Paralympic equestrian Nelson Yip
Hong Kong's only qualified 2008 Paralympics equestrian representative Nelson Yip tells news.gov.hk of his vigorous training regimen and his determination to win a medal for the city.
Migrant scheme attracts overseas talent
Former NHL star Barry Beck, renowned soprano Lan Rao and art therapist Jordan Potash arrived in Hong Kong through the Quality Migrant Admission Scheme. They describe their reasons for moving to the city and outline their future plans.
Works chief outlines future plans
Director of Civil Engineering & Development John Chai outlines the department's future work plans and shares with news.gov.hk his special connection with bridges.
Stepping into history at HKU
Hong Kong University is the only local college with declared monuments on campus. The institute's Green Gown Guides lead tours of the historic campus.
HK's first cancer rehab centre set for '07
Nam Long Hospital is being converted into Hong Kong's first cancer rehabilitation centre offering a range of services. It will open by the end of 2007.
Hau Wong Temple gets a facelift
Kowloon City's Hau Wong Temple has recently had a facelift, courtesy of the Chinese Temples Committee's renovation project. This historic Kowloon City landmark will re-open on May 22 after months of refurbishment. Take a virtual tour.
Music has no boundaries, bringing people of different ages and cultures together. US violinist Rebecca Appleton describes how she benefits from orchestral training and her recent exchange with young Hong Kong musicians.
2006 Little League Baseball A-P Region Tournament
Mickey Mouse was smiling broadly under sunny skies as he threw the opening pitch at this popular annual event. It brought players and their families from over 11 regions in Asia and the Pacific to Hong Kong Disneyland.
Robot show reveals creatures' survival secrets
Eight giant robot creatures - including a giraffe, a bat, a chameleon, a housefly, a grasshopper, a rhinoceros, a platypus and a squid - plus 13 interactive exhibits are on show at the Science Museum until October 25.
