HK Prize is a science and technology award that recognizes outstanding scientific researchers/teams who are making contributions to Hong Kong’s development as an international innovation and research hub. It aims to inspire young people and the general public with successful stories of scientific breakthroughs, so that they will be encouraged to have the insatiable curiosity and resolute perseverance to continue exploring the possibilities of science for society.
US lawmakers including Republican senator Marco Rubio have nominated activists from Hong Kong’s umbrella protest movement for the Nobel peace prize, saying their non-violent struggle to push for democracy embodied “the peaceful aspirations of the people of the former British colony”. The bipartisan group said they wanted to honor activists like Joshua Wong, who led 79 days of street occupations last year in a bid to wrestle democratic concessions from Beijing’s authoritarian rule. They also nominated Nathan Law, Alex Chow and Gwyneth Ho for their role in the demonstrations. The five were among those convicted under the new National Security law for subversion after the protests ended. The activists’ lawyers say they will appeal the verdicts and are confident that their case will be upheld.
Hong Kong’s 2022/23 racing season will offer record prize money and incentives thanks to a significant increase in the overall purse and a revamp of the bonus system. The Club has increased the top prizes in each of its Group 1 events by HK$1 million and lifted prize money in all Group 2 and Group 3 contests by 5.4%. This investment will help ensure that owners continue to have the incentive to invest in Hong Kong’s high-quality distance runners.
The Hong Kong Jockey Club has announced that the winner of the LINK Hong Kong Open will receive $2m. The tournament, which takes place this week at the prestigious Hong Kong Golf Club, is one of eight elevated events on the Asian Tour that carry increased prize money and bonuses. The tournament is a co-sanctioned event with the Asian Tour and has a total prize pool of HK$1.62 billion.
Hong Kong’s Yidan Prize is the world’s first education award to recognise global leaders who make an impact on fostering a more resilient generation of students. Chief executive John Lee Ka-chiu praised the laureates’ efforts to reshape the future of education, adding that the HKSAR government is committed to building a better world through education. The winners will be presented their awards at a ceremony in Hong Kong next month. They will also take part in a conference that explores the importance of resilience in education. For more information, visit the Yidan Prize website.
