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Welcome to the official Young Post page. The page is dedicated to YP readers and their teachers.

Here you can follow Young Post, its competitions, Hong Kong teen events, best stories, workshops, discussion groups and all. Young Post covers the latest news, views and stories on Hong Kong students, school life, sport and local education. We also provide educational content, workshops and news stories from around the world, as well as keeping tabs on what's hot and what's not. The competitions and promotions listed on the page are open to Hong Kong school students aged 13 to 19 only.

02/10/2024

Social enterprise Japjap aims to use its innovative bio-recycling system to educate people about sustainable waste solutions.

02/10/2024

The Technical Arts Festival workshop gave pupils a chance to explore how technology and art go hand in hand.

Technical Arts Festival workshop has given pupils a chance to explore how technology and art go hand in hand.

02/10/2024

Learning to save and budget money is a valuable skill that can help you in the future.

01/10/2024

Being assertive is not the same as being aggressive; it all depends on how you communicate!

Build confidence and learn to express yourself by learning how to politely say no, says Cherrie Chung from Insight Counselling.

01/10/2024

See what students around Hong Kong are talking about this week!

Students write about LGBTQ discussions in schools, Turkey’s sports shooter, AI’s impact on the workforce, and reviving Hong Kong tourism.

01/10/2024

Food assistance programmes struggle to help enough people, and some have criticised the government for its lack of policy to fight poverty.

01/10/2024

Choose your favourite answer in round six of our competition!

Our writing contest starts with 10 students, who are eliminated one at a time based on your votes and YP editors’ picks.

30/09/2024

As Little People of Hong Kong celebrates 10 years, there are still many misconceptions about this community. Little People of Hong Kong

As Little People of Hong Kong celebrates 10 years, there are still many misconceptions about this community.

30/09/2024

The Hong Kong Association of the Heads of Secondary Schools has proposed a points system based on the best five exam subjects.

30/09/2024

One reader writes about the potential consequences of Australia's new policy for foreign students.

Check out this student’s response to Australia’s policy shift on migration; then, read next week’s news snippet and submit your thoughts.

29/09/2024

Jazzie Sillona uses everyday subjects for his cinematic shots of life in the city.

Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written.

29/09/2024

What advice do you have for this teen?

Each week, we respond to a question from our readers and give advice and resources they can turn to.

29/09/2024

Students debate whether there should be age restrictions on who can buy coffee.

Each week, two readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoints

29/09/2024

These fun phrases will help your writing take off!

From star-crossed lovers to hitching a wagon to a star, get inspired by this sparkly symbol of high achievement.

28/09/2024

The rise in extreme weather is toppling more trees – but artists at Chinese University are ensuring they do not go to waste.

Rise in extreme weather due to climate change is toppling more trees – but artists at Chinese University are ensuring they do not go to waste.

28/09/2024

What do you do when you catch feelings for a pal?

Each week, we respond to a question from our readers and give advice and resources they can turn to. This week, we help a student who wonders how to ask their family for help.

28/09/2024

What are your thoughts on paying entrance fees at museums?

Each week, two of our readers debate a hot topic in a showdown that doesn’t necessarily reflect their personal viewpoints. This week, they discuss whether museums should charge admissions fees.

28/09/2024

Avoid these overused phrases and use more interesting options instead.

For example, instead of telling someone to ‘think outside the box’, you could say ‘explore new horizons’ or ‘push the envelope’.

26/09/2024

Yuen Chun-him, an 18-year-old from St Joseph’s College, balances academics and a semi-professional football career.

Yuen Chun-him, 18-year-old from St Joseph’s College, balances academics and semi-professional football, aiming for a professional career.

26/09/2024

The Poozeum museum in Arizona showcases over 7,000 coprolites, revealing insights into prehistoric diets and the world of fossilised faeces.

25/09/2024

Avis Ngan from Mindsight explains how online discussions can be unhelpful and why you should always talk to a professional.

Every week, Talking Points gives you a worksheet to practise your reading comprehension with exercises about the story we’ve written.

25/09/2024

The Immigration Department expects land routes to mainland China to be the busiest and advises travellers to plan ahead.

Immigration Department expects land routes to mainland China to be the busiest and advises travellers to plan ahead.

25/09/2024

Our list compiles nine food words that you’re probably misspelling – and explains how you can get them right.

Our list compiles nine food words that you’re probably misspelling – and explains how you can get them right

24/09/2024

Eating a range of colours ensures you're getting a variety of nutrients in your diet.

Michelle Lau, a nutrition consultancy founder, shares tips for getting all the antioxidants from red, orange, green and purple produce.

24/09/2024

Curious students ask a fossilised tree about its ancient experiences, from witnessing civilisations to surviving natural disasters.

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And that's a wrap on our Instagram live webinar! It was a pleasure to speak to educational experts Dr Koopa Koo from Beacon College and Anabelle Mak from King’s Glory Education, as well as former Student of the Year award winner Ceon Yan Tsz-soen, on DSE results day. We appreciate your advice and words of encouragement! @drkoopakoo @annabelle.mak.eng #hongkong #hk #hkig #dse #dseresults #exams #examresults #university #youngpost

Take a look behind the scenes of the 2023/2024 Student of the Year award ceremony. Congratulations to all of the finalists and winners! Head to our link in bio to read more about their accomplishments, or visit www.studentoftheyear.hk @hkjc_community #StudentOfTheYear #SOTY #EmpoweringCollectiveImpact #EducationExcellence #YoungPostHK #SCMPLearn

Sunset industries refer to professions that are old or in decline in the modern world - one of which is shoe repair. As shoes get cheaper, many throw away worn-in or broken pairs and replace them with new ones. So Wing-kuen and his wife have been repairing shoes for over 30 years. Although times are changing for cobblers, he says you can’t look down on the industry - or overlook its impact on Hong Kong. Head to our link in bio to read more. #hongkong #hk #hkig #cobbler #shoes #shoerepair #sunsetindustry #hkculture #meifoo #hongkongculture #youngpost

Terence Lui, CEO of tech startup Varadise Limited

Who says obstacles can't be turned into stories of success? Meet Terence Lui, CEO of the tech startup Varadise Limited, who transformed the traditional construction industry using digital-twinning technology. He's converted his vision into a thriving I&T business thanks to his perseverance and the assistance of a vibrant ecosystem at the Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation’s Incubation Programme. Are you ready to follow Terence's footsteps and invent like a boss? Check out HKSTP's Incubation Programme today to realise your full potential: https://bit.ly/3MX7Yr5 Hong Kong Science Park

Non-techies or self-taught talent can thrive in Hong Kong’s innovation ecosystem

As a self-taught programmer, Thomas Chan has taken his ambition for Innovation & Technology to a whole new level by co-founding Career Hackers, a virtual simulation career platform in Hong Kong and Singapore that empowers people to realise their full potential. Thomas has demonstrated that you don't need a tech-related degree to make a name for yourself in the I&T industry with limitless imagination and unwavering dedication! Unleash your potential in the I&T sector by exploring the Hong Kong I&T Career Expo by clicking this link: https://stp.hk/3MV4kQq! Hong Kong Science Park

Variety of domain knowledge essential for I&T success

Are you ready to feel the energy of a true aviation enthusiast? Meet Mattis Tsang, the managing director of Aerosim, a cutting-edge startup that is revolutionising the Innovation & Technology industry with its unique approach to aviation. He has used his inventiveness in the I&T sector, as inspiration to innovate can be found everywhere, to develop Aerosim. So fasten your seatbelt and get ready to take flight with Aerosim! Take a leap into the city’s biggest I&T ecosystem through the Hong Kong I&T Career Expo by heading to https://stp.hk/43z3LRQ. Hong Kong Science Park Aerosim HK LTD.

Hong Kong’s Innovation & Technology sector thrives on diversity

Anushka Purohit, CEO of bread to craft beer brand Breer, proves that the Innovation & Technology sector embraces diversity. With her success in Breer, she's proven that gender and cultural diversity are powerful assets in the I&T sector. It's so inspiring to see talents like Anushka breaking barriers and leading the charge when it comes to innovation and entrepreneurship in Hong Kong. Make a difference and kickstart your I&T career through the HK I&T Career Expo until April 17 by clicking this link: https://stp.hk/406jHID Hong Kong Science Park Breer

At the inaugural Hong Kong Principals’ Forum hosted by South China Morning Post last December, more than 140 principals gathered to discuss the future of education and the importance of technology in the industry. Tommie Lo, founder and CEO of Preface, the event’s sponsor, also shared his insights on incorporating Web 3.0 into today’s learning and teaching. Check out what he had to say!