South Korea is consulting with the U.S. and Iran on passage through the Strait of Hormuz following a preliminary ceasefire deal in the Middle East. The government is assessing security conditions and prioritizing the safety of its vessels and sailors.
Hong Kong's anti-corruption watchdog has charged Lau Mun-cheung, former head of the Chinese University Medical Centre's Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Centre, with fraud. He is accused of falsely claiming to have provided services to patients to obtain fees from the university.
Le Premier ministre britannique Keir Starmer a annoncé lundi l'intention du gouvernement d'interdire l'accès aux réseaux sociaux aux moins de 16 ans. Cette mesure, qui vise à protéger les enfants du harcèlement et des abus, devrait être adoptée par une loi avant Noël et entrer en vigueur au printemps prochain.
Hong Kong's government will release its first five-year plan in Q3, aiming to align with national development goals. Officials stated it's a strategic guide, not a shift to a planned economy, and will complement existing budgets and policy addresses.
Hong Kong's constitutional affairs chief announced a new five-year development blueprint, set for release in Q3. The plan aims to align the city with national development goals and will focus on innovation, technology, and the Northern Metropolis project, while officials assure it complements, not replaces, the free market.
À Paris, le centre spécialisé de l'obésité de la Pitié-Salpêtrière reçoit 250 demandes de consultation par semaine avant le remboursement des traitements anti-obésité Wegovy et Mounjaro le 15 juin. Seules les personnes souffrant d'obésité massive ou sévère avec comorbidité seront éligibles.
Hong Kong's HK$20,000 newborn baby bonus, launched in 2023, is set to expire in October. The government will consult the public on whether to continue the incentive, which has benefited over 65,000 babies and cost HK$1.3 billion.
Hong Kong's first five-year plan, set to be finalized by end of 2026, will focus on economic upgrading, leveraging AI for job creation, and promoting inclusive development. Public consultation begins Monday.
South Korea, the US, and Japan held consultations in Tokyo on May 12 regarding North Korea. The officials shared assessments of the Korean Peninsula and regional situations, reaffirmed the goal of complete denuclearization, and discussed cooperation for peace and stability. The meeting also addressed China's Xi Jinping's recent visit to North Korea and the growing military ties between North Korea and Russia.
A doctor in Taiwan refused to perform surgery after discovering a patient's daughter-in-law was secretly recording their 3-hour consultation. The doctor cited a lack of trust and respect, leading to a heated online debate about patient rights versus medical professional boundaries.
A UK government consultation on children's online safety is considering an under-16 ban for "high-risk" social media platforms. While 90% of parents support such a ban, teenagers express mixed opinions, with some concerned about business marketing and others about privacy and addiction.
The UK government plans to ban under-16s from high-risk social media apps and restrict safer platforms, including bans on disappearing messages and chats with adults. Under-18s will also be barred from AI chatbots. The crackdown follows a consultation with strong parental support, though sources warn of potential judicial reviews over the selective bans.
The White House opposes the UK's proposed social media ban for under-16s, citing disproportionate burdens on US tech firms and advocating for parental tools instead.
A $140M cable-car project in Queensland's Whitsundays, connecting Airlie Beach to Conway National Park, is fast-tracked, raising concerns among homeowners over environmental impact, traffic, and lack of transparency.
Hampstead Heath bathing ponds will remain trans-inclusive after a public consultation overwhelmingly favored existing rules. Despite a Supreme Court ruling on biological sex, the City of London Corporation will allow transgender women access to the Ladies' pond and trans men to the Men's pond.
La Russie a rappelé son ambassadeur en Arménie pour des «consultations» suite au rapprochement d'Erevan avec l'UE. Ce rappel intervient après une période où la Russie gagnait du terrain en Ukraine, mais où Kiev a repris du terrain en avril et mai.
KOTRA will hold the 'Korea-Vietnam Meditech Export Consultation' in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, on May 4-5, linked with the '2026 K-Med Expo'. The event aims to boost exports for Korean medical device companies in Vietnam's rapidly growing market, where Korea holds the largest market share.
강원 삼척시가 의료취약지역 주민들의 의료 접근성을 높이기 위해 보건진료소와 경로당 18곳을 대상으로 원격협진사업을 연중 운영한다. ICT를 활용한 비대면 서비스로 만성질환자 건강관리와 전문 의료 서비스를 제공한다.
Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs urged Japan and the Philippines to consult with Taiwan on maritime border negotiations, stating the affected waters overlap with Taiwan's EEZ. Taiwan criticized China's claims over the area, asserting China has no right to intervene.
Unite union alleges PeopleCert, owner of City & Guilds, has been dishonest about plans to cut ~400 UK jobs, withholding info and hiring externally. Investigations are ongoing into the controversial sale and executive bonuses.
South Korea and the US held their first security consultation meeting in Seoul, discussing a timeline for future discussions and aiming for tangible results soon. The talks focused on implementing the joint fact sheet from the recent summit, with potential follow-up meetings in Washington D.C. as early as next month.
South Korea and the US held their first security consultation meeting in Seoul, discussing a timeline for future discussions following a summit joint fact sheet. A second meeting is expected in Washington D.C. as early as next month.
South Korea and the US are holding the second day of their first follow-up security consultation meeting in Seoul, focusing on nuclear fuel supply for South Korea's potential nuclear-powered submarines and revisions to the bilateral atomic energy cooperation agreement.
Australia's NDIS reform advisory committee and the Human Rights Commission warn proposed changes could cause 'material harm' to people with disabilities, undermine the scheme's intent, and concentrate power in the health minister. The government aims to cut participant numbers by 2030 for financial sustainability.
