance to stay in Hong Kong? Top talent turn to ‘safety net’ job

Aims of talent trawl questioned as arrivals grab insurance sales jobs to stay in city, but some say move reflects ‘reality’ of current economy.

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Letters | Here’s how we solve the mental health crisis at work

Readers discuss mental health challenges in the workplace, the imperative of raising Hong Kong’s birth rate and the proposal to allow pets into public facilities.

The lunch hour rush in Hong Kong’s Tsuen Wan district in March last year. Given that we spend about one-third of our lives at work, fostering a mental health-friendly environment is crucial. Photo: Sam Tsang

Singapore closes in on Hong Kong’s population, topping 6 million for first time

The increase in Singapore’s population was largely driven by non-residents, including foreign workers and international students.

Opinion | Low birth rate alone can’t explain Hong Kong education system’s woes

Schools that stick to the old ways of intense testing and exams are failing Hong Kong students, parents and the city as a whole.

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Editorial | Holistic review key to encouraging couples to have more babies

Affordable childcare, workplace culture and a network of support services are crucial factors before Hong Kong parents consider having a second or third offspring.

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Child protection society director Subrina Chow Shun-yee says more comprehensive day childcare services would allow more parents to join the workforce. SCMP / Nora Tam

Editorial | Soft landing essential as schools cut classes

Hong Kong’s shrinking student population calls for decisions that have minimum negative impact and address interests of affected parties.

Students return to school on the first day of the academic year at St Joseph Primary School in Wan Chai. Photo: Sam Tsang

Influx of mainland Chinese and talent offset emigration wave in Hong Kong

Midyear population stands at 7,531,800, down by 0.1 per cent from 12 months ago, latest census shows.

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Hong Kong graduate talent scheme net to be widened to include more universities

Government to look outside ‘top 100’ institutions to attract graduates with prestige degrees from other universities for Top Talent Pass Scheme.

Outside In | As world population shrinks, prepare for seismic changes

The UN projects a drop in the global population by 2100 as longer life expectancy and migration shape communities amid a collapse in fertility.

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Children play with spinning chairs at a shopping mall in Beijing. China is one of 63 countries and areas with declining populations. Photo: AP

Letters | Why Hong Kong must take emigration figures seriously

Readers discuss the demographic features of Hongkongers who left for Canada, public art installations, sports development, and Olympic heroes.

People wave goodbye to family and friends at Hong Kong International Airport in 2021. Photo: K. Y. Cheng

Outside In | Still too soon for Hong Kong to declare its economy out of the woods

True, no one has ever bet against Hong Kong and won. But it would be a foolhardy administration that underestimates the challenges still faced.

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Hong Kong’s matchmakers urge government not to play Cupid, leave it to them

Private operators say they already offer plenty of events for singles, while some participants voice scepticism over any government effort.

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Freeze women’s eggs? But ‘soil’ may be bad, Hong Kong health chief says

Minister Lo Chung-mau’s comment that a frozen seed may not grow on ‘soil’ that has aged draws strong response from female lawmaker.

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Secretary for Health Lo Chung-mau has said that he hoped young people would balance family and career by getting married and having children at an earlier age. Photo: Shutterstock

Hong Kong gives out HK$35 million in baby bonuses, but experts urge policy rethink

Deputy Chief Secretary Warner Cheuk says authorities have already approved over 16,000 applications for HK$20,000 handouts since policy rolled out last October.

Opinion | Hong Kong mothers shouldn’t have to apologise for demands of parenting

Despite governments around the world fretting over falling birth rates, society still puts up many barriers to mothers returning to the workforce. This Mother’s Day, let’s work to help mothers feel truly supported rather than penalised for choosing to have children and also wanting to work.

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Letters | Are Hongkongers aware of the health benefits of having a baby?

Readers discuss information the government should publicise to encourage couples to have children, the treatment of people with gender dysphoria, and the phenomenon of young people choosing to ‘lie flat’.

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Kelvin Chan, his wife Judy Lo and their daughter Leah welcome the newest member of their family, Miles, at the CUHK Medical Centre in Sha Tin on February 10. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Opinion | Fact is, millions of Hongkongers voted with their feet – by staying

Many Hongkongers who are eligible to live elsewhere have not moved, a testament to their confidence in the city. And a disappointing stock market performance is no indicator of poor economic prospects – Hong Kong has gone through some low points, but bounced back each time.

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Pedestrians cross a road in Central district in Hong Kong in 2023. Government statistics registered a net inflow of people in the last two years. Photo: Bloomberg

Outside In | Time to wake up to the reality of fast declining fertility everywhere

By 2050, it’s projected only a quarter of countries will have above-replacement birth rates; by 2100 there will be just six. This will reconfigure the world economy and require societies to be reorganised.

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Opinion | Hong Kong’s population growth should prompt some soul-searching

While the growth in the population is heartening, the city’s low fertility rate and ageing population call for creative approaches. With migration set to be the main mode of population growth, the city must focus on diversity and inclusiveness.

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Editorial | Boost employment, training for healthier population growth

Hong Kong population ticks up for second year in a row, but labour and and workforce shortages persist despite talent scheme admissions and one-way permit arrivals

Hong Kong’s population rose for the second year in a row in 2023. Photo: May Tse

Number of babies born in Hong Kong rises for first time in 6 years

Census and Statistics Department announces city recorded 33,200 births last year, a 2 per cent increase over 2022, and first uptick since 2017.

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Hong Kong’s population rose for the second year in a row in 2023. Photo: May Tse

Birth rates among Chinese falling everywhere, not just China: Malaysian official

‘The Chinese in many parts of the world … don’t have many kids,’ Malaysian Chinese Association President Dr Wee Ka Siong said. ‘You have to think twice because you have to nurture the younger generation.’

HK$2.29 billion sought for Hong Kong baby bonus scheme, 20% more births expected

Government is seeking Legco Finance Committee’s approval for almost HK$2.29 billion in funding for Newborn Baby Bonus scheme.

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9 September, 2024
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