The hk prize is awarded annually to an outstanding third-year student with the highest results in History. It was established in 1996 with a donation from friends and students of Dr. John D. Young, a renowned Hong Kong historian. The prize is sponsored by the University and administered by the Hong Kong Historical Society.
The winner of the Hong Kong Book Prize will be awarded HK$10,000 with a trophy and a certificate. The winning manuscript will be published by HK Academy of Performing Arts Press and presented to the public at a ceremony in 2023. The competition is open to all individuals aged 18-30 who are residents of Hong Kong and/or have a connection with the city.
Hong Kong’s tense political environment prompted the Foreign Correspondents’ Club to suspend its Human Rights Press Awards, with the city’s heightened security concerns prompting institutions to self-censor themselves in an attempt to avoid controversy. The FCC said it would reintroduce the prizes once the situation calmed down, but the decision means that many of the city’s most prestigious media awards will not be handed out this year.
This year’s HK Film Awards was marked by the oldest-ever best actor winner, 85-year-old veteran actor Patrick Tse, who picked up the award for his role in black comedy Time. He beat out a strong field that included fellow veteran actors Nicholas Tse, Anthony Wong and Nicholas Cheung, as well as up-and-coming starlet Karena Lam.
Retail sales in Hong Kong rose 13.7 percent in August compared to the same month last year, as the rebound in tourist arrivals helped boost the city’s consumer confidence and bolstered domestic demand. The government expects the sector to continue growing in the coming months, thanks to improved labor market conditions and consumer sentiment.
The HK Alliance of Technology and Innovation (the Board) is the supreme decision-making body for BOCHK SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY INNOVATION PRIZE. The Board is responsible for interpreting the articles of the Charter; suggesting important scientific research fields for THE PRIZE; appointing members to the Review Committee and Compliance Oversight Team; setting requirements for nominating experts; and verifying and approving the final review results. The Board reserves the right to withdraw THE PRIZE or terminate the award if there are any serious violations of professional ethics and standards.
The HK Distinguished Brand Leader Award recognises Hong Kong entrepreneurs for their outstanding achievements in building successful and sustainable brands. The candidates should have a proven track record in building and developing their own brands and should have been engaged in the operation of their brands for at least 10 years. The winner will receive a certificate and a trophy, as well as the opportunity to present their ideas to key development stakeholders.